CANDIDATES 2026

Architect Toni Bezzina first contested the general election in 2013 and was elected from the 5th District on behalf of the Nationalist Party. He went on to contest and was re-elected in the 2017 and 2022 general elections. He has served as Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, and as a member of the Standing Committee on Foreign and European Affairs. He currently serves as Shadow Minister for Transport, Agriculture and Fisheries, and is also a member of the Committee for Gozo Affairs. In 2004, he graduated as an Architect and Civil Engineer from the University of Malta. He later continued his studies at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Diplomatic Studies. Toni is the principal partner at ACB Architects and has also worked with the Roads Department, Transport Malta, and the Public Works Department. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in various fields related to architecture, civil engineering, and road engineering, particularly in the design and implementation of large-scale national projects. He is married to Josette (née Catania), and together they have a daughter, Deborah, who is married to Brandon Cilia.

Bernice Bonello is the Nationalist Party spokesperson for Youth and Local Government, with a strong passion for giving a voice to our new generation and strengthening local communities. She holds a degree in European Studies and a Master’s in Human Rights, and is currently studying Law. Bernice believes in a modern, inclusive, and people-centered politics, where young people play a central role in decision-making. Through her studies and experiences, she works to promote greater opportunities, transparency, and a better quality of life for everyone, with a clear vision for a sustainable and fair future.

David Bonello is a lawyer and former journalist with PBS and NET Television. He served as a local councillor in Naxxar. He is a director on the Board of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), after being nominated to this Board by the Nationalist Party. David is the father of two children and lives in Naxxar. He is contesting the general election with the PN for the first time.

Dr Alex Borg was born on 10 July 1995 in Rabat, Gozo. He is a lawyer. He was first elected to the Maltese Parliament in 2022, obtaining the highest number of votes among the Party’s candidates, second only to the Party leader at the time. He served for three years as Shadow Minister for Gozo and was also a member of the Parliamentary Committees for Gozo and for Foreign Affairs. Borg grew up in Nadur and was educated at Bishop’s Conservatory, Gozo College, and Sir M.A. Refalo Sixth Form. In 2019, he graduated in Law and began practicing as a lawyer. That same year, he was elected to the Executive of the Nationalist Party Youth Movement (MŻPN) and shortly after to the Executive Committee of the Nationalist Party. He believes in a politics based on direct contact, constantly maintaining that politicians should remain close to the people. He describes himself as a supporter of a strong and competitive economy, while also emphasizing the importance of robust social services such as free healthcare and education. In June 2025, following the resignation of Nationalist Party leader Dr Bernard Grech, Borg expressed his interest in the role and contested the Party’s leadership election. He was elected Leader of the Nationalist Party on 6 September 2025 and was sworn in as Leader of the Opposition four days later, on 10 September.

A journalist with our Party media for over 30 years, he is the author of the political books “Libertà Mhedda” and “Eddie – Is-Sewwa Jirbaħ Żgur.” He has produced several documentaries and investigative programmes on NET TV, including “Storja ta’ Poplu,” “Evidenza,” and “Skoperti.” He currently produces and presents the programmes “Opinjoni” on NET TV and “Kuntatt” on NET FM. He is also a contributor to the newspaper “In-Nazzjon” and the publication “Il-Mument.”

Julian Borg is an architect and currently the mayor of Siġġiewi. For Julian, politics is a way to listen, understand, and act according to people’s needs. He works closely with local communities, especially youth groups and socio-cultural organizations, to better understand the needs of our country. Julian graduated from the University of Malta (in Architecture) and Heriot-Watt University (in Construction Management), where he specialized in transport, infrastructure, and energy. He applies these principles in his daily work across a number of projects and believes that these sectors compliment each other to address Malta’s everyday challenges. Julian is a member of the Executive of the Nationalist Party and presenter of the program ANALIŻI on NET TV. He is married to Christine and they have two children, Laura and Clara.

Rebekah Borg is a Nationalist Member of Parliament representing the 7th and 11th Districts, where she has served for several years as Shadow Minister for the Environment. She is a mother of two, an engineer, and a lawyer with experience in planning law and environmental regulation. She believes that politics begins and ends with people, and that the decisions taken today should build a better future for every Maltese family.

Eve Borg Bonello began taking part in public life at the age of 14. In 2022, with a campaign budget of €500, she was elected to the Maltese Parliament at the age of 18, becoming the youngest Member of Parliament in Malta’s history. As Opposition Spokesperson for Climate Change and Public Cleanliness, she has led several initiatives during this legislature, including raising awareness about how climate change affects different aspects of everyday life and launching a public consultation along with a set of holistic proposals for better waste management. Alongside her parliamentary and political work, she is continuing her studies in law at the University of Malta, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree and is now finalising her Masters. She aims to keep doing what she believes in, turning ideas into action for the benefit of citizens.