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Gibraltar leaders to state their case for self-determination at New York Fourth Committee meeting

GIBRALTAR’S top two political leaders will set about defending the Rock’s desire to decide its own future at the UN Committee of 24 in New York on Monday. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo

9 Jun, 2023 @ 14:28

Gibraltar·Lead

Local horror writer Amy Montegriffo wins Gibraltar short story competition that included Llanito section

HORROR writer Amy Montegriffo is the overall winner from nearly 450 entries at this year’s Spring Festival short story competition. The event, organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) for the Ministry of

9 Jun, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Summer sports programme in Gibraltar starts early as three schools change end of term dates

THE government’s summer sports programme for children will start early in Gibraltar after three local schools announced they would close their doors sooner than normal. Pupils from Governor’s Meadow, St Mary’s and

8 Jun, 2023 @ 15:47

Gibraltar·Lead

Former pro golfer hopes to raise €10,000 for Gibraltar Cancer Relief and La Linea charity in July

A FORMER pro golfer will be hoping to raise €10,000 for Gibraltar’s Cancer Relief and Centro Contigo in La Linea in a charity golf marathon challenge. Former European Tour player David Steele

8 Jun, 2023 @ 14:23

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Lead

Top tips for food safety from Gibraltar’s public health chiefs try to stem salmonella outbreak

AFTER a recent outbreak of salmonella sent a few people to hospital in Gibraltar, health chiefs there have put forward some tips to stop people getting ill. Public Health Gibraltar and the

8 Jun, 2023 @ 10:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

Children get chance to dance, paint and take pictures in ‘fun’ Gibraltar summer programme

ART classes, dance sessions, outdoor storytelling, photography workshops and cultural tours will make sure children do not get bored over summer in Gibraltar. Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) will team up with various

8 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar finally unveils ‘state of the art’ Lathbury Sports Complex after four year delay

THE state-of-the-art Lathbury Sports Complex, called ‘a feat of engineering’ by the government, is now open for public use. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Minister for Sport Steven Linares officially opened the

8 Jun, 2023 @ 09:02

Gibraltar·Lead

British woman who was shot and seriously injured by husband returns for Gibraltar fireside chat

A UK woman who survived being shot and severely injured by her husband after an 18-year abusive relationship will speak in Gibraltar at the second Ministry of Equality fireside chat. Rachel Williams

7 Jun, 2023 @ 09:19

Gibraltar·Lead

La Alcaldesa De Gibraltar, Carmen Gómez, El Ministro Principal, Fabián Picardo Y El Alcalde Saliente, Christian Santos

Gibraltar Chief Minister Picardo marks ‘charisma’ of Carmen Gomez as she becomes mayor

CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo welcomed the ‘remarkable’ Carmen Gomez as mayor of Gibraltar as he thanked the ‘extraordinary’ Christian Santos for his two years of service. Actress and journalist Gomez became the

6 Jun, 2023 @ 16:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Easterly winds delay lifting of OS 35 from Gibraltar’s Catalan Bay with wreck removers on standby

WRECK removers are getting ready to lift the two broken sections of the OS 35 from the Gibraltar seabed after easterly winds again delayed the salvage operation. Captain of the Port John

6 Jun, 2023 @ 14:44

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Kingsway tunnel to close certain lanes for maintenance on June 12-15 just over two months after opening

GIBRALTAR’S government will be closing select lanes Kingsway tunnel under the runway for maintenance at night on June 12-15. The routine maintenance programme marks the first quarter of a year since the

6 Jun, 2023 @ 12:45

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EXCLUSIVE: London-based rising star from Gibraltar reveals how she accidentally became a singer aged nine

GIBRALTAR’S rising music star, iamChloeMartinez, as she wishes to be known, is making all the right moves in British capital London after getting a big following on social media. Having released her

5 Jun, 2023 @ 15:23

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar aquarium planned for Victualling Yard Storehouse at Rosia Bay near new museum

PLANS to build a new public aquarium in Gibraltar at the site of the historic Victualling Yard Storehouse at Rosia Bay have been submitted for planning permission. The proposed tourist site would

5 Jun, 2023 @ 14:33

Gibraltar·Lead

Spain's Cabinet approves end of indoor mask wearing this Wednesday but with key exceptions

MASKS OFF: No visitors will have to wear masks at Gibraltar’s hospital from Monday, health chiefs reveal

MASK rules will be closer to pre-pandemic from Monday than at any time since COVID-19 first broke out in Gibraltar, health authorities announced. From June 5, all healthcare professionals, staff, patients and

4 Jun, 2023 @ 09:11

Gibraltar·Health·Lead·Other News

Inaugural ride on Saturday to mark public opening of Gibraltar’s new two-way cycle lane from airport

THE Government is inviting people from Gibraltar to take part in a ride along its new cycle lane that will go from the southern airport barrier all the way to the other

3 Jun, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Christian Santos marks last days as mayor with receptions for charities, schools and theatre groups

POPULAR mayor of Gibraltar Christian Santos waved goodbye to the charities that he has worked with during the last two years in a reception held at the Mayor’s Parlour. Santos gave a

2 Jun, 2023 @ 14:59

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Gibraltar minister slams ‘harassment of LGBTQ+ people’ as rainbow flags go up across the city

RAINBOW flags will fly around different parts of Gibraltar this month to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights before the Pride March on June 24. Minister for Equality Samantha Sacramento said she was ‘looking forward’

2 Jun, 2023 @ 09:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Beaches and swimming areas in Gibraltar get makeover before start of summer bathing season

WORKERS have been painting, repairing and landscaping beaches and bathing areas to get them ready for the busy summer season. Authorities set up a new stormwater culvert crossing to Eastern Beach with

2 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar University teams up with Ministry of Justice to launch online survey for domestic abuse victims

A UNIVERSITY of Gibraltar professor will be helping the Ministry of Justice run an online survey for victims and survivors of domestic violence to describe their experiences anonymously. Minister for Justice and

2 Jun, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

‘HEARTBREAKING’: Nautilus Project chief says OS 35 oil spill was ‘extremely detrimental’ to Gibraltar

A MARINE protection group has highlighted the ‘heart-breaking’ Gibraltar oil spill that will affect local sea life for ‘at least a decade’. Nautilus Project co-founder Lewis Stagnetto explained the visible ‘black stuff’

1 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

Andalucia·Environment·Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

Top campaigner Tony Juniper heads line-up of speakers at Gibraltar green building summit

WORLD-renowned campaigner Tony Juniper will be the keynote speaker at a June conference on building sustainably in Gibraltar. The former WWF UK executive director and current chair of the UK government agency

31 May, 2023 @ 17:01

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Gibraltar deputy chief minister meets Commonwealth leaders in London to discuss closer links

GIBRALTAR’S second in command updated the Commonwealth secretary general on EU treaty talks and community activities in London meetings. Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia met Baroness Scotland, the Commonwealth secretary general, to

31 May, 2023 @ 16:12

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Gibraltar mayor presents public health and elderly care services with Freedom of the City award

THE mayor of Gibraltar honoured the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) and Elderly Residential Services (ERS) with the Freedom of the City for their work during the pandemic. Gibraltar’s parliament voted unanimously to

28 May, 2023 @ 09:00

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Customs officers find two tonnes of hash valued at £9 million floating in the sea east of Gibraltar

CUSTOMS officers have seized two tonnes of hashish they found floating in British waters on the eastern side of the Rock. Authorities worked out that the 53 bales of cannabis resin have

27 May, 2023 @ 09:30

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

Food-lovers look forward to tasty treats as Gibraltar’s ever popular Calentita festival returns after COVID-19

FOOD-LOVERS in Gibraltar and all the way along the Costa del Sol will be whetting their lips at the return of the ever popular Calentita festival. Named after the Rock’s traditional dish,

27 May, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

WATCH: UK Met Office predicts heavy rainfall for Gibraltar from Friday night through to Saturday morning

MORE heavy rain is on its way to Gibraltar and south Spain Friday evening, posing a risk of flooding as it continues all night until Saturday morning. Gibraltar’s weather experts raised the

26 May, 2023 @ 18:10

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