Owen Bonnici
Owen Bonnici | |
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Bonnici in 2017 | |
| Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government | |
| Assumed office 30 March 2022 | |
| Ministry for Research, Innovation and the Coordination of the Post-COVID-19 Strategy | |
| In office 23 November 2020 – 26 March 2022 | |
| Minister for Education & Employment | |
| In office 15 January 2020 – 23 November 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Abela |
| Preceded by | Evarist Bartolo |
| Succeeded by | Justyne Caruana |
| Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government | |
| In office 29 March 2014 – 13 January 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Joseph Muscat |
| Preceded by | Chris Said Responsible for Justice |
| Succeeded by | Edward Zammit Lewis Responsible for Justice, Equality & Governance |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Justice | |
| In office 13 March 2013 – 29 March 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Joseph Muscat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1980 Zejtun, Malta |
| Political party | Partit Laburista |
Owen Bonnici (born 24 May 1980) is a Maltese politician who is currently serving as the Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government.
He previously served as Minister of Justice, Culture and Local Government, Minister of Education and Employment, and Minister of Equality, Research and Innovation.
In his role as Minister National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government he is overseeing widespread changes in these areas.
He is also on record stating that culture and the arts can be at the forefront of global efforts against climate change.
Amongst his achievements, he has recently inaugurated MICAS, Malta’s fist international contemporary museum with a robust investment of 30 million Euros.