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CORONAVIRUS: Drive-through testing facility will be available within ‘a few days’

A GHA Drive-Through Testing facility has been given approval to go-ahead at Rooke. This temporary facility is planned to be operational within a few days.

The Government has authorised that part of the site be dedicated to the provision of a “drive-through” facility for the GHA where patients can be tested for Coronavirus/COVID-19. It is also anticipated that blood tests may be taken in the same way for those invited to take them up in the near future. Read more

Gibraltar’s University students provided with COVID-19 advice and support

The Department of Education has written to all Gibraltar students who are studying at University abroad to provide advice and reassurance regarding COVID-19. Read more

COMMONWEALTH DAY MESSAGE: A DOOR CLOSES AND OTHER DOORS OPEN FOR GIBRALTAR

Yesterday was Commonwealth Day. The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia, who is the minister for relations with the Commonwealth, said:“The message this CommonwealthDay has to be that as one door has closed, other doors have opened for Gibraltar. We intend to take full advantage of the opportunities that this will offer.”

This was the first Commonwealth Day with Gibraltar outside the European Union. In this context, said Dr Garcia, it is perfectly logical that we should look to increase our level of engagement with the Commonwealth and its institutions going forward.  Read more

TWO DEAD IN HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT AT SEA

There was a collision at sea early on Sunday between an RGP Marine Interceptor and a 14-metresemi-rigid inflatable (RHIB) vessel with four persons onboard,  Read more

Ready to take on the coronavirus challenge to tourism

Vijay Daryanani has catapulted from Main Street to the mainstream of ministerial responsibility. Tourism is one of his portfolios - and he is well aware that the coronavirus is bound to provide a challenge, but he says he is ready to take it on.

He reckons that tourism in Gibraltar is robust and consistent, and increasing flights is an area of interest. He is 'very keen' to open a route to mainland Europe.  Read more

After Years of Police Pressure: Government to Introduce Police Surveillance Powers

Reliable sources, have informed Panorama that the Gibraltar Government proposes to introduce wide ranging surveillance legislation, also known as ‘investigatory powers legislation’ which is thought, will equip the police to more effectively tackle serious enforcement issues, like organised crime, drugs but also extend surveillance powers to security services!

This is not a new story by any means. In fact, the relevant legislation was prepared and proposed in Parliament six years ago. For some unknown reason it was shelved by the Government.  Read more

Theresa May’s adviser calls on DCM

Lord Randall, who served as Prime Minister Theresa May’s adviser on the Environment, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, accompanied by the Minister for the Environment Professor John Cortes who hosted the visit.  Read more

COVID 19 IN GIBRALTAR

On Friday afternoon, as the long weekend set in, the virus situation in Gibraltar was as follows:
How many confirmed cases do we have? One. Read more