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10 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 19 APRIL 2026 NEWS Momentum calls for overhaul of Malta's animal welfare laws The Chief Executive Officer, Lands Authority, notifies that: Sealed tenders in respect of the following advertisements have to be deposited in the Tender Box at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta by 10.00am on Thursday, 7th May, 2026. Lease for a period of fifteen (15) years for commercial purposes of the premises tale quale at Block J, No. 6, Triq ix-Xemxija, Marsa as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.2020_0630. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €12,300 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of four thousand and one hundred Euros (€4,100) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 12 *Advert No. 13 Grant on a 50-year temporary emphyteusis of a gardening site and a reservoir, measuring around one hundred and fifty-three decimal point two square metres (153.2m2) at Sqaq il-Mithna, Gharghur as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.2026_0014. This property is to be offered as tale quale, in its present state including any latent defects. The site is to be used for gardening purposes and as a reservoir. The winning bidder is obliged to undertake all the necessary maintenance and restoration works at his own expense. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €4,641 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of one thousand and five hundred and seventy-four Euros (€1,574) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. maltatoday | SUNDAY • 22 DECEMBER 2024 The Chief Executive Officer, Lands Authority, notifies that: Sealed tenders in respect of the following advertisements have to be deposited in the Tender Box at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta by 10.00am on Thursday, 9 th January, 2025. *Advert No. 68 Lease tale quale, on a year to year basis, for agricultural purposes, of Structures at Bieb ir-Ruwa, Rabat Malta as shown edged in red on plan P.D.2014_723. This property maybe subject to existing servitudes in favour of the adjacent properties. The bidders must be either full-time or part-time farmers, who have to submit a certificate, issued by the Department of Agriculture with the tender document or students who have completed successfully an academic course relating to agriculture within the previous five years prior to the introduction of the Legal Notice No. 573.06 who have to submit a copy of the relevant certificate also with the tender documents. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of forty-seven Euros (€47) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 69 Sale of the Temporary Directum Dominium and relative ground rent of one hundred and forty-four Euros and fourteen cents (€144.14) per annum, for the remaining period which expires on the 23 rd March 2130, as per deed in the acts of Notary Joseph Sciberras dated 30 th October 1980, and the absolute ownership after the expiration of the said temporary emphyteusis, of the Garage up to the height of thirteen (13) courses named 'Ben', Triq il-Falkunier, Fgura shown edged in red on the plan P.D.JO_13_2009. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of four thousand and five hundred and nineteen Euros and seventy cents (€4,519.70) will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 70 Lease for a period of fifteen (15) years of the premises tale quale consisting of a garage and a room at Nos. 49/51, Triq San Anton, Attard, as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.220_85_A. The airspace is not included with this tender. This premises is being offered in its present state including any latent defects. This premises cannot be bought through the garage scheme. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €18,300 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of six thousand and one hundred Euros (€6,100) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. www.landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering Lands Authority St. Sebastian Street, Valletta ISSUE OF TENDERS *Adverts appearing for the first time. These adverts are being published as an invitation to the public to acquire tender documents online. The bidders are to refer to all the conditions of the tender document and are invited to read carefully these conditions. Tenders should be submitted only on the prescribed form, which together with the relevant conditions and other documents, may be obtained by clicking on 'Buy Tender' on the web page where this tender is available on https://landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering/ A fee of fifty Euros (€50) must be paid through the online system of the Lands Authority website by using your preferred banking card. maltatoday | SUNDAY • 22 DECEMBER 2024 The Chief Executive Officer, Lands Authority, notifies that: Sealed tenders in respect of the following advertisements have to be deposited in the Tender Box at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta by 10.00am on Thursday, 9 th January, 2025. *Advert No. 68 Lease tale quale, on a year to year basis, for agricultural purposes, of Structures at Bieb ir-Ruwa, Rabat Malta as shown edged in red on plan P.D.2014_723. This property maybe subject to existing servitudes in favour of the adjacent properties. The bidders must be either full-time or part-time farmers, who have to submit a certificate, issued by the Department of Agriculture with the tender document or students who have completed successfully an academic course relating to agriculture within the previous five years prior to the introduction of the Legal Notice No. 573.06 who have to submit a copy of the relevant certificate also with the tender documents. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of forty-seven Euros (€47) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 69 Sale of the Temporary Directum Dominium and relative ground rent of one hundred and forty-four Euros and fourteen cents (€144.14) per annum, for the remaining period which expires on the 23 rd March 2130, as per deed in the acts of Notary Joseph Sciberras dated 30 th October 1980, and the absolute ownership after the expiration of the said temporary emphyteusis, of the Garage up to the height of thirteen (13) courses named 'Ben', Triq il-Falkunier, Fgura shown edged in red on the plan P.D.JO_13_2009. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of four thousand and five hundred and nineteen Euros and seventy cents (€4,519.70) will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 70 Lease for a period of fifteen (15) years of the premises tale quale consisting of a garage and a room at Nos. 49/51, Triq San Anton, Attard, as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.220_85_A. The airspace is not included with this tender. This premises is being offered in its present state including any latent defects. This premises cannot be bought through the garage scheme. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €18,300 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of six thousand and one hundred Euros (€6,100) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. www.landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering Lands Authority St. Sebastian Street, Valletta ISSUE OF TENDERS *Adverts appearing for the first time. These adverts are being published as an invitation to the public to acquire tender documents online. The bidders are to refer to all the conditions of the tender document and are invited to read carefully these conditions. Tenders should be submitted only on the prescribed form, which together with the relevant conditions and other documents, may be obtained by clicking on 'Buy Tender' on the web page where this tender is available on https://landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering/ A fee of fifty Euros (€50) must be paid through the online system of the Lands Authority website by using your preferred banking card. *Adverts appearing for the first time These adverts are being published as an invitation to the public to acquire tender documents online. The bidders are to refer to all the conditions of the tender document and are invited to read carefully these conditions. Tenders should be submitted only on the prescribed form, which together with the relevant conditions and other documents, may be obtained by clicking on 'Buy Tender' on the web page where this tender is available on https://landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering/ . A fee of fifty Euros (€50) must be paid through the online system of the Lands Authority website by using your preferred banking card. maltatoday | SUNDAY • 22 DECEMBER 2024 The Chief Executive Officer, Lands Authority, notifies that: Sealed tenders in respect of the following advertisements have to be deposited in the Tender Box at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta by 10.00am on Thursday, 9 th January, 2025. *Advert No. 68 Lease tale quale, on a year to year basis, for agricultural purposes, of Structures at Bieb ir-Ruwa, Rabat Malta as shown edged in red on plan P.D.2014_723. This property maybe subject to existing servitudes in favour of the adjacent properties. The bidders must be either full-time or part-time farmers, who have to submit a certificate, issued by the Department of Agriculture with the tender document or students who have completed successfully an academic course relating to agriculture within the previous five years prior to the introduction of the Legal Notice No. 573.06 who have to submit a copy of the relevant certificate also with the tender documents. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of forty-seven Euros (€47) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 69 Sale of the Temporary Directum Dominium and relative ground rent of one hundred and forty-four Euros and fourteen cents (€144.14) per annum, for the remaining period which expires on the 23 rd March 2130, as per deed in the acts of Notary Joseph Sciberras dated 30 th October 1980, and the absolute ownership after the expiration of the said temporary emphyteusis, of the Garage up to the height of thirteen (13) courses named 'Ben', Triq il-Falkunier, Fgura shown edged in red on the plan P.D.JO_13_2009. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of four thousand and five hundred and nineteen Euros and seventy cents (€4,519.70) will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 70 Lease for a period of fifteen (15) years of the premises tale quale consisting of a garage and a room at Nos. 49/51, Triq San Anton, Attard, as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.220_85_A. The airspace is not included with this tender. This premises is being offered in its present state including any latent defects. This premises cannot be bought through the garage scheme. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €18,300 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of six thousand and one hundred Euros (€6,100) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. www.landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering Lands Authority St. Sebastian Street, Valletta ISSUE OF TENDERS *Adverts appearing for the first time. These adverts are being published as an invitation to the public to acquire tender documents online. The bidders are to refer to all the conditions of the tender document and are invited to read carefully these conditions. Tenders should be submitted only on the prescribed form, which together with the relevant conditions and other documents, may be obtained by clicking on 'Buy Tender' on the web page where this tender is available on https://landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering/ A fee of fifty Euros (€50) must be paid through the online system of the Lands Authority website by using your preferred banking card. The Chief Executive Officer, Lands Authority, notifies that: Sealed tenders in respect of the following advertisements have to be deposited in the Tender Box at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta by 10.00am on Thursday, 9 th January, 2025. *Advert No. 68 Lease tale quale, on a year to year basis, for agricultural purposes, of Structures at Bieb ir-Ruwa, Rabat Malta as shown edged in red on plan P.D.2014_723. This property maybe subject to existing servitudes in favour of the adjacent properties. The bidders must be either full-time or part-time farmers, who have to submit a certificate, issued by the Department of Agriculture with the tender document or students who have completed successfully an academic course relating to agriculture within the previous five years prior to the introduction of the Legal Notice No. 573.06 who have to submit a copy of the relevant certificate also with the tender documents. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of forty-seven Euros (€47) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 69 Sale of the Temporary Directum Dominium and relative ground rent of one hundred and forty-four Euros and fourteen cents (€144.14) per annum, for the remaining period which expires on the 23 rd March 2130, as per deed in the acts of Notary Joseph Sciberras dated 30 th October 1980, and the absolute ownership after the expiration of the said temporary emphyteusis, of the Garage up to the height of thirteen (13) courses named 'Ben', Triq il-Falkunier, Fgura shown edged in red on the plan P.D.JO_13_2009. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €1,000 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of four thousand and five hundred and nineteen Euros and seventy cents (€4,519.70) will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. *Advert No. 70 Lease for a period of fifteen (15) years of the premises tale quale consisting of a garage and a room at Nos. 49/51, Triq San Anton, Attard, as shown edged in red on the plan P.D.220_85_A. The airspace is not included with this tender. This premises is being offered in its present state including any latent defects. This premises cannot be bought through the garage scheme. Tenders are to be accompanied by a Bid-Bond for an amount of €18,300 as stipulated in the tender conditions. Offers below the amount of six thousand and one hundred Euros (€6,100) per annum will not be considered. This tender may be subject to the right known as the right of first refusal as per article No. 32 of Chapter No. 573 of the Laws of Malta. A fee of €50 will be charged for the tender documents. www.landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering Lands Authority St. Sebastian Street, Valletta ISSUE OF TENDERS *Adverts appearing for the first time. These adverts are being published as an invitation to the public to acquire tender documents online. The bidders are to refer to all the conditions of the tender document and are invited to read carefully these conditions. Tenders should be submitted only on the prescribed form, which together with the relevant conditions and other documents, may be obtained by clicking on 'Buy Tender' on the web page where this tender is available on https://landsauthority.org.mt/services/tendering/ A fee of fifty Euros (€50) must be paid through the online system of the Lands Authority website by using your preferred banking card. MOMENTUM has backed a sweeping set of animal welfare proposals made by NGOs, in- cluding a ban on all species not included on a government-ap- proved positive list. The proposals were made dur- ing the National Animal Confer- ence organised by Vuċi għall-An- nimali, an animal rights NGO. "Politicians should lead by ex- ample," Momentum election candidate Matthew Agius said. "It is not acceptable that polit- ical leaders host events at ven- ues linked to illegal animal op- erations. This sends the wrong message, that illegality, especially when it involves the maltreat- ment of animals, is tolerated." International organisations present at the conference said Malta's current system is failing, pointing to illegal wildlife trade, weak enforcement and the grow- ing number of exotic animals kept in unsuitable conditions. A proposal was put forward to incorporate within the law a pos- itive list of animals that could be kept as pets and in captivity. Any animal not on the list would be banned. Agius stressed the need for a change in mentality, saying wild and exotic animals cannot con- tinue to be treated as status sym- bols or for entertainment pur- poses. He pointed to recent cases, including a panther in Bormla, a chimpanzee kept in a rooftop cage in Swieqi and lions held in poor conditions in Naxxar, as evidence of serious enforcement failures. Momentum candidate Natasha Azzopardi highlighted the party's proposal to allow taxpayers to di- rect 0.8% of their income tax to a voluntary organisation of their choice, saying it would directly benefit animal welfare NGOs. Among Momentum's propos- als are legally binding minimum standards for space per species, a requirement that animals be compatible with Malta's climate without extreme artificial condi- tions, and proof of expertise be- fore ownership is granted. The party is also calling for full transparency on all exotic ani- mals kept in Malta, including the publication of veterinary reports and current conditions, as well as mandatory unannounced inspec- tions of all facilities. On enforcement, Momentum is calling for the immediate con- fiscation of illegally kept animals, the removal of any amnesties or loopholes, and the appointment of a specialised animal protection magistrate to ensure consistent and serious penalties. The party also wants an independent ani- mal protection ombudsman with executive powers. Momentum is further calling for the Animal Welfare Directo- rate to be significantly strength- ened, with more inspectors, a 24-hour rapid response unit and better-equipped officers, includ- ing training, scanners and sur- veillance tools. The party said any vision for Malta must promote a more compassionate society towards animals. JULIANA ZAMMIT jzammit@mediatoday.com.mt A panther cub was caught on CCTV footage roaming the streets of Bormla after it jumped off a building. This incident and other similar cases of wild animals kept in unsuitable locations are the result of weak enforcement, Momentum believes