04/07/2019 - 10:38
The Gibraltar 2019 NatWest International Island Games Art Residency is well underway with the artists involved describing the experience as inspiring, stimulating and exciting. The group of 14 artists from numerous participating islands, Gibraltar, and others, have been working on a variety of concepts in a multimedia environment. There has been site-specific work and exciting ideas developed over the last 10 days. Read more
04/07/2019 - 10:36
On the advice of the Judicial Service Commission and in accordance with Section 62(1) of the Constitution of Gibraltar, the Governor Lieut General Edward Davis on behalf of the Queen has approved the appointment of Liam Yeats and John Restano QC as Puisne Judges for the Gibraltar Courts.
The Judicial Service Commission conducted the selection process for the two posts of Puisne Judge in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Judicial Service Act. The posts were advertised in Gibraltar and in England and attracted a significant number of applicants some of whom were shortlisted and interviewed by a board chaired by the President of the Court of Appeal Sir Maurice Kay. Read more
04/07/2019 - 10:29
As the summer season is now in full swing, the Ministry of Equality would like to remind the public of the different accessibility facilities available at its beaches.
Gibraltar is all the more inclusive thanks to all the beach improvements which have been introduced since 2012. Many people, who once were unable to enjoy the traditional family summer day out at the beach are now able to do so thanks to these improvements. This means that not only will people with mobility impairments be able to enjoy a swim at the beach, but also their families will have the peace of mind that their family member will be included in the fun. Read more
04/07/2019 - 10:28
The Chief Minister welcoming 10 year old Sebastian Desoiza to No6 in order to congratulate him on winning his age group at the European Golf championships held recently at Craigielaw on the east coast of Scotland. Read more
04/07/2019 - 09:38
Sanctions-busting oil tanker arrested by Gibraltar
by JOE GARCIA
A sanctions-busting oil tanker has been arrested in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters by military and enforcement agencies from Gibraltar and the UK.
The vessel, the Panamanian-flagged Grace 1, was acting in breach of European Union sanctions against Syria, said Gibraltar official sources. It is alleged to have been loaded in Iran.
In a major surveillance operation, the oil tanker was shadowed until it entered British waters off Gibraltar before elite military forces from the Royal Marines took action, in support of Gibraltar Port and Law Enforcement agencies. Read more
03/07/2019 - 10:11
Is there light at the end of the multi-million pound airport tunnel?
Entangled in all kinds of problems over many years, from a major legal battle and row with Spanish contractors, to the actual termination by the previous government of the tunnel contract in 2011, there is now renewed expectation that by the beginning of next year, there will be more than hope that the tunnel and associated roadworks will have finally reach completion.
But there must be caution at all times with this troublesome project.
After a 5-year yawn, it was in 2016 when the new government and the OHL contractor reached an agreement which led to the paralysed works being revived - and 'November 2018' pencilled in as the completion date. But nothing happened. Read more
03/07/2019 - 10:10
by THE CHIEF MINISTER
This Bill is for an Act which seeks to ensure that - for the first time into our history - private sector workers should be entitled to choose whether they wish to make a contribution to a pension plan.
The choice and the decision is to be of the employee. Read more
03/07/2019 - 10:08
The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) says that arrangements are well under way for the annual Gibraltar Fair which will take place at the former Rooke site, in Queensway, from Friday 23rd August to Saturday 31st August. Read more
03/07/2019 - 10:08
The GSD met Action for Poverty – a platform made up of representatives of the ERG, Unite the Union and the Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association who are campaigning for social security reform. Read more
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