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Sep 22nd 2014, 2:14 pm
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US politicians present formal Gibraltar 'Self Determination' motion
Author: GBCDate: 21 September 2014 at 08:52
Seven senior and influential US politicians, led by North Carolina Republican Congressman Goerge Holding, have presented a motion to the House of Representatives calling for support for Gibraltar's right to Self Determination. The motion recalls Gibraltar's importance as a military base during WWII, and continuing use during NATO operations in the Middle East.
The motion notes that Gibraltarians have chosen, through two Referenda in 1967 and 2002, to remain part of Britain, and recalls how important Gibraltar has been as a strategic military base to the interests of US overseas interests, ever since 1801.
The motion honours the Contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing America's military interests, and expresses the view that the rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion over the Rock's future.
US politicians present formal Gibraltar 'Self Determination' motion
Author: GBCDate: 21 September 2014 at 08:52
Seven senior and influential US politicians, led by North Carolina Republican Congressman Goerge Holding, have presented a motion to the House of Representatives calling for support for Gibraltar's right to Self Determination. The motion recalls Gibraltar's importance as a military base during WWII, and continuing use during NATO operations in the Middle East.
The motion notes that Gibraltarians have chosen, through two Referenda in 1967 and 2002, to remain part of Britain, and recalls how important Gibraltar has been as a strategic military base to the interests of US overseas interests, ever since 1801.
The motion honours the Contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing America's military interests, and expresses the view that the rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion over the Rock's future.
Again, this does not tell the full story.
"GIBRALTAR’S right to self-determine its own status as a British overseas territory should be formally supported by Congress, senior US politicians said."
Why did the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation leave out "as a British overseas territory", Fred ?
Is Gibraltar First Minister Picardo following the wise words of Alex Salmond that there is more than one way of gaining independence, and would this show that the US supports it ?
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/513...by-US-Congress
Sep 22nd 2014, 3:24 pm
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What else would you expect from the Gib version of Pravda.
Sep 22nd 2014, 10:34 pm
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No Fred, the security of the border between Italy and Switzerland is governed by the Schengen Agreement, not tobacco prices. Although Switzerland is not in the EU, it has signed up to Schengen.
If you got what you wanted, i.e Gibraltar, through Britain, signed up to Schengen you could stand on the Rock and have the same view of traffic coming over the border without customs and immigration checks as you noted, and envied on the Swiss/Italy border.
Afterwards you could then go and stand on the White Cliffs of Dover and also see traffic coming and going without customs or immigration checks as well, couldn't you ?
Doesn't bear thinking about - but that doesn't bother the selfish Gibraltarians, does it ?
Sep 22nd 2014, 11:32 pm
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More Stuff We Are Not Told about Gibraltar Here
Wow !
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Gibraltar Demands Governor explain himself !
We're no longer alone EMR.
Wow !
panorama daily
Gibraltar Demands Governor explain himself !
We're no longer alone EMR.
Sep 23rd 2014, 7:14 am
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So what was the point you were trying to make in your previous post re. the difference in tobacco prices?
Sep 23rd 2014, 8:00 am
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I would be interested t know how the borders with Romania operate as their cigarettes ( 2011 ) are less than a Euro a packet as well as many of their neighburs being much cheaper than Gib
Sep 23rd 2014, 8:08 am
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The GBC broadcasts to the people of Gibraltar those same people who voted 99+% to be associated with the UK.
Therefore I am sure the GBC's audience are well aware of the facts unlike some of the dumber member of society.
However certain sections consider Gib to be a colony and not aSelf Governing Overseas Territory
I am well aware that Spain and the UN class us as a colony.
I was not aware that the Yanks also appear to, and this bill seeks to correct this anomaly.
Therefore I am sure the GBC's audience are well aware of the facts unlike some of the dumber member of society.
However certain sections consider Gib to be a colony and not aSelf Governing Overseas Territory
I am well aware that Spain and the UN class us as a colony.
I was not aware that the Yanks also appear to, and this bill seeks to correct this anomaly.
Sep 23rd 2014, 12:08 pm
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My reference to tobacco prices was to point out that the Gibraltar Government refuses to equalise, in any way, the price of cigarettes with that of it's neighbour (€1.90 in Gib, €4.80 in Spain). This price difference cannot but fail to attract smugglers to the crossing point and choke the queues.
Even the Governor of Gibraltar has now come out and said that everyone is making too much of the restrictions on the border.
Sep 23rd 2014, 2:32 pm
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20 Marlboro 2.40 pounds 3.10 euroish Stop exaggerating 
Cost of Living in Gibraltar4. Prices in Gibraltar4
Cost of Living in Gibraltar4. Prices in Gibraltar4
Sep 23rd 2014, 4:23 pm
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20 Marlboro 2.40 pounds 3.10 euroish Stop exaggerating
Cost of Living in Gibraltar4. Prices in Gibraltar4
Cost of Living in Gibraltar4. Prices in Gibraltar4
Benson and Hedges €4.65 - €4.80
Cigarettes Prices at Eurotobaco branches
In Gibraltar -
Malboro €1.85
Benson and Hedges €1.90
Cheap International Tobacco-holiday cigarettes price comparison
Even the site you quoted gave a variation in price for Malboro in Gibraltar down to €1.50
Not me distorting prices.
Sep 24th 2014, 6:00 am
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My price is dated September 2014
The only dates on your link appears to be 2010
Please when are you going to stop speaking with forked tongue ????
The only dates on your link appears to be 2010
Please when are you going to stop speaking with forked tongue ????
Sep 26th 2014, 1:02 pm
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UK DELAYS GAMING TAX LAW AS CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE LOOMS OVER CASE
by Dominique Searle
A decision by Sajid Javid, the UK’s minister for Culture, Media and Sport, to suspend the implementation of a remote gaming tax for a month following a challenge from Gibraltar based gaming companies, sent ripples through the industry yesterday. It has raised hopes that the UK Government is beginning to appreciate that its ‘point of consumption tax’ law may be flawed.
Gibraltar Chronicle - The Independent Daily First Published 1801
by Dominique Searle
A decision by Sajid Javid, the UK’s minister for Culture, Media and Sport, to suspend the implementation of a remote gaming tax for a month following a challenge from Gibraltar based gaming companies, sent ripples through the industry yesterday. It has raised hopes that the UK Government is beginning to appreciate that its ‘point of consumption tax’ law may be flawed.
Gibraltar Chronicle - The Independent Daily First Published 1801
Sep 26th 2014, 1:07 pm
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Good news for the tax dodgers in Gib.
Sep 26th 2014, 1:16 pm
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Gibraltar has a strong future as a base, says the new Forces commander
by JOE GARCIA
Gibraltar has a strong future as a British military base. That is the view of the new Commander British Forces, Commodore Andie McGhie.
He could not be better suited for his new job, having been Captain Faslane Flotilla, responsible for all UK submarines. And as everyone knows the ability of Gibraltar to handle nuclear-powered submarines is a strong point in the military capabilities of Gibraltar.
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by JOE GARCIA
Gibraltar has a strong future as a British military base. That is the view of the new Commander British Forces, Commodore Andie McGhie.
He could not be better suited for his new job, having been Captain Faslane Flotilla, responsible for all UK submarines. And as everyone knows the ability of Gibraltar to handle nuclear-powered submarines is a strong point in the military capabilities of Gibraltar.
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Sep 27th 2014, 2:03 pm
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ROCK RETAINS IMPORTANT MILITARY ROLE IN 'UNCERTAIN WORLD'
by Brian Reyes
Gibraltar will play an important military role in the coming months as Britain and other western allies respond to security developments in northern Iraq and other hotspots.
Commodore Ian McGhie, the Commander British Forces Gibraltar, said the Rock was 'a lily pad' for the UK's military forces, a staging post between Britain and conlfict zones in the Middle East, North Africa and centra Asia,
Gibraltar Chronicle - The Independent Daily First Published 1801
by Brian Reyes
Gibraltar will play an important military role in the coming months as Britain and other western allies respond to security developments in northern Iraq and other hotspots.
Commodore Ian McGhie, the Commander British Forces Gibraltar, said the Rock was 'a lily pad' for the UK's military forces, a staging post between Britain and conlfict zones in the Middle East, North Africa and centra Asia,
Gibraltar Chronicle - The Independent Daily First Published 1801