10/07/2019 - 10:38
The block of flats has not yet been built, and already a sign has gone up saying 'Sold Out'. What kind of building is this? That's what a reader pointed out to us. Well, who knows? Read more
10/07/2019 - 10:37
by G.Hodgson
On the second day of competition in the 2019 Island Games, Gibraltar won its first gold medal in the women’s tennis team event.
Consecutive 3-0 wins over the Isle of Wight and Guernsey in the quarter and semi-finals set up a showpiece final versus the Isle of Man. Read more
10/07/2019 - 10:34
by JHamburger
It was a romantic ending to an already unbelievable story as Jessy Franco won gold for Gibraltar in the men’s 200 metres athletics with a time of 22.47 seconds. Read more
09/07/2019 - 10:16
The Government said last night that it can confirm, after having received the results of comprehensive laboratory testing, that the Very Large Crude Carrier, the Grace 1, which was detained in the early hours of Thursday morning, is loaded to capacity with crude oil. Read more
09/07/2019 - 10:15
It is expected that the Bob Peliza Mews will be constructed on North Mole, but is this specific area the best for those 482 apartments with Gibraltar’s noisy port just around the corner?
Bob Peliza Mews is expected to have 9 one-bedroom flats, 86 two-bedroom flats, 221 three-bedroom flats, 80 four-bedroom flats and 5 five-bedroom flats. Read more
09/07/2019 - 10:14
In keeping with Government’s environmental objectives and with the view of keeping our beaches and the sea, free from plastic contamination, ‘Bubbles’ the environmentally friendly plastic eating fish will be resident at Eastern Beach as from today. ‘Bubbles’, a metallic frame structure, 4 metres by 2 metres by 2 metres in size, has been deployed at Eastern Beach and will be the perfect receptacle for all plastic items that beach users may wish to dispose of in an environmentally friendly fashion. ‘Bubbles’ can be easily emptied once full in order to start receiving plastics items again; its contents designated for recycling. Read more
09/07/2019 - 10:12
Once again we would like to wish our four boys (Justin Hewitt, Sean Negrette, Jerome Chipol, Craig Galliano) the very best of luck in the forthcoming European Youth Cup held in Ankara, Turkey next week, says the Gibraltar Darts Association.
They add: Like always we would like to thank each and every sponsor who has contributed to this event, without your kind contributions it would be impossible to attend these events. Read more
09/07/2019 - 10:11
The OECD has welcomed and agreed to Gibraltar becoming a full member of the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS).
The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo confirmed Gibraltar’s membership in a letter to the OECD Secretary General last week, it was disclosed yesterday. Read more
09/07/2019 - 10:11
The Government agrees that public buildings need to be adequately refurbished and maintained. That is why it is determined to carry this out in an organised and effective manner and not leave the problem for future generations to deal with. Read more
09/07/2019 - 10:10
The plans for the new Bishop Fitzgerald School have now been completed and agreed by the school and have been signed off.
The school has been designed to cater for an expansion in the school population and will be able to cater for a six form entry (currently it is a five form entry). There will be enhanced facilities for science and art, and other specialist rooms, a sports hall, and a Learning Support facility hub. Read more
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