Letters

Being British is a linguistic problem

Dear Sir,

Earlier this year, the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee published its report 'Global Britain and the British Overseas Territories: Resetting the relationship', and one territory that was virtually absent from it was Gibraltar, the irony being that it was while visiting the Rock that I first read about it. Although the Deputy Chief Minister wrote to say that the Chief Minister was willing to give evidence to the Committee, as his predecessor did in 2008, he gave none, oral or written.  Read more

‘SELF-DEFENCE CLASSES FOR LADIES’

Dear Sir,

I have followed with great interest the hot issue of 'MUJERES MALTRATADA' and VIOLENCIA MACHISTA' in the press and Spanish Tv.

I can only applaud the efforts and initiatives instigated and implemented by Minister for Equality, The Hon. Samantha Sacramento to address this important subject in Gibraltar by changing and implementing new laws.  Read more

Thanks from National Dance Team

Dear Sir,

Through your column I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has made and invaluable contribution to our recent participation at the at the IDO World Show Dance Championships 2019, held in Riesa, Germany.

We would like to thank the Ministry of Culture, Gibraltar Cultural Services, Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority, Gibraltar Cultural Grants Committee, Morrisons Management – Gary Chant, Shane Brown, Albert Flores and the general public who supported our fundraising initiatives.  Read more

Dog and Wolf

Dear Sir,

I was looking at some books and came across this story by Aesop, and I thought it might be interesting for some individuals.-

THE DOG AND THE WOLF

A GAUNT Wolf was almost dead with hunger when he happened to meet a House-dog who was passing by. “Ah, Cousin,” said the Dog. “I knew how it would be; your irregular life will soon be the ruin of you. Why do you not work steadily as I do, and get your food regularly given to you?"  Read more

'Gibraltar Botanical Gardens Closing Time

Dear Sir,

On quite a number of occasions I have come across whole families and groups of people trapped inside the Gibraltar Botanical gardens during the winter evenings.

The notice board at the entrance to some of the many gates states in small letters that Opening Times are 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. and in even smaller print it adds ‘or sunset if earlier.  Read more

Pretending to be what it is not

Dear Sir,

Like Joe Caruana, I welcome the election of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as Speaker of the House of Commons, but as far as Gibraltar is concerned, it is a setback, as he will no longer be able to take part in debates, be they on Gibraltar or anything else. Actually, it would have been better had Chris Bryant been elected given that he was much more supportive of Spain during the joint sovereignty discussions, even arguing that: 'Commercial lobbying companies would be banned using a House of Commons pass to run a campaign within the house. The same should apply to Gibraltar.' In fairness, he has since visited the Rock and sounded much more sympathetic than he once did.  Read more

Welcome to new Speaker in Westminster parliament

Dear Sir,

The Representation in Westminster Movement gladly welcomes the appointment of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as Speaker of the House, the writer has known Sir Lindsay and his father Lord Douglas Lindsay since 1998, both have been strong supporters for Gibraltar to get Representation in Westminster.  Read more

Referendum on abortion act

Dear Sir,

No More Shame is pleased that Parliament will soon be debating the terms of the referendum on introducing the Abortion Act which was passed in July of this year. Whilst in principle we strongly feel that such a fundamental healthcare and human rights issue should not be put to a referendum, we will proudly be at the forefront of the campaign to bring this Act to effect on 19th March 2020.  Read more