Ministry responsibilities revealed: Clint Camilleri responsible for hunting, Owen Bonnici gets PBS

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri will continue to be responsible for bird hunting, while new Culture Minister Owen Bonnici will be responsible for the public broadcaster, the government’s newly published list of ministerial responsibilities shows.

The list was published on Wednesday, two days after Robert Abela’s new Cabinet met for the first time.

Camilleri, who used to be a hunter and trapper, held onto the hunting portfolio despite the calls from environmental NGOs and conservationists for the portfolio to be handed elsewhere.

Bonnici meanwhile takes over the state broadcaster portfolio which used to fall under Carmelo Abela’s remit when he was Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister. Carmelo Abela, despite being elected, was one of six to lose his place in Cabinet after the 26 March elections.

Robert Abela’s Cabinet is made up of 18 ministers and four parliamentary secretaries, with two more parliamentary secretaries expected to be appointed once the casual election and gender corrective mechanism process is completed.

What is each ministry responsible for?

Prime Minister - Robert Abela

Cabinet Office; Internal Audit and Investigations; Public Administration; Institute for the Public Service; Information; Government Printing Press; Electoral Commission; Public Service Commission; Privatisation Unit;

Social Dialogue; Industrial and Employment Relations

Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul will serve within the OPM.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Health - Chris Fearne

Health Services; Regulation and Standards; Occupational Health and Safety

Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government - Owen Bonnici

Cultural Heritage; Restoration; The Arts; Theatres; The Maltese Language; The National Archives; The National Library; Public broadcasting; Local government

Parliamentary Secretary for local government Alison Zerafa Civelli will serve within this ministry.

Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade - Ian Borg

Relations with Foreign and Commonwealth Countries; Relations with the European Union; EU Internal Coordination; Relations with International Organisations and Institutions; Commercial Diplomacy; Maltese Communities Abroad; International Trade and Cooperation; Trade Promotion

Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights - Michael Falzon

Social Policy; Family Policy; Child Policy; Social Security; Pensions; Solidarity Services

Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights - Anton Refalo

Rural Development; Agriculture; Horticulture; Plant Protection; Fisheries; Aquaculture;; Food; Animal Welfare; Veterinary Services

Ministry for Social and Affordable Accommodation - Roderick Galdes

Social Housing; Affordable Housing; Rent; Housing Management and Embellishment

Ministry for the Economy, European Funds and Lands - Silvio Schembri

Industry; Industrial Parks and Hubs; Freeport; Government Investments; Small Businesses; Business Registry; Digital Economy; Artificial Intelligence; Communications; Lands & Lands Registry; Joint Office; Cooperatives; European Funds

Parliamentary Secretary for EU Funds Chris Bonett will serve within this ministry.

Ministry for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Rights - Julia Farrugia Portelli

Inclusion; Persons with Disability; Care for Persons with Disability; Non-Governmental and Voluntary Organisations; Consumer Rights

Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects - Aaron Farrugia

Ports; Maritime Affairs; Coordination of Major Government Projects; Aviation; Internal Transport; Roads Ministry for Gozo - Clint Camilleri

Gozo Affairs (excluding health services and education); Wild Birds Regulation

Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality - Byron Camilleri

Defence; Armed Forces; Police; Immigration; Aviation; Security; Correctional Services; Probation and Parole; Civil Protection; Critical Infrastructure; Equality, Civil Liberties, Minority Rights; Reforms; National Identity; Public Registry; Civil Registry; ID Cards; Passports; Monitoring of the Promotion of the Residence and Visa Programme; Citizenship; Expatriate Affairs; Central Visa Unit; Communities

Ministry for Tourism - Clayton Bartolo

Tourism; Tourism Studies; Film Industry; Public Cleansing and Maintenance

Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise - Miriam Dalli

Climate Change Policy; Environmental and Resources Policy; Waste Management Strategy; Environmental Projects; Marine Protected Areas; Natura 2000; Nature Parks; Urban Embellishment; Urban Landscaping; Afforestation; Development of Alternative Energy Sources; Energy Policy; Water Policy; Energy and Water Services; Enterprises; Schemes and Support; Sustainable Development; Parks, Countryside and Valley Management

Ministry for Finance and Employment - Clyde Caruana

Economic Policy; Fiscal Policy; Budget Office; The Treasury; Inland Revenue; Indirect Taxation; Customs and Excise; Contracts; Statistics; Relations with Central Bank of Malta; Financial Services; Employment and Training; Oil Exploration

Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation - Clifton Grima

Childcare and Early Education; Compulsory Education; Higher Education (including MCAST); Life-long Learning; Examinations; Sport and Sport Complexes; Youth; Research and Innovation; Science and Technology

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti will serve within this ministry.

Ministry for Public Works and Planning - Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi

Public Works; Manufacturing and Services; Development; Planning; Construction

Ministry for Justice - Jonathan Attard

Courts of Justice; Attorney General’s Office; State Advocate’s Office; Notary to Government; Data Protection; Freedom of Information

Ministry for Active Ageing - Jo-Etienne Abela

Elderly Community; Care Homes for the Elderly