26/04/2019 - 10:09
On Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember those who came before us who have lost their lives to a workplace accident or to a work-related illness. Read more
26/04/2019 - 10:05
Twenty year old Gibraltarian, Luke Stagnetto will be standing for election to the European Parliament in the South West and Gibraltar region as part of the Liberal Democrat team. This will be the third consecutive election in which a candidate from Gibraltar has been included in the Liberal Democrat list. Read more
26/04/2019 - 10:04
An online debate erupted after Tuesday edition of Panorama and our titled report ‘Daily Circus on Our Roads” where this newspaper highlighted the Traffic Problem on local roads, an issue that affects us all. But also infuriates others of another mind who venture out for a breath of polluted air. Read more
26/04/2019 - 09:58
Conditions under which abortions will be allowed are published in a Bill to amend and clarify the law relating to termination of pregnancy by Registered Medical Practitioners.
On this sensitive and significant issue, it was crucial that the Government took the time to consult as meaningfully and as widely as possible, says statement. Read more
26/04/2019 - 09:57
In responding to a statement by NASUWT, the Government says that the teachers’ claim has not been rejected, it is being seriously considered and a great deal of work has gone and is going into this.
It is true, however, that this claim, as well as others from other unions and other matters have been unavoidably delayed by the Brexit negotiations. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:35
Successful applicants for Hassan Centenary Terraces have started to receive calls for the allocation of their homes in the affordable housing scheme. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:32
Union chiefs have blasted Government plans which could see Royal Navy support ships built in Spain despite ongoing tensions over Gibraltar. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:31
Charged Political Climate
Just in case you missed it, especially with all these rollover extended public holidays I’ll break the news ‘Gibraltar is already out of the political vote catching traps and well into election mode’. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:24
Retiring UNITE Regional Officer Victor Ochello’s Mayday message:
This May Day marks almost a 50 year anniversary of my Membership as a trade unionist, Thirteen of which have been whilst serving our membership as a Trade Union Official. Given that Unite has always been my Pride and Joy, As I prepare myself for retirement at the age of 63, I can’t help but to feel overwhelmed with emotions, as New blood stand ready to take over the reigns of Unite The Union at a local level. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:22
A paper just published in the journal Quaternary Science Reviews reveals that Neanderthals had a strong connection with one of the most powerful and majestic birds - the Golden Eagle. It seems that the practice of catching eagles for their feathers and talons may go back as far as 130 thousand years ago, based on evidence of use of White-tailed Eagle talons as jewellery by Neanderthals at Krapina in Croatia, but the paper highlights a special connection with the Golden Eagle. Read more
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