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Need for circular bus service

Dear Sir,

Further to the new ‘trial’ proposal for the new bus service, it seems that the government has a view that the south district does not exist and that people don’t need a bus service any further than Trafalgar Cemetery! Read more

Rubbish approach to beaches

Dear Sir,

I thought you might like to highlight this problem with the beach approach.

It has been like this for over a year and visitors must think they are visiting the beach at Beirut....

Also, as you walk the promenade path along the beach under Both Worlds it is full of rubbish and weeds.  Read more

Trying to get a hospital appointment

Dear Sir,

Could you please explain what do we have to do to get an appointment at Primary Care.

I have been phoning for the last three days 20007910 without success.

This morning I phone a total of 25 and all I got was please phone late.  Read more

Que arbolada, my dear

I say, Cynthia mia, que arbolera for Line Wall Road, que te parece?

My dear Cloti, I must say que it looks better than now, but let's wait and see how the final project ends, que te parece?

Okay, we'll wait and see, porque life is full of surprises, these days.

My dear, lo que es un PPE, porque mi Charlie dice que we have spent over half-million pounds buying such a thing.  Read more

Disability Society comments on Accessible Pool

Dear Sir,

The Disability Society noted with interest the comment by the Chief Minister in his press conference of 29th July regarding the accessible pool. He stated "At the Accessible Pool the uptake of allocations has not been as high as expected. The GSLA is monitoring this with a view to return to a normal summer schedule….” After consulting with our members it has become clear that the tight restrictions put in place are making it difficult for many to use the facilities despite their willingness to do so. The official Government statement regarding the use of the pool stated that siblings would be unable to attend the pool. Read more

Meeting to find a way forward

Letter from Open Your Eyes Group to the Chief Minister

Dear Chief Minister,

We are at least if anything grateful for your prompt reply to our letter and your invitation to meet with you.

Although, from the content I can perceive that not only are you not in agreement with most of our views but that you also have, conveniently, failed to grasp the true meaning and sentiment of our protest. Read more

PANORAMA a shining example of what free press is all about, and which GBC should take note

Dear Sir,

A big thank you to the PANORAMA daily newspaper for their interest and special coverage of not only the demonstration but also in the lead up to the event and for their professional unbiased reporting to the general public. Read more

When will the hospital be back to normal?

Dear Sir,

When will the hospital start to work back to normal, there are a lot of issues which are not being dealt with. My husband was operated from prostrate cancer two years ago, and on the 6th of June, had to go for his six months review. On the same morning just an hour before we received a phone call that his appointment was cancelled as the doctor had left. That he would be called the following week for a new appointment, we are still waiting, it might not be important to them but it is to us. Read more