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These are the colonies of the EU

Dear Sir,

Given the track record of nastiness of spanish politicians (of all colours, past and present), when the Brexit referendum was held, the majority in Gibraltar genuinely believed that our interests would be safe guarded by staying in the EU.  Read more

University thanked

Dear Sir,

The Gibraltar Mental Welfare Society would like to thank the University of Gibraltar for organising and hosting the presentation by Mark Montovio on body image, the theme for this years Mental Health Week.  Read more

DISTORTION AND FEARMONGERING WILL NOT SOLVE THE DRUGS PROBLEM

Opinion by MARLENE HASSAN NAHON, leader 'Together Gibraltar'

The Chief Minister is in no position to say that Together Gibraltar is trying to start a dangerous drugs experiment on the Rock. Maintaining the status quo and conveniently brushing serious issues like these under the carpet by twisting what has been said is what is dangerous and irresponsible. It is through constant close contact with recovering addicts that we have first-hand evidence of this portfolio not being given the importance it deserves, and that as a result, many people in our community are suffering daily. Read more

If we are required to tighten our belts, then we should all tighten our belts

Opinion by the GGCA

Every year, following the announcement of the Budget, civil and public servants are usually granted a ‘cost of living’ rise in salary. The idea behind this is that income should rise in accordance with inflation – when the RPI increases and salaries stay stagnant, over time, employees’ salaries begin to depreciate. The cost of living raise guarantees that civil and public servants’ income is protected against inflation and it means that salaries, following the raise, in effect retain the same purchasing power.  Read more

Movement seeks representation in UK parliament

Dear Sir,

The Movement wish to inform the public that after having handed our Petition with 14,000, of which 11,200 (or 70% of the electorate) are from residents and 3,000 mainly from UK visitors to Gibraltar, for Representation of the people of Gibraltar in the UK’s parliament, both to the Prime Minister at No 10 Downing Street and to the House of Commons, we have received a reply from the Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan and from the Petitions Department of the House of Commons.  Read more

It’s all humbug!

It is common to come across sites on the Internet where reports have been put together by Spanish intellectuals on the subject of Gibraltar. Reports which speak of the toxic influences of the Rock on Spain and describing us as upstarts who need to be put in our place; whilst at the same time urging the Government of the day to take the dispute to International forums and tribunals, with a strategic option to be followed over the coming years. For if nothing concrete is done in the meantime, it is feared they run the risk of an event such as the UK`s exit from the EU, or a change of tack in the UN`s position on territories pending decolonisation, as taking over the initiation dictating of Spain’s policy.  Read more

We will stand up for Gibraltar in Europe

By CAROLINE VOADEN,

leading Liberal Democrat candidate for the European Parliament for the Gibraltar and South West England constituency.

I look forward to coming to Gibraltar to campaign with you later this week. And to campaign with my fellow candidate Luke Stagnetto, a Gibraltarian, to represent you in the European Parliament.  Read more

Appeal from France

Dear Sir,

I am French living in France and I am doing research on my mother who lived and worked 3 years in Gibraltar from 1959 to 1961.  Read more