John Calderon
@johncalderon.bsky.social
Risk Manager, my deadly sin! Political activism is my passion, travelling is my escape and wine is my guilty pleasure.
The biggest risk is not taking one. All opinions are my own.
The biggest risk is not taking one. All opinions are my own.
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Bridge House, charity funding and the cost of shirking responsibility.
On International Men’s Day (19 November 2025), an occasion meant to spotlight men’s struggles, wellbeing, mental health and reintegration challenges, Housing Minister Pat Orfila used her appearance on GBC’s radio programme,…
On International Men’s Day (19 November 2025), an occasion meant to spotlight men’s struggles, wellbeing, mental health and reintegration challenges, Housing Minister Pat Orfila used her appearance on GBC’s radio programme,…
Bridge House, charity funding and the cost of shirking responsibility.
On International Men’s Day (19 November 2025), an occasion meant to spotlight men’s struggles, wellbeing, mental health and reintegration challenges, Housing Minister Pat Orfila used her appearance on GBC’s radio programme, Gibraltar Today, to defend a decision that sets a worrying precedent for how Gibraltar cares for its most vulnerable men. Instead of marking the occasion with empathy or commitment, she chose to justify why the Bridge House halfway facility for men will be funded through charity rather than government.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Bridge House, charity funding and the cost of shirking responsibility.
On International Men’s Day (19 November 2025), an occasion meant to spotlight men’s struggles, wellbeing, mental health and reintegration challenges, Housing Minister Pat Orfila used her appearance on GBC’s radio programme,…
On International Men’s Day (19 November 2025), an occasion meant to spotlight men’s struggles, wellbeing, mental health and reintegration challenges, Housing Minister Pat Orfila used her appearance on GBC’s radio programme,…
Is Picardo Playing God?
When Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Ros Astengo (Viewpoint programme of 16th Oct) that he might, "if he disliked aspects" of the McGrail Inquiry Report, bring a Motion to criticise any findings he disagreed with, his remark might at first glance sound like routine…
When Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Ros Astengo (Viewpoint programme of 16th Oct) that he might, "if he disliked aspects" of the McGrail Inquiry Report, bring a Motion to criticise any findings he disagreed with, his remark might at first glance sound like routine…
Is Picardo Playing God?
When Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Ros Astengo (Viewpoint programme of 16th Oct) that he might, "if he disliked aspects" of the McGrail Inquiry Report, bring a Motion to criticise any findings he disagreed with, his remark might at first glance sound like routine political disclaimer-speak. But in context, it is terrifying! He said: “of course that possibility exists.” That statement doesn’t just reflect politics as usual.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Is Picardo Playing God?
When Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Ros Astengo (Viewpoint programme of 16th Oct) that he might, "if he disliked aspects" of the McGrail Inquiry Report, bring a Motion to criticise any findings he disagreed with, his remark might at first glance sound like routine…
When Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Ros Astengo (Viewpoint programme of 16th Oct) that he might, "if he disliked aspects" of the McGrail Inquiry Report, bring a Motion to criticise any findings he disagreed with, his remark might at first glance sound like routine…
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#Gibraltar - 22/09
#AutumnEquinox is at 8:19pm this evening and the point when the sun will appear directly over the equator - marking the start of Astronomical Autumn and when nights will begin to get longer than the day.
This morning's gorgeous #sunrise snapped by John @johncalderon.bsky.social
#AutumnEquinox is at 8:19pm this evening and the point when the sun will appear directly over the equator - marking the start of Astronomical Autumn and when nights will begin to get longer than the day.
This morning's gorgeous #sunrise snapped by John @johncalderon.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#Gibraltar - 22/09
#AutumnEquinox is at 8:19pm this evening and the point when the sun will appear directly over the equator - marking the start of Astronomical Autumn and when nights will begin to get longer than the day.
This morning's gorgeous #sunrise snapped by John @johncalderon.bsky.social
#AutumnEquinox is at 8:19pm this evening and the point when the sun will appear directly over the equator - marking the start of Astronomical Autumn and when nights will begin to get longer than the day.
This morning's gorgeous #sunrise snapped by John @johncalderon.bsky.social
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#Gibraltar #EuropaPoint and this morning's gorgeous #sunrise 🌅with less calima today thanks to the switch to poniente - 25/06 - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
#WednesdayVibes
#WednesdayVibes
June 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#Gibraltar #EuropaPoint and this morning's gorgeous #sunrise 🌅with less calima today thanks to the switch to poniente - 25/06 - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
#WednesdayVibes
#WednesdayVibes
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#Gibraltar's 1st Bloomsday gets a mention on Cerys Matthews's BBC 6 Radio show! If you want to jump to that bit start at hour 1:17 but the whole show is wonderful with incredible stories and music. Thank you Cerys
We go ULYSSES MAD this SUNday @bbc6music (please tell people u think might be interested)
:heroes/antiheroes,imperialism,rebellion/uprisings/sex/drums, bells,Burns,soap,Yeats ,delight in disorder,YES YES YES !
Here's a spotify playlist for you swots.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2eX...
:heroes/antiheroes,imperialism,rebellion/uprisings/sex/drums, bells,Burns,soap,Yeats ,delight in disorder,YES YES YES !
Here's a spotify playlist for you swots.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2eX...
Songs of Ulysses
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June 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#Gibraltar's 1st Bloomsday gets a mention on Cerys Matthews's BBC 6 Radio show! If you want to jump to that bit start at hour 1:17 but the whole show is wonderful with incredible stories and music. Thank you Cerys
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We never thought it would be such a hit but #Bloomsday has taken #Gibraltar by storm!
June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We never thought it would be such a hit but #Bloomsday has taken #Gibraltar by storm!
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June 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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NEWSFLASH, 1st Bloomsday celebrations in #Gibraltar! Come to the Alameda Gardens at 18:30 for the debut of the play 'Molly's a Llanita!' It's a FREE event and everyone is welcome.
The merriment continues at The Rock Hotel from 19:30 with live music, song & James Joyce recitals.
The merriment continues at The Rock Hotel from 19:30 with live music, song & James Joyce recitals.
June 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
NEWSFLASH, 1st Bloomsday celebrations in #Gibraltar! Come to the Alameda Gardens at 18:30 for the debut of the play 'Molly's a Llanita!' It's a FREE event and everyone is welcome.
The merriment continues at The Rock Hotel from 19:30 with live music, song & James Joyce recitals.
The merriment continues at The Rock Hotel from 19:30 with live music, song & James Joyce recitals.
June 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Bloomsday: next Monday evening at Alameda Gardens and Rock Hotel. A great initiative for Gibraltar edition.chronicle.gi/infinity/art...
Gibraltar set for Bloomsday celebration
Gibraltar set for Bloomsday celebration
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June 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Bloomsday: next Monday evening at Alameda Gardens and Rock Hotel. A great initiative for Gibraltar edition.chronicle.gi/infinity/art...
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#Gibraltar - 29/05 - another beauty! 😍
This evening's #SaharanDust #Calima #Sunset thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
This evening's #SaharanDust #Calima #Sunset thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#Gibraltar - 29/05 - another beauty! 😍
This evening's #SaharanDust #Calima #Sunset thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
This evening's #SaharanDust #Calima #Sunset thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
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Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi
Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi
If you don’t trust Palestinians, maybe you’ll trust Google Maps. Satellite imagery shows the extent of the devastation
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi
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#Gibraltar #EuropaPoint this morning, looking stunning - 22/05 - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
#Gibraltar #EuropaPoint this morning, looking stunning - 22/05 - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower John @johncalderon.bsky.social
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#Gibraltar - 28/04 - a photo of that Easterly swell gradually building down at Europa Point today, which will continue overnight - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower @johncalderon.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
#Gibraltar - 28/04 - a photo of that Easterly swell gradually building down at Europa Point today, which will continue overnight - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower @johncalderon.bsky.social
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Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers
Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers
Exclusive: Gaming platform accused of ‘troubling disconnect between child-friendly appearance and reality’
* ‘A man approached him’: parents describe their children’s Roblox problems
“Deeply disturbing” research exposes how easy it is for children to encounter inappropriate content and interact unsupervised with adults on the gaming platform Roblox.
It comes as parents shared their serious concerns about children experiencing addiction, seeing traumatising content and being approached by strangers on the hugely popular website and app. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers
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#Gibraltar - 02/04 - a stunning #sunrise snapped from Europa Point, thanks to MeteoGib follower @johncalderon.bsky.social with a fine morning with sunny spells - at 1pm, the temperature is now 21C, in a gentle or moderate West to Southwesterly breeze.
April 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
#Gibraltar - 02/04 - a stunning #sunrise snapped from Europa Point, thanks to MeteoGib follower @johncalderon.bsky.social with a fine morning with sunny spells - at 1pm, the temperature is now 21C, in a gentle or moderate West to Southwesterly breeze.
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Trump -- WHO IS A DRY DRUNK AND DOES NOT DRINK -- threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates 😂😂😂
www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/b...
Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates | CNN Business
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a massive tariff on European alcohol in response to the European Union’s retaliation against his steel and aluminum tariffs – a tit-for-tat esca...
www.cnn.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Trump -- WHO IS A DRY DRUNK AND DOES NOT DRINK -- threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates 😂😂😂
www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/b...
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Revealed: how Wall Street is making millions betting against green laws
Revealed: how Wall Street is making millions betting against green laws
Guardian analysis finds fossil-fuel and mining firms have won $92bn of public money from states, with a growing number of cases backed by financial speculators
Read more: Fearing toxic waste, Greenland ended uranium mining. Now, they could be forced to…
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Revealed: how Wall Street is making millions betting against green laws
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🖋️ "Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are a hoot, gamely surrendering to the spirit of Jamie Lloyd’s bonkers production – pink confetti and all."
Read the full review of Much Ado About Nothing here 👇
Read the full review of Much Ado About Nothing here 👇
Much Ado About Nothing: A gloriously giddy pink party – with dad dancing from Tom Hiddleston
Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are a hoot, gamely surrendering to the spirit of Jamie Lloyd’s bonkers production – pink confetti and all
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🖋️ "Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are a hoot, gamely surrendering to the spirit of Jamie Lloyd’s bonkers production – pink confetti and all."
Read the full review of Much Ado About Nothing here 👇
Read the full review of Much Ado About Nothing here 👇
Today and always we remember the 23 lives tragically lost 67 years ago in the Munich air disaster ❤️🩹
#FlowersOfManchester
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#FlowersOfManchester
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February 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today and always we remember the 23 lives tragically lost 67 years ago in the Munich air disaster ❤️🩹
#FlowersOfManchester
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#FlowersOfManchester
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#Gibraltar - 05/02 - this morning's lovely #Levante #Sunrise 🌅 - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower @johncalderon.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#Gibraltar - 05/02 - this morning's lovely #Levante #Sunrise 🌅 - photo thanks to MeteoGib follower @johncalderon.bsky.social
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Europe’s leaders are searching for an offering to get US President Donald Trump to spare the EU from his global trade war — and that could mean provoking a battle with China.
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February 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Europe’s leaders are searching for an offering to get US President Donald Trump to spare the EU from his global trade war — and that could mean provoking a battle with China.
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The calm before the storm!
#straitofgibraltar
#straitofgibraltar
February 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The calm before the storm!
#straitofgibraltar
#straitofgibraltar
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"Always Franco" sculpture (2012) by Eugenio Merino, who said at time. "I put him inside the fridge because I thought he was still fresh, he's still present in our society," Change since then is that the dictator's defenders, always there before, are now much more in out in open with their ugly heads
January 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"Always Franco" sculpture (2012) by Eugenio Merino, who said at time. "I put him inside the fridge because I thought he was still fresh, he's still present in our society," Change since then is that the dictator's defenders, always there before, are now much more in out in open with their ugly heads