Aug 06 - Health Meetings for Cortes in London and Isle of Wight
Health Minister Dr. John Cortes will this week attend a series of meetings in the Isle of Wight and London. The Isle of Wight shares a similar health service to that of Gibraltar, with regards to primary, secondary and mental health services. Both services are also managed by the same health care provider.
It is hoped that close links will be developed between the GHA and the Isle of Wight, which will provide opportunities for training and development in particular. Designate Chief Executive of the GHA, Freddie Pitto will be closely involved in developing this initiative, and the visit is part of his preparation for taking on the role of CEO on 1st September.
A number of Gibraltar Customs officers recently completed Level II Health & Safety Awards, which covers health and safety in the workplace, related hazards, procedural models and risk management.
Once again this year another UK tour operator featuring Gibraltar is reporting an increase in sales.
Former UK Minister for Europe, Peter Hain, who stood at the forefront of possible shared sovereignty negotiations between the UK Government and the Spanish Government in 2002 has urged the Government to reopen negotiations with Spain.
