Tag: Gibraltar Parliament
Governor opens Gibraltar Parliament as Chief Minister delivers fiery speech in ‘undoubtedly’ last term
CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo gave a fiery speech where he said it was ‘all-go for the GSLP/Liberal government’ as parliament opened Friday.
He said that...
Supreme Court woman judge to take over as Speaker of Gibraltar Parliament which opens on November 10
LEADING judge Karen Ramagge Prescott will become the first woman Speaker in history of Gibraltar’s Parliament after Melvyn Farrell retired.
Chief Minister Fabian Picardo thanked...
Students will need to wait until 16-years-old to leave school in Gibraltar, new law passed in parliament says
STUDENTS will now have to wait until they are 16-years-old to leave school, under changes to the law passed in Gibraltar’s parliament Thursday.
The Gibraltar...
Gibraltar leader announces public sector cash payouts and tax cuts in post-COVID-19 budget
CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo called Gibraltar a ‘financial rock’ as he announced the British territory’s fast recovery from pandemic and Brexit woes during his...
Lawmakers from across Commonwealth flock to Gibraltar for two days of meetings
THE Gibraltar Parliament hosted the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Committee for their mid-year meeting in Gibraltar this week.
The two days of meetings took...
Gibraltar marks Commonwealth Day with flag hoisting and closer links with former British countries
GIBRALTAR celebrated Commonwealth Day on Monday to mark a year that saw it come closer to the community of former British nations after it...
Full Gibraltar Parliament refurb to start in November, government reveals
THE parliament of Gibraltar will get a complete facelift starting in November, press reports have revealed.
New office areas on the ground floor, an open...
Gibraltar Parliament to take over Piazza cafe sites for its own use
TWO cafes below parliament will soon become history under new plans unveiled by the Government today to expand its facilities.
Chief Minister thanks Gibraltar in Parliament for COVID-19 response
With the number of active COVID-19 cases rising to 11, the Gibraltar Parliament met today for the first time since March 20.
Gibraltar Parliament agree to £500m Coronavirus emergency budget
THE Gibraltar Government could borrow up to 500 million pounds for Coronavirus aid if the community requires it in the coming months.
Boris Johnson remains faithful to Gibraltar on talks with the EU
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has once again backed Gibraltar in London meetings on the future relationship with the EU.
FIVE reasons to vote ‘Yes’ in March 19 abortion referendum
AN abortion expert explained in five easy points why Gibraltar should vote 'Yes' in the abortion referendum as the Chief Minister met a top UK professor.
Political leaders and humanists SLAM ‘ill-judged’ move by religious leaders
Religious leaders have been condemned for trying to link the Nazi Holocaust with abortion in a photo by the Memorial in the park.
Large crowds march for abortion rights in Gibraltar
'We need to trust women' was the message from the wife of the Chief Minister as she gave an impassioned speech at Casemates Square
Gibraltar included in future EU talks by the UK against Spanish wishes
THE Rock’s Chief Minister said he was ‘very pleased’ at Gibraltar’s inclusion in the UK negotiation mandate on the future EU relationship.
Campo mayors ask Madrid for ‘fluid frontier’ with Gibraltar
Ftontier fluidity with Gibraltar has been the main demand from the neighouring towns when they met with the Spanish Foreign Affairs minister in Madrid.
Electric cars at an ‘early stage’ as minister reveals 98% use of fossil fuels
One percent of all vehicles are powered to some extent by electricity, in figures released in Parliament recently,
IN PICTURES: Tears flow as Governor leaves Gibraltar
It has been a jam-packed day of emotions as Gibraltar’s Main Street said its farewell to the governor of the last four years.
Gibraltar Chief Minister SLAMS anti-abortion group ahead of referendum
Fabian Picardo spoke up after members of the GPLM said it was ‘inappropriate’ of him to ask people to vote to legalise abortion.
Gibraltar calls for ‘common travel area’ for ‘greater prosperity’
A 'common travel area' would benefit Gibraltar and the surrounding area, said the Deputy Chief Minister in a recent visit to the EU political capital.
The EU ‘bullying’ of Gibraltar must stop, says deputy leader
A top European thinktank was told Gibraltar feels ‘hard done’ by EU ‘bullying’ of the territory during a recent visit to Brussels.
Gibraltar steps up travel rules for ‘grave threat’ posed by newly named Coronavirus
Stricter measures are being put in place to fight Coronavirus after it emerged ten people recently arrived from Asia are in 'self-isolation' on the Rock.
Tree planted to recall 50 years since original Gibraltar parliament began
A tree was planted in the Governor's residence to celebrate 50 years since the first meeting of Gibraltar's former House of Assembly.
Grieving parents given two weeks paid leave from work in Gibraltar
All public sector workers whose children pass away will get two weeks off work to overcome the tragedy in a new Gibraltar government initiative.
EXCLUSIVE: Gibraltar business chief optimistic despite Brexit
Brexit has already had a negative impact on Gibraltar and it could get worse if a satisfactory deal is not made with the EU, a business leader has warned.
Ministers SHOCKED at state of Gibraltar homes as they get guided tour by activist
Action for Housing recently took government ministers on a tour of shame so they could see the torrid conditions of mainly pre-war flats in the old town.
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