The Minister for Culture, the Hon Steven Linares MP, has sent the following message of congratulations to Lillian Montero from Stylos Dance Studios regarding the group’s recent success at the “Starpower International Competition” were they won the overall dance award.
The PDP notes that the CM has called a By-Election for the 4th July 2013 to fill the vacancy that was left by the sad passing of the much loved Mr Charles Bruzon.
The Finance Centre Department exhibited at the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) annual conference and exhibition at the ExCel Conference Centre in London's Docklands last week. The BIBA conference is Europe's largest insurance gathering and is attended by thousands of insurance professionals.
The Norwegian frigate HMoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) arrives in Gibraltar tomorrow morning.
A network of Gibraltarians living abroad has been set up by the Government in the form of a website. ‘Gibraltar Internationals’ serves as a web based directory allowing for hundreds of Gibraltarians living abroad, as well as Gibraltar-based professionals, to register their details on the webpage.
The Government has today asked for locals with relatives or friends abroad to contact them and make them aware of this initiative. A BETA version of the site has been launched for the time being in order to test the initiative. Once the Government is satisfied with the webpage, the final version will be launched.
“With your permission, I rise to deliver a statement of information to the House.
“Mr Speaker, a few moments ago I met with His Excellency the Governor at the Convent and advised him to issue a writ for an election to fill the seat vacated by the death of the Hon Charles Bruzon.
Local Dance Academy, Stylos dazzled judges at leading talent show competition, Starpower this weekend in the UK. The team, made up of fourteen young girls aged between ten and eighteen years, stole prizes for both the Allstars and Power division. The Academy, headed by Lillian Montero and choreographed by her daughter Lauren Montero also won first prize for the Lyrical, jazz and contemporary categories.
Starpower, a predominantly American contest, is centred around lyrical and jazz dancing. The show was brought to the UK five years ago and has since picked up a prestigious following. Commenting on why the team entered the competition, Lillian explained that their lyrical and jazz dance styles are particularly American in technique.
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has just announced in Parliament that a by-election has been set for July 4th.
