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Trust, transparency and responsible government

ELECTION 2019

By ORLANDO YEATS, GSD candidate

There was a time in Gibraltar, during the period in office of the GSD, when it was normal to see information in the press about the estimated cost of official projects or the proposed investment in infrastructure by the Gibraltar Government. Questions were answered in parliament and in general terms the media had access to information and the possibility of printing stories which could be openly critical or unsympathetic of the administration’s management of public affairs.  Read more

GSLP/Liberals Go Green

The GSLP Liberals held their public meeting Tuesday evening at the John Macintosh Theatre where they announced their plans for the future if they are to again get elected into Government as a result of this upcoming general election.

The meeting gave the caretaker Ministers the opportunity to speak their views, talk about what they have done in the last 8 years and also express their appreciation for former Liberal Minister of Health, Care & Justice, Neil Costa, to be replaced by Vijay Daryanani.  Read more

Gibraltar customs, police and vehicles under threat in Spain, say reports

This is the follow up of the fatal incident at sea.

Spanish reports are also saying that Spanish police in the La Atunara area and at the frontier have had stones etc thrown at them. Measures are being taken in Spain to protect law enforcement officers.  Read more

Social issues and helping the vulnerable

ELECTION 2019

By JOELLE LADISLAUS, GSD candidate

I was raised in a humble family who instilled core values of hard work, determination, tenacity and fairness in me. They have always ensured that I have remained grounded and that I never forget where I come from.  Read more

In looking to the future, don’t forget the past

ELECTION 2019

By JOHN CORTES, GSLP/Liberal Candidate

It’s so easy to forget. Eight years ago, we had highly polluting power stations, no sewage treatment plant anywhere on the horizon, no recycling of paper, cardboard or glass, monkeys all over the place, no large green areas in the city centre and some of our wildlife on the point of disappearing. And as far as Climate goes, the Government didn’t even want it mentioned. Read more

GSD release the first of ‘many pledges’

The GSD yesterday held a press conference discussing some of their policies regarding Quality of Life, a subject which will be a key focal point for the GSD and their manifesto, which is expected to be released later this week.

They have released a leaflet entitled, ‘Pledge 1’ which contains a little bit of information on the goals that the GSD have in regards to Gibraltar’s Quality of Life.   Read more

Vintage cars in Gibraltar

Five Australian friends visited Gibraltar in their vintage Bentleys on their way to Morocco. David Hands drove a 1927 3 litre, Tony and Christine Johns a 1924 3 litre and Phillip and Sue Schudmak a 1934 3/4.5.  Read more