Gibrael Chamber had the pleasure of welcoming HE Governor David Steel in a live online event for a close and intimate chat, hosted by Gibrael Chairwoman Ayelet Mamo Shay. Sir David Steel arrived in Gibraltar in June, in the middle of one of the most challenging years in Gibraltar’s modern history- with COVID19 pandemic and the realities of a Hard Brexit around the corner. Unfortunately this has meant that Governor Steel has missed out on all the traditional festivities and ceremonies Gibraltar is so accustomed to. Restrictions on social gatherings also meant that many of the public functions that the Governor traditionally attends to or holds at Governor’s House, were not taking place and so Gibrael’s online event was an opportunity for many Gibraltarians to interact with the Governor for the first time, albeit remotely. The Governor spoke about his experience of relocating to Gibraltar during COVID19 and his disappointment of not being able to meet with the people of Gibraltar face-to-face in the traditional events; yet at the same time was amazed to see how people did recognise him when walking the streets of Gibraltar, even when wearing a face mask!
Governor Steel mentioned that most of his time is taken on dealing with Brexit matters but he is confident that the ongoing discussions with the Spanish authorities will result in fruitful collaboration and that no matter the outcome of the UK’s agreement with the EU, Gibraltar will come out stronger and resilient. We wish Governor Steel lots of success in his role and hope the situation will soon allow him to truly enjoy Gibraltar to the max, like his predecessor did.