Robert Abela has formed his government and his 18 ministers and four parliamentary secretaries have been sworn in during a ceremony at the Auberge de Castille.
The prime minister said he had chosen a cabinet that includes a "mix of experience and new blood". Watch the swearing-in ceremony live
Abela indicated the make-up may change further when the female quota mechanism to appoint more women to parliament kicks in over the next few weeks. The new cabinet members and their families arrived shortly before 3.30pm for the ceremony. Ian Borg, right, who was moved from Transport Ministry to Foreign Ministry arrives with his family. Photo: Jessica ArenaJulia Farrugia Portelli, right, one of just three women in cabinet, arrives with her family for the ceremony. Photo: Matthew MirabelliClifton Grima, who retains the Education and Sports portfolio, arrives with his family.
One of the new MPs elevated to a parliamentary secretary role is Keith Azzopardi Tanti. Photo: Matthew MirabelliLawyer and now Justice Minister Jonathan Attard arrives with his young family. Photo: Jessica ArenaHealth Minister Chris Fearne, who has retained his portfolio, arrives for the ceremony. Photo:...
