Apr 30 - Queen’s Birthday Garden Party
The Queen’s Birthday Garden Party will this year be held in the Convent on the evening of Thursday 13th June. A number of invitations will be reserved for members of the public who have not previously had an opportunity to attend a Garden Party at the Convent.
Commenting on the event, His Excellency the Governor noted, ‘opening up the Convent and making it more accessible has been a theme of our time here and Suzie and I would like to continue this for our last QBP in Gibraltar. We are very keen to extend an invitation to members of the public who would like to join us for this special occasion, particularly those who may not have had a chance previously to attend a Garden Party. The QBP is a real highlight for us and we would be delighted to welcome some new faces to the Convent to join us for what always proves to be a very enjoyable evening.’
The Ministry of Culture today announced that the second phase of the refurbishment of the John Mackintosh Hall Library is now complete.
Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has today stated that May 1st is an essential part of what being a socialist is all about. Reflecting on the reasons for the importance of the day, Mr. Picardo insisted that May 1st commemorates a demonstration held in Chicago in 1886 in favour of the eight-hour working day. The demonstration was disrupted by police gunfire resulting in the death of many who supported that cause. Those who lost their lives became known as the “Chicago Martyrs”.
Regarding Unite the Union Leader, Victor Ochello’s recent interview on GBC’s Viewpoint, regarding the withdrawal of Daniel Feetham’s invitation to speak at the May Day Rally, the Opposition has noted that they are disappointed by Mr. Ochello’s comments.
