Prime Minister of Malta
| 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/ |
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]
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 92) |
| Alfred Sant | 1996–1998 |
28 February 1948 (aged 78) |
| Lawrence Gonzi | 2004–2013 |
1 July 1953 (aged 72) |
| Joseph Muscat | 2013–2020 |
22 January 1974 (aged 52) |
Prime Minister Of Malta Media
Auberge de Castille, Valletta, Malta - 2018-05-29
References
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ↑ Office of the Prime Minister - About OPM. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
