tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post8365465830277170971..comments2023-05-19T13:43:33.131+02:00Comments on LLanito World: Silence is Golden for the GSD and GSLP?Llanito World-Robert Vasquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683191110402987525noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-62612259346244043092011-03-26T11:59:23.420+01:002011-03-26T11:59:23.420+01:00Caruana, like Bossano, should now step down from t...Caruana, like Bossano, should now step down from the leadership of the GSD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-13539638051366782682011-03-12T11:52:07.095+01:002011-03-12T11:52:07.095+01:00To make a correlation between Gibraltarian nationa...To make a correlation between Gibraltarian nationalism and Hitler is, as Charles Gomez says, in very poor taste indeed. Extreme forms of nationalism are, of course, not good things. There again, extreme forms of ANY political philosophy are distasteful. But nationalism can also be a force for good - nationalist movements in the Baltic states were fundamental in their struggle for independence from the USSR, for instance. I feel entirely comfortable declaring myself a Gibraltarian nationalist.Calpetanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-86885279089605188022011-03-10T00:02:53.409+01:002011-03-10T00:02:53.409+01:00I believe that the general offering of GBC could b...I believe that the general offering of GBC could be improved but that GBC staff give their all in very difficult circumstances so attacks on them are unfair. Anyone who has watched a current affairs programme go out in the UK (and I have on ITN) will know the number of correspondents, reporters, editors,producers, directors etc etc it takes. One issue that could be corrected is to have more incisive interviewing of politicians. It seems that they get an easier time than other interviewees. Those GBC interviewers that have interviewed me will know that I have always invited them, before the interview, to hit me as hard as they can. I believe that if I am defending a position I should be o[pen to full examination.<br /><br />I also see that Mr King comes in for criticism. I have to admit that he has come into more criticism than I have published because many comments I felt were unfair and close on defamatory. My question is, where is the Board? If GBC needs more resources what are the Board doing about it? It is an "independent" board. It should be fighting GBC's corner with everyone including the government!Llanito World-Robert Vasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683191110402987525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-5603110050498702582011-03-09T23:46:28.975+01:002011-03-09T23:46:28.975+01:00Anon 18:15
"After all if it were up to K it ...Anon 18:15<br /><br />"After all if it were up to K it would be an offence to employ foreigners and they would be 2nd class citizens"<br /><br />What are you on about? All I have implied is that OUR people should have a slight advantage in OUR land, especially if they have the relevant experience and qualifications.<br /><br />I have also explained that my 15% quota theory was more along the lines of wishful thinking.<br /><br />Furthermore I do not understand how you have confused this theory for anti foreigner sentiments. Please care to elaborate...<br /><br />Thank you Charles and Anon 21:22<br /><br />PS- I do apologise for not being as active on the blog lately (some have hinted so) but I have been heavily involved with the boxing event that will be taking place 2morrow at the Victoria Stadium and have had little free time.<br /><br />KKaelan Joycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-10284130269709951382011-03-09T21:24:03.023+01:002011-03-09T21:24:03.023+01:00Anonymous at 21:22
I do not believe that funding ...Anonymous at 21:22<br /><br />I do not believe that funding developments with taxpayers, money is appropriate unless and if (a) it is absolutely the only way to provide for a shortage that is essential for the economy and (b) it is offered equally and fairly to all developers.Llanito World-Robert Vasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683191110402987525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-84465071726744200452011-03-09T21:22:37.825+01:002011-03-09T21:22:37.825+01:00It’s easy to present Kaelan’s views disingenuousl...It’s easy to present Kaelan’s views disingenuously when he has set them out in detail in other blog pieces, as opposed to this one, isn’t it Anon 18:15?<br /><br />Anon 13:30, it’s genuinely disappointing to see someone so quick to jump on ‘Godwin’s Law’.<br /><br />Charles Gomez is spot on in his views concerning nationalism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-52089459311955225552011-03-09T21:22:00.044+01:002011-03-09T21:22:00.044+01:00Landlords ARE VERY concerned Property prices can o...Landlords ARE VERY concerned Property prices can only go one way. And this time it’s DOWN. For years landlords have been able to charge outrageous rents on commercial and residential property. But that is about to change in a big way. Landlords throughout are struggling to find paying tenants. And with house prices falling sharply, there is now a serious downwind for property prices. Many experts are expecting gradual decline in house prices this year. But think it will be a lot more dramatic than that. Everywhere I look I see evidence of gaping imbalances in the property market. USING OUR TAX MONEY TO FUND ANY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHO WILL BE IN DIRECT COMPETITION WITH OUR PRESENT LANDLORDS AND OTHER LESS FORTUNATE DEVELOPERS IS MADNESS. CAN WE HAVE SOME COMMENTS FROM THE LANDLORDS, GSD, GSLP, DPP, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ROBERT VASQUEZ LW It is unfair competition and discrimination? LandlordAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-12971797171994908462011-03-09T19:15:07.041+01:002011-03-09T19:15:07.041+01:00Nationalism, says anon at 13.30 is "not exact...Nationalism, says anon at 13.30 is "not exactly a good thing". I strongly disagree; e.g. the rampant self-interest of the UK (at least before it became soft) allowed for the accumulation of wealth which underpins the cradle to grave welfare state of the mother country and attracts to it millions of people from less happy countries. Other nationalistic countries include the US, France and most other succesful nations. No one should be ashamed to be a Gibraltarian nationalist or to have to apologise for his / her Gibraltarian patriotism. Mention of Hitler in the context of healthy Gibraltarian nationalism is in very bad taste.Charles Gomez.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-81585989260638226602011-03-09T18:24:29.229+01:002011-03-09T18:24:29.229+01:00In relation to the GBC comments I might agree with...In relation to the GBC comments I might agree with anon 10:42 The problem being that Mr King has been employed to do someting about GBC. If he is not able to do so for the reasons that you have explained then he should come out from his perceived bunker and say so. It all very well to be the general manager of GBC and get the salary he gets and GBC doe snot change to the better. if GBC are short of cash then why have King and if we have King then King let us know what state GBC is in and it would be helpful for employees of GBC to demand that the report that King did is published so that everyone can judge on how KIng perceives it to be. <br />So cricising the critics is not the way forward but to demand the General manager to do something about GBC. <br />I believe that all the people at GBC are unionised and therefore I suggest that you all go to the union and demand that they look after the staff and make public the conditions that staff have to put up with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-10384143247563125182011-03-09T18:15:01.856+01:002011-03-09T18:15:01.856+01:00I would never compare him to Hitler, he seems like...I would never compare him to Hitler, he seems like a nice guy. You guys have done that. However in agreement with anon16;36 his comments are sometimes ridiculous. And if taken to the extreme could become dangerous. Thats why it's best to put comments like those down at their infancy. Afterall if it were up to K it would be an offence to employ foreigners and they would be 2nd class citizensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-87986151937375117682011-03-09T17:35:01.979+01:002011-03-09T17:35:01.979+01:00anonymous said......
Anonymous at 13.30
What wor...anonymous said......<br /><br />Anonymous at 13.30<br /><br />What world do you live in? You are comparing K and whatever government were in power to Hitler! I don't think so. Think again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-83571335406160557502011-03-09T16:36:11.207+01:002011-03-09T16:36:11.207+01:00LOL nice one anon 13:30 .....yo me rio con los com...LOL nice one anon 13:30 .....yo me rio con los comentarios del K-walker <br /><br />if this is the future of gibraltar god help us all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-72239553477315975122011-03-09T15:55:59.408+01:002011-03-09T15:55:59.408+01:00Anon 13:30 that example is completely out of conte...Anon 13:30 that example is completely out of context.<br /><br />When things are taken to extremes they are definitely not a "good thing".<br /><br />KKaelan Joycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-32009661819289553312011-03-09T13:55:01.136+01:002011-03-09T13:55:01.136+01:00Robert you shouldn't worry about the Gov not r...Robert you shouldn't worry about the Gov not replying to your announcement.<br />They have not replied to two quite prominent GSlP statements on "tendering for the 11 millions" and "jobs for the (swiss) boys"<br /><br />Both issues are important and one would have thought that the Government would have wasted no time in alaying the electorates concerns that there might be something in the statements. Apparently not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-84401955471056984422011-03-09T13:30:07.209+01:002011-03-09T13:30:07.209+01:00Hate to break it to you K but nationalism isn'...Hate to break it to you K but nationalism isn't exactly a good thing, just look at what happened in Nazi Germany.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-34454322197411110702011-03-09T12:40:33.210+01:002011-03-09T12:40:33.210+01:00Michael Beltran has a good future in journalism. T...Michael Beltran has a good future in journalism. The only thing that slightly peeves me is that he pronounces "Los Barrios" as "Los Barios" - Jonathan Scott has the same very minor fault. Otherwise he is a most entertaining Radio announcer. Roll your r's chaps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-4492737973910230742011-03-09T10:42:20.598+01:002011-03-09T10:42:20.598+01:00Your “nina de la officina” comment shows just what...Your “nina de la officina” comment shows just what an ignorant and arguably sexist person you are. You claim the footage isn't streamed efficiently on to the GBC website, and therefore it must be a woman's job? <br /><br />If you want proper quality from your local broadcasting station then not only is a new station needed (which isn't crumbling at the touch), but also new equipment (preferably from the 21st century!) and also help on a human resources level. Or do you expect the employees at GBC to be miracle workers? <br /><br />No doubt every work place has their problems, and GBC has theirs. There will always be workers that don't measure up to the ideal standard, the only difference is that what you may do in your work place may be rather private (or not really capable of being put to public scrutiny beyond any superficial level), GBC is public for the likes of you to criticise due to the nature of the work that is carried out there. <br /><br />Having said that, there is a core of extremely dedicated employees at GBC who invest large amounts of personal time and dedication in to their work and with every negative comment from uninformed people like you their motivation and moral depletes even further. <br /><br />Isn't this “Llanito World”? Aren't we supposed to be proud Llanitos sticking together as a community?<br /><br />Tell me, have you actually ever been to GBC and seen for yourself what goes on there? Or how many employees are emotionally involved in their work? I think it's disgusting that in a small community like Gibraltar people can be so eager to criticise and pick fault with each other. <br /><br />As for this idea about GBC's lack of impartiality, in my estimation it would seem that just as many Opposition press statement are released every day, if not more, than Government's. The same goes for the PDP. As for the interviews, I think we have to be realistic here. We all want our news readers and reporters to be of a higher standard but we must consider again their level of training (which again is impacted by resource allocation). If they were trained appropriately, and by the same standard as a world-class broadcasting station, I would assume a far more polished and balanced interview would be achieved on a consistent basis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-47223164268247936232011-03-09T10:19:46.130+01:002011-03-09T10:19:46.130+01:00if the GSD's party political broadcast was as ...if the GSD's party political broadcast was as naff, naive, out of touch and arrogant as Ms Ellul-Hammond's was, I'm not surprised it was pulled out!<br /><br />Isobel showed us a woman's perspective, a happy sunny main street where you can enjoy a bit of shopping and then end up in the market to get some food to feed the family.<br /><br />Maybe Selwyn's had a more manly approach? <br /><br />Maybe someone should tell the GSD, we live in the twenty-first century and perhaps using Mr Andlaw as a role model for their campaigning is not such a good idea lol!<br /><br />by the way, last night on GBC news, Mr Cartwright, TAT's unbiased presenter, was interviewed about the passing of the late Mr Ken Anthony. Did anyone else notice this interview took place in the car park behind No 6, Convent Place? I din't know that area was open to the general public!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-24260928697403464482011-03-09T09:41:13.553+01:002011-03-09T09:41:13.553+01:00A fair point, but perhaps having a larger budget w...A fair point, but perhaps having a larger budget would make them less reliant on sponsership for their programming, which would in turn reduce the outside influence and "fear" that might be imposed upon them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-35637083798932503842011-03-09T01:16:35.617+01:002011-03-09T01:16:35.617+01:00Interviewing in a professional unbiased manner, un...Interviewing in a professional unbiased manner, unlike the manner the author of this blog was interviewed, has nothing to do with lack of resources. Throwing more money to the GBC would not make them more impartial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-49373474795468862892011-03-09T00:29:57.559+01:002011-03-09T00:29:57.559+01:00Which Selwyn the one that perceives Nationalism to...Which Selwyn the one that perceives Nationalism to be a bad thing? THAT Selwyn?<br /><br />KKaelan Joycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-44792032025289946902011-03-08T23:45:40.720+01:002011-03-08T23:45:40.720+01:00Does anybody know why the GSD "pulled" i...Does anybody know why the GSD "pulled" its party political broadcast due to be broadcast on GBC last Thursday? <br /><br />Apparently it was intended to launch Selwyn Figueras.Llanito World-Robert Vasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683191110402987525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-3983179973082342102011-03-08T21:50:02.833+01:002011-03-08T21:50:02.833+01:00"Anonymous said...
Re press freedom.
The son ..."Anonymous said...<br />Re press freedom.<br />The son of a Gib minister is a journalist on GBC."<br /><br />Why are we so afraid to mention names, even when posting anonymously? Michael Beltran is the son of Dennis Beltran, not Minister Clive Beltran. Dennis is Clive's younger brother. Yes, Michael did interview his uncle, Clive, last week but not on anything politically sensitive or controversial so I didn't see anything wrong in that. Did anyone?Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-49372074685475178882011-03-08T21:46:33.868+01:002011-03-08T21:46:33.868+01:00Power2thepeople:
Perhaps not EVERYONE in the GBC ...Power2thepeople:<br /><br />Perhaps not EVERYONE in the GBC is as professional as they could possibly be, but I think you'd be very hard pressed to find any organization within Gibraltar that could make this bold statement.<br /><br />The majority of individuals that I know and work there are extremely hard working individuals who invest a lot of time and effort into what they do.<br /><br />With regards to your comment regarding vested interests, may I direct you to this excerpt from my initial post-<br /><br />"Before you jump to any conclusions I do not have a personal vested interest in the GBC (aside from being a local who would enjoy a higher standard of local programming)"<br /><br />I echo your sentiments in that as a tax payer, I would also enjoy a higher quality of local programming and reporting, but I mainly attribute their inability to do so because of their restrictive budget which affects their ability to report and gather news in simple ways you wouldn't even think about.<br /><br />As for you voicing your opinion as opposed to passing judgment, the condescending and mean spirited posts in the other blog entry seemed to suggest that you were dismissing the GBC as being run by a collection of lazy and untalented individuals who are only interested in getting paid at the end of the month. I apologise if this wasn’t the case.<br /><br />Anon 20:07, something as simple as uploading programs to the GBC “iplayer” can be attributed to lack of resources, as it was probably a case of resource prioritization.<br /><br />Yes, I agree the delay in the time it took to upload the program was excessive, but I imagine there was a genuine reason for this delay.<br /><br />GBC isn't perfect, it's got a lot of flaws, but it's also got a lot of heart. We shouldn't put it on a pedestal because some of our taxes go towards it, of course it’s important that the quality of reporting and programming should be as high as it could be but we have to keep things in perspective. There’s only so much you can do with so much money. <br /><br />“You don't treat the symptoms, treat the illness.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-8934825040029946982011-03-08T20:12:07.192+01:002011-03-08T20:12:07.192+01:00anon @ 18.24
You claim that I am making assumption...anon @ 18.24<br />You claim that I am making assumptions and vitrolic remarks on a very limited understanding of the circumstances I am passing judgemnent on( I am not passing judgement, I am only giving my opinion)<br /><br />You claim not to have a vested interest in GBC, well I do, and so should you, after all it is our taxes that pays there wages ( whether Large or small)<br />In my opinion it has nothing to do with Budget.<br />All I am asking is for is profesionalism in their jobs. That to me means doing investigative reporting (Not just reading official statements) Non-biased interviews etc etc.<br />In other words all I want is, That they do the job they are getting paid for!Power2thePeoplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664554082942026011noreply@blogger.com