Politics of Gibraltar - Government

Government

The Government of Gibraltar is elected for a term of four years. The head of Government is the Chief Minister, currently the Hon. Fabian Picardo, of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party (GSLP), who have been in office since 9 December 2011 in alliance with the Gibraltar Liberal Party (Liberals) following a general election. The Leader of the Opposition is former Chief Minister the Hon. Peter Caruana of the Gibraltar Social Democrats (GSD).

The composition of the Government of Gibraltar is the following:

Picture Name Party Ministerial Role Responsibilities
The Hon.
Fabian Picardo		 GSLP Chief Minister
  • The Economy & Finance
  • IT, e-Government & e-Commerce
  • Personal status including immigration, residence & adoption
  • EU and International Treaties (including transposition of Directives)
  • Elections
  • Industrial relations
  • Broadcasting & Media
  • Civil Services & public sector as a whole
  • Customs
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
  • Overall responsibility for and supervision of Government departments and public administration
The Hon.
Dr. Joseph Garcia		 Liberals Deputy Chief Minister
  • Assisting the Chief Minister in his exercise of overall responsibility for and supervision of Government Departments and public administration and Ministerial Coordination
  • Planning & Lands
  • Political, Democratic & Civic Reform
  • Civil Aviation
  • Information
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
John Cortes		 GSLP Minister for Health and Environment
  • Health
  • Environment & Green Areas
  • The Upper Rock
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Urban Renwal Schemes
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
Charles Bruzon		 GSLP Minister for Housing and the Elderly
  • Housing
  • Hostels
  • Housing & Works Agency
  • Senior Citizens
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
Samantha Sacramento		 GSLP Minister for Equality and Social Services
  • Social Services & the Care Agency
  • Families & Children
  • Equality
  • Consumer Affairs
  • Minorities Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Civic Rights (including citizens advice, ombudsman, consumer protection, data protection, Drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation)
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
Gilbert Licudi		 GSLP Minister for Education, Financial Services, Gaming, Telecommunications and Justice
  • Financial Services
  • Gaming
  • Telecommunications
  • Justice including the Legal System, Probation Service, Tribunals, Community Service Scheme, access to Justice/Legal Aid Assistance, Law Reform, Publication of Laws, Police Issues/Crime/Law & Order, the Prison, International Legal Assistance & Law Drafting
  • Education
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
Joe Bossano		 GSLP Minister for Enterprise, Training and Employment
  • Employment & Labour
  • Social Security, Pensions & Social Assistance
  • Enterprise & Training
  • Inward Investment
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
Neil Costa		 Liberals Minister for Tourism, Public Transport and the Port
  • Tourism (including tourist entry points to Gibraltar) & Commercial Affairs
  • Shipping, Ship repair & the Port
  • Public Service Vehicles
  • Public Transport
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
Paul Balban		 GSLP Minister for Traffic, Health & Safety and Technical Services
  • Traffic
  • Parking
  • Roads
  • Licensing & Vehicles
  • Health & Safety
  • Technical Services
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid
The Hon.
Steven Linares		 Liberals Minister for Sports, Culture, Heritage and Youth
  • Sports & Leisure
  • Culture
  • Heritage
  • Youth
  • Postal Services, Utilities including Refuse Collection and Disposal
  • Civil Contingencies
  • Fire Brigade
  • The administration of Government Departments charged with the aforesaid

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