Prime Minister of Malta
The Prime Minister of Malta (Maltese: Prim Ministru ta' Malta) is the Head of Government, which is the highest official of Malta. The office of "Head of Ministry" was created as soon as Malta was granted autonomous government in 1921.[1]
| Prime Minister of Malta Prim Ministru ta' Malta | |
|---|---|
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Malta | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | Cabinet European Council |
| Residence | Malta |
| Appointer | President of Malta |
| Inaugural holder | Joseph Howard |
| Formation | 1923 |
| Website | http://opm.gov.mt/ |
Appointment
The President of Malta, who heads the Executive branch, appoints the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister advises the President on the appointment of the other Ministers.
Role
As minister in his own right[2] the Prime Minister is responsible for a number of departments of government. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has been based at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta since 1972, playing a central role in decision-making apart from being the administrative headquarters of the Government.
Living former prime ministers
| Name | Term | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici | 1984–1987 |
17 July 1933 (aged 92) |
| Eddie Fenech Adami | 1987–1996 1998–2004 |
7 February 1934 (aged 91) |
| Alfred Sant | 1996–1998 |
28 February 1948 (aged 77) |
| Lawrence Gonzi | 2004–2013 |
1 July 1953 (aged 72) |
| Joseph Muscat | 2013–2020 |
22 January 1974 (aged 51) |
Prime Minister Of Malta Media
References
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Office of the Prime Minister - About OPM". Archived from the original on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2009-08-14.