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15 October 2024
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has announced the return of Christmas Wonderland.  This year GCS will be producing a Christmas spectacular at Casemates Square, over two days, on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd Novem…
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17 October 2024
The Director of Public Health has declared an outbreak due to an increase in cases being detected of Salmonella food poisoning that has resulted in 2 individuals being hospitalised.  A statement fro…
17 October 2024
The Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, has announced an increase in hospital fees for non-entitled patients. A statement from the Government follows below: ⋅ No impact for local res…
17 October 2024
The Minister for Financial Services, Nigel Feetham, welcomed guests to the Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall on Wednesday 16th October.  A statement from the Government follows below: This event …
17 October 2024
The GSD has raised concerns following the recent award of the Northern Defences contract. A statement from the GSD follows below: Yesterday’s announcement regarding the Northern Defences tender rai…
17 October 2024
Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron recently co-ordinated a cross-organisation maritime exercise with the Royal Gibraltar Police, Gibraltar Defence Police and His Majesty’s Customs Gibraltar within British…
17 October 2024
On his last official engagement in Morocco last week, Minister John Cortes was a guest at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the University of Tetouan, whose facilities are located on the Atlant…
17 October 2024
Her Worship the Mayor, Carmen Gomez, visited the Soup Kitchen on Tuesday 15th October. A statement from the Office of the Mayor follows below:   She was invited by Monsignor Charles who showed her…
17 October 2024
Several Royal Gibraltar Police officers were injured after dealing with a number of serious incidents last night.  A statement from the RGP follows below: Following emergency calls, Response Team o…
17 October 2024
Please note that due to the Battle of Trafalgar Remembrance Service tomorrow morning (Friday 18th) at Trafalgar Cemetery, the RGP will be putting a number of parking restrictions and minor traffic di…
17 October 2024
The Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) has recently concluded a rigorous five-week training program focused on firearms waterborne tactics and National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) unarmed tactics at se…
17 October 2024
The annual ‘Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians’ will be taking place from 2nd to 8th February 2025. A statement from GAMPA follows below: If you play an instrument or enjoy singing, then come a…
16 October 2024
Albert Poggio, the Executive Chairman of Calpe House, was delighted to welcome on behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst, the recently appointed Governor of Gi…
16 October 2024
The Gibraltar Health Authority will be commencing its annual flu vaccine campaign for 2024 as from Monday 21st October.  The vaccine will be available to people aged over 50 years old, anyone with a…
16 October 2024
Fortress Attractions Ltd (FAL) will provide and manage leisure activities at the Northern Defences following the conclusion of discussions with the Government.  This followed a public Expression of…
16 October 2024
The Minister for Youth, Christian Santos, chaired the 5th Youth Symposium meeting on 10th October at the John Mackintosh Hall.  Organised by the Youth Service, twenty-six young people participated…
16 October 2024
Hassans and Line Group recently held the inaugural Great Llanito Bake Off.   A statement from Hassans follows below: Staff were invited to enter the competition with a sweet or savoury bake of thei…
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29 August 2024
By Charles Durante  Dr Johnson famously wrote, ‘lexicographer: a writer of dictionaries: a harmless drudge.’  In the publication mentioned above we have four ‘drudges:’ Tito Vallejo-Smith, Manuel Cavilla, Johannes Kramer and Juan Manuel Ballesta Gó…
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16 October 2024
The Gibraltar Heritage Trust has announced the publication of The Gibraltar Heritage Journal, Volume 30.  A statement from the Gibraltar Heritage Trust follows below: To mark this important milesto…
16 October 2024
A local man who damaged two cars with a metal pole in the Moorish Castle Estate  was jailed yesterday.  A statement from the RGP follows below: Francis Lima, 33, of the Moorish Castle Estate, was s…
16 October 2024
Under the direction of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Bandmaster, Warrant Officer Class 1 Benjamin James, 15 members of the Band of the Irish Guards delivered an outreach event  to 56 music students (f…
16 October 2024
During the second part of his visit to Morocco last week, Minister John Cortes, held a meeting with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of the Region of Tangier Tetouan-…
16 October 2024
A local man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences following a serious incident yesterday.   A statement from the RGP follows below: Police were dispatched to a residential address jus…
16 October 2024
Minister Nigel Feetham welcomed guests to DAC Beachcroft’s Auditorium on Tuesday 15th October. The event marked the second and third instalments of a 3-day series of financial services across central…
16 October 2024
The Gibraltar Heritage Trust have announced the release of a new, limited edition jigsaw puzzle featuring a reconstructed scene of the historic Gibraltar Gas Works and the bustling neighbourhood of N…
15 October 2024
The Minister with responsibility for Training, Apprenticeships and Skills, Christian Santos, met with trainees of the Foundation in Insurance Training (FIT) course at the start of their induction. …
15 October 2024
The Minister with responsibility for Training, Apprenticeships and Skills, Christian Santos, visited a PATHS session run by Clare Francis from EdYOUcation.  Ms Francis has already delivered a first…
15 October 2024
The Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impaired has received a donation of £68,679 from the late Edith Dawson.  A statement follows below: The Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impaired (GSVI) has…
15 October 2024
MACH Coaching and Consulting have teamed up with Cancer Relief Gibraltar to release training sessions for buisnesses to foster cancer-supportive workplaces.  A statement from Cancer Relief Gibraltar…
15 October 2024
The Minister of Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham yesterday addressed the Gibraltar Day in London Financial Services Lunch. The full speech follows below: Your Excellency, My Lords, Distin…
15 October 2024
The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo,  yesterday addressed the Gibraltar Day in London Evening Reception. The Cheif Minister's address follows below: My Lords, Your Excellencies, Ministers, Members o…
14 October 2024
Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez has today addressed the Gibraltar Day in London Financial Services Lunch on behalf of the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo — the full speech is below: Your Excellency, Lad…
14 October 2024
The Street Art programme to beautify the barriers and cannon on Main Street is into its second phase, with information and QR codes provided to enhance the offering.  The project by Gibraltar Cultur…
14 October 2024
A local woman has been fined £720 after her dog bit a 10-month-old child causing permanent scarring. The dog bit the baby on the leg, resulting in a large gash that required specialist treatment at…
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06 August 2024
By Charles Durante ‘Gibraltarians and their Language’ comprises 22 linguistic biographies written by Gibraltarians. This innovative, ambitious project was initiated and overseen by a team of academics, including the internationally renowned novelis…
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