Today, Leader of the Opposition Alex Borg, announced the official appointment of his Shadow Cabinet.

Gozitan MP Chris Said is back in the role of Shadow Minister for Gozo, Alex Borg’s old portfolio.

The Nationalist Party said that this Shadow Cabinet, composed of committed Members of Parliament, is designed to present itself as an alternative government ready to lead our country towards a better future.

“This is not just about assigning responsibilities to our MPs. It is clear proof that the Nationalist Party is ready to provide serious, responsible, and visionary leadership, giving the Maltese and Gozitan people the best choice,” said Alex Borg during the presentation.

Here is the list of MPs in the new Shadow Cabinet:

Alex Borg Leader of the Opposition

David Agius Deputy Speaker and Shadow Minister for Sport and Volunteering

Robert Cutajar Whip, Secretary of the Parliamentary Group, and Shadow Minister for the Self-Employed, Small Businesses and Cooperatives

Paula Mifsud Bonnici Assistant Whip and Shadow Minister for Active Ageing

Darren Carabott Chairperson of the PAC and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Security

Janice Abela Chetcuti Shadow Minister for Animal Welfare

Karol Aquilina Shadow Minister for Public Administration and Efficiency in the Public Sector

Graziella Attard Previ Shadow Minister for Equality, Civil Liberties and Public Broadcasting

Charles Azzopardi Shadow Minister for National Heritage and Hobbies

Ivan Bartolo Shadow Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, the Fight Against Poverty, and Solitude

Ivan J Bartolo Shadow Minister for Innovation and Artificial Intelligence

Graham Bencini Shadow Minister for Social Security and EU Funds

Toni Bezzina Shadow Minister for Transport, Agriculture and Fisheries

Bernice Bonello Shadow Minister for Youth and Local Government

Eve Borg Bonello Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Public Cleanliness

Rebekah Borg Shadow Minister for the Environment

Albert Buttigieg Shadow Minister for Neurodivergence and Child Protection

Claudette Buttigieg Shadow Minister for Research and Development

Ryan Callus Shadow Minister for Social Dialogue and Trade Promotion

Jerome Caruana Cilia Shadow Minister for the Economy and Enterprise

Ivan Castillo Shadow Minister for Employment, the Maritime Sector and Aviation

Mario de Marco Shadow Minister for Tourism

Adrian Delia Shadow Minister for Finance

Beppe Fenech Adami Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs

Graziella Galea Shadow Minister for Inclusion and Consumer Rights

Joe Giglio Shadow Minister for Justice

Bernard Grech Shadow Minister for Capital Projects and Infrastructure

Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici Shadow Minister for Constitutional Reform, National Identity and Intercultural Dialogue

Chris Said Shadow Minister for Gozo

Mark Anthony Sammut Shadow Minister for Energy and Water Conservation

Justin Schembri Shadow Minister for Education

Stephen Spiteri Shadow Minister for Health

Ian Vassallo Shadow Minister for Preventive and Primary Care

Julie Zahra Shadow Minister for Culture and the Creative Economy

Stanley Zammit Shadow Minister for Planning and Lands

Through these appointments, Borg said that the Nationalist Party is sending a clear message: “it is ready to provide a new direction for the country, placing citizens’ priorities at the forefront – a strong economy, a fairer society, a sustainable environment, and serious, transparent institutions.”

“This alternative Cabinet proves that Partit Nazzjonalista is not only criticising but also presenting concrete solutions to the major challenges the country is facing. We are ready to be the natural choice to lead the Maltese and Gozitan people towards a better future,” Alex Borg concluded.

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