Prime Minister Robert Abela appointed a cabinet of 18 ministers and four parliamentary secretaries on Wednesday, shuffling some key figures around but also keeping 11 of his previous ministers in their same posts. His new cabinet includes one more minister than his previous one, but half the number of parliamentary secretaries. All three women elected on the Labour ticket have been given posts, while there was no room for former ministers Edward Zammit Lewis, Michael Farrugia and Carmelo Abela, or junior ministers Alex Muscat, Chris Agius or Deo Debattista.
Some key details concerning various portfolios have yet to emerge, with no clear indication yet as to which ministries will be responsible for particular state entities. Abela's new cabinet: 18 ministers and four parliamentary secretaries. Graphic: Christian Busuttil
Chris Fearne
Health Minister and deputy prime minister
Previously: Health Minister and deputy prime minister
Fearne speaks during the 2022 election campaign. Photo: Partit LaburistaFearne, who is 59 and a surgeon by profession, continues in the post that has defined his political career. The deputy prime minister has overseen Malta’s health sector since...
