Giovanna Debono
| The Honourable Giovanna Debono MP | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Gozo | |
| In office 6 September 1998 – 10 March 2013 | |
| President | Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Guido de Marco Eddie Fenech Adami George Abela |
| Prime Minister | Eddie Fenech Adami Lawrence Gonzi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1956 Victoria, Malta |
| Political party | Nationalist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Anthony Debono |
| Children | 2 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Giovanna Debono née Attard (born November 25, 1956) was the Minister for Gozo (Maltese: Ministru għal Għawdex) in a number of Nationalist Governments.[1] Currently she is serving as a Nationalist Member of Parliament representing the district of Gozo.
Early life
Debono was born in Victoria on the island of Gozo. She is the daughter of the late Coronato Attard, who was a Member of Parliament from 1965 to 1987, and Anna née Tabone.[1]
She completed her studies at the University of Malta from where she obtained a B.A. (Education) degree. From 1981 to 1987 she worked as a teacher with the Education Department in Malta.
Public Life
Debono was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1987 and has been re-elected at each subsequent election. She was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Social Development on April 17, 1995, and subsequently she was appointed as Minister for Gozo in 1998. She was re-appointed to that post in 2003, confirmed in 2004, and further re-appointed in 2008.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Page at Maltese Department of Information website.
- ↑ "Airport bus direct to Gozo ferry from July 9 [ MaltaMedia.com ]". www.maltamedia.com. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
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