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More Ways of Skinning the Coronavirus Cat?

There is no intention in this report of criticising the handling so far, of the COVID-19 health crises. But as a newspaper and reporter, we also have an obligation to report news and information to the public. With the sole objective to ‘create debate not panic, but generate discussion by informing’ and if need me, present a diverse view or set of circumstances. If for nothing else, to keep those making all the decisions on their toes and alert… that they are being constantly monitored! Read more

Uncertainty and Rising Tensions: When the police come and kick us out…

The elderly man’s gentle eyes twitch with excitement as he sways his head to one side and then the other, searching for the backpacker’s gaze. She senses his efforts and turns her attention away from the map on her phone to momentarily meet his unnerving stare. She does not want to miss her stop and be forced to turn around at the next town, so she continues to keep tabs on her GPS location. Read more

Easyjet grounds planes as airline crisis worsens and oil price falls through $20 a barrel

When we hear that easyJet have ceased operating to Gibraltar for the time being, we must not think that there’s something wrong with Gibraltar when, in fact, similar measures are being taken elsewhere because of the downtrend in passengers because of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Where have all the other problems gone?

Where have all the problems gone, that is, all the problems with the exception of the coronavirus - which is the only problem! Read more

Approaching Real Test Of Civic Responsibility?

The Covid-19 pandemic represents the single greatest threat to Gibraltar and Europe since the Second World War. As with any war scenario, the people of Gibraltar must wake up to the fact that each and everyone of us has a direct responsibility to aid the war effort in any way we can. Read more

Gibraltarian backpacker caught in the Coronavirus fear in Colombia

A white backpacker bundles her belongings through the narrow doorway of a local bus. She immediately draws stares from a group of elderly locals, who begin to shift uneasily on their seats. Their thoughts had turned towards the deadly virus spreading uncontrollably around the world, and more specifically to news that the epicentre was now focussed in Europe. Alarmist Reports of impending doom circulating around the small touristic town of Guatapé in Colombia had raised tensions, and chatter amongst its townspeople centred solely on the Coronavirus. Read more

The Gibraltar curve looks more like a spike

by SAMANTHA SACRAMENTO

Minister for Civil Contingencies*

I would like to give you an overview and an update of the work being undertaken by the Office of Civil Contingencies and I’d like to assure you that everything that is happening during this pandemic is co-ordinated through the Office of Civil Contingencies under the direction of the Civil Contingencies Co-ordinator, Ivor Lopez. This is essentially the nerve centre for what is happening in Gibraltar. Read more