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
16/10/2019 - 10:09
16-year old Hannah Collado, the youngest contestant this year, was crowned Miss Glamour 2019 during the 17th consecutive edition of the competition held for the very first time at the Ince’s Hall Theatre on Friday 11th October. She was crowned by Miss Glamour 2018 Arianne Tierney. Hannah also won the awards of Miss Friendship, Miss Best Effort and Miss People’s Choice. Read more
15/10/2019 - 09:58
*GSD secure 6 Opposition seats
*TG secure one Opposition seat
The GSLP/Liberals will win the general election, topping the poll, and securing the 10 Government seats.
The election on Thursday is for a 17-seat Parliament.
Of the remaining seven seats for the Opposition, six will go to the GSD and the remaining one will go to TG, according to the PANORAMA OPINION POLL which closed yesterday.
Fabian Picardo tops the poll, with Joseph Garcia coming second. 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 - 09:50
Minister for Health, Neil Costa and Chief Minister Fabian Picardo yesterday unveiled the plaque for the opening of the new Primary Care Centre conveniently located right next door to St Bernard's Hospital.
This follows the inauguration of the Children’s Health Care centre which was opened on the 17th of July of this year, and is part of the reform of the health services in Gibraltar. Read more
14/10/2019 - 10:51
The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has launched a booklet entitled “Preparing for a no deal Brexit – Get Ready”.
The booklet will be distributed to thousands of households all over Gibraltar this weekend. It is part of the Government’s communications strategy in respect of a No Deal Brexit which follows the opening of a Brexit Information Office on 1 October.
The booklet is divided into four sections. Read more
14/10/2019 - 10:50
LATE NEWS: A top UK General, the Commander of the Joint Forces Command which Gibraltar comes under, has made a lightning visit to Gibraltar, inspecting military units.
General Patrick Sanders visited British Forces Gibraltar on Friday in an unannounced visit. He took up the post of Commander Joint Forces Command earlier this year, and this was his first visit to the Rock. 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