25/02/2019 - 11:55
Answers by JULIAN BYRNE of GFSB
Today’s exclusive interview is with Julian Byrne, Chairperson of the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB). Prior to becoming the Chairperson for the GFSB circa two years ago, Julian started Piranha Designs 19 years ago after trying a small business in the UK. Read more
25/02/2019 - 11:53
The Constitution and Governor’s Role
Thirteen years ago, in 2006, the then new Constitution practically whittled down the role and responsibilities of the Governor to the point that many people have wondered since, what is a Governor for nowadays? Read more
25/02/2019 - 11:52
Gibraltar could take centre stage in crunch Brexit talks over the coming months after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election.
The Rock is all too familiar with the term ‘smokescreen’ when it comes to Spanish political points-grabbing, and Brexit has thrown her back into the media spotlight. Read more
25/02/2019 - 11:43
On Friday morning, two groups of Year 3 pupils from Notre Dame School visited the City Hall, as part of the Youth Arts Jamboree. Read more
25/02/2019 - 11:42
Yes I believe that a peaceful demonstration might be in order, to voice our concerns; for whilst once upon a time it was always the policy of the Foreign Office to come out saying that although the Spanish pretensions were “certainly very irritating; in fact no one takes much notice of them.” Well, the world has moved on, and guess what, they do now! Read more
25/02/2019 - 11:22
A successful weekend at the Europa Retreat Centre was spent by a group of 18 members and youth workers from the Laguna Youth Club. The weekend focused on friendships, self-confidence and wellness. Read more
22/02/2019 - 17:52
Overpopulation, the hope of better trade opportunities and anchovy fishing were among the reasons the Genoese settled in Gibraltar. These were a few of the insights shared by local historian, Tito Benady during a packed-out lecture at the University of Gibraltar on Friday. Among the audience were students from Bayside and Westside comprehensive schools. Read more
22/02/2019 - 17:41
The Chief Minister met with Len McCluskey, the General Secretary of Unite the Union, during his short visit to Gibraltar. Mr Picardo said: "Our meeting centred on matters relating to the day-to-day work that Government and Unite undertake, the many areas of policy agreement between us, as well as the fewer areas of disagreement that we are continually working to resolve. Read more
22/02/2019 - 11:15
The Opposition Members of the Brexit Select Committee were briefed in detail by the Government yesterday morning on the plans for a no deal Brexit. The briefing lasted for nearly two hours. Read more
22/02/2019 - 11:14
The Government and Gibraltar NASUWT (the Teachers’ Union) have signed a new Facilities Agreement that will govern the relationship between the two entities.
The Agreement has been discussed and agreed at the Social Partnership, where Union and Government, including the Department of Education and Human Resources departments, meet regularly to discuss matters of common interest. Read more
