Mar 20 - Government Insists ‘People in Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones’

Written on 20 March 2013.

government logo Commenting on the Chief Minister’s Visit to Washington, following the GSD’s recent insistence that the Government announce who invited Mr. Picardo to the Candlelight Inaugural dinner, the Government has said that their response will not change, no matter how many times, or in how many different ways the Opposition may raise the question.

A statement released by the Chief Minister noted, ‘it is surprising that the Opposition should consider it scandalous that the individuals or companies who facilitated this trip should not be named. When the GSD were in office, they refused to provide these same specific details of a breakdown in the lobbying vote when the information was requested of them.

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Mar 20 - New Bus for Mount Alvernia Route

Written on 20 March 2013.

new bus The Ministry for Public Transport, in conjunction with the Gibraltar Bus Company, has today announced the purchase of a new Mini bus that is set to meet the needs of the daily services to Mount Alvernia.

Following the introduction of bus route 7, which goes directly to Mount Alvernia, the Government received a number of representations on the need for a new bus to follow the new route. The vehicle was purchased locally from Lucas Imossi Motors Ltd.

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Mar 20 - RAF Raise Funds for Gibraltar Cancer Relief Society

Written on 20 March 2013.

raf funds Flight Lieutenant Errol Flynn presented a cheque for £702.32 to the Gibraltar Society for Cancer Relief, yesterday.

The money was raised through various RAF Football Charity events and a weekly football predictions game. Commenting on the matter, Errol explained, ‘RAF Gibraltar wanted to raise money for a local charity and we felt that the work the Gibraltar Society for Cancer Relief gives some essential support to the estimated one in three who will suffer some form of cancer.’