Albert Buttigieg is a Maltese politician from the Nationalist Party.[1] In 2022, he was elected to the Parliament of Malta in District 10 in a by-election succeeding Robert Arrigo who had died.[2] He is currently the Shadow Minister for the Family and Social Security.[3]
Albert Buttigieg | |
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| Member of the Parliament of Malta for District 10 | |
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| Born | 24 August 1964 |
| Political party | Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Benna Chase |
He was formerly the Mayor of St. Julian's.[2]
Education and early career
editAfter completing compulsory education, Albert Buttigieg obtained degrees in Philosophy (1985-1983) and Theology (1985-1987). He later obtained a Diploma in Pastoral Care and became a Roman Catholic priest in 1989. During this time he used to teach at De La Salle College and was a Director of a Youth Centre in Kalkara.
During 1995-2002 he was vice parish priest for the town of San Gwann. He was also responsible for the initiatives for senior citizens and disabled persons within the same locality. As an appreciation for the services rendered, in June 2001, the San Gwann local council awarded him ‘Mertu San Gwann', which is an award of merit.
Albert Buttigieg left the priesthood in 2001, but continued to work and serve within the local community. During 2001-2004, he was a Lecturer at the University of Malta lecturing at the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Theology. Between 2005 and 2007, he also lectured at MCAST.
Deputy Mayor and Mayor of St. Julians
editAlbert Buttigieg served as the Deputy Mayor of St. Julians during 2014-2019. He was later elected and appointed as Mayor within the same town. He served as the Mayor of St. Julians from 2019 till 2023.
Political career
editIn 2022, Albert Buttigeg was elected in a by-election as a Member of Parliament for District 10 with the Nationalist Party.
In January 2024, opposition leader Bernard Grech appointed Buttigieg as the Shadow Minister for the Family and Social Security.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "buttigieg-albert". Parliament of Malta. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ a b "Albert Buttigieg elected to Parliament - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ a b Newsroom, T. V. M. (2024-01-13). "Opposition Leader reshuffles his Shadow Cabinet". TVMnews.mt. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
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