The Prime Minister of Malta is head of government with responsibility for the overall direction of the country’s administration. This is expressed in the Constitution through those provisions whereby the President is required to act on the Prime Minister’s advice in appointing ministers and assigning them portfolio responsibilities, and whereby the Prime Minister is given the power to direct the business of the Cabinet.

In addition to being head of government, the Prime Minister is also a minister in his own right with portfolio responsibilities of his own. Click here for more information about the Prime Minister’s portfolio responsibilities.

The Prime Minister’s Private Secretariat provides full logistical assistance and support to the Prime Minister in fulfilling his onerous duties. The Secretariat also handles all aspects of the Prime Minister’s public relations and customer service.