CANDIDATES 2026

Owen Sciberras, aged 51, is a father of three and resides in Żurrieq. He is the son of the late Charles Sciberras, a former Nationalist Party candidate for the Fifth District and the first Mayor of St Julian’s. Owen has been actively involved in the Nationalist Party for the past eight years. In addition to serving as a Nationalist Party local councillor in Mqabba for the past two legislatures since 2019, he has held the position of President of the PN Committee in Mqabba and was also a member of the Executive of the Nationalist Party Local Councillors College. This will be his second consecutive general election contesting on behalf of the Nationalist Party in the 5th District. Throughout his political involvement, Owen has maintained direct contact with people, worked for the common good, and kept people at the center of every decision.

Born in 1967 and married with two children, Charles combined a lifelong commitment to public service with a successful career in hospitality. Politically active from a young age, he was secretary of MŻPN Msida in the early 1980s and later contested his first general election in 2008. He has been a candidate in Msida local council elections since 2009 and was elected Mayor in June 2024. Within the PN he has contributed extensively, serving approximately 15 years on the executive committee and four years on the administrative committee. In the private sector he brings more than three decades of managerial experience in hospitality. He is the managing director of a consultancy that provides training and consultancy services, including mystery audits for companies in both the hospitality and retail sectors.

He has been a family doctor for the past 30 years. He believes in a form of politics that protects social justice and is close to the people, both in his medical work and in his political commitments. He aims to continue serving and helping those most in need. He is married to Claire and together they have two children.

With a career in the public sector built on service to people, continuous engagement with the community, and strong values of integrity and discipline, Frank Anthony was a member of the Malta Police Force and today practices as a lawyer in civil and criminal law. Over the years, he has maintained a consistent commitment to working with honesty and dedication, always with one goal: to make a positive difference in people’s lives. He strongly believes that the time has come to contribute more to his country and to Gozo. For this reason, he is contesting the general election for the first time on behalf of the Nationalist Party in Gozo. His aim is to be a strong and determined voice for Gozitans, while working tirelessly to promote serious, transparent politics focused on the real needs of people, and to help build a better future for Gozo.

From Rabat, Malta, aged 33, known as “Hagi.” He is a podiatrist (foot specialist) who runs a clinic in Rabat. He has been active in politics for the past 18 years and serves as a Member of Parliament. His main interests include the health sector, active ageing, culture, agriculture, and fishing. In his free time, he enjoys travelling, fishing, activities related to adventure and the sea, and spending time with friends in nature.

A local councillor in St Paul’s Bay who genuinely cares about people and daily life in her community. She consistently listens to residents, understands their concerns, and works to find practical solutions, especially in an area where challenges are more pronounced. She believes that by being present, accessible, and consistent, she can make a real difference. At the same time, she is studying Law at the University of Malta, which helps her better understand how to defend justice and serve the community more effectively.

Julie Zahra was first elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Nationalist Party in 2022, where she was also appointed Shadow Minister for Arts, Culture, the Film Industry, and National Heritage. In 2025, while retaining responsibility for Arts and Culture, she was also entrusted with the Creative Industries portfolio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as in music and is a qualified teacher. She is currently continuing her studies through a tertiary course in mediation.

George Vital Zammit is a lecturer in the Department of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Malta. Before entering academia, he worked in human resources in the private sector, and later as an officer in the Public Service. He served in a number of ministries and was Assistant Director at the Cabinet Office within the Office of the Prime Minister. Dr Zammit graduated in Management and Diplomatic Studies, and obtained a doctorate in Political Studies from the University of Sheffield. He teaches subjects related to governance, administration, Parliament, and the regulatory framework. He has served as Head of Department and Vice-Dean of the Faculty. He follows the American Presidency closely and, in 2019, was a Fulbright Scholar at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Over the years, he has been invited on various media platforms as a commentator on issues related to Maltese and foreign politics.