The GSD is as out of touch and hypocritical as usual in their latest statement on the Gibraltar College.  The GSD built no schools in all their time in office and had no plans to do so.   The GSLP/Liberal Government has built 10 and is in the process of extending St Martin’s, refurbishing both St Joseph’s and, most relevant, has already broken ground on the site for the new Gibraltar College.

Work has already commenced on the development of the new facility, which will offer expanded classrooms, modern practical learning spaces, improved workshops, and enhanced opportunities for collaboration with industry.  This will go hand in hand with the introduction of more new courses adding to those that have been introduced in the last few years.

The Government has also stressed that the chosen Europa Point site is government‑owned and was immediately available, allowing development without further delay and avoiding previous complexities with other sites. The plans have been developed with the full involvement of the College staff to ensure the new facility meets the educational needs of students of all ages.  

The GSD through its utter inexperience has no idea of the complexities involved in planning and developing an educational establishment, a serious failing on their part.

In the meantime, the existing College continues to function and expand its academic and community offerings, including new daytime courses, while work progresses on delivering a modern, fit‑for‑purpose replacement facility.  

Minister for Education John Cortes said, “The staff of the College, and the students, are well aware of the commitment that I have to the College and how we have consolidated its relevance to Education in Gibraltar, even in the present site.  They are all excited as we work together towards the new College which will be up and running during the course of next year.  I meet at least monthly with the College team and contractors, to keep the project firmly on track.  The GSD are clearly not sighted on any of what we are doing and by expressing their frustrations publicly merely shows that they simply have no idea”.