In order to facilitate members of the public who wish to visit the cave of the “Five Saints”, located on a rocky terrace of the area of the same name, the Municipality of Geroskipou has proceeded with the creation of two paths leading to the site. The paths are accessible via Naxou Street (a side road off Pafiana Street) and Attikis Street (a side road off Kinyra Street).

As part of the effort to address the growing spread of coronavirus and in order to safeguard public health, the Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that:

The Municipal Cash Office is operating normally, with all coronavirus protection measures in place (use of masks, antiseptic, distancing). However, given the current situation and in application of the relevant protocols of the Ministry of Health, the public is served by a single cash office only, while one person is served in the area at a time.

To avoid inconvenience and crowding, the public is urged to make their payments online through the Municipality’s website www.geroskipou.org.cy and the website www.jccsmart.com.

For any assistance and clarifications, you may contact us on tel. 26961424, 26961427, 26961516, 26960772 and 26960745 or by email at accounts@geroskipou.org.cy.

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Geroskipou Regional Healthcare Centre took place on 30 October 2020. The foundation stone was laid by the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades.

Construction of the project began in January 2020 and is expected to be completed in June 2021. The cost of the project, estimated at €2,100,000 plus VAT, will be borne by the State (4/5) and the Municipality of Geroskipou (1/5).

The Healthcare Centre, with a total area of 1,600 sq.m., will bear the name «Christoforos Neofytou Hadjilambris» in appreciation of the donor of the property.

It is located next to the Koloni roundabout, in a prime location to serve the residents of Geroskipou and the communities of eastern Pafos. Among other facilities, the Healthcare Centre will include three general medicine clinics, a dental clinic, a mental health clinic, a mother and child care area, a wound dressing area, an administrative services office and, in the basement, parking and storage areas. The Healthcare Centre will make a significant contribution to the women of Pafos, as, following a revision of the plans, the creation of a Mammography Centre was included.

The “Ierokipeion Open University in Paphos”, jointly organised by the Municipality of Geroskipou, the University of Cyprus and Radio Pafos, opened its doors for its 17^th cycle of lectures on 30 October 2020.

For the 17^th consecutive year, the institution continues its effort to keep the Paphos public intellectually engaged through the delivery of accessible lectures by members of the Teaching and Research staff of the University of Cyprus. The lectures are also enriched by the participation of teaching and research staff from other Universities, as well as by specialists from scientific institutes and organisations.

The 17^th cycle of lectures of the “Ierokipeion Open University in Paphos” comprises six lectures and will run until 28 May 2021. A dynamic and engaging cycle of lectures invites Paphos residents of all ages to a fruitful dialogue on the pressing issues facing our society today.

The opening lecture was delivered by Ms Maria Iacovou, Professor of Archaeology at the Archaeological Research Unit of the University of Cyprus, who developed the topic “An unknown acropolis and a mysterious tumulus: University of Cyprus excavations at Palaepaphos (2006 – 2020)”.

The lecture was dedicated to the memory of our fellow townswoman and University of Cyprus graduate, Konstantina Miltiadous, who passed away unjustly some two years ago after a hard-fought battle with a serious illness.

The lectures of the “Ierokipeion Open University” are open to the public and are broadcast live across Cyprus by Radio Pafos and recorded by the University of Cyprus radio station UCYvoice 95.2. At the end of each presentation, the public may take an active part in the discussion that follows.

The programme’s communication sponsor is the newspaper “Politis”.

• The Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that the invoices have been sent for the Refuse Collection Fee, the Professional Premises Licence, the Professional Tax, the Immovable Property Fee, as well as the Cemetery Tax (final (4^th) annual instalment) for the year 2020.
• Invoices relating to the charge for the PROFESSIONAL PREMISES LICENCE do not constitute a certificate for the issuance of the “Professional Premises Licence”, and the managers of the premises are required to take all necessary steps to secure it.
• The Professional Premises Licence is issued only at the Municipality’s offices upon submission of all the necessary certificates and payment of the imposed fee.

• Failure to obtain the Professional Premises Licence constitutes a criminal offence, and the owner – manager of the professional premises will be prosecuted.

• Those who did not receive invoices for the above taxes and fees are urged to contact the Municipality’s offices to settle their obligations.

• Collection of the above taxes will be carried out until Monday 30/11/2020 at the Municipality’s cash desks and at the banks, into the accounts listed on the back of the invoices, or through the website of the Municipality of Geroskipou and JCC Smart Payments (jccsmart.com). For invoices with a final payment date before 30 November 2020, an extension of the payment date is granted until 30/11/2020.

• There is also the option to pay the invoices in instalments, with a minimum payment of €50 each time and a final settlement date of 30/12/2020. Instalment payments are made only at the Municipality’s cash desks.

• Objections to the imposed taxes and fees must be submitted in writing to the Municipality’s Financial Department and must be accompanied by the necessary supporting documents. Objections that are not fully substantiated will not be accepted. The final date for submitting objections is Friday 20 November 2020.

• During December 2020, collection of the above taxes will be carried out at the Municipality’s cash desks or through the website of the Municipality of Geroskipou and JCC Smart Payments (jccsmart.com) without any surcharge:

Cash desk hours: Monday to Friday : 8.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

• The Municipality’s cash desk will remain closed on Thursday 31 December 2020 for the purposes of auditing and imposing surcharges. Outstanding amounts will be settled with a surcharge of 10% as of Monday 04/01/2021.

The Municipality of Geroskipou provides support to businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

At a recent meeting of the Municipal Council, the Municipality of Geroskipou approved reductions for businesses that were obliged to suspend their operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic under the decrees of the Minister of Health.

The reductions concern the following:

A. Refuse Collection Fees (with the exception of residential premises , which will be charged the same amount as the previous year) and Trade Premises Usage Rights (Trade Premises Licences).

The reductions concern businesses and trade premises as set out in detail in the explanatory table, which were obliged to suspend their operations under the decrees of the Minister of Health.

Affected businesses are invited to submit an objection in good time and, in any case, before the expiry date stated on the relevant invoices to be sent by the Municipality of Geroskipou. Objections must be submitted to the Municipality of Geroskipou (objection form) and be accompanied by all the necessary supporting documents as explained below, after which they will be examined by the competent Committee.

The supporting documents required for the examination of all the above reductions are:

1. A certificate from a certified Accountant / Auditor confirming the period during which the specific premises were closed, as well as their use in accordance with the decree.
2. A Social Insurance certificate / application for assistance / approval of a subsidy due to the suspension of operations.
3. Any additional clarifications deemed necessary by the Municipality.

For more information, interested parties are requested to visit the website of the Municipality of Geroskipou www.geroskipou.org.cy, where the reduction percentages per category are set out in detail, or to contact the Finance Department of the Municipality of Geroskipou on tel. 26961424, 26961427, 26961516, 26960772, 26960745 or at the email accounts@geroskipou.org.cy

Files:

Reduction of Tax Fees

Table of Uniform Reductions

Residential Premises Fees

Objection Form

As part of the effort to address the increasing spread of coronavirus and to safeguard public health, the Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that:

– Visits to the Town Hall will be conducted by appointment and by no more than one person. Residents are kindly requested to contact the relevant department by telephone or by email to arrange an appointment.

– Visitors must wear a protective mask upon entering the Town Hall.

– The Municipal Cashier’s Office operates normally, with all coronavirus protection measures in place (use of masks, antiseptic, distancing). Payments may also be made online through the Municipality’s website and through www.jccsmart.com.

The measures may be modified according to developments and/or the instructions issued by the state.

We urge our fellow residents to show cooperation and to take the preventive measures that have been announced for the protection of themselves and their families.

Contact / Useful Telephone Numbers: info@geroskipou.org.cy, 26 962 324, 7777 86 60

On Friday, 30 October 2020 at 11.30 a.m., the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Geroskipou Regional Health Centre will take place. The foundation stone will be laid by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Anastasiades.

Construction of the project began in January 2020 and is expected to be completed in June 2021. The cost of the project, estimated at two (2) million euros, will be borne by the State (4/5) and the Municipality of Geroskipou (1/5). The Medical Centre, with a total area of 1,600 sq.m., will bear the name “Christoforos Neofytou Hatzilambris” in recognition of the donor of the property. It is located next to the Koloni roundabout, in a prime position to serve the residents of Geroskipou and the communities of eastern Paphos.