Bouygues Energies & Services SAS today signed a contract with the Gibraltar Government for the building of Gibraltar’s new power station. The final price of the project is £77m, including the building and operation of the station.
In response to the Cabinet reshuffle earlier this week Opposition Leader Daniel Feetham expressed his belief that the move reflected the Chief Minister’s dissatisfaction with his Government.
Commenting on Feetham’s statement, the Chief Minister reflected on the current prosperity of the economy, with Useable Cash Reserves up from £2million to over £50 million.Picardo further reminded Feetham of some of the Government’s flagship projects that are well underway, including the 700 berth marina, the facelift of some of Gibraltar’s Government estates and the Commonwealth Park.
In response to GSD spokesperson for Housing, Edwin Reyes’ claims that a number of homes in Glacis Estate were affected by rainwater recently the Government has insisted that it is the fault of years of neglect under the GSD administration that has led to the recent flagship refurbishment of the estate.
Marking the Government's third anniversary in office yesterday, the GSLP released a party political broadcast featuring Peader of the party and Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. The full test is as follows:
Today's Government reshuffle so close to a General Election is an indication that the Government is not making the impact the Chief Minister desires, according to the GSD.
