GSD unveils ‘bold and radical’ 30-year plan for Gib

GSD unveils ‘bold and radical’ 30-year plan for Gib

28th September 2023

The GSD on Thursday announced a “bold and radical” 30-year strategy called Gibraltar 2055 that is aimed at improving quality of life in Gibraltar. At a press conference delivered at the GSD headquarters, candidates Daniella Tilbury and Damon Bossino outlined what is entailed. “This is bold, radical, new and it is something we want to...

Bossino laments ‘vicious and tribal’ election campaign

28th September 2023

GSD candidate Damon Bossino yesterday expressed his “inherent disappointment” in the way the election campaign is unfolding, voicing concern about the damaging impact of “vicious and tribal” politics. Speaking to reporters, he said he was worried that voters will no longer engage and will instead “reject” what is happening in politics. The comments come after...

Caretaker Deputy Chief Minister to attend Conservative Party Conference this weekend

28th September 2023

The Caretaker Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia will travel to the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester to represent the Government. At the conference, Dr Garcia will host the traditional Gibraltar reception which will see many senior members of the Conservative Party including UK Government Ministers attend. He will then have the opportunity to address...

GSD ‘flip-flopping’ on treaty would leave Gibraltar ‘negotiating on quicksand’

28th September 2023

The GSLP/Liberals on Thursday said the GSD had “flip-flopped” on its position on the Brexit treaty talks, insisting this demonstrated the party was not up to the task of continuing the negotiation if elected to government on October 12. The Alliance was reacting after the GSD said it would not “turn back the clock” on...

Feijoo launches likely fruitless bid for government, complete with nod to Gibraltar

26th September 2023

Albert Nuñez Feijoo, the leader of Spain’s conservative Partido Popular, referenced Gibraltar during a wide-ranging speech in the Spanish Parliament on Tuesday as he launched a bid to form government that is widely expected to fail. The PP won the most votes in last July’s general election but has been unable to garner enough support...

Inflation unexpectedly slows to lowest rate in 18 months

20th September 2023

By Anna Wise, PA Business Reporter UK inflation unexpectedly eased in August as a drop in hotel and air fare costs and a slowdown in food price rises helped offset a jump in fuel costs, according to official figures. The surprise fall could take the pressure off the Bank of England to lift interest rates...

Algeciras wildfire controlled after 24 intense hours

17th September 2023

Spanish firefighters battled for 24 hours to bring under control a wildfire in the hills behind Algeciras that sent a thick plume of smoke over the bay and a shower of ash particles on Gibraltar at the weekend. There were no injuries or damage to property as a result of the blaze, which destroyed about...

Cadiz fireman on Morocco rescue effort: ‘I was their last hope and I could do no more’

15th September 2023

by Maria Jesus Corrales Moisés Delgado was the leader of a rescue team of firemen from the province of Cádiz dispatched to Morocco in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the Marrakesh-Safi region last week. Recently returned to Spain and speaking to the Chronicle, Mr Delgado was visibly emotional as he recalled the...