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 |
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The Hon. Dr. Joseph Garcia |
Liberals | Deputy Chief Minister |
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The Hon. John Cortes |
GSLP | Minister for Health and Environment |
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The Hon. Charles Bruzon |
GSLP | Minister for Housing and the Elderly |
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The Hon. Samantha Sacramento |
GSLP | Minister for Equality and Social Services |
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The Hon. Gilbert Licudi |
GSLP | Minister for Education, Financial Services, Gaming, Telecommunications and Justice |
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The Hon. Joe Bossano |
GSLP | Minister for Enterprise, Training and Employment |
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The Hon. Neil Costa |
Liberals | Minister for Tourism, Public Transport and the Port |
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The Hon. Paul Balban |
GSLP | Minister for Traffic, Health & Safety and Technical Services |
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The Hon. Steven Linares |
Liberals | Minister for Sports, Culture, Heritage and Youth |
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