Viewpoint

Interview with the new Principal Auditor, Phil Sharman

The former Principal Auditor's reports sparked one of the biggest political storms in recent years, prompting weeks of parliamentary debate and fierce disagreement over the role and remit of the office. With a new Principal Auditor at the helm and an ambitious programme of audit reform on the table, Ros Astengo sits down with Phil Sharman to discuss the future of accountability and financial scrutiny in Gibraltar. From value-for-money audits and audit independence to staffing challenges, legislative reform and clearing the backlog of public accounts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Conflicts of Interest Bill

One of the key recommendations arising from the McGrail Inquiry, the Conflicts of Interest Bill seeks to introduce new standards in public life. The Government says it goes further than the Canadian model, widely regarded as one of the strongest conflicts-of-interest regimes in the Commonwealth. The Opposition says the Gibraltar Bill is toothless and will allow abuse to continue unchecked. Ros Astengo speaks to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi to determine whether the Bill delivers genuine accountability, transparency and independent oversight, or whether it falls short of the recommendations made by Sir Peter Openshaw. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

School Hours

Summer hours have been abolished and new holidays added to the school calendar — but does the change strike the right balance for students, parents and teachers? Ros Astengo hears from all sides of the debate. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How affordable is Gibraltar Property?

Private property prices have soared over the years, leaving many locals priced out of the market. With new residency rules and an open border expected soon, what impact could this have on prices, demand and affordability? Joining Ros Astengo with analysis and forecasts are Mike Nicholls (Chestertons Gibraltar), Sammy Armstrong (Savills Gibraltar), Louis Montegriffo (BMI) and Daniel Herbert (TNG Global). ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gibraltar’s Hotel Industry

Gibraltar relies on a strong tourism sector, and hotels are central to the visitor experience. Tonight’s Viewpoint asks whether Gibraltar’s current hotel offering matches its ambitions to grow as a holiday destination. Joining Ros Astengo are Franco Ostuni, G & JB Hotels & President of the Gibraltar Hotel Association; Ed Allison-Wright, Ocean Village ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.