09/05/2019 - 10:11
In Yiddish, there is a saying ‘a shprakh is a dialect mit en army un flot’, or ‘a language is a dialect with an army and a navy’. That means that it has acquired a degree of power and influence as well as status and prestige, having a standardised grammar as well as orthography or writing system. Conversely, a dialect is a language with few or any of those things at all. Read more
09/05/2019 - 10:08
The Liberal Democrats have a clear-cut official policy to stop Brexit, to remain in the European Union and for a referendum on the subject and this would be in the best interests of Gibraltar and the United Kingdom. Read more
09/05/2019 - 10:06
The Year Three Team at St Bernard’s First School held a project-based learning presentation yesterday on the impact of sugar on teeth. Read more
08/05/2019 - 10:12
STORM BREWING, AS PATIENCE EXHAUSTED
While Spanish commercial fishing vessels continue to fish with impunity in Gibraltar waters, often in plain sight of the authorities who take no action, local anglers comply with all legislation. This often entails specific bans on species such as octopus and tuna and should they fail to do so, they face fines. They have no objection to this provided the rules are applied to all and not just locals, says the GSD. Read more
08/05/2019 - 10:10
The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) are pleased to confirm that this year’s National Celebrations will be held from Friday 23rd August to the Tuesday 10th September.
The SDGG is working with the Gibraltar Cultural Services to produce a programme of events for the three weeks. The programme will include the Annual Gibraltar Fair, Art and Photographic Competitions amongst other cultural and social events including the National Day events on Tuesday 10th September 2019. Read more
08/05/2019 - 10:08
In what was another great evening of darts, David Francis survived an early scare to take this year’s Joe Goldwin darts trophy.
The turnout of 31 players at the College Cosmos Club, featured the best that Gibraltar has to offer. Read more
08/05/2019 - 10:02
The World of Science Fiction an Art Exhibition comprising of 84 paintings featuring the works of Local Artist Aaron A. Seruya opened up on Monday at the Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibition which features new paintings based on the popular Star Wars franchise as well as some based on the Marvel and DC Movies. Read more
07/05/2019 - 10:38
You are not new to trade unionism, but of late you seem to have propelled yourself to a higher plane. What exactly is your background?
I have a legal background, as I was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2001. I started my career in private practice, but joined the civil service at the Crown Council grade in 2005. I became President of the GGCA in 2012 and continue in this role to date. Read more
07/05/2019 - 10:28
The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, has sent a letter of congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their son. Read more
07/05/2019 - 10:27
HM Customs Marine Station received a distress call from the Ocean Village Pier Master claiming that an individual was drowning. Officers were deployed immediately and upon arrival were directed to an elderly man in great difficulties in the water between his vessel and the pontoon. Read more