Tag: Gibraltar
Full marks as ‘excited’ kids return to school after six months
CHILDREN and headteachers have greeted the return to school this week with enthusiasm after a six month pause to in-class learning.
Children over 11 ‘should’ wear masks indoors at Gibraltar schools
THE Government has defended itself from the criticism of Opposition parties for not protecting children enough at school as they reopened.
Wanted Interpol man caught as he set foot on the Rock yesterday
A WANTED suspected drug smuggler has been arrested coming into Gibraltar and will now be extradited to Morocco for trial.
Mystery empty boat found as more cigarettes seized by Gibraltar Customs
AN empty boat was located floating in Gibraltar waters recently by the marine section of the Customs who also chased down a possible smuggler.
Masks come into force in all covered public places in Gibraltar
MASKS will be compulsory in all covered public places in Gibraltar from Friday, the government has announced with UK flight measures possible.
Schools WILL reopen for all Gibraltar pupils in September
THE start of the school year will go-ahead as normal on September 1 except with special COVID-19 measures being introduced at all levels.
BREAKING: Gibraltar building company director charged for alleged €20,000 bribe
THE Manager Director of one of Gibraltar's biggest international construction companies has been arrested today by the RGP. after months of investigation.
Gibraltar active COVID-19 cases rise to 43 despite new restrictions
THE number of active COVID-19 cases in Gibraltar has nearly doubled since last week, the highest figure since April 11, although none are serious.
Drug bust reveals £62,000 of hashish in Gibraltar home
A POLICE raid on a home address has led to the discovery of ten kilogrammes of cannabis resin destined to be sold on the Rock illegally.
Gibraltar minister of education steps down from government for family reasons
AFTER nine years in office Gilbert Licudi stepped down as a minister but will remain in parliament as a backbencher, in a surprise announcement.
Gibraltar business group hits back at union claim over worker sackings
THE Chamber of Commerce has blasted Unite the Union over claims workers are being made redundant over COVID-19 as BEAT payments are reduced.
Gibraltar COVID-19 cases jump overnight along with rest of Campo towns
ACTIVE cases of the coronavirus jumped by almost 50% overnight as 31 cases have now been detected in the British Territory with over 30,000 swabs done.
Masking and testing rules set out clearly in Gibraltar as cases rise
NEW rules on masks and guidelines for mobile testing have been set out by the authorities as COVID-19 cases went up again.
New COVID-19 measures hit Gibraltar from Friday to stop current surge
MASKS for all shoppers and catering curfews will be in force before the weekend as Gibraltar tries to stem a large growth in COVID-19 cases.
SEVEN players test positive for COVID-19 from visiting Europa League side in Gibraltar
LINCOLN Red Imps' Europa League qualifier was cancelled after seven FC Prishtina players tested positive for COVID-19 before the crucial match.
Gibraltar records highest COVID-19 count since April as GHA moves to Amber Alert
GIBRALTAR could declare another major incident after the COVID-19 Platinum Command announced cases are rising steadily with the GHA on alert.
Nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in Gibraltar as health services return
THE number of active COVID-19 cases on the Rock is now 19, after rising to 21 on the weekend as health services slowly return to normal on the Rock.
Tyres filled with cigarettes found by Customs on Gibraltar roads
TWO creative Spaniards who allegedly tried to smuggle cigarettes to Spain inside the tyres of their car have been arrested by Customs officers.
Gibraltar Government to hold police chief retirement inquiry to reveal truth
THE Chief Minister has agreed to the call for an inquiry by the former Commissioner for Police Ian McGrail who claimed it was in the public interest.
Mask rebels will get £100 fines as Gibraltar stays in relaxed lockdown
CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo confirmed today that Phase 6 restrictions would continue 'for the moment' as mask fines were brought in.
Music video clip recorded in La Linea drug smuggler’s home
AN Algeciras musician has used the home of a drug smuggler as the setting for a music video released last year, it has been revealed.
Gibraltar government sells off £20m property to local company
AN underground car park and dockyard warehouse are being bought up as storage for vehicles to be exported abroad by the Bassadone Group.
Former Gibraltar police chief pushes for independent inquiry into his exit
THE former Commissioner of Police has called for an independent judicial inquiry into his early retirement by a UK judge.
Gibraltar works out police, customs and environment with Spain after Brexit
TWO of the committees set up to find a way for Gibraltar to work with Spain from January 1 met today at the Garrison Library for the second round of talks.
Tiger mosquito is on the prowl in Gibraltar by day, warns government
GIBRALTARIANS have been warned to protect themselves from the tiger mosquito that has been on the Rock for a few years, adding to the common Culex variety.
Rock Unlock cancelled after growth of COVID-19 in Gibraltar and nearby area
FIVE active cases of the virus in Gibraltar are all believed to have been brought in by visitors from the UK, with the Rock staying at Phase 6 of unlocking.