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We must not forget our roots; we must not forget theirs

14/06/2019 - 10:18

Franco’s signature continues to be written all over the country he ruled. By ensuring that the wounds left by the Civil War remain open so long, he appears to have inoculated his fellow Spaniards with the very intolerance he came to symbolize. Many of us wonder how this former dictatorship can be judged to have become a democracy. The thing is that democratisation in Spain is not set in stone as in other civilized and modern countries, but can be undone. Their democracy, like freedom and equality, is very much a matter of degree. Read more

Government deposits in Gibraltar Savings Bank DOWN!

13/06/2019 - 09:40

Government deposits in the Gibraltar Savings Bank are down by over 43%, according to latest figures. The information is available in the Annual Accounts 2015-2016, together with the report of the Principal Auditor. Read more

Human rights a determining factor in right to life issue!

13/06/2019 - 09:39

Its safe to say that with the publication by Government of the draft legislation to amend and clarify the law on abortion, this controversial issue will be hotly debated in the run up to the election later in the year.

The recent rally organised by the Pro Life Movement last weekend very much confirms the opening comments and of course the Pro Choice side of the debate feel as strong about the issue from their side of the argument! Read more

Disability Society and Budget

13/06/2019 - 09:37

The Gibraltar Disability Society welcomes the announcement in the Budget Speech by the Chief Minister allowing businesses to claim a deduction equal to the expenditure for works that are carried out to improve inclusion and access up to a maximum of £15,000. Hopefully this will encourage businesses to make the right changes to their properties that will facilitate access for people with disabilities. Read more

LOW MORALE in the public health sector, says Llamas

13/06/2019 - 09:37

This is an extract of the Budget speech by LAWRENCE LLAMAS of the GSD:

During the past year, I have tried to understand low morale and absenteeism in the Gibraltar Health Authority. Read more

The imbalance on equality has been redressed, says minister Sacramento

13/06/2019 - 09:36

During our two terms in office, it has been my privilege to have held many portfolios, says minister SAMANTHA SACRAMENTO in her Budget speech. And she goes on: Read more