Civil service head named Cabinet secretary

The head of the civil service, Godwin Grima, was yesterday appointed secretary to the Cabinet, with effect from January 1. He succeeds Joseph Scicluna, who has just been appointed chairman of the Broadcasting Authority. Dr Grima joined the public...

The head of the civil service, Godwin Grima, was yesterday appointed secretary to the Cabinet, with effect from January 1.

He succeeds Joseph Scicluna, who has just been appointed chairman of the Broadcasting Authority.

Dr Grima joined the public service as notary to the government in 1979. He held a number of senior posts, including that of director general (Land and Public Registry).

Prior to his appointment as principal permanent secretary last January, he served as permanent secretary in the Justice Ministry and permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.

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