Tonio Borg is the Deputy Prime Minister of Malta. He succeeded Lawrence Gonzi, who became Prime Minister instead of Edward Fenech Adami, in the role in February 2005. Lawrence Gonzi (born July 1, 1953) is the Prime Minister of Malta and Finance Minister of Malta. ... Introduction Dr Edward Fenech-Adami, also known as Eddie, (born February 7, 1934) was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1987 until 1996 and from 1998 until 2004. ...