John Cortes
@johncortes.bsky.social
Minister for Education, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Heritage & Transport, HM Government of Gibraltar.
Former Minister for Health, Public Health and Culture.
Environmental campaigner still. Love acting too.
Former Minister for Health, Public Health and Culture.
Environmental campaigner still. Love acting too.
نتمنى لكم السعادة والرخاء والترابط في هذا اليوم المميز. عسى أن تمتلئ بيوتكم بالضحك والحب والبركات.. عيد مبارك سعيد!
March 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
نتمنى لكم السعادة والرخاء والترابط في هذا اليوم المميز. عسى أن تمتلئ بيوتكم بالضحك والحب والبركات.. عيد مبارك سعيد!
Big progress in restoring Gibraltar’s medieval Moorish Castle and Tower and Dungeons. Will be an amazing site to visit, full of history and heritage and with outstanding views of the Mediterranean coast, and the Bay and Strait of Gibraltar with Africa beyond.
March 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Big progress in restoring Gibraltar’s medieval Moorish Castle and Tower and Dungeons. Will be an amazing site to visit, full of history and heritage and with outstanding views of the Mediterranean coast, and the Bay and Strait of Gibraltar with Africa beyond.
Happy World Sparrow Day!
March 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Happy World Sparrow Day!
Wonderful Iftar organised by Muslim Youth of Gibraltar enjoyed by members of the whole of Gibraltarian society. Thank you for the hospitality and for the delicious Moroccan food! 🇲🇦 🇬🇮
March 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Wonderful Iftar organised by Muslim Youth of Gibraltar enjoyed by members of the whole of Gibraltarian society. Thank you for the hospitality and for the delicious Moroccan food! 🇲🇦 🇬🇮
. . . and the glorious sunsets and the figtrees in the Alameda gardens…
February 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
. . . and the glorious sunsets and the figtrees in the Alameda gardens…
We often don’t realise the beauty of some of the small patches of natural habitat that have been restored. Take a look at the Romulea clusiana at Nun’s Well, Europa Point, #Gibraltar.
February 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We often don’t realise the beauty of some of the small patches of natural habitat that have been restored. Take a look at the Romulea clusiana at Nun’s Well, Europa Point, #Gibraltar.
Constructive discussion on language and communication in #Gibraltar schools across sectors concentrating on improving preparedness and protecting bilingualism. Thanks to all the teachers for intense discussion. Looking forward to progressing on these fronts.
February 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Constructive discussion on language and communication in #Gibraltar schools across sectors concentrating on improving preparedness and protecting bilingualism. Thanks to all the teachers for intense discussion. Looking forward to progressing on these fronts.
New interpretation panels going up around #Gibraltar sharing information on our rich Heritage. You’ll love them! Preview here: ministryforheritage.gi/heritage-and-a…
January 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New interpretation panels going up around #Gibraltar sharing information on our rich Heritage. You’ll love them! Preview here: ministryforheritage.gi/heritage-and-a…
Lunchtime on #MeatFreeMonday. A delicious vegan meal of courgette fritters, tofu scramble, rocket, and avocado and tomato relishes, accompanied by a coffee with coconut milk. I can do this 😋
January 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Lunchtime on #MeatFreeMonday. A delicious vegan meal of courgette fritters, tofu scramble, rocket, and avocado and tomato relishes, accompanied by a coffee with coconut milk. I can do this 😋
Out on my 39th successive GONHS Gibraltar Winter Bird Count. Haven’t missed one since 1987 🙂.
January 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Out on my 39th successive GONHS Gibraltar Winter Bird Count. Haven’t missed one since 1987 🙂.
Leafy salad with avocado and olives, vegan burger and sausages with padron peppers for my #MearFreeMonday dinner 😋
January 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Leafy salad with avocado and olives, vegan burger and sausages with padron peppers for my #MearFreeMonday dinner 😋
A very happy Christmas to everyone, and a special thought to all those working today to keep #Gibraltar ticking. Thank you! 🎄 🎄
December 25, 2024 at 8:35 AM
A very happy Christmas to everyone, and a special thought to all those working today to keep #Gibraltar ticking. Thank you! 🎄 🎄
Legislating is one of the key aspects of my job. Yesterday at the Gibraltar Parliament I took first and second readings of 8 Bills on Environmental, Transport and Education law. Including the first ever Bills declared to be Environmental Law under the Environmental Governance Act.
December 17, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Legislating is one of the key aspects of my job. Yesterday at the Gibraltar Parliament I took first and second readings of 8 Bills on Environmental, Transport and Education law. Including the first ever Bills declared to be Environmental Law under the Environmental Governance Act.
The Consultation Draft of the Gibraltar 25 Year Environment Plan is now online.
Comments by 25 Jan 2025 to info.environment@gibraltar.gov.gi
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Comments by 25 Jan 2025 to info.environment@gibraltar.gov.gi
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December 13, 2024 at 12:01 PM
The Consultation Draft of the Gibraltar 25 Year Environment Plan is now online.
Comments by 25 Jan 2025 to info.environment@gibraltar.gov.gi
www.gibraltar.gov.gi/uploads/25_Y...
Comments by 25 Jan 2025 to info.environment@gibraltar.gov.gi
www.gibraltar.gov.gi/uploads/25_Y...
Merry Christmas from the Gibraltar Department of Education! Left my jumper behind but I hope the tie’s OK!
December 12, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Merry Christmas from the Gibraltar Department of Education! Left my jumper behind but I hope the tie’s OK!
The night of the 8th December 2011 was the longest night ever. The count of the General Election led to ‘regime change’ after close on 16 years and started over a decade of real progressive change in Gibraltar.
December 8, 2024 at 9:52 PM
The night of the 8th December 2011 was the longest night ever. The count of the General Election led to ‘regime change’ after close on 16 years and started over a decade of real progressive change in Gibraltar.
Having learnt to ride a bicycle over the last few weeks at the age of 68, I’ve proudly completed the OTWO Magazine challenge by riding 11km over roads and cycle lanes in Gibraltar, in support of GBC Open Day charities. Thanks to the team and sponsors and all who joined me this morning 🙂.
December 1, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Having learnt to ride a bicycle over the last few weeks at the age of 68, I’ve proudly completed the OTWO Magazine challenge by riding 11km over roads and cycle lanes in Gibraltar, in support of GBC Open Day charities. Thanks to the team and sponsors and all who joined me this morning 🙂.
Supporting the excellent work done by the prostate cancer support group Gibraltar with my colleagues. Leslie Bruzon not looking too happy about the imminent shave!! This awareness creation is so important and literally saves - and has saved - lives. Well done!
November 30, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Supporting the excellent work done by the prostate cancer support group Gibraltar with my colleagues. Leslie Bruzon not looking too happy about the imminent shave!! This awareness creation is so important and literally saves - and has saved - lives. Well done!
Most interesting AGM of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. Congrats on your activity and advocacy and on your new strategic plan. Very pleased to have had to opportunity to address members and Trustees. We’ll continue to work together for the benefit of Gibraltar’s Heritage
November 27, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Most interesting AGM of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. Congrats on your activity and advocacy and on your new strategic plan. Very pleased to have had to opportunity to address members and Trustees. We’ll continue to work together for the benefit of Gibraltar’s Heritage
Wonderful Christmas Carol concert last night at St Theresa’s Church, Gibraltar with choirs from Governor’s Meadow, Loreto Convent and St Bernard’s schools. Thank you @setrocJoe for organising these for 20 years! Great to see carols and villancicos, true to our bilingual culture.
November 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Wonderful Christmas Carol concert last night at St Theresa’s Church, Gibraltar with choirs from Governor’s Meadow, Loreto Convent and St Bernard’s schools. Thank you @setrocJoe for organising these for 20 years! Great to see carols and villancicos, true to our bilingual culture.
Great to catch up with Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty, Minister for Education Stephen Morgan and Minister for Health Andrew Gwynne in the FCDO in London. Great friends of Gibraltar.
November 21, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Great to catch up with Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty, Minister for Education Stephen Morgan and Minister for Health Andrew Gwynne in the FCDO in London. Great friends of Gibraltar.
A real honour to represent Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and HMG of Gibraltar at the pre-JMC meeting of UK Overseas Territories’ leaders in London today. Much good work done on many issues of common interest in preparing for the JMC with UK Government during the rest of the week.
November 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
A real honour to represent Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and HMG of Gibraltar at the pre-JMC meeting of UK Overseas Territories’ leaders in London today. Much good work done on many issues of common interest in preparing for the JMC with UK Government during the rest of the week.
A real treat to talk to Oznil Koc and Sophia Cuevas, Head Students of Prior Park School in #Gibraltar about their school, their educational journey and their aspirations.
November 18, 2024 at 9:13 AM
A real treat to talk to Oznil Koc and Sophia Cuevas, Head Students of Prior Park School in #Gibraltar about their school, their educational journey and their aspirations.
Off to London to join Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and other UKOT leaders at the U.K. Overseas Territories/HMG Joint Ministerial Council.
November 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Off to London to join Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and other UKOT leaders at the U.K. Overseas Territories/HMG Joint Ministerial Council.