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Fascists stole Cliff Euro victory
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plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose... Press Assoc. - Monday, May 5 11:33 am Sir Cliff Richard was robbed of victory in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest due to vote rigging by General Franco's fascist regime, a documentary has claimed. The British singer's tune Congratulations was beaten to the top spot by... more »
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Taxi from airport to Rock
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Hi, I'm looking forward to visiting in a couple of weeks. I had to book the flight and hotels separately because for some reason there was no availability as a package deal. This means I have to make my own way from the air port to the hotel. How much is a taxi likely to cost and what are the rules about tipping over there; what would they expect me... more »
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Insect repellent?
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Hello, I don't know if this is a daft question but here goes: in some holiday destinations it is necessary to spray yourself, your room, etc. at night with insect repellent to prevent flying things from biting you. Is this necessary in Gib or can I make my suitcase lighter by eaving it out? Thanks.
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O'Hara's battery and other tourist attractions
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Hello, I visited Gibraltar a couple of years ago. I tried to visit most places but the castle and museum were closed for refurbishment. Are they now fully open because I am hoping to visit again in May? Last time O'Hara's battery was open on a request basis; you had to phone someone who would arrange a time to go and let you around. I... more »
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flash - GBC Viewpoint streamed tonight
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In view of the wider interest the GBC viewpoint debate on the monkeys issue will be on the Internet tonight [link] Starting at 21.30 Gibraltar time = UTC+2 reception reports here. Tell your friends.
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Different developments even further northwards
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I read in Gibfocus today (21st April - NOT 1st April!) that Monarch is to restart its Gib schedule as from September this year. They withdrew from the route in a fit of pique in June 2006, when they started flights to Jerez in exactly the same slots that they had previously used for Gib. The restart is... more »
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El hombre unidimensional
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¡Pues es decir el hombre de la "élite global" anglosajóna! "El capitalismo ha formulado su tipo ideal con la figura del hombre unidimensional. Conocemos su retrato: iletrado, inculto, codicioso, limitado, sometido a lo que manda la tribu, arrogante, seguro de sí mismo, dócil. Débil con los fuertes, fuerte con los débiles, simple, previsible,... more »
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The only remaining decent Western bank is.. Española!
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English domination in finance is over! Experts now say that GB will most likely sink with the USA. ¡Gibraltareños (Ingleses, Llanitos y Monos no)! ¡No jodais! Teneis que dejar de hablar inglés en Gibraltar. Y no dejar que nadie les hable en inglés en SU proprio pais. Gibraltar ES parte de España.... more »
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This song is for Jambo Jimmy Wattsy boy
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Jambo Jimmy Wattsy boy, won't you go back home? Leave Continental Europe and go back to where you're from? Come home Jimmy because you need a bath And your granpa Jimmy is still gone daft Jim Jim Jimmy its your last cigarette But there's buffalo piss and it's all kind of wet Jambo Jimmy you'd better hold your nose... more »
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Developments in the North
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In case anyone thinks I never go to Spain, I've been across, by invitation, to support our brothers and sisters there. [link] The ESG the FoE and individuals from Gibraltar joined a number of Spanish Environmental groups in a protest about plans to destroy the woodlands park by running a new road through it.... more »
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