Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,424 of 12 May 2015

MINISTRY FOR THE FAMILY AND SOCIAL SOLIDARITY

MINISTRY FOR ENERGY AND HEALTH (HEALTH)

Post of Allied Health Professional- Occupational Therapist(Dementia Intervention Team)in the Parliamentary Secretariat for the Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing in the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity

(Capacity Building approval dated 30th January, 2015)

With reference to the call for the Post of Allied Health Professional –Occupational Therapist (Dementia Intervention Team) in the Parliamentary Secretariat for the Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing in the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity, published in the Government Gazette of the 21st April, 2015, it is hereby being notified that the email address of the Ministry for Energy and Health (Health) should read (recruitment.meh-health@gov.mt).

Ministry for Energy and Health (Health) and Ministry for the Family and

Social Solidarity

Post of Staff Nurse on a Full-Time/Part-Time Basis in the Ministry for Energy and Health (Health) and in the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity

(Capacity building approval dated 1st April, 2015)

With reference to the call for the post of Staff Nurse on Full-Time/Part-Time Basis in the Ministry for Energy and Health (Health) and in the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity published in the Government Gazette of the 21st April, 2015, it is hereby notified that Paragraph 4.1 (ii) of the said call should read as follows:

(ii) proficient in the English Language; either

by providing proof, by the interview date, that the primary nursing qualification was undertaken in the English Language; or

by providing, by the interview date, a valid certificate of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) of average band score of 6 or above in the listening, reading, writing and speaking domains.

Furthermore, before confirmation of their appointment, i.e. within one year of the engagement, selected candidates will be expected to sit for, and be successful in the examination in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession of the University of Malta.

The course officially leading to this examination is the Course in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession run by the Department of Maltese of the University of Malta.

Any course or assessment fees are to be paid by prospective candidates. However, such expenses may be claimed through the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Scheme.

Furthermore, the closing date referred to in Paragraph 7, is hereby being extended until noon (Central European Time) of Wednesday, 20th May, 2015.

Ministry for Energy and Health (Health)

Post of Midwife on a Full-Time/Part-Time Basis in the Ministry for Energy and Health (Health)

(Capacity building approval dated 1st April, 2015)

With reference to the call for the post of Midwife on a Full-Time/Part-Time Basis in the Ministry for Energy and Health (Health) published in the Government Gazette of the 21st April, 2015, it is hereby notified that Paragraph 4.1 (ii) of the said call should read as follows:

(ii) proficient in the English Language; either

by providing proof, by the interview date, that the primary midwifery qualification was undertaken in the English Language; or

by providing, by the interview date, a valid certificate of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) of average band score of 6 or above in the listening, reading, writing and speaking domains.

Furthermore, before confirmation of their appointment, i.e. within one year of the engagement, selected candidates will be expected to sit for, and be successful in the examination in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession of the University of Malta.

The course officially leading to this examination is the Course in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession run by the Department of Maltese of the University of Malta.

Any course or assessment fees are to be paid by prospective candidates. However, such expenses may be claimed through the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Scheme.

Furthermore, the closing date referred to in Paragraph 7, is hereby being extended until noon (Central European Time) of Wednesday, 20th May, 2015.

Parliamentary Secretariat for EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds

Request for Commercial Sponsorship Proposals in connection with Malta’s Presidency of the Council of the EU 2017

The Parliamentary Secretariat for EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds, within the Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, invites proposals from commercial entities in respect of potential sponsorship opportunities in the context of Malta’s forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union to be held in 2017.

Areas in which the EU Presidency Unit welcomes contributions include:

Transport services;

IT goods and services;

Telecommunications related services;

Logistics services;

Catering and hospitality;

Textile products; and

Good quality gifts and mementos.

Other areas may be identified in due course.

The guidelines governing the sponsorship opportunities including the exposure given to the Presidency Corporate Sponsors are available online at (www.eufunds.gov.mt).

Applications will be received until Tuesday, 30th June, 2015.

Further queries can be addressed to Mr Charles Mizzi, Executive Director, Media and Marketing on (charles.a.mizzi@gov.mt).

PLANNING AND PRIORITIES CO-ORDINATION DIVISION, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR THE EU PRESIDENCY 2017 AND EU FUNDS

Operational Programme II –Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

Investing in the Human Capital to Create More Opportunities and Promote the Wellbeing of Society

Call for Project Proposals under the European Social Fund (ESF)

The Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 in Malta, the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division (PPCD) within the Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto (MEAIM), notifies that it is launching a call for project proposals, to be undertaken by Ministries, Government Departments, Central Government Authorities and the Public Sector companies. This Call will close on 11th September, 2015 at noon and will contribute to the priority axis and investment priorities listed below:

Priority Axis 1 –‘Investing in the employability and adaptability of human capital’

(a) Investment Priority 8i –Accessing to employment for job seekers and inactive people, including the long term unemployed and people far from the labour market, also through local employment initiatives and support for labour mobility.

(b) Investment Priority 8ii –Sustainable integration into the labour market of young people (ESF), in particular those not in employment, education or training, including young people at risk of social exclusion and young people from marginalised communities, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee.

Priority Axis 3 –‘Investing in people through Education, Training and Life Long Learning’

(a) Investment Priority 10ii –Improving the quality and efficiency of, and access to, tertiary and equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels, especially for disadvantaged groups.

(b) Investment Priority 10iii –Enhancing equal access to lifelong learning for all age groups in formal, non formal and informal settings, upgrading the knowledge, skills and competences of the workforce, and promoting flexible learning pathways including through career guidance and validation of acquired competences.

Additional guidance is available online on (http://eufunds.gov.mt/opencalls) (PPCD section). The online application form for the submission of project proposals and detailed Guidance Notes will be available later on in May on (http://eufunds.gov.mt/opencalls). Prospective applicants are encouraged to refer to Operational Programme II available on the above link and the Guidance Notes in order to check whether their proposals are eligible for funding through this call for project proposals.

Information sessions are being organised for prospective applicants. Applicants are invited to enrol by filling in a registration form available on (http://eufunds.gov.mt/opencalls) by 27th May, 2015 at noon. The dates and subjects of the sessions are as follows:

2nd June (general overview); 16th June (how to apply online); 23rd June (how to plan a project proposal); 30th June (how to implement a project proposal).

Additional sessions may be organised depending on requests received.

Further information and generic queries on this call and on the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 may be obtained from (www.eufunds.gov.mt) or from PPCD’s Email Helpdesk: (info.ppcd@gov.mt).

Operational Programme II – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013

Empowering People for More Jobs and a Better Quality of Life

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European Social Fund (ESF)

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PLANNING AND PRIORITIES CO-ORDINATION DIVISION, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIATFOR THE EU PRESIDENCY 2017 AND EU FUNDS

Operational Programme I –Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

Fostering a Competitive and Sustainable Economy to meet Our Challenges

Call for Project Proposals under the European Regional Development Fund (Erdf) and Cohesion Fund

The Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 in Malta, the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division (PPCD) within the Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto (MEAIM), notifies that it is launching a call for project proposals, to be undertaken by Ministries, Government Departments, Central Government Authorities and the Public Sector Companies. This Call will close on 11th September, 2015 at noon and will contribute to the Priority Axis and Investment Priorities listed below:

Priority Axis 3 –‘Enhancing Malta’s competitiveness through investment in SMEs’

(a) Investment Priority 3d –Supporting the capacity of SMEs to grow in regional, national and international markets, and to engage in innovation processes.

Priority Axis 4 –‘Shifting towards a low-carbon economy’

(a) Investment Priority 4a –Promoting the production and distribution of energy derived from renewable sources.

Priority Axis 5 –‘Protecting our environment - investing in natural and cultural assets’

(a) Investment Priority 6c –Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage.

Priority Axis 11 –‘Investing in TEN-T infrastructure’

(a) Investment Priority 7i –Supporting a Multimodal Single European Transport Area by investing in the TEN-T.

Additional guidance is available online on (http://eufunds.gov.mt/opencalls) (PPCD section). The online application form for the submission of project proposals and detailed Guidance Notes will be available later on in May on (http://eufunds.gov.mt/opencalls). Prospective applicants are encouraged to refer to Operational Programme I available on the above link and the Guidance Notes in order to check whether their proposals are eligible for funding through this call for project proposals.

Information sessions are being organised for prospective applicants. Applicants are invited to enrol by filling in a registration form available on (http://eufunds.gov.mt/opencalls) by 27th May, 2015 at noon. The dates and subjects of the sessions are as follows:

2nd June (general overview); 16th June (how to apply online); 23rd June (how to plan a project proposal); 30th June (how to implement a project proposal).

Additional sessions may be organised depending on requests received.

Further information and generic queries on this call and on the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 may be obtained from (www.eufunds.gov.mt) or from PPCD’s Email Helpdesk: (info.ppcd@gov.mt).

Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013

Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life

Advert part-financed by the European Union

European Regional Development Fund

Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds

Investing in your future

TREASURY NOTICE

Redemption of €69,882,174 6.1% Malta Government Stock 2015 (I)

Pursuant to and for the purpose of paragraph 6 of the Directives by the Minister of Finance for the issue of €69,882,174 6.1% Malta Government Stock 2015 (I) under Legal Notice No. 87 of the 12th May, 2000, the Accountant General confirms that the captioned Stock will be redeemed on the 10th June, 2015. The last interest payment covering the period from the 11th day of December, 2014, to the 10th day of June, 2015, shall be made on the redemption date on the 10th June, 2015, at the rate of 3.05%.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Monitoring Board

Expression of Interest for Trainers

The EFL Monitoring Board is inviting suitably qualified trainers to submit an Expression of Interest to prepare a 40-minute workshop as part of a series of CPD sessions being organised by the EFL MB in conjunction with FELTOM for seasonal ELT teachers. The session should consist of a variety of hands-on activities and practical tasks. It should focus on one of these topics:

Increasing student motivation;

Teaching in a multicultural classroom;

Classroom management.

Applicants should:

Hold an internationally-recognised diploma in ELT (e.g. Cambridge ESOL DELTA or Trinity College Dip. TESOL), or a Master’s degree in TEFL/ELT/TESOL or comparable qualification;

Be currently involved as teachers trainers or DOS’s in the ELT industry.

Thoseinterested in expressing their interest, can submit their CV by not later than Friday, 22nd May, 2015.

EFL Monitoring Board

Ministry for Education and Employment

Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir,

Floriana VLT 2000

Tel number: 2598 2409

MALTA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Audit Body for the Malta National Aquarium - Operational Phase

The Malta Tourism Authority within the Ministry for Tourism notifies that it has on the 8th April, 2015, received approval from the Ministry of Finance to award KPMG to carry out an independent audit of the operational phase of Public Aquarium and Marine Attraction in Qawra over a three year period in conjunction with Marine Aquatic Ltd at a capped amount of Euro 9,075 for MTA.

SUPPLIES AND SERVICES ACT

(CAP. 117)

Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975

Notice of Opening Hours

In exercise of his duties in terms of regulation 4 of the Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975, the Director responsible for wholesale markets hereby notifies that from Monday, 4th May, 2015, the agricultural marketing centre (Pitkalija) shall be kept open for business at the following hours:

Farmersfrom 5.00 a.m. onwards;

Hawkers (on foot)from 6.30 a.m. onwards;

Hawkers (with vehicles)from 7.30 a.m. onwards;

MINISTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

The Pitkali administration notifies that the coupons which can be exchanged for crates are being changed.Old coupons will only be accepted until Friday, 22nd May, 2015.

WATER SERVICES CORPORATION

Suspension of Parking

The Executive Chairman Water Services Corporation notifies that due to works in Triq Birkirkara, Saint Julians, and subsequent diversion of traffic, no parking will be allowed on one side of Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa from Monday 4th May till Monday 15th June, 2015. A site plan of the diversion can be found on (http://www.wsc.com.mt/content/works-birkirkara-road-st-julians).

BIRKIRKARA LOCAL COUNCIL

Annual Locality Meeting

In accordance with Article 70 (1) of the LocalCouncils Act (Cap. 363),the annual locality meeting will be held on Wednesday, 20th May, 2015, at 7.00 p.m. at the Birkirkara Local Council Hall, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor, Triq Tumas Fenech.

ĦAL QORMI LOCAL COUNCIL

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

Ħal Qormi Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 16th May, 2015, from noon till midnight, no parking is allowed in Triq il-Wied (between Triq il-Blata and Boċċi Club).

Parked cars will be towed.

Ħal Qormi Local Council also notifies that on Sunday, 24th May, 2015, from noon till midnight, Triq San Bartolomew (from Triq San Bastjan to Triq il-Kbira) and Triq San Bastjan (from Triq il-Vitorja to Pinto Band Club) will be closed for all traffic.

On Monday, 25th May, 2015,from 3.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. Triq San Bartolomew (from Triq San Bastjan to Triq il-Kbira) and Triq San Bastjan (from Triq il-Vitorja to Pinto Band Club) will be closed for all traffic.

Parked cars will be towed.

On Friday, 12th June, 2015, from 3.00 p.m. till midnight, Triq il-Kbira (infront of church), and Triq Kardinal Xiberras to Triq il-Kbira corner with Triq il-Blata will be closed for all traffic.

Parked cars will be towed.