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MATTHEW FARRUGIA mfarrugia@mediatoday.com.mt 8 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 28 APRIL 2024 NEWS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Submit your application COURT CLERKS (MALTA COURTS) Aġenzija għas-Servizzi tal-Qrati Prospective candidates must have an 'O' Level standard of education and must be in possession of ECDL/ICDL passes in modules 2, 3 and 4. The salary for the post of Court Clerk is pegged to the Court Services Agency Grade 7. At 2024 rates, this is equivalent to €15,487 per annum, rising by annual increments of €350 up to a maximum of €18,637. Newly engaged Court Clerks start from Step 3 of this Grade, i.e. €16,187 per annum. This full-time post is on an indefinite basis and is subject to a probationary period of six months. Candidates must also be proficient in the Maltese and English Languages. Candidates are to submit their letter of application, their qualifications and experience in a Europass Curriculum Vitae Format, a copy of their relevant scanned certificates and a valid Police Conduct Certificate by e-mail on recruitment.courts@courtservices.mt. Further information and a comprehensive description of duties can be obtained by contacting the Court Services Agency on recruitment.courts@courtservices.mt. Applications will be received till Friday 10th May 2024 at 13:00 hrs. Eligibility JobsPlus Permit No. 337/2021 A coalition of activists from Moviment Graffitti, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, and various residents' groups came together to launch the 'Il-Bankini taċ-Ċit- tadini' campaign, aimed at re- claiming public spaces across Malta and Gozo from unchecked commercial encroachment. At a press conference held on Merchants Street on Saturday, representatives highlighted the challenges faced by residents in numerous localities due to the unchecked expansion of com- mercial establishments onto public land. The coalition em- phasised the need to safeguard the interests of common citi- zens against the dominance of private interests, which have encroached on open spaces at an alarming rate. Merchants Street served as a symbolic location for the press conference, illustrating how the lack of enforcement and regulation has allowed the road to be overwhelmed by catering establishments, obstructing pedestrian access and compro- mising residents' quality of life. While not opposed to business, residents and activists stressed that the balance between com- merce and public well-being has shifted drastically in favour of business interests. Examples were cited, including seafront areas in Sliema, Gżira, and Mar- saskala, where sidewalks have been overtaken by catering es- tablishments, hindering pedes- trian movement. The coalition criticised the Planning Authority, Lands Au- thority, and Malta Tourism Au- thority for prioritising business interests over public welfare. Examples were cited, such as the unauthorised coastal devel- opment in Buġibba by the db Group, and the occupation of Mellieħa square without permits. Frustration with authorities' inaction prompted residents and activists to collaborate on a policy document outlining demands and proposals. Key demands include a review and enforcement of current pol- icies, transparency in permit granting processes, and the in- troduction of a right of action to challenge encroachments. Residents and activists un- derlined that the campaign represents a collective effort to reclaim free, safe, and un- hindered public access. They warned that if authorities con- tinue to disregard their con- cerns, more residents will unite to demand action. Saturday's campaign is the latest in a series of manifesta- tions of dissatisfaction against public encroachments, as au- thorities' failures are leading to growing outrage. Activists launch 'Il-Bankini tac-cittadini' campaign against mass public encroachments Saturday's campaign is the latest in a series of manifestations of dissatisfaction against public encroachments, as authorities' failures are leading to growing outrage Actists at Saturday's protest (Photo: Moviment Graffitti)