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We are yet to see how the UK’s double lock guarantee on the sovereignty of Gibraltar works out

by CARMEN GOMEZ

We are told by Spanish Minister Albares, that the Gibraltar treaty is very close. Read more

Spanish customs in Eastern Beach incident

In the early hours of Thursday morning two Spanish customs officers were apparently pelted with stones by suspected smugglers in the Eastern Beach area. One of the officers ended up in hospital in Spain. There is a suggestion that shots were fired. Read more

Speaker right to rap unruly MPs

Respect for the decisions of a Speaker is a cardinal cornerstone of every Parliamentary democracy, in particular those like our own which are modeled on the Westminster system of Government and Opposition. Those decisions sometimes go against a government and sometimes go against an opposition but in either event they must always be acted upon without question. Read more

Picardo says Llanitos could control Gibraltar Airport

IN MY VIEW - by MARK VIALES

The shutdown of the Gibraltar International Airport during the peak holiday season sparked cross-party condemnation in Parliament last month, with a government takeover on the cards.  Read more

Languages and their many facets

by CARMEN GOMEZ

Artificial language is a language that has been created for a particular purpose, rather than one that has developed naturally as a way for people to communicate.  Read more

Tender award signals light at end of airport tunnel

The award last week of a tender for the provision of operator services for the tunnel under the runway suggests that the day when it opens to the public is finally drawing closer. This had been a long drawn out saga which started in 2008 and has spanned the lifetime of four successive governments of Gibraltar. Read more

Gibraltar Award Ceremony hosted by Governor

On Wednesday, the Governor of Gibraltar, Sir David Steel hosted an Investiture Ceremony at the Convent to present The Gibraltar Award to four local individuals. Read more