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ABORTION AN ISSUE OF SELF-DETERMINATION, SAYS ERG-UNITE CAMPAIGN

‘Gibraltar needs to be consistent: it cannot demand self-determination for itself internationally, while refusing that same self-determination domestically to its women citizens,’ was one of the messages Felix Alvarez, representing the ERG-Unite Pro-Choice campaign, delivered in London last Saturday at a forum of key speakers discussing the way forward on reproductive rights.  Read more

CARVING A NEW FUTURE WITH THE COMMONWEALTH

Questions by JOE GARCIA - INTERVIEW

Answers by - DR JOSEPH GARCIA, DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER

It must be difficult to provide specific, conclusive answers with Gibraltar and the UK being engulfed in never-ending uncertainty, but one thing is certain, as a community we voted for Europe but Europe has not returned our political loyalty. Why are we pro-European?  Read more

HEALTHCARE IN NO DEAL BREXIT

The Government is informing the public of the effect of a No-Deal Brexit on healthcare services provided to (1) EU nationals resident or working in Gibraltar; (2) Gibraltarian citizens resident or working in the EU or the UK; (3) and Gibraltarians receiving treatment in Spain, other EU Member States or the UK.  Read more

STUDENTS TO TAKE PART IN EXCAVATIONS AT GORHAM’S AND VANGUARD CAVES

The Gibraltar National Museum is developing a new collaboration in the research at Gorham’s and Vanguard Caves. This new link involves the Archaeozoology Unit of the Faculty of Archaeology at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. The annual excavations at Gorham’s and Vanguard Caves are being extended to cover a period of three months (previously two months) and will commence early in May this year.  Read more

Rock's rhythmics put on good show

The Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnasts competed in La Linea in their groups competition, with more clubs coming from further afield to make this a very competitive and high standard competition.

GB squad Espoir Group did not compete but opened the competition with their routine as practice for this weekend’s qualification.  Read more

A shamrockin’ good time at Ocean Village raises over £650 for GibSams

Last Saturday was an incredibly sunny and fun-filled day for all, as a “Leprechaun Family Fun Day” was held at Ocean Village in aid of GibSams Charity. GibSams are the Gibraltar Samaritans who work within the local community to aid people who are distressed and in need of emotional support by providing an anonymous helpline for people to talk without prejudice.  Read more

Illegal Spanish Fishing in British Waters

The GSD says it continues to be approached by local fishermen who are angry at the levels of illegal Spanish fishing that is taking place in our waters and at the double standards of the authorities who are policing the permit scheme.  Read more

SPAIN WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT EXISTING DRIVING LICENCES FOR 9 MONTHS AFTER BREXIT

The United Kingdom Government and the Government of Gibraltar have sought further clarification from the Government of the Kingdom of Spain in respect of the continued use of existing driving licences by UK and Gibraltar motorists.

This follows a degree of ambiguity in the substance and the recitals of the Spanish Royal Decree that was published earlier this month.  Read more