Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,147 of 8th March 2019

Maritime Law Fellowships 2019/2020

(for Maltese Citizens only)

Applications are invited from Maltese citizens for the 30th course at the IMO International Maritime Law Institute, Malta to be held from mid-October 2019 to May 2020.

The course is at postgraduate level leading to a Master of Laws (LL.M) and places particular emphasis on the international regulatory law relating to maritime safety and port protection of the marine environment. It also covers the commercial law aspects of shipping. A unique feature of the course is the provision of comprehensive training in the development and drafting of maritime legislation.

Persons already in possession of a university degree in law with a high standard may apply.

Application forms as indicated below can be downloaded from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion website (https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/en/Pages/Scholarships.aspx) and should be submitted with the other required documentation to the Scholarships Section at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion, Valletta, from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m and 1.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.

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

Closing date for these scholarships is by not later than noon of Friday, 26th April, 2019.

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

Late applications will not be considered.

The Board's decision will be final.

Regulations for The National Book Prize

National Book Prize for Adults (NBP) and the Terramaxka Prize for Children and Adolescents (TP) 2019

(Books 2018)

I. Definitions and Structure

The National Book Prize, organised by the National Book Council, is the highest literary prize in the Maltese book scene assigned to authors, publishers and illustrators for work published locally the year before.

The National Book Prize is comprised of the National Book Prize for Adults (NBP) and the Terramaxka Prize, the National Book Prize for Children and Adolescents (TP).

The shortlisted titles and the winning titles in the 8 categories of the NBP and the 6 categories of the TP are selected by an independent board of adjudication. The members of this board are obliged to follow a set of criteria in their evaluation in order to ensure the highest degree of transparency and fairness as is appropriate for such important and prestigious prizes.

The prize-giving ceremony for the NBP is held at Auberge de Castille under the patronage of the Prime Minister.

The prize-giving ceremony for the TP is held during the opening night of the National Book Festival.

For the purposes of these regulations, the National Book Council is providing these definitions:

Author – the writer of creative works of an original nature (except for cases of translation).

Book – a printed as well as ebook with an ISBN issued by the National Book Council.

Publisher – an individual or group of individuals that have published at least one book.

II. Eligibility

1. All the categories of the National Book Prize, excluding the translation categories, are bilingual (Maltese and English).

2. Publication date: 2018.

3. 80% of the book's content must not have been published before.

4. The ISBN number must be issued by the National Book Council.

5. The book must not have won a prize in any of the previous competitions organised by the National Book Council.

6. A copy of the publication must be already legally deposited at the National Library of Malta.

III. The Prizes

1. An award of a €4,000, a trophy and a certificate will be awarded for entries in every category which have exceeded 90 marks, excluding the translation categories for children and adolescents. In these translation categories for children and adolescents an award of €2,000 is given, alongside a trophy and a certificate.

2. One prize may be selected from each and every category, and no more than one prize is to be allocated to each category.

3. In the Terramaxka categories for original books for children and adolescents (not translated), the illustrator is as eligible for a prize as the author, and the prize will be divided between the writer and the illustrator.

4. A certificate will be awarded to the publishers of the winning books in every category of the NBP and TP, as well as to every author and publisher whose book has been shortlisted.

5. Every book will be evaluated according to criteria set down by the National Book Council. The Adjudicating Board will be shortlisting a number of books in each category in order to award the best publication, only if the required level (90 marks) is reached. The Board may not award the prize if there is no publication that satisfies a number of the set criteria.

6. On the last week of August the shortlisted nominees for all categories in both the NBP for adults and the TP will be announced.

IV. The Categories

 Adults (NBP)

1. Novels

2. Short-stories

3. Poetry

4. Drama

5. Works in general research

6. Works in biographical and historiographic research

7. Literary non-fiction

8. Translation*

Children and Adolescents (TP)

1. Books for children (ages 0-7)

2. Books for children (ages 8-12)

3. Books for adolescents (ages 13-16)

4. Books translated into Maltese (ages 0-7)*

5. Books translated into Maltese (ages 8-12)*

6. Books translated into Maltese (ages 13-16)*

*For these prizes, only translations of literary texts into Maltese from the    following languages will be accepted: (a) English; (b) Italian; (c) French; (d)    Spanish; (e) German. In cases of translations from any other language into    Maltese, the submitted publication must be accompanied by a bridge language   text in English. Books translated from English, Italian, French, Spanish and    German must be accompanied by the original version of the work in question.   Books submitted for the competition unaccompanied by the original version or   bridge language text will not be considered as eligible.

Other prizes

1. A trophy, certificate of merit and a prize of €4,000 will also be awarded to the publishing house that has produced the best looking book for 2018. This prize can be awarded for any of the publications in the NBP and the TP sections of the National Book Prize.

2. A trophy, certificate of merit and a prize of €4,000 will be awarded to the writer who has given a notable contribution to the fields of literature or book publishing (Lifetime Achievement Award). This prize is adjudicated by the National Book Council. Only the name of the winner will be announced.

3. A trophy, a prize of €4,000 and a certificate of merit will be awarded to an emergent author who started writing recently and who has distinguished himself/herself by his/her writings and books. This prize is adjudicated by the National Book Council. Only the name of the winner will be announced.

4. A prize-winner who wins the poetry prize, and that has previously won any prize of the National Book Council, shall be given the title of Poet Laureate with a total money sum of €4,000, granted in four equal instalments on a yearly basis. The prize will be given on the condition that the poet writes a substantial amount of poetry which can be published as a single collection.

V. Submissions

 Participants must submit an application for every book entered for the competition. The application form can be found on the NBC's site (www.ktieb.org.mt).

Entries for the competition may be submitted by: the authors themselves or those who own the authors' publishing rights with the consent of the publishers; as well as publishers with the consent of the authors or those who own the authors' rights.

Entrants are to indicate clearly under which category the book is being entered. The National Book Council reserves the right to change a category indicated by the authors and/or publishers if, in the opinion of the pre-adjudicating board, it is decided that works were entered in the wrong category.  In this case participants will be informed accordingly.

Participants are to deliver four copies of the book to this address:

National Book Prize 2019

Attn. Mr Michael Mercieca

The Central Public Library

Triq Joseph J. Mangion

Floriana FRN 1800

The four copies submitted (not returnable) should reach the offices of the National Book Council not later than noon, Monday, 16th April, 2019.

All decisions taken by the National Book Council are final and binding.

Amendment – Pembroke Ranges

It is notified that the AFM is requesting activation of LMD-06 on the respective dates and times as indicated hereunder: 

On Saturday, 9th March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (local time).

List of direct orders awarded by the Ministry for Finance between 1st December, 2018, and 31st January, 2019, in terms of Regulation 111 (2) of the Public Procurement Regulations of 2016 and according to Circular 02/2017 of 23rd January, 2017, issued from the Department of Contracts.

Bye-Law for the Control of Pigeons

The Ħal Balzan Local Council is hereby giving notice, according to article 35 (1) of the Local Councils' Act, that a Bye-Law for the Control of Pigeons will be discussed during a Council meeting on Tuesday, 26th March, 2019, at 4.00 p.m.

A copy of the bye-law may be examined from the Council's office, during opening hours, free of charge. More information can be obtained from the office on 2144 2323.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Floriana Local Council hereby notifies that in terms of Legal Notice 101/97, the streets listed hereunder are to be classified as 'Tow Zones' as indicated.

In virtue of Section 52 (1) of the Traffic Regulations (Cap. 65), the Floriana Local Council hereby notifies that the stopping of vehicles through the streets mentioned hereunder is prohibited on the dates and times indicated icw the feast of St Patrick.

From 1.00 p.m. of Saturday, 9th March, 2019, till midnight of Sunday, 10th March, 2019, through Triq il-Konservatorju between Pjazza San Kalċidonju and Triq il-Mall, Pjazza San Kalċidonju (marked lines) and Triq l-Iljun (marked lines).

From 5.00 a.m. till midnight of Sunday, 10th March, 2019, through Triq il-Konservatorju between Pjazza San Kalċidonju and Triq il-Mall.

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

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Ħal Safi Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 23rd March, 2019, no parking will be allowed in the village square. On Sunday, 24th March, 2019, Triq San Pawl, Triq Santa Marija, Triq iż-Żurrieq, Triq l-Iskola and the village square will be closed for traffic from 7.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Tas-Sliema Local Council notifies that on Sunday 17th March, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m., Triq Manuel Dimech will be closed. There will be an officer at The Strand corner with Triq Manuel Dimech showing that Triq Manuel Dimech is closed. There will be another officer in Triq Sant'Agatha corner with Triq Sacro Cuor showing that Triq Manuel Dimech is closed and diverting traffic to The Strand. A barrier will be placed in Triq Santa Marija corner with Triq Manuel Dimech (a sign will indicate that cars are to pass from Triq Santa Marija to The Strand). There will be Transport Malta officers on site and a sign in Triq Santa Marija corner with Triq San Trofimu saying 'No access to Police Station area'.

Suspension of Parking

The San Pawl il-Baħar Local Council notifies that no vehicles will be allowed to park in the parking area in Triq il-Port Ruman (near the recycling Bring-In-Sites), on Sunday, 10th March, 2019, from 6.30 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.

Vehicles found in contravention to the order of this notice are liable to be towed.

Suspension of Parking

The Ħaż-Żabbar Local Council notifies that from Friday, 8th March, 2019 from 6.00 a.m. till Monday, 11th March, 2019 till 6.00 a.m., no parking is allowed in the ex bus terminus of Triq is-Santwarju.

Suspension of Parking

The Isla Local Council notifies that from Monday, 11th March, 2019, no parking is allowed in Triq iż-Żewg Mini from Triq San Ġiljan to Triq il-Ħabs l-Antik due to work in progress in Triq iż-Żewg Mini.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 9th March, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till noon, Triq il-Ġnien will be closed for traffic. Parking of vehicles is not permitted on this day during these times.