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He continued: “The suggestion that there has been something untoward is concerning. I sincerely hope it is not the case.”

He is now demanding that Justice Minister Neil Costa comes clean on the affair and clarifies the real reasons why the £130,000-a-year judge has not had his contract renewed.

He revealed that the GSD has now written to Costa and called on him to issue a statement.

“Costa must make a comment and he has not given one yet. He has been very quiet and this is a very serious matter.”

He explained that he would be under pressure to be completely truthful as the minister must swear an additional separate oath in parliament as the Minister of Justice.

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THE Leader of the Opposition has claimed that ‘government interference with the judiciary’ could be behind the departure of a leading judge from Gibraltar.

Roy Clinton fears that outgoing Judge Jack (below) fell out with the government after ‘ruffling its feathers’, and the failure to renew his contract is not due to saving money.

He told the Gibraltar Olive Press there are ‘obvious concerns of interference with the judiciary’.

“I know certain feathers have been ruffled (by Jack). I fear that is the real reason he has gone.”

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30,000 revellersexpect more than - not to mention the monkeys (Barbary macaques, if we are being the celebrations.pedantic) - to join For outsiders, September 10 is Continues on Page 11

Olive Press meets new GSD boss Roy Clinton SEE PAGE 6

How we defeated Hitler!

By Laura Duckett

SPAIN’S generals believed they could seize the Rock in just 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, Adolf Hitler’s troops predicted two or three days, at the start of the Second World War. The claims are all part of a fascinating new book on Gibraltar, Defending the Rock - How Gibraltar Defeated Hitler, by Nicholas Rankin.

New book details Gibraltar’s importance in World War II and how not seizing it was Hitler’s ‘biggest regret’ Timed to come out just before the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum vote, the book highlights Hitler’s regret at failing to take Gibraltar.

It also explains the terri-

tory's strategic importance during the war and its history before it.

One of its main thrusts tackles its defences, with even the British highly concerned at how easy it

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Indeed, aide to the then-governor, actor Anthony Quayle, thought the Garrison was ‘as impregnable as a poached egg.’

“The Spanish could have walked in with a troop of boy scouts,” he later claimed.

However Franco feared that if he were to take the Rock, the British would retaliate by invading the Canary Islands.

It led to him remaining neutral until Germany had defeated Britain - some-

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thing he expected to happen quickly.

This flew in the face of Hitler’s plans, which were to see an invasion launched in January 1941.

But he was somehow talked out of it during a long nine-hour meeting with Franco on the border with France.

Franco recognising Hitler’s vulnerability presented a long shopping list that included the annexation of Morocco and large quantities of wheat.

It was a step too far for Hitler, who later reflected that he would prefer to have had ‘three or four teeth taken out’ rather than to go through the meeting again with Franco. The plans were called off.

Hitler later hinted that his failure to take the Rock was his gravest mistake during the war.

Defending the Rock is released KEY MEETING: But Hitler could on September 7. not get agreement with Franco

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Smuggling POLICE officers were pelted with glass bottles during an antismuggling operation.

The bottles came from the Spanish side. It is believed the group was involved in tobacco smuggling.

Banned THE Gibraltar Football Association has banned players and coach who are believed to have violated betting rules. The amount of time sanctioned from playing and fees range.

Busted AN ongoing investigation, lasting nearly a year, finally resulted in the arrest of 14 people, as well as the confiscation of €1.5 million euros worth of property and hashish. Guardia Civil removed 12 boats of various types, six vehicles, 30 mobile phones and €7,000 in cash.

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MORE reports of scammers targeting tourists at the border are outraging locals on the Rock. The perpetrators allegedly charge unwitting tourists to gain entry to Gibraltar and promise them a parking space once they are inside. “These are junkies getting easy money and believe you me, they can get away with

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plenty in a couple of hours,” said one furious local. While another saw one asking a group of visitors for €10 each, and assured them that there was no need to pay.

The Rock’s police force have said that since the incidents occur in La Linea, it is out of their juristiction.

Kids these days to stealing two mobile phones from Tarik Shipping in Watergardens on Friday morning.

The three males between the ages of 13 and 17 were refused bail after breaching bail condi-

tions for a previous burglary allegedly committed in recent weeks.

The three others charged, all female, have been released on bail.

Five of the youths also pleaded

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BUSY: Childline

CHILDLINE Gibraltar has received more call-outs to assist detained juveniles in six weeks than it does in an entire year.

Over this period, the charity’s volunteers have been called out 26 times to assist detained juveniles when their parents or guardians either refuse or are unable to attend the police station.

Childline Gibraltar was jointly launched by Dame Esther Rantzen from ChildLine UK and John Cameron from the NSPCC in on June 28 2006.

Its free telephone helpline went live that evening at an office provided rent-free by Saccone & Speed.

Stories and features in this edition of Gibraltar’s original community newspaper

Illegal dumping

Band of teens arrested for multiple burglaries

THREE of the six teens charged for the burglary at Tarik Shipping have been remanded in custody.

They and three girls aged between 13 and 17, pleaded guilty

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guilty to obstructing two police officers, while one 14-year-old pleaded not guilty to one charge of handling stolen goods in the form of £260 in cash.

Patrick Canessa was the appointed lawyer for five of the defendants, while Justin Rodriguez appeared for the one of the boys and suggested the court impose a 24-hour curfew for his client to ensure he remains in his grandparents’ house.

The Justices of the Peace rejected the lawyers’ requests, saying that the three boys were to be remanded in custody after finding that this offence was committed while on bail for other similar offences last week.

The case was adjourned until September 11.

A local woman has been handed a six-month conditional discharge for ‘dangerous littering’ after being caught on CCTV. While appearing at the magistrates court she was accused of dumping rubbish on the pavement at the entrance to City Mill Lane Car Park, with CCTV backing up the accusations.

The woman who has not been named said she had seen no signs declaring that dumping rubbish in this area was prohibited.

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She continued that instead of leaving some pieces of wood from an old cupboard outside her front door, she took it to the area outside the car park thinking it was the correct place after seeing other items of household waste there.

A law against dangerous littering dates back nearly 30 years, but has not been enforced previously due to a lack of a lack of CCTV evidence.

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PERFORMING: Ricky Martin

MTV Gibraltar Calling music festival will be broadcast on TV at the end of September.

Those who are unable to attend the highly-anticipated event will be able to catch it on September 29 on MTV at 9pm (CET).

The event will see huge acts including Ricky Martin, Craig David and Tinie Tempah performing in front of

thousands.

Clean Bandit, who have landed a spot on the Main Stage this year said: "We're so excited to be heading to Gibraltar this year. It looks like an incredible location and we can't wait to play for the crowds there.”

They, along with iconic bands like Bananarama and Village People add to the stellar lineup.

Family mood Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo has treated fans with a new family photo.

He appears alongside pregnant girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, newborn twins Eva and Mateo and seven year old son Cristiano Jnr. He captioned the photo ‘family mood’ with four hearts.

Sat on a blue sofa, the footballer holds one of twins, while Gergina cradles the other, with the Cristiano Jnr posing behind them.

ICONIC: 100 Club in London

Doing us proud

Local talent to be selected for prestigious London show

A SELECT number of local acts will have their time POSING: For family photo to shine at London Music

Week this winter.

Producers from MTV Presents Gibraltar Call-

Bringing it back to the 90s THEY were one of the most popular UK bands of the 90s.

And last week, three original members of pop sensation S Club 7 brought a sense of nostalgia to the Gibraltar fair.

Bradley McIntosh, Tina Barrett and Jo O'Meara performed a throwback gig at the Fair Family

Pavilion on August 24.

It formed part of a 90’s night, which also included games and DJs playing music from the decade.

The band formed in 1998 in London, and have had four UK number one singles including Never Had a Dream Come True and Don’t Stop Movin’.

THROWBACK: Tina (left), Jo (centre) and Bradley

ing music festival will handpick talented artists to attend the November 9 event at a the famous 100 Club in the run up to the MTV European Music Awards.

Part of the audience will be formed by major record company executives and A&R reps, who will be actively scouting for fresh talent.

Producer Richard Coram said: "We've heard so much about the vibrant live music scene in Gibraltar. It’s brilliant to be a part of it. We are looking at the best of the local talent to take to London Music Week.”

Located at 100 Oxford Street, the club has seen numerous musical icons walk through its doors, including The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Chuck Berry and the Sex Pistols since opening in 1942.

Successful acts will be announced September 5.

Tickets to the event will soon go on sale on October 1 via The 100 Club website www. the100club.co.uk.

Beauty queen A LOCAL beauty has triumphed in this year’s Mrs Europe pageant.

Davinia Baglietto has brought her crown back to the Rock after wowing judges at the competition held in Russia.

She was greeted by family and friends on her return last week.

“It’s been a pleasure to represent Gibraltar at the Mrs Europe pageant.

“Once again Gibraltar has been highlighted and has been put on the map,” she said.

Close behind her were Russian Ekaterina Levina the first runner-up, and Bulgarian Iva Gurgulieva, who won second place.

Meanwhile, Maria Garsia from Spain won Mrs. European Union.

TOP THREE: In beauty pageant

True teen spirit SARAY Nuñez has been crowned Miss Teen Gibraltar 2017.

The August 18 final which took place at the Alameda Open Air Theatre saw the 18-year-old beauty queen win the coveted title and Rachel Michel and Soraya Garcia awarded First Princess and Second Princess respectively.

“I am so happy with the result I could have never imagined it,” said Nuñez, who will now represent Gibraltar at the National Elite Teen 2018 Pageant next year.

She is hoping to take the crown home to the Rock again after

Gibraltar Shyanne McIntosh secured the victory last year.

Nuñez won a string of titles to go with the crown, including the Beauty with a Purpose, Miss Individuality and Miss Catwalk awards.

First runner up Rachel Michel was named Miss Social Network, Miss Creative and Miss Elegance, and Second Princess, Garcia, won the Miss Photogenic award.

The contest, now in its seventh edition, was organised by No1 Models, and featured performances by singer Macarena Rodriguez and the Mediterranean Dance School.

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More to come GIBRALTAR’S heritage minister is convinced that many more discoveries are set to emerge at Gorham’s Cave.

During a visit to the World Heritage Site, John Cortes praised this summer’s archaelogical works and looked forward to the opening of a new interpretation centre.

“It is a world class site and I have no doubt at all that there are many hugely important discoveries to come,” he said.

“I look forward to the opening of the new centre and viewing platform so that the importance and the beauty of the site can be enjoyed.”

After the tour, undertaken with staff from the Gibraltar Museum, he added: “I hadn’t been to Gorham’s cave for some time, and I was impressed both at the improvements to the archaeological operation and the amount of material constantly emerging.”

It comes after the exciting neanderthal tooth discovery in July - the third neanderthal find in Gibraltar.

Other bones and artefacts which have been excavated will now be studied at the Gibraltar Museum.

Driver who jammed woman in goes unpunished as towing his car would have ‘caused damage’

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A GIBRALTARIAN was unable to use her car for more than TWO DAYS after a driver blocked her in bumper-tobumper.

Philippa Shaw claims police even failed to help, after she pleaded that they deal with the Mercedes that had jammed her in.

According to Shaw, who posted her predicament on social media, police officers insisted they were unable to help as the two cars were touching.

In a post on Facebook, she slammed the incident, writing: “So the lesson learned today is if you can’t find a parking space, just park on a curb bumper to bumper with another ve-

‘We can afford judge’

EXPLORERS: At Gorham

MIFFED: Philippa Shaw (middle) From front page

money could surely not be the justification for not keeping the judge.

“Given the salary of a judge is only £130,000 I don’t really believe it is a budget measure,” he continued.

“It is not millions and we can afford that.

On top of that, as he generates business for Gibraltar, he actually pays his way.”

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Philippa, who missed an appointment due to being blocked in, said the vehicle was eventually moved by the driver an hour after she called the police.

A spokesman for the Royal Gibraltar Police told the Olive Press: “If the vehicles are in contact with each other it would be possible to substantially damage these in an attempt to tow one of them away.

“In addition to the extent of the contact between the vehicles a determining factor would also be the space available for the tow truck to be able to deploy its towbar to hitch the offending vehicle and then drive off with the vehicle.”

Intriguingly he added the UK government ‘may have a view now’ as the Governor appoints judges.

Meanwhile, Gibraltar’s Bar Council, which represents Gibraltar’s lawyers, is due to meet to discuss the matter.

Leading barrister Charles Gomez told the Olive Press he hopes the council will do a thorough investigation and get to the

DAMAGED: Teeth

Ouch!

A GIBRALTARIAN has spoken out after his granddaughter chipped her two front teeth on an ‘unsafe’ feria ride.

Adrian Darlington claims the ride operator said he removed the rubber cladding from the edge of the seat because ‘kids kept breaking it’.

“Had the rubber been in place my granddaughter may have hurt her mouth but would not have smashed her teeth,” he said, “Now she will have a life time of visits to the dentist.”

The post, which was shared on the popular Speak Freely Facebook page, included pictures of the alleged unsafe ride alongside snaps of the young girl’s damaged teeth.

“Get your kids to be careful on this ride,” the grandad warned.

bottom of the matter.

“I am sure that the Bar Council will do an Agatha Christie and get to the bottom of this. I wait with bated breath,” Gomez told the Olive Press. The government has twice told the Olive Press there would be ‘no further comment’ on the Judge Jack issue. Below we list some remaining unanswered questions.

Key questions relating to the Judge Jack affair

HE non-renewal of Judge Jack's contract has left many more questions than answers. While Mr Jack himself has expressed confusion and anger for his axing, here are five key points that still need addressing.

Why has Minister for Justice Neil Costa not yet spoken?

IT is surprising that the government’s Ministry for Justice boss has yet to speak out on a matter of such importance. Everyone - from the GSD to Chief Justice Dudley has given an opinion or asked for clarification.. Why not Neil Costa?

Costa's silence is causing eyebrows to be raised, not least among members of Gibraltar's legal world. Questions are being asked about both the reasons for Jack being let go and the ramifications for Gibraltar's legal system. Costa's silence is deafening.

Why did Costa not mention the nonrenewal of Jack's contract in June's Budget speech?

JACK revealed on GBC that he was informed of his departure in a letter from the government's Chief Secretary on June 21. Six days later, however, Costa failed to mention that the number of puisne judges was being cut by a third in his Budget speech.

How could a matter of such importance not be a key part of a speech, while trivial matters, such as court open days for schoolchildren and wifi being introduced in courtrooms was deemed relevant to mention?

Furthermore, it could be argued that not mentioning the axing of Jack's position means parliament was not candidly informed.

Was the Chief Justice consulted?

TWO weeks ago, the Olive Press submitted a list of questions to Chief Justice Anthony Dudley over the Jack affair.

Two days later, he submitted his unprecedented public statement. In it, he said he will 'seek to persuade' the government to reconsider its decision to get rid of a fourth judge.

But why wasn’t he consulted in the first place?

And if he was, why weren’t his views considered important?

The Judicial Service Act gives the Chief Justice 'overall responsibility... for representing the views of the judiciary of Gibraltar to Parliament, to the Minister and to the Government generally.'

Jack's non-renewal would therefore suggest the Chief Justice was not listened to, was not consulted or perhaps HE TOO was in favour of Jack being axed?

Is a £130,000 saving the real reason?

IN the Chief Secretary's letter, Jack was informed that 'uncertainties ahead' and this was the reason for his contract non-renewal.

However, it is understood that Jack’s salary was £130,000 and given the immense experience and knowledge he brought to the rock - not to mention his strong work ethic - this seems good value for money.

Moreover, the argument seems flimsy, after Chief Minister Fabian Picardo reported in his Budget speech that 'in post-Brexit Gibraltar we are going to declare a surplus which will rank as the highest on record to date'. (It was £75.8 million).

With the £300 million loan secured by mortgaging social housing, it seems a strange time to cite finances as the reason for a recruitment freeze, and particularly over such a key post.

How will this affect Gibraltar’s ability to administer justice and recruit leading judicial brains in the future?

IN his GBC interview, Jack revealed he had quit his barrister practice in London to take up the position at Gibraltar's Supreme Court.

Under the judiciary code of conduct, he is now unable to work anywhere in the legal world for a year. He added it would be 'difficult' to resume working as a barrister after a four-year period away.

Given these problems Jack now faces and the fact that such a highly regarded legal mind has been let go, it is not unreasonable to assume that candidates of a similar ilk will think twice about taking a role as a Gibraltar judge in future?

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Rubbish music Spanish guitarist makes instruments out of recycled material

STATION: Algeciras

Transport drive A TENDER is being sought for the development of a renewed Campo de Gibraltar public transport plan.

The Andalucian government is offering €125,000 for the Sustainable Mobility Plan project with a 12 month completion period.

It’s expected the plan will coordinate services, traffic, infrastructure and transportation facilities in Algeciras, La Linea, San Roque, Los Barrios, Tarifa, Jimena de la Frontera and Castellar de la Frontera and their 269,922 inhabitants.

It comes in an effort to cater to the area’s population growth, urban expansion and increasing land use which has caused prolonged journey times and increased car usage.

The government hopes to promote the use of nonmotorized modes of transport, such as cycling.

A SPANISH musician is making instruments out of recycled rubbish.

Pablo Gallardo, 38 has been fashioning toilet lids, old pans and vacuum cleaners into guitars, banjos and bandurrias, a Spanish lute.

The Cadiz native is now giving classes to children to show them how to make the instruments.

“What I am searching for is that each child is inspired to make the instrument he wants and that we create an ecological child’s orchestra in Cadiz,” he said.

Gallardo became inspired to build the guitars after

PERFORMING: Gallardo

smashing his own with a hammer ‘to see what was inside’.

“You would think it is a simple instrument, but inside it’s a world,” he said.

Some of Gallardi’s instruments have already been played at Cadiz’s carnival, which runs every February.

An electric guitar made out of a wooden pallet and a trumpet made from PVC pipes are among the instruments played at the “This is something I do to show how important it is to recycle and to respect the environment. I don’t like to throw anything away.”

a Sinking feeling

COUNTING LOSSES: Maersk

A DANISH shipping company affected by the June cyberattack in Algeciras has estimated three billion euros in damages.

Maersk has calculated the damage caused by the incident suffered at its facilities after its business lines were affected by the virus Petya.

On June 27, the terminals of the Danish company were forced to stop their activity after a virus similar to WannaCry, which in May harmed more than 200,000 users in 150 countries, attacked its systems.

The cyberattack ground activity in the port of Algeciras to a halt for more than four days, with the company ordered to shut down all computer equipment until experts managed to restore the company’s computers.

Maersk CEO Søren Skou has acknowledged that they were beaten by cyberattack, which he said has mainly harmed Maersk Line, APM Terminals and Damco.

In spite of this, however, the company has recorded a growth in revenues of 10 trillion euros from April to June.

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Docked A MAN has been arrested in San Roque for allegedly stealing bronze parts of a boat.

The man, who has not been named, is said to have been a worker at the shipyards, and apparently used no force to steal around €30,000-worth of pieces.

They were found in a building in La Linea and recovered by the Guardia Civil.

SEIZED: Tobacco

Smoking gun

THE Guardia Civil has seized 3,600 packs of cigarettes in La Linea.

Officers have also arrested five Gibraltarians in connection with smuggling the tobacco after they were intercepted during their operation.

The alleged perpetrators were seen at the border fence at the west of the city, and three of them were arrested at the scene, while the other two attempted to flee on mopeds with around 1,800 of the tobacco boxes.

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OPINION Judgement day IN light of a recent crime surge in the last couple of weeks, with multiple burglaries and a shocking 10 arrests in just one day over the bank holiday weekend, we can’t help but question the government’s decision to cut the number of judges from four to three.

Aside from the key questions that still need to be answered over the Judge Jack affair, which we list on page 4, the Olive Press believes the lack of a fourth judge will also impede justice for ordinary people accessing the justice system.

It could also mean longer waits for trial and possibly rushed decisions?

No one can know for sure until the new system is tested, but if crime continues to rise, the need to replace Justice Jack, which at present the government has stated ‘may be reconsidered in the future’, will be necessary sooner than later.

Maybe getting rid of him was hasty... or were there other, more sinsister, reasons to let him go, as many suspect?

The Justice Minister must now speak out and let us know exactly what went on.

Fair precautions MORE should be done to ensure fairground rides are safer. It’s shocking that nowadays, there are still unavoidable accidents occurring in theme parks and fun fairs.

Removing an item that was placed for safety just for fear it may get damaged is completely senseless, and although the youngster will face a string of dental visits, we are just glad her injuries weren’t worse than they are.

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NOW AND THEN: On stage recently with a bunch of notes, at a crossroads for Gibraltar (below), as a boy scout and (below left) at a youth event in 1985

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For Leader of the Opposition Roy Clinton was born in the very same week of the famous 1967 referendum, some 50 years ago this September.

“I arrived five days later so I was in the polling booth in my mother’s tummy at the time of the vote,” he explains. “So it is understandably very close to my heart.”

The celebrated referendum, which cemented Gibraltar’s close alliance to the UK, led to the closure of the border and shaped the current generation of politicians in power.

Clinton, 49, who took over the leadership of the Gibraltar Social Democrats (GSD) party earlier this summer, was certainly one of those, and as a result suffered great hardship.

“The referendum was an act of defiance and an expression of our right for determination.

It was our right, but it led to tough times that is for sure,” he explains over lunch at historic eatery Sacarellos, on Irish Town.

“Just two years later the frontier closed, which led to our defining years. And none of us who lived through that time will ever forget it.”

Un-illustrious

While now a successful chartered accountant by trade, Clinton himself is quick to point out how un-illustrious his family was in Gibraltar and what a humble upbringing he had.

Born into a poor family, half Irish, half French, he grew up in one of the ‘Upper Town slums’ with a small patio and ‘an outside bathroom and loo’.

His father was a carpenter, who became a ‘self-taught’ bookkeeper and he and his brother were the first in the Clinton family to attend university, both later becoming accountants, ‘despite both of us vowing to never do that’.

“The Chief Minister may well like to call me a toff, because of my time in banking, but I had the simplest of upbringings and live the same today with just one home here in Gibraltar,” he insists. “Meanwhile Fabian has two houses in Sotogrande and his wife drives a Porsche… and he’s meant to be a socialist.”

But truth be told, the rather-ordinary looking Roy is slightly vague, even a touch evasive, about his exact long term roots.

He insists his family have done ‘nothing remarkable’ on the Rock despite being here for over 150 years… and it is fair to say, even by his own admittance, that he’s a man of relatively few words.

“After a radio interview recently, the journalist

FACT FILE Roy Clinton went to school in Gibraltar, before studying commerce at Birmingham University.

He went on to work for four years at Price Waterhouse in Nottingham and became a chartered accountant, before switching to KPMG in Gibraltar eight years later.

After three years he got a job at a Swiss bank on the Rock, where he worked for 15 years, until being elected to Parliament two years ago in November 2015. admonished me for too many short replies,” he jokes. “She tried to do a Jeremy Paxman on me, but I wasn’t having it.”

It is this wry sense of humour that is actually quite endearing. And there is none of the usual spin, bluster and witty soundbites one has got so used to in politics these days.

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As he explains over a long, three-hour lunch (with not a sniff of alcohol, just still water), much of this is to do with his background as an accountant and he claims he is the first number cruncher to get into politics in Gibraltar.

“I was also always trained to be ‘concise, precise and truthful.’ Unfortunately that probably does not make me a very good politician. I like to say it how it is.”

Indeed, he explains his main reason to get into politics in November 2015 was because he was ‘tired of hearing all the two-a-penny lawyers talking incorrectly about finance’.

“Accountants are generally problem solvers and the last thing they want is confrontation…they are normally peacemakers and far too sensible to get into politics.

“But I think that is a good thing as I am able to see all the financial flaws in all the government’s arguments.

“I also see it less of a popularity contest and more of an issue of work ethic. I try not to put too much spin on things, but would rather explain to the electorate what I have found and what I think rather than dressing it up in a particular way.

“I want to give people the facts and they make up their own minds. The electorate are more sophisticated than some people might think.”

Fortunately he has grown to enjoy his role in parliament, now as Leader of the Opposition, after Daniel Feetham controversially resigned in July.

It is a subject he is not keen to dwell on, albeit to say that he doesn’t feel Feetham has been treated well by the government.

“This is a guy who has literally taken a knife for Gib. And you would think he would have more traction, which is a shame. Ultimately he worked bloody hard and genuinely wanted the best for Gib… but it was a thankless task and the personal sacrifices went way beyond what any normal person would be expected to put up with,” he says.

He himself will not be drawn into, what he calls ‘playground politics’.

“I am pretty clear of the rules of debate we should be following… it should prohibit casting aspersions at people and not getting too per-

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The party’s constitution requires that once a leader stands down there needs to be an executive meeting to start laying down the timetable for a leadership election.

“That meeting is on September 6 and they may call an election in October or next year, but we haven’t even decided on the timeframe yet.

I have to consider my position and I am keen to do my job as long as they want me to do it.

Either way, I will still be the Leader of the Opposition in parliament whatever happens. I was elected in that role for the duration of parliament and I am the official legal parliamentary spokesman.”

NATIONAL DAY “While he agrees that this year is an important year to celebrate National Day, with the 50th anniversary of the referendum, generally he is not such a huge fan of the tub-thumping and patriotic fervour.”

Once daring to wear a green shirt on the fated day, he believes it is has become a day for ‘political grandstanding’.

“We got on perfectly well without National Day in the past. It is more an opportunity now for the government. It all goes a bit over the top. Half the dignitaries invited are just over here on a jolly.

They don’t really care where they are going.”

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DASTIS “Politically it is difficult to have closer ties with local towns, which is a shame as there could be a lot of synergy for our region…but sadly the agenda driven by Madrid is not helpful. It has improved with Dastis, but he is a career diplomat, more subtle than Margallo, but he has still not abandoned the basic objective of Spanish sovereignty.”

JOINT SOVEREIGNT Y PLANS “My generation lived with a closed frontier for two decades so there is no way that my generation would entertain any shared sovereignty while we are alive.”

FAILURE TO SUPPORT THE BUDGET “I didn’t support the budget as I felt we needed to consider the whole picture and I didn’t feel we had all the numbers…How could I approve half the budget, when I didn’t believe it was sustainable.”

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sonal. That is not right.

“Fabian will miss Daniel because I will simply not rise to his personal attacks. I will raise objections when the Chief Minister is going off piste.

“I will stop the debate and tell him he can join a debating society.”

It is this frank approach, that is set to bring a new style to Gibraltar politics.

But that is not to say that Roy is a slouch when it comes to the job.

He reads the Chronicle and other newspapers every day, follows the Olive Press on Twitter, checking the feed up to three times a day. And also regularly checks Facebook as well.

It is also clear he doesn’t need the money (indeed he made the decision to give £25,000 of his salary to his party each year) and luckily his wife, May, is also supportive.

“She is very happy for me and supportive and really helps to keep me sane... but I know exactly where I am in the pecking order,” he explains.

“First come her kids, 17 and 15, then it is the two dogs, then the terrapin. I am actually back behind the Dragon Fruit Cactus. I know where I stand.”

He had actually met the primary school teacher from Hong Kong, four years ago, and they mar-

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“I was a real ale man at Birmingham and like a glass of wine these days. But I have never been a big drinker and at plenty of events will simply have an orange juice.

As I’ve got older I have drunk less and less. Indeed, by the time I had got to university I was already a bit careful, having puked up too many times in Gibraltar as a lad.”

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“The government will decide on the timetable of elections…but could be sooner than later. With Brexit happening by March 2019, If I were Fabian I would get the crucial mandate before it happens.”

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“The press is the fourth estate and it is extremely important function and it should not fear favour, as they say. You do need to be brave.

It is a very small jurisdiction and it is difficult here in Gibraltar…

The risks of being blackballed by the governments exist.

The government can make your lives very difficult, just like they can and have made it for us.”

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“I think the electorate in the UK needs to be aware of what it has signed up for… and even if there is remotest chance of reversing it they should be given the opportunity by a second referendum.

In Gibraltar we are not concerned about immigration, what we are concerned about is movement on the frontier.

We agree with the government’s analysis and on the pressure points. Keeping the border open and fluid is vital.

As many of the gaming companies have employees living across the border we are encouraging building projects for what we call key workers.”

“It has been said that the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth may be operating out of the harbour here and I am sure we can accommodate her. it is a different side of the economy that has not been as buoyant for some decades. It would be another string to our bow.”

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“I have travelled a lot. In my youth dived on the Great Barrier Reef, on a Padi dive, I am certified and advance.

I have dived in the Caymans, Bahamas and Cancun, climbed Ayers Rock and done the temples in Egypt and Machu Picchu, in Peru, the northern circuit of India, the Taj Mahal, the place Gandhi got shot. I’ve also visited Mandela’s prison cell.

I am a big fan of the ancient civilisations, not such a fan of beaches. Not much point of going to a beach resort when you already live on the Mediterranean. I believe in different cultures, different ideas.

Next up is Japan and China. And I’ll be leaving the big cities of Europe for my old age.”

LAUNCH: Of Gibraltar’s student association with Joe Bossano ried last year, taking a cruise between Greece and Venice for their honeymoon.

The pair are both big fans of travel and are currently planning a forthcoming trip to Japan and China.

“I have also taken her on quite a few shopping trips back to the UK. I particularly love Portobello Road and my passion is searching for antique books and maps, particularly ones of Gibraltar.

I love the hunt and over the years I have built up

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He has also long been a fan of opera, as well as theatre, which started when he regularly visited Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare, as a student.

“We used to get the train from Birmingham and paid just five pounds for tickets at The Swan, then camp in a nearby field,” he recalls.

As for his chance of getting into power and leading Gibraltar, he is pragmatic.

“I know I am still learning the tools of the trade and how to do it, but one thing for sure we need to be more transparent here… there is no reason not to be.”

He continues: “Ultimately I understand budgets and money… and the money belongs to the people. We are custodians of their money. We need to spend it wisely and properly.”

He continues: My rationale to get into politics was not to prove anything to anyone but that something needed to be done on finance. I am not doing it for my own ego and I don’t want any accolades.”

And he concludes: “I feel the time is right. The time is now and I have ended up getting into politics at the right time. I just hope the executive agrees to give me a chance.”

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STEPPING BACK IN TIME: The streets of Gibraltar 50 years ago, after the historic vote

Gibraltar National Day - always a celebration of sovereignty and self-determination - takes on added importance this year in the 50th anniversary of the Referendum vote

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IREWORKS, flags and beers at the ready... The Rock is ready to rumble as Gibraltar prepares for its 50th anniversary National Day celebrations.

Half a century on from the referendum that unequivocally sided with Britain, the Rock is standing taller than ever.

An abundance of local pride means that the former oneday event now spills over into a week of celebrations - including music of all genres, arts, food, photography, competitions, a rally - plenty to bring locals and tourists alike into the street and onto their feet.

It’s a chance to show the world that there really is nowhere quite like Gibraltar, and there is no group of people quite like Gibral-

tarians.

This year, it’s a statement as well as a celebration; because it’s a tense time politically, what with the 50th anniversary and the advent of Brexit looming.

But that only fuels the fire of the locals.

For just as the Rock is a symbol of the country’s strength and unity, the people are a reflection of its charm and character and stand up as one of Europe’s most recognisable landmarks.

Passion truly makes this party... and organisers expect more than 30,000 revellers - not to mention the monkeys (Barbary macaques, if we are being pedantic) - to join the celebrations.

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officially Gibraltar’s National Day, but this year the festivities truly begin a week earlier with the Gibraltar Music Festival (GMF).

Spanning two days, the event on September 2 and 3 marks the start of the festivities with internationally renowned acts, including Ricky Martin, Steve Aoki and Tinie Tempah, kicking off the party in style.

“There is always a real buzz around Gibraltar in the build up to national day,” explains 26-yearold Brit Michael Hayes.

“It really is the highlight of the year and is a

Everyone goes into town wearing red and white, the colours on Gibraltar’s flag, and we just celebrate our nationality. It’s a day to embrace being Gibraltarian. We appreciate being British, too, but National Day is when we celebrate being Gibraltarian.

Hannah Asquez Mauro CELEBRATIONS: Youngsters enjoy a previous event

REVELERS: Joining the party time all of us can really show off how proud we are.”

The festival is a mix of looking back at Gibraltar’s proud history; and looking forward, celebrating the business opportunities, innovation and building plans for this very modern peninsular.

Organised by the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture, the annual celebration commemorates one of the most important moments in Gibraltar’s history: the referendum of 1967, when citizens had a say on their sovereignty for the very first time.

On that day, an overwhelming 99% of Gibraltarians voted to remain British and, 50 years later, they are just as, if not more, impassioned - largely due to the ever-volatile relationship with their Spanish neighbours.

“National Day 2017 takes a special place in Gibraltar’s history, as we mark the 50th Anniversary of the overwhelming affirmation of the people of Gibraltar of their wish to remain British,” explains Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.

“For the first time in history, Gibraltar became British by the freely expressed choice of the people of Gibraltar, and the 1967 sovereignty referendum cemented the identity of Gibraltarians as a people in our own right.”

And while Gibraltar is red and white all the way through, there is a hint of blue, too. It is important to remember that Gibraltar is very much part - and proud to be a part of - the UK and has been for

FERVOUR: After the speeches in Casemates Square

Park and John Mackintosh Hall. But stick around more than 300 years in one way or another.

And it’s not only on National Day that Gibraltarian for the grand finale at 10.30 when fireworks light up Casemates, before older visitors party the night identity is celebrated.

“Our identity and heritage should be celebrated away in the bars and clubs surrounding the square. and remembered all year round as it plays such So that’s the day itself - what about the rest of the a key role in defining Gibraltar and all that is Gi- week? braltarian. We wish everyone a Happy National Day Well it all kicks off with the MTV Gibraltar Calling on 2017,” said Gibraltar Heritage Trust CEO, Claire September 2 and 3, this year’s celebrations are set to blow any previous event out of the water.

Montado.

The event plays host to the likes of Craig David, The Queen may not have made an appearance Jonas Blue and Steve Aoki. Not to mention since 1954 but, four years ago, with the The Vaccines and Hinds.

Gibraltar flag flying over the Foreign The line-up is receiving international Office in London, then PM David attention and regarded by many Cameron joined the celebrations as the finale to the global sumin spirit, rallying his loyal troops mer festival programme. from a giant screen in CaseBut Gibraltar certainly demates. serves a bigger platform in the “For 300 years we have stood global arena. As well as showtogether, as one with our ing off the Victoria stadium shared sovereign. Let me as(which is due for a revamp), the sure you that the British people festival gives Gibraltar a chance and my Government stand with to show off its ever-evolving eduyou now. Our relationship is solid, cation system, a twist on the best sure and enduring,” he proclaimed of British in beautiful surroundings. to roars of approval.

The Sunborn, the world’s first five-star These sentiments are increasingly imsuperyacht hotel, is going from portant to Gibraltar in the light of the recent international tensions PROUD: Bearing the flag strength-to-strength with popular bar La Sala playing host to exclusive revolving around an ever present events and acts. theme - sovereignty.

Before the day itself kicks off, the Rock will be treat- The boat symbolises all that’s great about Gibraltarian business: innovation, inspiration and sublime cused to a huge classical concert the night before.

Performing will be the prestigious Philharmonic Or- tomer service plus attention to detail. chestra and a face we all recognise - Wynne Evans Gibraltar is also establishing itself within the - the talented tenor behind the quirky moustache growing fintech industry, showing that it can stay abreast of modern innovation. touting Go Compare mascot.

The next day will begin with a live music perfor- While the World Trade Center is a project that has mance at Casemates Square from 9.30am fol- cost tens of millions of pounds and stands proud lowed by a fancy dress show and the iconic political next to Victoria Stadium - yet another example of Gibraltar’s refusal to rest on its laurels as it continrally at 12.25pm.

After a summer of stunning weather, an open-air ues to innovate. concert was a no-brainer for organisers. Local Indeed, it has become the hub of Gibraltar’s workband Breed 77 will get the crowds in Casemates ing sectors, with a focus on finance, transport, banking and internet gaming already mooted.

Square dancing from 9.30pm.

Children’s activities, live music and DJs will also So while National Day has history at its roots, it is keep the crowds entertained at other locations, also a celebration of the peninsula’s future: if there including King’s Bastion Leisure Centre, Victoria was ever a time to stand up and be proud of Gibral-

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But opera singer Wynn Evans will kickstart the National Day celebrations with soprano Laura Wright and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The orchestra will perform the last night of its BBC Proms repertoire on September 9 to mark the beginning of the elaborate event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Referendum.

The concert will be held in the Victoria Stadium and end at midnight, after which the Rock’s national anthem will ring out to mark the official start of the celebrations.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said:

“The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra is going to be in Gibraltar and will deliver in great measure the last night of the Prom’s repertoire which is a very patriotic and very nostalgic way of remembering those who 50 years ago were the ones responsible in the face of all the bullying Gibraltar faced at the time.

“I think this is a great way for people to celebrate Gibraltar’s Britishness and commemorate the referendum generation that started the ball rolling for the British Gibraltar that we have today.”

The tickets cost £5 and are available at buytickets.gi or from the John Mackintosh Hall ticket office between 11am and 1pm, from Monday to Friday.

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Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo: “National Day 2017 takes a special place in Gibraltar’s history, as we mark the 50th Anniversary of the overwhelming affirmation of the People of Gibraltar of their wish to remain British.

For the first time in history, Gibraltar became British by the freely expressed choice of the People of Gibraltar, and the 1967 sovereignty referendum cemented the identity of Gibraltarians as a People in our own right.

“The determination of the People of Gibraltar to freely decide our own future is as steadfast today as in 1967. It is the right of a People to freely and democratically exercise their right to self-determination that we celebrate on 10th September every year. I hope that all Gibraltarians enjoy the special commemorations especially the Royal Philharmonic concert, and wish everyone a happy National Day”.

ITH Gibraltar’s National Day festivities fast approaching, the entire Rock is buzzing with excitement.

For residents of the British territory, the September 10 holiday — celebrated on the anniversary of Gibraltar’s first sovereignty referendum of 1967 — represents historic pride. With a fair amount of hedonistic

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In preparation for this year’s National Day the Youth Service tasked youngsters with helping repaint the iconic steps.

Located on Devil’s Gap Road, they were painted after the referendum vote in 1967.

They were last repainted in 2011.

Steven Enriles “Whenever you get a day off from work, it’s nice. And National Day is great because it’s a huge party from very early in the morning to very late at night. They have activities for all ages — barbecues on the beach, and dance shows, and concerts. You get together with the whole family and just have fun.”

Samantha Yeo

“On National Day, the Rock is packed. You can’t move. It used to be just one day, but now with the music festival, and the Rock concert, and the

fair, it’s become a week-long celebration. We’re becoming a bit Spanish with all the festivities, really. People get so excited and patriotic.”

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I love the rides, especially the roller coasters.

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One thing is certain: If the enthusiasm of these Gibraltarians is any indication, the patriotic tunes and red and white attire are sure to impress more than ever at this year’s celebrations.

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The main celebrations take place in Casemates Square on Sunday, September 10 with activities commencing at 9.30am and going on throughout the day with live performances and

Leader of the opposition: Roy Clinton “National Day is an important day for Gibraltar and more so this year being 50 years since the 1967 referendum.

“That said it is probably most important for the future generations to understand what that crucial day was all about and I am happy a publication has been produced to explain it all.

“In short it was an act of defiance and an expression for our

right of self determination.”

He continues: “It is a big day and I will go as late into the evening as I can manage, but I am no youngster anymore.

“Either way I will enjoy waking up and strolling down Main Street in red and white and sitting on the stage listening to the speeches, even if they have become too political for my liking.”

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The Political Rally will commence at 12.25pm and the day will finish with a fireworks display from Gibraltar Harbour, at 10.30pm followed by a rock concert.

National Day Celebration: 9.30am to 12.10pm

Live music and performance at the Casemates Square

10.30am

Children’s fancy dress show at the Piazza

12.25pm

Political Rally at the Casemates Square

1.15pm to 3pm

DJ Music at the Casemates Square

1.30pm to 7pm

Fun and entertainment for kids at the John Mackintosh Square

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led, and I prefer to relax nd watch it all on TV. It’s t to see, everyone out in e shirts and red trousers s. There are speeches rmances, and of course the kids. All in all, it’s a It’s nice to see so much pride.”

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2pm to 10pm

Live music and DJs for those aged over 16 at the Bayside Sports Complex

2pm to 8pm

Samey Bonfante Sue Kennedy “It gives you a very good community spirit. You really need to experience it to know exactly how it feels. It’s something I’ve certainly never experienced in the UK. There’s a huge amount of patriotism. It’s just nice to see everyone — young to elderly — celebrating their National Day.”

Dennis Cruz

Lutwyche my friends. It’s such a special day because everyone is so proud of being Gibraltarian and it’s like we’re a big family.”

“Probably 90% of Gibraltar goes to the celebrations and everyone is in red and white.

Some of us wear T-shirts that say ‘100% Llanito.’

There’s so much patriotism. The thing is, now we get more Spanish people coming into Gib and marrying locals, so now there’s some Spanish influence, too.”

“On National Day, we celebrate 300-plus years of being British.

Of course, we all have some connection to Spain, too. Most of our ancestors only spoke Spanish. But now we embrace being British, because that’s our nationality, even though we have Spanish heritage. So National Day isn’t just about being Gibraltarian, but also about being British.”

Live music and DJs at the Adventure Playground for those 15 and under

2.30pm to 7pm

Jazz Friends in Governor’s Parade 9pm to 12.30am Rock concert in the Casemates Square 10.30pm Fireworks display over Detached Mole

FANCY AND FIERCE AS ever it will be fierce… and as ever it will be patriotic.

The National Day fancy dress competition kicks off from 9.30am at the Lobby of Parliament in Main Street.

Anyone under the age of 15 is welcome to take part and must arrive by 10am, with judging set to start at 10.30am.

Contestants must display the red and white colours prominently and originality, design and creativity are critical.

Three winners will receive a trophy and gift vouchers.

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OUTCOME: Vote saw 99.6 result

The 1967 referendum - 50 years ago this National Day showed a unanimous desire to stay with the UK WHEN Gibraltarians awoke on the morning of September 10, 1967, a buzz of excitement hung over the Rock.

It was the day, after all, that Gibraltarians were given the power to decide the fate of Gibraltar.

During the weeks running up to the referendum, shades of red, white and blue began to dominate the streets, as citizens spontaneously painted entire streets in these colours.

Union Jacks hung from every surface imaginable.

It was during the depths of the cruel dictatorship of General Franco in Spain, so this slant towards a continued alliance with the UK was perhaps no surprise.

The ballot was a simple one. To vote to come under Spanish sovereignty in accordance with the terms proposed by Spain to the UK on May 18, 1966… or to retain the continued link with Britain, with democratic local institutions.

The people of the Rock had to toss up be-

This is an official letter from the Gibraltar goverment confirming the outcome of the referendum.

• 12,237 people voted • only 44 voted to remain under Spanish sovereignty • 99.6% voted to remain united with Britain.

NATIONAL PRIDE: Union Jacks hanging from Gibraltarian balconies

tween Spain, or Britain.

In the run up to the referendum, the Spanish government failed to send representatives to campaign in the flesh, yet the proposals of Fernando Castiella, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, were widespread

RED AND WHITE: Flags, clothes and even umbrellas supporting the patriotic theme

in Spanish media, and locally in Gib. The end result was, perhaps shocking, and unequivocal: Out of the 12,237 people who voted, only 44 came out for Spanish sovereignty.

In total, 99.6% voted to retain connections

with Britain.

Joy filled the Rock, and the referendum administrator praised the people of Gibraltar ‘for the responsible way in which they conducted themselves during a period when emotions inevitably ran high.’

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Brace yourself for strikes TRAVELLERS are bracing themselves for severe flight delays at Malaga airport and across Spain over the coming months.

It comes after labour unions called for 25 days of industrial action among members working for AENA, Spain’s

biggest airport operator.

Workers’ Commissions, UGT and USO have warned that the action could begin on September 15.

It follows a dispute over pay and staffing numbers. Workers want pay rises of 8% and the hiring of another 700 staff.

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terror Share scare SHARES in airlines have dipped following the terrorist atrocities in Catalunya.

IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, slumped 2% the day after the onslaught which saw 15 killed and more than 100 injured.

Budget airlines Ryanair and easyJet, which both fly to Gibraltar, also tum-

bled on the stock market.

Neil Wilson, analyst at the stock market firm ETX Capital, said: “As we’ve seen over the last couple of years in Europe, these kinds of atrocities affect tourism and will hit airline earnings.”

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It comes days after the unveiling of Gibraltar’s first ever Bitcoin atm at the World Trade Center (see virtual reality, left).

BREXIT Secretary David Davis published a paper calling for goods already on the market to be allowed to remain on sale in the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, which acknowledges the Rock’s ‘distinct’ priorities.

Strengthened Ties REPORTS show that despite the negative effects of Brexit concerns, exports from Andalucia to Britain are at an all time high, showing that links between the two countries have become even closer.

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Terror outrage Our readers react to finding out an Imam, dubbed the mastermind behind the Barcelona attack, was

allowed to stay by a judge’s ruling despite originally being ordered to leave Spain after a prison sentence

Finish the mission Innocense

FANTASTIC EYE: Sanchez with winning photograph

Snap happy A photo taken with a smartphone has won first prize at this year’s Our Gibraltar photographic exhibition.

Self-confessed Instagram addict Karina Sanchez said she took the photo named The Hall on her phone on her lunch break, and never in a million years thought she would enter it into a competition.

“It’s just a random photo I took on my lunch break one afternoon and what attracted me to that scene was the gothic atmosphere. I enjoy that kind of photography,” she said.

Karina’s photo, along with second prize winner David Fothergill’s Catalan Cottages 2 and third prize winner Paul Lawford’s Celebrate Between the Flags is on display on weekdays from 9.30 in the morning to 9.30 in the evening, until Friday September 8 at the John Mackintosh Hall.

This is a real let down by Spain.

You've had great success against terrorist foot soldiers this week but why do people keep treating these so called religious zealots as untouchable. You should have finished this mission!

What about the rights of the poor people who died? Especially the poor innocent sevenyear-old and three-year-old children...disgraceful!

These people don't deserve human rights, they are terrorists!

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Julie Craig, Dundonald

Gave up his hu- Lawyers be jailed man rights If this story is accurate then he's part of a conspiracy to murder and I'm pretty sure that's a crime in Spain as well as the rest of Europe. He gave up any rights to call himself human when he helped to take other people's lives.

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This is the usual story all over Europe and brought in by the European Union and the human rights brigade. They make it so hard to deport criminals. The lawyer who fought and enabled this criminal to stay should be sent to jail now and we will see how long they continue to protect the rights of criminals!

Not brilliant I'd hardly call him a mastermind! That implies he was brilliant. There's many many names I could think of that would better describe him.

Jennifer Knowles, Malaga

Drastic punishment Bloody joke rights what about all those victims, what about their rights and the rights of their family? No wonder this keeps happening when there’s no punishment. They should all be killed or in prison for life, not seeing anyone ‘til they die. But no, they get rights - that judge should be sacked!

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A spokesperson explained that the independent MP had never formally directed any questions at the trust, and said that had she done so, representatives would have ‘willingly provided her with the information required’, despite not being legally obligated to.

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She also questioned the reasons behind moving premises to 19 Norfolk Square, to which the

trust responded that it was ‘blindingly obvious’ in that the existing building had become too small and inadequate for the charity’s needs. In addition, the property is ‘well-located’ thanks to its close proximity to St Mary’s Hospital.

The trust has revealed that the property was purchased for £8.4 million, and the fee paid to the management agent was 2% of the purchase price of which the management agent donated 0.5% to the appeal fund as a gesture of goodwill.

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AIDA inmobiliaria is handling bust' measures to ensure government This is in spite housing tenancies the sale of the dramatic home accommodation is safer. prohibiting items from being placed in Estepona, which has been Officials are clearing out clutter from in common areas. likened to Casterly Rock from communal areas to create easier access The government is now warning tenthe smash-hit HBO series. in case of emergencies. ants that any illegal material found Local authorities are said to So far, work has been completed in in the common areas will be removed have initially refused planning Constitution House and Referendum without further notice. permission for the project be- House in Glacis Estate. cause it did not keep with the The Housing Department will work Minister for Housing Samantha Sacramento said: “We cannot underestistyle of the houses in the upwith the Housing Works Agency and mate the danger that this can pose to market residential area.

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The property has four bed- Inspections of the blocks have revealed medical attention in a stretcher. rooms, three bathrooms, a an array of objects in communal areas "This is wholly unacceptable and as a huge garage, and all of the usu- which impede access, including furni- Government, we will not be party to al mod-cons of a luxury villa, including central heating, air conditioning, and a fully-fitted kitchen.

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It comes after a recent fire safety review of public housing in light of the June Grenfell Tower in London, in which around 80 people lost their lives when a fire tore through the North Kensington tower block.

A SHEIKH-OWNED superyacht which spent a night in Gibraltar has set sail again for Barcelona.

Yas, owned by Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, sailed across the Mediterranean on Saturday after docking in Cadiz for 18 nights and making a flying visit to the Rock.

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Big game fishing A THIRD of all Atlantic Bluefin tuna caught in Gibraltar waters since June has been caught by three local fishermen.

Government data shows three sport fishermen have caught 4.3 tonnes of tuna between them this season,

which runs from June to October.

They, along with seven other anglers have so far landed 9.3 tonnes of bluefin tuna, or 70% of the total 13.3-tonne catch to date.

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Food for thought FERRAN Adria is one step closer to turning his elBulli restaurant in into a worldclass culinary think tank.

The green light comes after months of obstacles, including vocal opposition from locals and environmentalists who were concerned about building on the Cap de Creus Natural Park in Catalonia, and the crowds that Adria’s star power would attract feelings which have been embodied by the recent antitourism protests.

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In a further bid to appease opponents, the maestro recruited students and instructors from the Barcelona School

FERRAN: With plans

of Design and Engineering to help design new outdoor spaces that respect the environment and co-exist seamlessly with nature.

Adria has now received the approval needed to proceed with the second phase of his project, which will begin in October.

According to its website, elBulli 1846 will be home to a team of 20 people who will work six months of the year on experimental projects that aim to push the boundaries of gastronomy and ‘decode the creative process’.

The number 1846 denotes the number of recipes developed at elBulli during Adria’s tenure at the restaurant.

Along with chefs, the team will be interdisciplinary, and include experts in everything from the arts, psychology, communications, science and design.

While the majority of the site will be devoted to research and development, part of the site will also host special exhibits that will be open to the public, much like a museum.

ElBulli 1846 is slated to open in 2018.

CAUGHT: Tuna issued to anglers to fish for Bluefin tuna, however only 47 anglers have registered their catches with officials.

Earlier in the season the government imposed a temporary fishing ban after more than nine out of the 13-tonne limit was caught in just four weeks.

The government then increased the limit to 15.5 tonnes in line with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, which has increased its quota by 20%.

Organic?

THE Netherlands has accused Spain of ‘illicit’ organic production.

The Dutch agriculture lobby claims that Spain has more than 1,000 hectares of organic greenhouses built on plots with soil from other places.

However officials from the country's agriculture sector have stated that European rules for organic farming require the crops to be planted on certified organic soil.

“Organic production in Spain cannot be certified as organic," said Tjeerd de Groot, a spokesperson.

He claimed that Spain’s ‘organic’ growing methods result in unfair competition with Dutch growers and other European producers who are required to meet strict standards.

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HEY arrive in their hordes every August to lay waste to our favourite beaches and beauty spots and bag all the best restaurant tables. Then they’re back home, putting in fraudulent food poisoning claims to recoup the cost of their holiday, or dishing the dirt on TripAdvisor.

I don’t blame Palma de Mallorca residents for scrawling ‘Tourists go home, refugees welcome’ on the walls of their citadel. You wouldn’t hear refugees complaining, ‘we had to queue outside with no air conditioning’ one of the ‘claims’ received by British tour operator Thomas Cook. Were they seriously expecting a refund or do people forget to pack their brains when they go abroad?

Having spent the current month in my bunker distancing myself from the deluge, I did some armchair travelling myself and was flabbergasted to see what gets posted online.

Who would go to The Alamo and complain ‘doesn’t look anything like it did when the attack took place’? And how would he know?

Probably the same man who climbed to the top of the awe-inspiring Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru looking for the perfect little Italian place: “The food here absolutely sucks,” he wrote. “The so-called pizza has horrible tasting llama cheese on it. No matter what they tell you, that’s what it is.”

I call it Ronald Reagan Syndrome after his famous quote: “If you’ve seen one redwood tree, you’ve seen them all.” Maybe it comes from over-exposure to the Discovery Channel but even the world’s wonders leave these types totally underwhelmed, as in these TripAdvisor gems: Grand Canyon: ‘Nothing special’ Colosseum ‘There’s nothing inside’; ‘Need to

DISTAINFUL: Unwelcoming graffiti message on Spanish wall renovate or shut down’ Taj Mahal ‘Spit stains. People sleeping, trying to write things on the marble ... you are better off watching it on the net’ Sydney Opera House ‘Silly damned egg carton’ Golden Gate Bridge ‘Pointless’ Stonehenge ‘It’s just a bunch of rocks’ Although here’s one I actually quite like: Sagrada Familia, Barcelona ‘If you like the Kardashians (which means you have no taste or class whatsoever) you’ll probably love this monstrosity’.

Such tourists leave no stone unturned – not even the Rock of Gibraltar – to vent their jaundiced world view.

Great Siege Tunnels ‘I personally didn't think much of these tunnels, not like the ones in Jersey or Dover Castle in England’ ‘Gibraltar is hell, what a horrible place. Poluted (sic), crowed (sic), bad food, interesting, yes, but in a morbid kind of way.’

Yep, not many of them can spell.

Of course, you have to understand the mentality and another delve into Thomas Cook’s complaints bag provides some large clues:

‘There are too many Spanish people’ (British tourist in Spain) ‘It's lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during 'siesta' time - this should be banned.’

‘The beach was too sandy.’

‘There was no egg slicer in the apartment’ ‘My fiancé and I booked a twin-bedded room but we were placed in a double-bedded room.

We now hold you responsible for the fact that I find myself pregnant.’

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The pair will come head to head in the Gibraltar final of the competition on September 7, with the winner joining slimmers from more than 30 countries at the grand final in Telford, in November.

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Gibraltar Netball Association reassured about international status

THE Gibraltar Netball As- more International compesociation has been reas- titions.

OUSMANE Dembele has ar- sured they will still be able A Gibraltar Netball Asrepresentative rived at his new home turf in to hold international games sociation on the Rock. expressed his relief at the Barcelona.

The French striker’s plane Sports minister Steven Li- outcome: “Following a very The Press touched downOlive at El Prat Air- nares met with members of positive meeting with the port at around 5.30pm on the committee last week to Minister for Sport we are August 27.for news in Spain!assure them that they will now happy with the reasTOP He was then taken directly to be able to continue to ap- surances given that the the Camp Nou to pose for the ply for and potentially host GNA’s international standtraditional picture outside the club offices.

He described his transfer from Borussia Dortmund as a ‘dream come true’.

"I am very happy to be here.

ENGLAND have finished in third place in the Eurohockey It has always been my dream Championships, while Spain fell behind in fifth place. to be at Barça," said the The England team won its first match against Poland on 20-year-old. “This is the best August 20 winning 6-0, and its final game against Ireland club in the world with the winning 2-1. best players in the world ...

The team won 4-2 in their second game against Germany My aim is to do everything in the August 27 semi-finals but lost 3-1 against the Netherfor the club, everything for lands, the overall winners. the team, and to have an unMeanwhile, Spain won two games, but did not make it derstanding with my teamthrough to the semifinals. mates."

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New beginnings FC OLYMPIQUE 13’S new club owner and manager have expressed their goals for the club in the coming months.

Chairman Sunday Adeleye explained that his aim is to ‘improve the quality and appearance of Gibraltar

Big sacrifice A SPANISH swimmer has sacrificed his race at the Fina World Masters Championships to pay tribute to the Barcelona terror victims.

Fernando Álvarez from Cadiz stood alone on the blocks after his request for a minute’s silence for all competitors was denied, he claims.

He remained at the edge of the pool while the other swimmers raced to the other side, giving up his opportunity for a medal.

“I do not care. I felt better than if I had won all the gold in the world,” he said after

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IN TRIBUTE: Alvarez finishing in last place.

Organisers arranged a moment of silence the following day at the main pool and before the closing ceremony when all participants were present.

football on a global scale’.

Meanwhile, new club manager Lewis Fraser’s aim is to get his team into the First Division, having already brought a high standard of player to the club in Robert Montovio (who has played with the Gibraltar National Team), and two Argentinian stars Tomas Scaldaferro and Uriel Papaianni, among others.

Lewis also spoke briefly about looking at younger players in Gibraltar and making the club accessible to all interested in playing football.

The club formed in 2013 after the territory was admitted to UEFA that year.

In their debut season in the Gibraltar Second Division, the team finished in third place and narrowly missed out on promotion.

In July, the club was taken over by a new ownership and rebranded, with Fraser completely overhauling the squad and introducing several players from his old club Angels F.C.

ing will not be jeopardised and will in fact be enhanced by the time the project is completed.”

It comes after the association launched what the government described as a ‘negative campaign’ in the press and on social media alleging that it had not been consulted for the new Eu-

PLAYERS: 2017 team ropa Sports Centre.

“The GNA will enjoy the full use of Gibraltar’s exciting new facilities at Europa.

These facilities will provide additional court time, both for local teams and for visiting teams,” said a spokesperson for the government.

He spoke of the government’s pledge to facilitate

the association’s ability to take part in international games: “Netball is an extremely successful sport and it has committed itself to ensuring that the GNA will have all the facilities and resources it needs in order to host high calibre international netball fixtures in Gibraltar.”

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A photo of the Rock showing a rare shelf cloud above Ocean Village is one of the shortlisted images for the Weather Photographer of the Year. The image by Steve Ball was captured after storms spread arrived from Morocco.

Birdwatch

The Gibraltar Tourist Board (GTB) exhibited at the Birdfair in the UK. The event took place at Rutland Water in Norfolk from from August 18 - 20 and promoted global bird conservation.

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The Mrs Europe pageant will be held in Gibraltar next year, after Mrs Gibraltar’s 2nd Princess Davinia Baglietto was crowned Mrs Europe at this year’s pageant in Russia.

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HERE to collect his GCSE results?

This brazen macaque was spotted ambling along Bayside School’s roof last week.

It comes after multiple sightings of the Rock’s famous residents in town in recent weeks.

Seeking food and water, the apes retreat from the Upper Rock in summer, much to the bemusement and often annoyance - of the locals.

Gibraltar’s playable map unveiled in new Call of Duty game

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THE limelight shining on Gibraltar shows no signs of dimming.

Its iconic Rock has been unveiled as a playable map on the one of the world’s most popular video games, Call of Duty.

Sledgehammer Games has revealed the new multiplayer map for Call of Duty: WWII, in stores from November 7.

“It was a huge endeavour to build out the Rock,” said Michael Condrey, the coSledgehammer CEO. In the map, you can maneuver through a vertical or horizontal space through tunnels and fortifications

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which were ordered by Winston Churchill to withstand assaults during the WWII. Players will battle through the fortified bastion and steep cliffs of Gibraltar, built as a strategic defence and a major refueling and supply station for the Allied forces.

It includes multilevel combat engagements and treacherous terrain in one of the most densely fortified and fought over places in Europe.

The highly popular Call of Duty series began on Microsoft Windows, and later expanded to consoles and handhelds. This will be the franchise's 14th game.

OVER £6,000 has been raised from the RAOB’s charity card board boat race.

The total amount of £6,174 will be split between The Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impaired (GSVI) & the GBC Open Day Appeal.

Organisers David Gibbins & Darren Olivero expressed their ‘huge gratitude to Ocean Village for hosting the

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event and preparing such a spectacular venue’ along with their £1,000 donation towards the total funds raised.

They have also thanked over 50 local businesses for donating all of the prizes on the day and to the general public for purchasing so many tickets.

“We are always amazed by the ingenuity of the boat designs and this year’s vessels have proved to be as creative and outstanding as in previous years,” said Darren.

He and David will soon start preparations for next year’s event.

Keep up to date on the website: http://www. raobgibraltar.org

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