​​Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Carmelo Abela announced the establishment of the Media Literacy Development Board under the powers of the Broadcasting Law Act which was amended by Parliament after a discussion on the implementation of the European Directive on Audiovisual Media. 

This panel will consist of a number of media experts and in consultation with the Broadcasting Authority and other governmental entities and has the aim of drawing up a plan, promoting and taking any measures to ensure the development of literacy skills in the media field. 

The panel will also ensure that measures are put in place to ensure that citizens have advanced media literacy skills and that they have access to information to use, access and create content securely and responsibly. The panel also aims to ensure that the measures taken are not only limited to learning about tools and technologies but must ensure that citizens can exercise the power of judgment, analyse complex realities as well as distinguishing between opinion and facts. 

Board members have been appointed for a term of three years. It will be composed of the following members:

Chairperson:       

Is-Sur Reno Bugeja

Members:       

Dr Joanna Spiteri

Ms Clare Agius

Ms Claudia Cuschieri

Ms Daniela Attard Bezzina

Ms Michela Cutajar

Mr Ben Camille

Mr Grazio Grixti

Mr Karl Parnis

Mr Patrick Camilleri

Mr Peppi Azzopardi

Prof. Rev. Saviour Chircop

Dr Paula Cauchi​

Secretary:     

Ms Alexia Debono​