Following an analysis of the surrounding areas at Europa Point, The Gibraltar Heritage Trust, similarly to GONHS have found no evidence that the Europa Point Stadium would affect the surrounding heritage sites, above ground. The Trust admits that they are unaware of what impact might be had under the ground. They also welcome the announcement that surrounding walls will be enhanced as part of the project.
The GSD views with very serious concern the recent news that there will be redundancies at Saccone & Speed. Job losses are always an issue, which concerns the party because it affects people personally as well as the economy.
Opposition member for Commercial Affairs Damon Bossino believes that the previous buoyancy in Gibraltar’s economy cannot now be taken for granted. The party calls upon the Government to develop a strategy, which will boost sales not only in Main Street but also sustain Gibraltar’s economic well-being.
The 2014 Gibraltar Spring Festival Art Competition is open to Gibraltarians and residents of Gibraltar aged 16 and over as at 20th May 2014. A maximum of two paintings and two sculptures may be submitted by each artist. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively, except for entries submitted in the Ministry’s art competition for Young Artists. Entries will be exhibited at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, from the 20th May to the 30th May 2014.
From 0630hrs the 06/03/2014 to 0630hrs the 07/03/2014
Crime Reports
1 Report of Theft.
1 Report of Fraud by False Representation.
1 Report of Threats to Kill.
The Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society has dismissed any claims that the GFA’s proposed Europa Point Stadium impedes upon the natural surroundings at Europa Point. GONHS has further considered other possible factors including the effect on migrating birds, but discovered that any adverse effects are unlikely. They expect that an EIA process will still examine any other possible impacts on the natural environment.
World Book Day has long been a well-celebrated event in the UK with annual handouts of book tokens to schools, dress ups, book signings, book fairs, and an extensive programme of activities aimed at influencing school children to read.
The World Book Day Charity sends out an activity pack and programme to schools around the UK, outlining events and activities that can be carried out throughout the day. With sponsorship from National Book Tokens Ltd school children receive book tokens to help towards purchasing books. Children are also encouraged to dress as their favourite fictional characters and many schools invite authors to speak, read to children, and hold signings.
The Cross Frontier Group this week held a further working meeting to discuss the preparation of a second report detailing the effects of issues at the Gibraltar La Linea frontier, to be given to various representatives of the European Commission who met with the group last month in Brussels.
Following the restructure of the party, adoption of a new constitution by the party membership and election of its new executive, the GSD has announced the strengthening of an already strong executive by the inclusion of well-known and highly regarded local lawyer Chris White.
Chris White came to Gibraltar 20 years ago to assist in the revitalising of the Income Tax Office. He was de facto Commissioner of Income Tax for three years. When it was time to go back to the UK, he realised that he really wanted to stay here. Chris now works at Hassans, where he is regarded as one of the foremost tax experts in Gibraltar.
