05/09/2019 - 09:48
The GSD says it is disturbed by the concerns that teachers have expressed publicly. It calls upon the GSLP-Liberal Government to take all steps necessary to allay the fears of parents and pupils before return to school. In the meantime and till the Government is satisfied on all safety issues, the GSD supports the call by Gibraltar NASUWT to delay the opening of the new co-educational comprehensive schools. Read more
05/09/2019 - 09:47
Our magnificent new schools are being readied for the intake of children next week, says Government. Teachers are preparing classrooms. All building work is finished. Furniture and fixtures and fittings are being put up and cleaning is ongoing. Read more
05/09/2019 - 09:46
Earlier this year the Government announced the creation of four posts of full-time Counsellor for Gibraltar’s schools. A long process of preparation was spearheaded by the Education Department’s Education Advisor (Welfare) Jackie Linares and Healthcare Professional Wayne Barton. Both have been working extensively with schools and other agencies both locally and abroad to enhance and develop social, emotional and mental health wellbeing in education. The Counsellors have now been appointed and start work with our young people this term. Read more
04/09/2019 - 09:42
PART FOUR
FERRY NEGOTIATIONS: FIVE DIFFERENT FERRY OPERATORS
There are on-going negotiations with five different ferry operators who are interested in providing a regular daily service to Gibraltar.
In general terms, they would import foodstuffs and other material and export our waste.
One ferry has already carried out a trial run. The result of that was that certain modifications were required to the quay at the North Mole. These have been approved by the Government and they will be in place before 31 October. Read more
04/09/2019 - 09:40
In four days of massive pre-electoral pharaonic excess the GSLP Government will spend over £5 Million of your money on music and entertainment, says the GSD.
Just weeks away from BREXIT the Government is to beat all previous cost outlays on previous events by having massively high cost acts at the Gibraltar Calling music festival, followed by Andrea Bocelli on Monday 9 September and supporting the performance of David Guetta and Becky G on National Day. There are then a range of expensive support services and expenses for all these acts. Read more
04/09/2019 - 09:39
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has written to Monsignor Mark Miles to congratulate him on his appointment as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the Organization of American States.
The Chief Minister wrote:
‘Dear Mark,
‘I was delighted to read the news of your appointment as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the Organization of American States. This is, no doubt, further confirmation of the trust you enjoy from The Holy Father. Read more
04/09/2019 - 09:38
The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) says it is extremely happy to partner with the Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group (GDSG) in hosting the Diversity & Inclusion Seminar- the positive impact of dyslexia in the workplace. "Recently we have partnered with the Nautilus Project to encourage businesses to be more environmentally friendly, with GibSams to help highlight the importance of taking care of your employees' physical and mental health, and are very excited to now support the GDSG. Most things that benefit our employees end up benefiting our business. Please join us at this important seminar on Tuesday 24th Sept. To register please email Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses Chairperson Julian Byrne," they say. Read more
04/09/2019 - 09:37
Loss of women’s free voice
The freedom of speech that Pope Benedict and Pope Francis had so often advocated, has had to be abandoned in the matter of a magazine which was launched in 2012 called “Women, Church, World,” which comes in a monthly supplement in the Vatican daily paper. Read more
04/09/2019 - 09:33
The road area in front of Police HQ was looking like a bombsite yesterday, as roadworks gathered pace.
There was a big machine there doing what it had to do, and traffic was diverted from one side of the road to the other! Read more
03/09/2019 - 09:35
PART THREE
BORDER: WORKING CLOSELY WITH UK ON DIFFERENT OPTIONS
It has been clear from the first impact study which was completed in September 2016 that the main issue for the Gibraltar is the operation of the border after we exit the European Union.
The Government has been working on different options in close cooperation with the United Kingdom. These options logically entail discussion with the European Union and with our nearest EU neighbour Spain. Read more
