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First pre-election debate
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The GFSB says it will be hosting Gibraltar’s first ever pre-election debate on business-related issues as per our Business Agenda. The leaders of the three main political parties will be addressing the floor covering their policies, which will determine Gibraltar’s economic future. This will be followed by a question and answer session open to the floor and then drinks and canapes.
This important event will take place at the John Mackintosh Hall theatre on Wednesday 23rd November at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £15 for members and £25 for non-members and can be purchased at the GFSB House 122 Irish Town. Contact Jenny 200 47722 or by email gfsb@gfsb.gi
Areas that will be covered include:
1. Taxation- clarification on certain areas of the new Tax Act and how the Tax department can improve its service to companies
2. Fixed Business Costs- How increasing levels of fixed costs (rates, administrative burden etc.) are affecting businesses and how these can be addressed
3. Fostering an Entrepreneurial Culture- Obstacles to setting up a business and the lack of incentives available
4. Office of Fair Trading- The lack of one; can this be introduced to ensure a level playing field is observed by everyone?
5. Tourism- How can our tourist product be maximised?
6. Illegal Labour and Unregistered Business- Companies are (unfairly) having to compete with unregistered businesses and employers. Is enough being done to address this?
7. E-Government- Why can we not pay our tax bills online? Why is Gibraltar lagging behind the rest of the EU in terms of the availability of online public services such as the aforementioned. Additionally, the collection of data would provide the government with invaluable information with which to make decisions.
8. The Finance Sector & Government supporting services- How can communication between these bodies and SMEs be improved? Can the FSC and government counters ensure a faster turnaround of applications and queries? Can their opening hours reflect those worked in the private sector?
* The GFSB is inviting members of the public to embrace this opportunity to constructively contribute to the shaping of future business-related policies.
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