Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1947 - (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
[?] paper files
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has been based at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta since the 6th of March 1972, playing a central role in decision-making apart from being the administrative headquarters of the government of Malta.
The OPM's mission is to support the prime minister in providing leadership and direction for a stable and effective government. The core departments of OPM include the Cabinet Secretariat, the Management and Personnel Office and the Department of Information.
Archival history
The Office of the Prime Minister Files contains material on various subjects. Several files deal with the British Consulate Generals in Alexandria and Naples as well as Royal visits and other royal issues such as birthday celebrations, the attendance of the Prime Minister at the funeral of King George IV, etc. The Office was concerned with colonial issues, e.g. arrangements for sending colonial students to UK, account of the colonial week, etc.The Office of the Prime Minister also registered various organisations under the press law.Some records deal with matters regarding repatriation and emigration, especially to Australia.The Office of the Prime Minister issued grants, exemptions, and compensations, and kept records of complaints and protests. There is also an Annual Report for 1955/1956 as well as reports on various subjects.