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November 2025 | Gazette Life | 19Ed%u2019s PostbagReaders are reminded that views and comments expressed within the Ed%u2019s Postbag page are those of the contributors and may not necessarily reflect the opinions or standpoint of our staff. It should also be noted that we are an independent publication free from political persuasion or governmental censorship.THANKS TO THE LIFE SAVERSDear Gazette, I arrived again on the island last Sunday 21st September and checked into the Lanzarote Princess in Playa Blanca. Unfortunately, I became very ill very quickly, and my husband called the reception to get an ambulance. The night manager and security arrived at our room within 4 minutes. Less than 10 minutes later, two ambulances, four paramedics, and two doctors arrived. They saved my life.I was blue-lighted to Arrecife hospital and, two surgeries and four blood transfusions later, I%u2019m alive because of the amazing responses of those first responders.I never expected to use the emergency services - I%u2019m usually fit and very well - but they were there when I and my husband needed them the most. In the UK it%u2019s well known you can be kept waiting hours for ambulances and, had this happened there, I wouldn%u2019t be here today.I hope - in the best way possible - that I never meet those initial responders again, but if they read this, I want them to know I am beyond grateful and wish I could in some way repay them all.If they read your Gazette, they%u2019ll know who they are, and I hope they, in some small way understand my gratitude.For locals and residents, you have THE best emergency responders in the world.You%u2019re the reason I%u2019m now back at the hotel with my family and friends.You absolutely rock.Kind Regards, Kathy Cook GIVE IT BACKDear Ed Lanzarote is growing at an alarming rate and not all for the better for some folk.I have many friends on Lanzarote, mostly Spanish with just a few chosen English friends. I really feel for the Spanish. They may have earnt money and they do have nice vehicles but it's not the same for their offspring who cannot afford the property prices or the rental market. Slow the growth rate down and give a little back, not just new residents but for the island as a whole.Regards, Peter L Barrett LETTER OF INVITATION CONCERNSDear GazettePlease can you investigate/report on the eccentricities of the new Entry Exit Scheme unfolding - more specifically, the complicated, time consuming and outdated procedure for non-resident homeowners wishing to invite family to their home!!!We must attempt to make an appointment at the police station, fill in a form at the police station with the visitor%u2019s details, collect a bill from the police, take it to a bank and pay %u20ac80 - for EVERY MEMBER of the visiting party. Then return to police station maybe 2-3 weeks later to collect the authorising letter!! How do we possibly conduct all of this from UK?Colin SheldrakeEd: Don%u2019t worry, Colin. The requirement for a letter of invitation has nothing to do with the EES scheme. Despite scare stories in the British press, enforcement is discretionary, and no British visitors have been denounced or fined anywhere in Spain, to our knowledge. If that changes, our readers will be the first to know.With over 25 years of experience, we%u00b4re the right place to get more clarity and personalised support to handle your Lanzarote accounting & taxes.Our services%u2022 Residents taxes %u2022 Non-residents taxes %u2022 Business owners%u2022 Self-employed %u2022 Holiday rental taxes%u2022 Capital gain tax%u2022 Presale & postsale Property taxes%u2022 Inheritance tax%u2022 Spanish Digital CertificateFor personal consultations Consultancies in person, Zoom or FaceTime to go over your specific needs and give you the best advice to move forward.WWW.REDTAPELANZAROTE.COM Office: +34 928 512 520 Mobile: +34 639 343 920alba@redtapelanzarote.comemma@redtapelanzarote.comYou can find us at: Avenida Las Palmeras 28 Local 1, Urb Los Molinos %u2013 Costa Teguise