European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, met in Brussels earlier today.
The Environmental Safety Group (ESG) says it shares the community's concerns regarding the “sudden and totally unexpected” pollution tax on cars over ten years old (regardless of emissions and type) announced by the Chief Minister yesterday. The ESG says that, even though the measure was reversed, the situation “understandably remains uncertain.”
Below follows Minister John Cortes’ Budget Address:
Madam Speaker,
I was so pleased that the Deputy Chief Minister yesterday reset the tone after the rather vitriolic contribution from the Leader of the Opposition.
I for my part, to quote the Honourable Mr Azopardi, intend to provide some “glorious positivity”, responsible, but glorious nonetheless, because there are lots of good things happening out there, and people need to know!
The Government of Gibraltar notes the fire on board a vessel which is undergoing scrapping at the North Mole this morning. The vessel was docked at the North Mole.
Emergency services responded immediately to the scene and the fire has now been extinguished with the situation fully under control.