12/07/2021 - 09:19
by CARMEN GOMEZ
Isn`t it the case that whilst in government, Heads of State get on with the business of governing without too much interruption; albeit for the Dominic Cummings of this world and others like Jonathan Calvert and George Arbuthnott authors of “Failures of State; the inside story of Britain’s battle with Coronavirus.” Read more
07/07/2021 - 09:24
A Studio in the heart of town
Walking up Irish Town, past the Panorama offices, I noticed that on the big shop window where before the charity shop stood, I saw a beautiful big print of the Rock in the window, and I thought what a good idea it was, in place of what one sees in general when a shop is closed. Read more
05/07/2021 - 09:07
by CARMEN GOMEZ
Why does our Chief Minister bother to travel to Madrid, or anywhere in Spain, to as he says, “constantly put the Gibraltar position;” a path which he thinks is leading to making inroads slowly. But in so doing, should he put his life on the line? How drastic some might say my words are. Read more
30/06/2021 - 08:59
by CARMEN GOMEZ
I had heard through the grapevine; that Morrison’s store was leaving us, and instead an American firm was coming in its place. I and others who were commenting this were so disappointed to think that English goods that we had become accustomed to; “remember their slogan “working for the Community;” are not going to be available any more. Read more
28/06/2021 - 10:52
by CARMEN GOMEZ
When one reads in the global digital Spanish diary `el Independiente `that Morocco and Spain are condemned to understanding each other, because of their economic, geographic and security links, this Gibraltarian immediately thinks of the UK and Gibraltar, who share the very same links. Furthermore when one continues reading that for decades they have had a bumpy relationship; this Gibraltarian once again thinks of the UK, but more so of Gibraltar. Read more
14/05/2021 - 09:09
by CARMEN GOMEZ
The 1980’s was seen by Bob Geldof; the Irish singer-songwriter and political activist; as the end of a political period of cooperation and consensus, and compromise. Much later, when he was asked if what he had set into motion and accomplished i.e. the Live Aid concerts etc. could happen today; his answer was a resounding “No.” “You just have to look at the clowns running the planet to understand that could never happen again.” Read more
04/05/2021 - 09:39
Changes that lockdown have brought about
When reality hit us that we were facing a time of necessary seclusion in order to keep ourselves safe; and that we had to start thinking on the lines that many of us might die; it shook our existence and frightened us to the core. Read more
27/04/2021 - 09:17
Gibraltar has a great many caves; two hundred, so I am led to believe; both sea and inland caves, which have come about due to the erosion of the limestone rock. This is why Gibraltar is sometimes referred to as the “Hill of Caves.” Read more
27/04/2021 - 09:16
CARMEN GOMEZ DIARY
One hundred and thirty four countries signed up for the WHO’s “health for all by the year 2000;” but didn’t deliver. Now the WHO declares health threats for all; and with extraordinary foresight, made 2019 “the year of preparedness for global health emergencies;” but who was listening. Read more
12/04/2021 - 09:06
by CARMEN GOMEZ
On 22nd May in 2002 there was a research paper on Gibraltar’s constitutional future. Read more
06/04/2021 - 09:34
by CARMEN GOMEZ
When writing about Spain and Gibraltar, on many occasions I have tried to explain the way that the Spanish mentality works, something which at times it seems to us that UK politicians appear never to have quite grasped. Read more
31/03/2021 - 11:02
I went along with my sister to visit the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery in Casemates, to see their exhibition of “Being With Trees” and found it a most peaceful and delightful experience. I was glad to see that two Gibraltarian artists were represented amongst the many whose works were on display. As we left, my sister went to visit, for the first time as it happens, the toilet facilities there. What she and I saw was most disheartening, to put it mildly. Read more
08/03/2021 - 11:00
At present it appears that all those things that greatly mattered to many Gibraltarians as far as their future status was concerned i.e. achieving representation at Westminster or self determination; are no longer on the table for discussion; having been put on the back burner for now; we don’t know in what order of preference. The talk is now about the In-Principle agreement. Read more
26/02/2021 - 12:40
by CARMEN GOMEZ
Before any definite decisions were to take place on the matter of Brexit between the UK with the EU, it was reiterated that the UK would take care of its wider family i.e. the Overseas Territories; with the Lords on board telling the government that if anything, Read more
22/02/2021 - 10:42
by CARMEN GOMEZ
How many headlines has Margallo given us? Read more
18/02/2021 - 10:45
Dear Sir,
We would be so grateful if we could thank your readers so much for supporting our Used Postage Stamp Appeal to raise vital funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. Read more
17/02/2021 - 10:37
Does anyone check the state of disrepair of some of our sites?
Oh dear! We appear to be so wrapt up in serious Covid matters, that maintenance of our beautiful town appears to have gone to the dogs. Read more
16/02/2021 - 10:15
by CARMEN GOMEZ
It would be right to say that we have had our fair share of storms as a people. The good thing is `that they end` eventually.
What’s of importance is, what effect do they have on our lives? Read more
12/02/2021 - 11:02
by CARMEN GOMEZ
In September 2019, Vice Admiral Jerry KYD as Fleet commander responsible for commanding all operational elements of the Naval service, and acting as joint commander for the North Atlantic operating areas; made his first visit to Gibraltar since assuming the role of Fleet Commander; touring King’s Lines Oil Depot and then The Armament depot. Read more
08/02/2021 - 20:32
The Voice of Gibraltar Group is very concerned about the fuel containers logistical support given by small vessels from Gibraltar to drug trafficking at sea, as reported. Read more
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