Under the headline “Small State Big Vision”, Minister for Education, Environment, Heritage and Transport John Cortes makes the cover article of The Advocate Post, a growing media platform and online magazine based in Pakistan.  

A statement from the Government follows below:

The article, written by Editor-in-Chief and founder of the publication Abdul Rafay Afzal, gives an  insight into the Minister’s career, before and since entering the world of politics.  

The conversation covers a wide range of issues, including Education, Environment, Heritage and  relations with other countries. 

Summarising the article the Editor writes:  

“This in-depth dialogue with Prof John Cortes reveals a rare union of intellect, humility and  purpose in public leadership. From his scientific beginnings at Oxford to his stewardship of  Gibraltar’s education, environment and heritage portfolios, Prof Cortes demonstrates how  evidence-based policymaking and empathy can coexist. His reflections on education reform,  sustainability, post-Brexit cooperation and heritage diplomacy underline that effective governance  is not measured by geography but by intent. Whether discussion scholarships for every student,  restoring the Moorish Castle or advancing renewable energy in a land scarce of space, he projects  a model of progress anchored in people. 

For readers of The Advocate Post, this conversation is a reminder that vision, integrity, and service  remain the best forms of leadership in our interconnected world”.   

The Advocate Post defines itself as “not just a publication it is a movement for advocacy of the  issues around the Globe also to enhance the cooperation between States and people for a better  tomorrow around the Globe”.