The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) has reviewed the 2024 Budget Address delivered by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo “with a mix of recognition and some concerns.” The federation says that, while some budgetary increases align with inflation, the overall impact is of increased costs on small businesses.
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.”
Six recently promoted Royal Gibraltar Police officers have just completed the first stage of a 24-week Leadership and Wellbeing Programme.
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!
