Gibraltar’s representation at the Labour Party Conference continued yesterday evening with the Gibraltar Reception hosted by the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and featuring a keynote speech by the UK Minister for Europe and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty MP.
Chief Minister Fabian Picardo left yesterday for a visit to the United States, during which he will visit Washington DC for several meetings. During his time in Washington DC Mr. Picardo will meet members of Congress, as well as the Gibraltarian students on the Internship Programme.
The GSD is today calling on the Government to issue a statement providing details of the progress on the Commonwealth Park project. The call comes amidst a number of reports received by the Opposition of a number of difficulties and setbacks being experienced on site, including problems relating to the proximity of the water table, burst mains pipes and other complications.
The Opposition is, for the avoidance of doubt, calling for Government to provide information as follows:
With a deadline of October 25th, the Ministry of Culture is reminding, individuals to sign up for the 40th annual Gibraltar International Art Exhibition. The The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over as at 1st November 2013. A maximum of two paintings and two sculptures may be submitted by each artist. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively.
Entry forms are available from The Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates, The Arts Centre, Prince Edward’s Road, John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street, Ministry of Culture, 310 Main Street.