29/10/2021 - 10:24
by MEGAN STRINGER
Due to the lockdown at the beginning of the year, members of the Arts and Crafts Association could not meet. Therefore, to make them feel like they were all together, association member Corina Gidei decided to create a project that they all could individually work on until they could meet up once again. This is how the Poppy Project began. Read more
29/10/2021 - 08:51
Staff at British Forces Gibraltar were yesterday commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Royal Marines receiving the Freedom of the City of Gibraltar. Read more
28/10/2021 - 18:06
Total tests done: 383,912
Test results pending: 40
Test results received: 383,872
Confirmed cases: 5943 (+24)
Active cases: 185 (180: residents, 5: visitors) Read more
28/10/2021 - 09:24
A Crypto firm eyes deal for Gibraltar Stock Exchange in move that would enable investors to buy securities using bitcoin. Gibraltar-based Valereum is said to be on track to snap up 80% of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange. Read more
28/10/2021 - 09:22
Two vehicles have been purchased that can process number plates of cars to determine if they have permission to park in zones and estates. Read more
28/10/2021 - 09:20
On 31 December 2020, the Transition Period under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement came to an end. This brought an end to what used to be the position prior to 1 January 2021 whereby Gibraltar, its citizens and its businesses, enjoyed EU rights. The end of the Transition Period brought about important changes. Read more
28/10/2021 - 09:19
A Liberal Democrat Member of UK Parliament has questioned the democratic process behind Gibraltar’s level of ‘consent’ in any potential treaty with the European Union. During the second round of Parliamentary discussion on Tuesday regarding the UK’s future relationship with the EU, Lord Jeremy Purvis was the only MP to mention Gibraltar. The Scottish Lib Dem seemed sceptical that Gibraltarians had a real say in negotiations and asked UK Brexit Minister Lord David Frost how any treaty would be ‘reconcilable with democracy’. Read more
28/10/2021 - 09:17
As part of the Sport and Leisure Midterm Programme, gymnastics sessions for children aged four and above are taking place at the sport’s new venue; the Europa Point Sports Complex.
Coaching in gymnastics disciplines, artistic, ball, hoop, ribbon and acro for young people of all abilities will be taught. Read more
27/10/2021 - 14:06
Wednesday 27th October 2021
Total tests done: 382,896
Test results pending: 41
Test results received: 382,855
Confirmed cases: 5919 (+15) Read more