Jun 27 - GSD Opposition Member Edwin Reyes' Budget Speech - Full Text

Written on 27 June 2013.

‘Mr Speaker

I wish to commence my contribution this year by reiterating our collective congratulations to the Gibraltar Football Association on the success of their application to become the 54^th member of UEFA.  Gibraltar as a whole rejoiced spontaneously upon hearing the excellent news of attaining full membership of UEFA and, therefore, I sincerely hope that Gibraltarians in even bigger numbers than in the past will support our team in all future competitions.

I am glad to note that Government continues with the already existing GSD policy to assist all local sporting bodies to overcome any foreign Government’s politically inspired attempts to block our membership of international sporting bodies.  This policy will certainly continue to receive the Opposition’s support and I wish other sporting associations, such as Rugby, Tennis and even the local branch of the I O C amongst others, all the very best in their continuing battles to obtain their respective international memberships which are rightfully and legally theirs.

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June 27 - Chamber Of Commerce By-Election Candidates Dinner

Written on 27 June 2013.

Last night, the Caleta Hotel hosted the Chamber of Commerce by-election dinner giving each of the four candidates the opportunity to speak to the business community ahead of next week’s vote.

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Jun 27 - Chief Minister to Host Bayside 40th Anniversary Reception

Written on 27 June 2013.

In celebration of Bayside Comprehensive School’s 40^th anniversary the Chief Minister is set to host a reception for all past and present teachers of the school, at Grand Battery House at 8pm on Monday 8^th July.

Bayside’s life initially started in a separate building in September 1972, under the Headship of Brother J Hopkins. St Jago's School, Lourdes School and the Grammar School at Sacred Heart Terrace were eventually moved in to the present building as Bayside Comprehensive School. Eight Headteachers and 40 years on it still functions as a very successful educational institution.

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June 27 - GSD Opposition Member Ellul-Hammond’s Budget Speech - Full Text

Written on 27 June 2013.

Introduction

Mr Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to address Parliament as Opposition Spokesman for Health, Social Services and Civil Contingencies.  It is both a duty and an honour for us on the Opposition benches to contribute to, and vote, on this vital discharge of the responsibility of Parliament.

And what a year this has been Mr Speaker, a year in which the GSD opposition has held the Government to account on behalf of the people of Gibraltar.  A year where the GSD Opposition has questioned Government policy where appropriate, occasionally even getting an answer to those questions.  A year of positive and effective Opposition.

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