07/01/2022 - 09:51
IN MY VIEW by F. OLIVA
The toxic state of Gibraltar’s political arena is best exemplified by Unite the Union’s call for a demonstration outside Convent Place on January 10 to protest against the Health Authority.
Using a hospital, an essential public service which deals with matters of life and death as leverage to compel any elected administration to adopt a particular course of action is morally questionable even at the best of times. Read more
07/01/2022 - 09:47
Fear or anxiety is easy to manipulate, and we are wired to respond. Do you remember the film “The Invasion of the Body Snatchers?” It has a familiar ring these days. Why? Because many around the world and even locally too, become transformed when listening to those who have a loud enough voice, and present themselves as our saviours. Read more
06/01/2022 - 09:43
by F. OLIVA
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY
It was reassuring to hear Picardo say he respects the EU, respects and understands European law and wishes to interface with it, looking at options which “satisfy all parties” in the application and interpretation of EU law. Read more
05/01/2022 - 09:37
by F. Oliva
Several important conclusions can be drawn from Chief Minister Fabian Picardo’s recent appearance before the House of Commons, European Scrutiny Committee. Perhaps the most significant is that he has a rational, long-term political vision for the future of Gibraltar, a well-constructed plan that is unmatched by the paltry pursuits of an Opposition more concerned about short-term, party political scrambles for votes, than with addressing the matters of existential magnitude that shook us to the core after the Brexit upheaval reconfigured our political parameters for all time. Read more
15/12/2021 - 09:45
by CARMEN GOMEZ
For as long as I can remember, there have always been complaints about our hospital. Read more
13/12/2021 - 20:37
The world needs exceptional managers — now, more than ever — who know how to attract and retain great people. The Successful Manager: Practical Approaches for Building and Leading High-Performance Teams from James Potter and Mike Kavanagh is for those who take their goal of becoming a top-tier manager seriously. The Successful Manager provides concrete, actionable solutions to help all managers, from the newly appointed to the seasoned professionals, strengthen their managerial skills, engender trust and loyalty, and lead their teams to greatness. Read more
10/12/2021 - 09:52
by MARK VIALES
The values instilled within the doctrine of Democracy have been torn apart and sewn together haphazardly into a disfigured abomination of contradiction thriving on populist propaganda. Read more
02/08/2021 - 08:47
by CARMEN GOMEZ
It seems to me that anyone who follows the news; not just browses through the headlines, but bothers to read on to the end of the article; can realize that both the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister have been for a very long time, and continue to at present, trying via every venue open to them; through every contact possible in the diplomatic world; to bring about a harmonious and satisfactory consensus for all involved i.e. the community of Gibraltar; which would then naturally spill over to those in the Spanish territory. Read more
28/07/2021 - 11:16
Who watches the budget on a hot summer’s day?
As the Budget session draws to a close, many will wonder what the fuss was all about. In fact, is this a story that makes a major impact in the average person?
Well, a budget session is important enough because of what is announced and what is decided. But with so much verbosity out in the afternoon sun, who may watch what is happening on the television? Read more
12/07/2021 - 09:19
by CARMEN GOMEZ
Isn`t it the case that whilst in government, Heads of State get on with the business of governing without too much interruption; albeit for the Dominic Cummings of this world and others like Jonathan Calvert and George Arbuthnott authors of “Failures of State; the inside story of Britain’s battle with Coronavirus.” Read more
