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Now that the dust is settling

Now that the dust is settling on the electioneering front, no doubt it will be time to look to the wider stage i.e. Brexit. The next few days will also no doubt be a time for the raising of questions and comments from members of the political parties, as to how they thought their parties presented themselves in their televised appearances etc. and whether the content of their manifestoes worked or not. Some candidates may even feel they were simply there to prop up others; if you know what I mean.  Read more

It’s a bit rich!

Dear Sir,

The Catalan Bay Traditional Fishing Methods Group (CBTFMG) is wrong to suggest that the Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers (GFSA) blames the use of longlines as the ‘sole fishing method responsible for the reduction of certain species’, that analysis is too simplistic. GFSA knows that the accelerating decline of marine life in British Gibraltar is caused by a several factors. But it cannot allow the CBTFMG to misinform the community with its unwarranted attack on the sports fishing community in Gibraltar.  Read more

CARMEN GOMEZ DIARY

Minority groups in Gibraltar?

Am I correct in saying that what I read recently about the Youth forum and one of their requests to Government which was granted there and then, translates into what my argument queries? Firstly, I welcome the fact that an Arabic teacher is to be incorporated at the Gibraltar College. Gibraltar has always had very strong ties with North Africa including our historical connection, and it would be a source of pride to be able to learn their language amongst others. Read more

Make the right decision for your family

ELECTION 2019

By FABIAN PICARDO, GSLP Liberal candidate

The most important people in an election are you, the voters. Every four years you exercise your right to vote. Voting is critical to the continued success of our democracy.

Whatever different aspirations we may have on how we should live our lives, we can all agree with the idea that better healthcare, better education facilities and improving the environment are good for all of us, whatever party we might support.  Read more

We have the team to meet the Brexit challenge

ELECTION 2019

By KEITH AZOPARDI, GSD candidate

The GSLP want to convince you that this election is about BREXIT. But it is about much more than just that however important it is.

They will tell you that they are the only ones that should take Gibraltar forward in the run up to BREXIT. But what is the case for that?  Read more

Ex-Unite Regional Officer supports GSLP/Liberals

Dear Sir,

I recently retired from my position as Regional Officer for Unite the Union, having given 48 years of my life to the trade union movement, the last 13 as an official. It was a long and fulfilling career defending the rights of workers, to which I will always remain committed in supporting, as a proud Unite the Union retired member. During all these years I had the pleasure of dealing with a number of Chief Ministers, the last of which was the current incumbent, Mr Fabian Picardo of the GSLP Liberals.  Read more

The reality of Urban Regeneration and the Housing Act

Dear Sir,

In these days when electioneering and the promises of goodies in return for votes is rife, and the hype surrounding the forthcoming elections is in everybody’s mind, all the parties concerned seem to purposely avoid the problem that one important sector of our community is suffering and has suffered in silence for decades. In fact, it is the only sector of our community which has been targeted, victimised and abused by successive Governments for over 50 years. This sector is the owners of pre-war buildings throughout Gibraltar, especially the town area including the Upper Town, the only sector of our community where the Government of the day dictate the rent that owners can charge for what is one’s own property.  Read more

Your independent voice in Parliament

By ROBERT VASQUEZ, Independent candidate

ELECTION 2019

My pitch is simple. You do not have to block vote. Gibraltar needs an independent voice in Parliament with no fear and no party agenda. Gibraltar’s democracy suffers without such a voice. So, split your vote and get that voice into Parliament, that voice (this time) is me.  Read more