Together Gibraltar have expressed their condolences following the passing of former Government Minister Ernest Britto.

A statement from Together Gibraltar follows below:

It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Ernest Britto, former GSD minister. 

He served his country with distinction and was a respected member of the  community, and will be painfully missed by his friends and family. 

His achievements in public service are nothing short of remarkable, spanning across  many decades and various areas of public life. As the Chairman of the Royal  Gibraltar Regiment Council of Colonels, he played a pivotal role in guiding the  regiment and promoting its interests, earning him the honour of being named  Honorary Colonel in 2014. His tenure as a Minister in the Government of Gibraltar  saw him lead on many important policies, from health to telecommunications. 

Party leader Marlene Hassan Nahon said: “The passing of Ernest Britto is a great  loss to our community. He was one of several committed individuals who stepped up  to the plate at a time of urgent crisis, helping to deliver change when it was most needed. We take this opportunity to offer our condolences to Mr. Britto’s wife and  family and wish them much strength at this difficult time.”