Apr 30 - Spring Art Competition

Written on 30 April 2013.

The Ministry of Culture wishes to remind local artists of the Spring Art Competition, which will be held in May as part of the Gibraltar Spring Festival. Closing date for receipt of entries is 6pm on Friday 10th May 2013.

The competition is open to Gibraltarians and residents of Gibraltar aged 16 and over as at 22nd May 2013. A maximum of two paintings and two sculptures may be submitted by each artist. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively, except for entries submitted in the Agency’s art competition for Young Artists. Entries will be exhibited at the John Mackintosh Hall, from the 23rd May to the 7th June 2013.

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Apr 30 - Queen’s Birthday Garden Party

Written on 30 April 2013.

The Queen’s Birthday Garden Party will this year be held in the Convent on the evening of Thursday 13th June. A number of invitations will be reserved for members of the public who have not previously had an opportunity to attend a Garden Party at the Convent.

Commenting on the event, His Excellency the Governor noted, ‘opening up the Convent and making it more accessible has been a theme of our time here and Suzie and I would like to continue this for our last QBP in Gibraltar. We are very keen to extend an invitation to members of the public who would like to join us for this special occasion, particularly those who may not have had a chance previously to attend a Garden Party. The QBP is a real highlight for us and we would be delighted to welcome some new faces to the Convent to join us for what always proves to be a very enjoyable evening.’

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Apr 30 - John Mackintosh Hall Library Refurbishment

Written on 30 April 2013.

The Ministry of Culture today announced that the second phase of the refurbishment of the John Mackintosh Hall Library is now complete.

This first phase that consisted of painting, laying a new carpet, the provision of new chairs, refurbishment of the tables, and a new look for the reception area was already announced last summer.

This second phase consisting of a newspaper reading area with easy chairs and new furniture in the children’s section has now been finalised.

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Apr 30 - Chief Minister May Day Message Pays Tribute to Chicago Martyrs

Written on 30 April 2013.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has today stated that May 1^st is an essential part of what being a socialist is all about. Reflecting on the reasons for the importance of the day, Mr. Picardo insisted that May 1^st commemorates a demonstration held in Chicago in 1886 in favour of the eight-hour working day. The demonstration was disrupted by police gunfire resulting in the death of many who supported that cause. Those who lost their lives became known as the “Chicago Martyrs”.

The day is now commemorated worldwide as ‘Worker’s Day’, in honour of those who died at the demonstration, as well as those who continually campaign for worker’s rights.

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