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.
In a meeting giving oral evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee in the UK’s House of Commons last week, Europe Minister David Lidington, told the committee that he ‘would not object to Gibraltar being more closely integrated in some elements of the EU acquis, if that was what Gibraltar wanted.’
The meeting, chaired by the Committee, brought up their recent visit to Gibraltar that saw them hold a question and answer session with Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. Following the session, the Committee also met with Foreign Secretary William Hague to discuss a number of issues that arose.
Unite the Union has announced the programme of events for this year’s May Day on Thursday 1st May. The events are being organised by Unite the Union, with the Ministry of Culture collaborating and assisting to ensure the smooth running of all events.
This was the scene this morning at the bottom of Tank Ramp and Castle Road. Old furniture, an unwanted oven and rubbish purposely dumped in unauthorized areas are just a few of the ugly images that are now familiar to residents of the Upper Town.
Gibraltar’s inaugural Fringe Festival proved a welcome addition to Gibraltar’s active Spring/ Summer events line up last year. This year’s event is set for May and promises to be equally enthralling with cabaret performances by Tricity Vogue dubbed ‘The Blue Lady Sings’. The character draws inspiration from Vladimir Tretchikoff’s painting, which was auctioned at Bonhams Auction House in London. The performance will be held on Thursday 15th May 2014. Tickets are priced at £7 and can be purchased from www.gibfringe.com.