04/03/2019 - 11:29
Brexit negotiations have been hard on the Rock as we take second fiddle in our own matters and ‘Big Brother’ assures us of protection against Spanish opportunism.
The EU’s decision to empower Spain with a veto over Brexit issues relating to Gibraltar and to exclude the Rock from negotiations sent a stark warning. Europe supports Spain and Gibraltar is nothing more than a bargaining chip. Read more
04/03/2019 - 11:23
Last week, we heard exiting Mps express their dismay, to put it mildly, with words such as “Our values no longer find expression” “We are tired of labels” “We don’t want to be patronized” etc. Words which give rise to a scenario of British politics being consumed and squandered. Phrases; some of which are not dissimilar to our own echoed in the past. One MP even spoke of Westminster as an egocentric place which is alien to them; where one dare not tread. Read more
04/03/2019 - 11:11
Author Ann Bryant, who has written over 100 books throughout her career, visited St Paul’s First School on Friday morning where she delivered a number of workshops throughout the day. Read more
01/03/2019 - 11:24
The European Parliament only a few days ago slapped down the Spanish Government demands to ‘Classify Gibraltar a Colony’ in a footnote included in draft legislation on British people receiving visa-free travel after March 29. I’m sure most readers are now familiar with the story still under debate and undecided between the various EU controlling arms. Read more
01/03/2019 - 11:21
As preparations for Brexit get under way, Spain announced a series of unilateral contingency measures yesterday which will take effect in the event of a no deal Brexit in respect of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar. The legislation is expected to be approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers today and then by the Parliament. Read more
01/03/2019 - 11:20
The Minister for Health, Care and Justice, Neil F. Costa officially inaugurated the new ‘Mark Dellipiani Palliative Care Unit’ at St Bernard’s Hospital, together with the family of the late Major Dellipiani and in the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia. Read more
01/03/2019 - 11:17
A Spring Visual Arts Competition willbe held in May 2019 as part of the Gibraltar Spring Festival.
The competition will once again see the categories for painting, sculpture, photography, video and installations. This is in line with HM Government’s policy of promoting contemporary arts in Gibraltar. Read more
01/03/2019 - 11:16
I remember starting a chapter in my memoirs which I titled “Back in the old familiar streets on Market Day.” It came to mind because it is about the sweet recollection of the past; of our memories; and it’s a fact that nowadays, we have become very aware of the ailments of old age, and sometimes not so old, which afflict so many all over the world, including this small and kind nation of ours. Read more
01/03/2019 - 11:16
I remember starting a chapter in my memoirs which I titled “Back in the old familiar streets on Market Day.” It came to mind because it is about the sweet recollection of the past; of our memories; and it’s a fact that nowadays, we have become very aware of the ailments of old age, and sometimes not so old, which afflict so many all over the world, including this small and kind nation of ours. Read more
01/03/2019 - 11:08
Students at the Gibraltar College took part in a Creative Writing Workshop. This was led by prolific and successful writer/poet, Jackie Anderson, who has previously taken top prize in a various two writing competitions around the Rock, including the 2015 Autumn Poetry Competition and the 2016 Spring Festival short story competition, and who also started her own creative writing group “Writers together” in 2016. Read more
