Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,140 of 22nd February 2019

ARMED FORCES OF MALTA 

Live Firing Programme – Pembroke Ranges − March and April 2019

Live firing practice will be taking place at Pembroke Ranges during the months of March and April 2019, on the respective dates and times as indicated hereunder:  

On Friday, 1st March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 4th March, 2019 till Friday, 8th March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 11th March, 2019 till Friday, 15th March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Monday, 18th March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Wednesday, 20th March, 2019 till Friday, 22nd March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 25th March, 2019 till Tuesday, 26th March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Thursday, 28th March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 1st April, 2019 till Friday, 5th April, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 8th April, 2019 till Friday, 12th April, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 15th April, 2019 till Thursday, 18th April, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

On Monday 22nd April, 2019, till Friday, 26th April, 2019 from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

From Monday, 29th April, 2019 till Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time)

The attention of all entities concerned is drawn to the fact that the AFM will be activating LMD-6 Pembroke low, an area with 4 NM radius centred on 355554N 0142832E joining the following points: 355946N 0142715E - 35 5829N 0143219E.  

All vessels are to keep four nautical miles (4 NM) off Pembroke coast during the above dates and times.

Red marker flags, indicating that the ranges are in use will be flown on the dates and times in caption from the limits of the ranges concerned.

MATS is to activate LMD 06 ‘Pembroke low’ during the above times. 

Scholarships in the Czech Republic for 2019

(for Maltese Citizens only)

The Government of the Czech Republic is offering 3 Maltese students the possibility of a scholarship at the 2019 Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies organised by public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic (Faculty of Philosophy of the University of South Bohemia, České Budĕjovice; Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University, Prague; Faculty of Philosophy of Palacky University, Olomouc). The courses are held during the summer months (July-September), and their length ranges from 3 to 4 weeks depending on the course content determined by each summer school and are designed for students, teachers, translators and interpreters and other experts active in the field of Czech/Slavonic studies. They are also open to who is interested in the Czech language, literature, history and culture. These summer schools offer language courses at various levels of proficiency, seminars on the Czech literature, culture and history, free-time activities including theatrical, musical and dance performances, trips, etc.

A student has to indicate the discipline in which he/she would like to pursue the studies and then Prague will assign them the most suitable university. The Scholarship consists or free board and lodging, full coverage of course fees and free access to cultural events which are part of the course programme. It does not however include travel to/from the Czech Republic and health insurance.

More detailed information on the scholarships and the application forms which applicants need to fill are available below:

(http://www.msmt.cz/eu-and-international-affairs/summer-schools-of-slavonic-studies).

Application forms are available from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion, Valletta, or the Ministry’s website (https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/en/Pages/Scholarships.aspx). This form together with the Czech application form and curriculum vitae should be submitted to the Scholarships Section at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion, Valletta online, or by hand from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and by not later than noon of Wednesday, 27th February, 2019.

Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private Sector of Malta upon completion.

Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Employer respectively.

Late applications will not be considered.

The Board’s decision will be final.

Interuniversity Master on Diplomacy and International Relations 2019/2020

(for Maltese citizens only)

The public announcement for ‘Interuniversity Master on Diplomacy and International Relations’ at the Spanish Diplomatic School, for 2019/20 has been issued. The official application form can be downloaded on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain website (http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/Ministerio/EscuelaDiplomatica/Master/Paginas/M%C3%A1Ster-Edici%C3%B3n-2019-2020.aspx) and must be submitted to the Embassy of Spain in Malta.

Non Diplomatic Candidates

Non Diplomatic Candidates must sit an entrance test/interview before 30th April, 2019 at the Embassy of Spain for which all the non diplomat applicants will be called.

To make the most of this Master Programme, applicants must have a high level of Spanish which can be proved by presenting a certificate of the DELE Nivel C1 o C2 (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language). Applicants must possess at least an Honours Degree by a recognised University or equivalent and have a minimum of 7 out of 10 in his/her academic record, obtained before 30th September, 2019.

The deadline to submit the application and all documentation is 1st April, 2019. A copy of this application, and another application form which can be downloaded from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion website (https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/en/Pages/Scholarships.aspx) are to be sent to the Scholarship Section at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion, Palazzo Parisio, Triq il-Merkanti, Valletta VLT 1171.

Further information may be obtained from the Embassy of Spain in Malta.

Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain

Whitehall Mansions

Ta’ Xbiex Seafront

Ta’ Xbiex XBX 1026

Tel: 21317365; fax: 2131 7362; email: (emb.valletta@maec.es)

PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR EU FUNDS AND SOCIAL DIALOGUE

MINISTRY FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS AND EQUALITY

Pre-announcement – Second Call

Measure 4.4: Support for non-productive investments linked to the achievement of agri-environment-climate objectives

The Director General of the Funds and Programmes Division, within the Parliamentary Secretariat for European Funds and Social Dialogue announces the re-launch of -measure 4.4 of the Rural Development Programme for Malta, 2014-2020.  

Measure 4.4 ‘Support for non-productive investments linked to the achievement of agri-environment-climate objectives’ aims to support farmers, land managers, businesses, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), local councils and other public entities to implement projects that will lead to the restoration of habitats and landscapes, soil conservation, and water management.

Beneficiaries supported through this measure will receive 80% of the total eligible project costs.

The indicative budget for measure 4.4 is of €10 million. This will bring the total budget allocation for issued calls under the RDP to €105 million. 

Applications will be received as from Monday, 1st April 2019. Further details on the application process will be published in due course on the Managing Authority website (www.eufunds.gov.mt).  Further information may be obtained from the Managing Authority by email to (rdd.meae@gov.mt) or 2200 1108. 

Part-financed by the European Union

Co-financing Rate: 75% European Union; 25% Government of Malta 

The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development:

Europe investing in rural areas

OFFICE FOR THE COMMISSIONER FOR REVENUE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE

 In terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations 2016 (L.N. 352 of 2016), the following direct order was awarded by the Office for the Commissioner for Revenue within the Ministry for Finance to Mr Joseph Attard for the provision of clerical services from the 20th January, 2019 to the 19th January, 2020, for the cost of €13,000 VAT excluded.

 In terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations 2016 (L.N. 352 of 2016), the following direct order was awarded by the Office for the Commissioner for Revenue to Mr Joseph Spiteri for the provision of specific clerical duties at the office of the Commissioner for Inland Revenue from the 1st January, 2019 to the 31st December, 2019, for the cost of €17,180.80 VAT excluded.

 In terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations 2016 (L.N. 352 of 2016), the following direct order was awarded by the Office for the Commissioner for Revenue to Ms Shanrika Vella for the provision of clerical services and cashier duties and any other duties that may be delegated according to the exigencies of the office from the 26th January, 2019 to the 25th January, 2020, for the cost of €19,110 VAT excluded.

 In terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations 2016 (L.N. 352 of 2016), the following direct order was awarded by the Office for the Commissioner for Revenue to Ms Catherine Grech Mallia for the provision of specific clerical duties at the Expenditure and Refunds Unit from the 1st January, 2019 to the 31st December, 2019, for the cost of €12,885.60 excluding VAT.

 In terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations 2016 (L.N. 352 of 2016), the following direct order was awarded by the Office for the Commissioner for Revenue to Mr David James for the provision of store keeper, messenger and driver services to the Capital Transfer Duty and IRD departments from the 2nd January, 2019 to the 1st January, 2020, for the cost of €13,923.00 excluding VAT.

Annual Locality Meeting

The Msida Local Council would like to invite all Msida residents whose name appears in the current Msida Local Council electoral register to attend the Annual Locality Meeting which is going to be held on Thursday, 28th February, 2019, at 5.00 p.m., at the above address.  

During this meeting the Council will report on its activities throughout the past year.  Afterwards the residents will have the chance to forward their suggestions.

Annual Locality Meeting

The Ħal Qormi Local Council notifies that in accordance with Article 70 of the Local Council Act (Cap. 363), the Annual Locality Meeting will be held on Tuesday 5th March, 2019, at 7.00 p.m., at the Ħal Qormi Local Council premises, 392, Triq il-Vitorja, Ħal Qormi.

During the meeting, the Ħal Qormi Local Council will be discussing the 2019 Financial Estimates.

The Ħal Qormi residents are urged to attend and participate.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Ħal Qormi Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 23rd February, 2019, from 1.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m., in Triq it-Tin corner with Triq Ħal Luqa no parking is allowed.

Parked cars will be towed.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Thursday, 28th February, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m., Triq il-Kbira will be closed for traffic. Parking of vehicles is not allowed on this day during these times.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Paola Local Council hereby notifies that in terms of Legal Notice 101/97, the streets listed hereunder are to be classified as tow zones on the date and times indicated in connection with the Carnival in Paola.

In virtue of Article 52(1) of the Traffic Regulation Ordinance (Cap. 65), the Poala Local Council hereby notifies that the transit and stopping of vehicles through the streets mentioned hereunder is prohibited on the date and times indicated.

All traffic movement (transit or parking) is prohibited between 5.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. of Thursday, 28th February, 2019, in Pjazza Antoine De Paule.

Vehicles found in contravention of this Notice are subject to be towed.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The San Ġiljan Local Council notifies that the transit of vehicles through the streets mentioned herenuder will be suspended on Sunday, 17th March, 2019, from 1.00 p.m. till 1.00 a.m:

Pjazza Qalb ta’ Ġesù, part of Triq Ġorġ Borg Olivier, part of Triq San Ġorġ, part of  Triq Michelangelo Borg and part of Triq Wied Għomor. 

The San Ġiljan Local Council also notifies that parking is prohibited in Triq San Ġorġ (from the Immaculate Conception Chapel towards Spinola Bay), Pjazza Qalb ta’ Ġesù Tigulio Car Park and part of Triq Michelangelo Borg, from 10.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m. on Sunday, 17th March, 2019. 

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Għarb Local Council notifies that on Sunday, 24th February, 2019, between 9.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m., Pjazza taż-Żjara tal-Madonna will be closed for traffic and no parking will be allowed. Traffic will be diverted through Triq il-Viżitazzjoni, Triq Feliċ Grech and Triq Dun Alwiġ Mizzi to go behind church and vice versa.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Marsa Local Council notifies that on Tuesday, 5th March, 2019, between 4.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m., the streets mentioned hereunder will be closed for traffic and parking due to a Carnival activity. 

Triq Isouard (from Triq il-Kunċizzjoni downwards)

Triq il-Marsa (from Triq Azzopardi to Pjazza G. F. Abela)

Triq Zerafa (from Pjazza G. F. Abela to Triq il-Farfett)

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Ħamrun Local Council notifies that no parking is allowed in various streets and roads will be closed as follows:

On Saturday, 2nd March, 2019:

No parking is allowed in Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud (from Triq Manwel Magri to Triq Ċensu Bugeja) as from 4.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud (from Triq Manwel Magri to Triq Ċensu Bugeja) will be closed for all traffic as from 5.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.

Oncoming traffic from Santa Venera direction Ħamrun/Valletta will be diverted from Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud to Triq Mons. Depiro, while oncoming traffic from Valletta direction Ħamrun will be diverted from Triq Schembri to Triq Pietru Xuereb/Triq Joe Sciberras to Triq Manwel Magri.

On Sunday, 3rd March, 2019:

Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp (from Triq il-Kanun till Triq Ħal Qormi), Triq Dun Nerik Perez, Triq il-Ferrovija, Triq l-Iskola, Triq is-Sorijiet iż-Żgħar il-Fqar, Triq id-Duka ta’ Edinburgh, Triq Tommaso Caruana Demajo, Triq Santu Wistin, Triq Fra Diegu, Triq Ċensu Borġ and part of Triq Villambrosa (from Triq Ċensu Borġ to Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp) will be closed for all traffic as from 8.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. of the same day.

No parking is allowed in Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp (from Triq il-Kanun till Triq Nazzjonali) and in part of Triq il-Kanun (from Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp till Triq Joseph Abela Scolaro) as from 6.30 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. 

Oncoming traffic from Santa Venera direction Valletta will be diverted from Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp to Triq l-Annunzjata Santa Venera, while oncoming traffic from Valletta direction Ħamrun will be diverted to Triq Ħal Qormi/Triq Schembri.

Public transport will be diverted. Parked vehicles will be towed.

Suspension of Parking

The Ħaż-Żabbar Local Council notifies that:

From Friday, 22nd February, 2019, from 6.00 a.m. till Saturday, 23rd February, 2019, till 6.00 p.m., no parking is allowed in Triq is-Santwarju, ex bus terminus.

On Sunday, 24th February, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 2.30 p.m., no parking is allowed in Misraħ tal-Madonna Medjatriċi.