“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world” Malala Yousafzai Gibraltar’s new schools are almost ready. Almost, but not quite. And term has started. It would be so easy to simply launch into criticism, try to score political points, or gain some kind of political capital. But Gibraltar’s children, and their …
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Our Earth at Risk
“To protect humanity, we have to protect the places where we live, the earth that feeds us, the richness of life that surrounds us. The fragile ecosystem of which we form part is on the point of crumbling. The arrogance of humans that has allowed us to grow and develop as a species may well also be their downfall. For if we cannot stop the exploitation of the earth and the natural world, that very same natural world may become our nemesis.”
Playing my Part
“It is a challenge that is worth every effort, because caring for the place where you live, where your friends and neighbours, children and grandchildren and more generations to come will live and hopefully thrive, is simply part of being human.”
Gibraltar: beautiful, vibrant and fully diverse
“Diversity is powerful. It can enhance every aspect of our lives at a personal level, within organisations and businesses, and especially within government and public service.”
Passion for equality
And the only way to forge that new future is by accepting and respecting that we all are equal: we are different and we are all the same. We are of equal value to our community, whatever differences we also bring to that community.
So why Jackie Anderson?
When I checked in with Together Gibraltar, I found myself trying to explain why I thought I would be the right person to join the team and make those changes I feel so strongly that Gibraltar needs, and deserves. So here is my pitch to convince members to elect me to represent the party in …
Gibraltar Matters…to all of us
“The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.” — John F Kennedy. I have just taken the plunge. Not into the cold waters of the Mediterranean off Eastern Beach or the Caleta, but into the much more turbulent waters of politics. It is not a decision taken lightly, …
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