16/10/2019 - 10:13
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
16/10/2019 - 10:11
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
15/10/2019 - 09:55
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
15/10/2019 - 09:55
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
15/10/2019 - 09:54
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
15/10/2019 - 09:54
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
14/10/2019 - 10:46
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
14/10/2019 - 10:46
By JOSEPH GARCIA, GSLP Liberal candidate
ELECTION 2019
The backdrop against which this general election takes place is the potential departure of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar from the European Union.
The possibility of a No Deal Brexit remains as one of a number of outcomes.
We could leave on 31 October without a deal. Read more
14/10/2019 - 10:44
By ELLIOTT PHILLIPS, GSD candidate
ELECTION 2019
After participating in politics since 2011, I can honestly say that I am excited about the prospect of being able to introduce an apprenticeship programme which will, for the first time, allow for an well designed pathway for those young people within our community who do not wish to pursue higher education. We need to create a tailor made approach to guiding our young people which takes into account the current skills needs of our community and where we want to take our community in the future. If we are serious as a community about encouraging and persuading big business to come to Gibraltar, we need to demonstrate that our young people possess the skills to fill the jobs that this economic activity will create. Read more
11/10/2019 - 10:12
Dear sir,
It was with great interest that I looked at the photo of the pedestrianisation of Line Wall Rd in the Together Gibraltar manifesto however, there are a few questions I would like to ask.
1. From where will it be pedestrianised?
2. Can I assume it will be from the roundabout at the Anglican Cathedral to the roundabout at the I.C.C.?
3. Does that mean that the I.C.C. parking will no longer be available? Read more
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