Updated 6.30pm with new appointment

Gino Cauchi has been appointed as the new CEO of the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation, paving the way for Randolph De Battista to be appointed as the Labour Party's new chief executive. 

His appointment was approved by the board last Thursday, according to a government statement.

Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi and board chairman Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi congratulated Mr Cauchi on his appointment. Mr Cauchi was also a former Labour MP.

He was replaced by Dr De Battista who worked in Malta's permanent representation in Brussels and was also a member of the negotiating team with chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Dr De Battista had served in the PL's communication team before 2013. 

"Together with the party leadership and administration, we will continue working to ensure the Labour Party remains the most organised and strongest party in Malta," he said. 

The Labour Party also appointed Aleander Balzan as its new director of communications, after serving for three years as head of ONE news. 

Owen Galea, a former TVM journalist, will be assuming the role of the party's head of news. 

PL deputy leader Chris Cardona thanked outgoing officials Gino Cauchi and Nigel Vella for their contribution. 

"The new appointments are evidence of renewal in the Labour Party," Dr Cardona said.