Toward a counter-revolution in local education

Revolutions are rarely benevolent episodes that improve the lot of mankind, and there are enough examples in human history to demonstrate that the opposite has been the case, that these upheavals usually have disastrous consequences. Read more

Carmen Gomez Diary

My first paragraph in last week`s diary carried the title, "I worry about our Rock." Curious isn’t it, that one week later a very dangerous fire takes place; not on the Rock`s foliage, but in one of her many tunnels inside the Rock. Read more

Gibraltar balances protection with enjoyment of tuna fishing

The Bluefin tuna fishing season is now well underway, and the government is again ensuring that the time of year goes ahead smoothly resulting in Gibraltar’s waters not being over fished.  Read more

I worry about our Rock

As many of us try to find a way to cool down from the extreme heat, apart from staying in the sea for as long as possible at the beach; we are witnessing truly dramatic scenes as deadly wildfires rage around Europe;  Read more

Budget 2022: ‘CASSANDRA’ HASSAN HYPERVENTILATES ON HYPE

Marlene Hassan-Nahon’s latest torrent of haphazard, stale political occurrences shows two definite things about the leader of Together Gibraltar. A prodigious capacity to regurgitate obsolete anti-capitalist, high taxation slogans, and a solid claim to the title of ‘Cassandra’, prophetess of doom who predicts misfortune at every turn.  Read more

Well done Robert and Anamaria Gomez

Carmen Gomez Diary

Robert and Anamaria Gomez, both in their seventies, have completed their 1,000 mile charity walk, from the Rock to the Cantabrian Sea, which started from the shrine of our lady of Europa; where they received the blessing of Monsignor Azzopardi; before setting off. Read more

We do not need to keep in with the right crowd

Remember the ex-foreign affair’s minister Dastis who said "one only has to look at La Linea to know why the Gibraltarians don’t wish to be Spanish." Read more

Could future plans for a marina between Catalan Bay and Eastern Beach cause damage to marine life?

News has been circulating about a new marina to be built on the Eastside of the Rock. How will this affect the delicate ecosystem and marine life that live there?

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"Not all the angels have wings, some have stethoscopes" Carmen Gomez Diary

"Not all the angels have wings, some have stethoscopes"

This and other sayings like "Inhale courage, exhale fear," "scatter kindness;" and "Faith Trust and Pixie dust;" can be found painted on the side glass windows of the building adjacent to the hospital on Europort Road, which brings you on to a cul-de-sac. Read more

Gibraltar continuous to be the barometer of Anglo-Spanish relations

Oh dear, it`s happening all over again. It has been said that leaders need to have "trusted teams that reflect the character and integrity that you would wish to be associated with." I don`t believe that Boris Johnson has been a good judge of character, and for this he is now paying the price; his first was recruiting Dominic Cummings. Read more

Fight against inflation

SPECIAL REPORT by PETER TABERNER

Like the rest of the world Gibraltar is locked into a fight against inflation, with rising prices continuing to spiral upwards becoming an increasing concern for consumers.
The latest retail price index release by the government revealed that in the last quarter inflation had risen by 2.9%, and for the year so far there has been an upsurge in prices of a significant 7.6% by April 1.
In response to what is a fast moving situation, the Chief Minister will address issues of rising prices and inflation in his budget address, which takes place on June 28.  Read more

Boris Blunder could Blunt Gibrexit Negotiations

In my view

by MARK VIALES

Gibraltarians could be forgiven for thinking UK politics have fallen into a complete farce after a series of humiliating scandals that could cripple Boris Johnson’s administration. The British Prime Minister has failed to keep the jackals at bay after the COVID-19 ‘Partygate Scandal’, which sparked a controversial confidence vote he narrowly survived.  Read more

End of term concert

Last Friday we were treated to an end of term concert by the students of Gampa at the John Mackintosh Hall. In the old days, we all took part in an end of term concert, but this was reserved simply for the students and teachers. One might have been forgiven for thinking that the West End had come to the Mackintosh Hall that evening.  Read more

The Spanish way is to try and subjugate us

by CARMEN GOMEZ

Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern Statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf is better than one. Read more

BLUE ID SPAT BAFFLES GSD VOTER BASE

The inadequacies of Gibraltar’s confrontational party political system have come to the fore at the worst possible time. Read more

This Platinum Jubilee

I also wish to thank from afar, those who were involved in organising such spectacular events for her Majesty`s Platinum jubilee, in the UK. We are after all, part of the British and Commonwealth family; a worldwide brotherhood of nations.
Apart from the parties here organized to celebrate this occasion; sadly the last of jubilee celebrations in her Majesty`s honour in our time; we have seen yet again how the Queen is loved, and the many expressions of gratitude throughout, for having dedicated her entire life in the service of us all. Not even the inclement weather in the north dampened the spirits of those who sat outside to celebrate their party in her honour.  Read more

Carmen Gomez Diary

Names of Important sites of historic value in Gibraltar shrouded by foliage Read more

Appreciation - My friendship with Joe Garcia

by George Mascarenhas

My friendship with Joe Garcia began in the mid-seventies when I used Medsun, Joe’s Company, for my printing and for my promotional material in my travel business. Read more