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Complaint over Eastside development could put Gib waters issue before international court

A complaint over the Eastside development filed recently in a La Linea court could, depending on how the case unfolds, lead to an international tribunal being asked to decide who the waters around Gibraltar belong to, Parliament was told. The observation was made by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo as he responded to questions from Keith...

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Alexia Pecino appointed to MH Bland board of directors

Alexia Pecino has been appointed to the Board of Directors of MH Bland & Co Ltd. The appointment recognises her contributions to the company since joining the Group in January 2016, particularly in areas such as MHB Travel Services and the development of MH Bland’s Wellbeing programme. Her work in revitalising services and promoting a...

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Revolut seeks Gibraltar presence with new crypto role

Fintech company Revolut is seeking to support its presence in Gibraltar by recruiting a Head of Crypto Entity locally. Revolut has over 55 million customers globally and is very popular locally for its competitive exchange rates on prepaid bank cards. The position which is currently open requires potential candidates to be based in Gibraltar or...

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Cleaning teams suffer abuse as vandalism blights Gibraltar's public toilets

When it comes to cleaning and maintaining Gibraltar’s public toilets, the number one challenge is vandalism. And in busy areas that attract nighttime crowds, the work of bathroom attendants often comes accompanied by verbal, and sometimes even physical abuse. "The biggest problem is vandalism, really, to an extent that you cannot imagine,” said Steven Dalli,...

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Govt expresses condolences on death of former Governor Sir Derek Reffell

The Government of Gibraltar has expressed its condolences on the death of Admiral Sir Derek Reffell, KCB, who served as Governor of Gibraltar from December 1989 to April 1993. No.6 Convent Place said Sir Derek presided over a period of “important political and social development” in Gibraltar. No.6 said Sir Derek had earned the respect...

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Emotional homecoming for Lourdes to Gib cyclists after gruelling 1,200km ride for charity

After 1,200km in the saddle over ten days Team Lourdes to Gibraltar are home. Jimmy Alcantara, Ian Howes, Glen Ballantine, and Tony Yusifredo cycled into Casemates at noon on Saturday to applause from dozens of family, friends and well wishers. The men, who had completed the journey with Ian McGrail and Michael Vella in the...

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Martin Gonzalez opens ‘Wonderful World’ at Fine Arts Gallery

Martin Gonzalez’s latest exhibition ‘Wonderful World’ was opened by his former student, colleague and friend fellow artist Karl Ullger in the Fine Arts Gallery on Thursday evening. The exhibition of 90 paintings is a collection of his works from the past 12 months, and mainly features acrylics. Which is a diversion from his watercolours. At...

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Spanish police border inspector faces fresh disciplinary case – report

The Policia Nacional inspector in charge at the border is facing a fresh disciplinary case for allegedly ordering his officers to stamp the Chief Minister’s passport, as well as disobeying orders from the police commissioner in La Linea, according to Campo newspaper Europa Sur. The inspector, who is currently suspended for five and half months...

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Starmer lays out immigration controls after ‘incalculable damage’ to society

By PA Political Staff Sir Keir Starmer said high net migration figures had caused “incalculable” damage to British society as he set out a series of measures aimed at reducing the number of people coming to the UK. The Prime Minister, who said the country risks becoming an “island of strangers” without better integration, said...

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Bank of England cuts rates as governor welcomes UK-US trade deal

By Anna Wise and Henry Saker-Clark, PA Business Reporters The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% after a slowdown in inflation, as the central Bank’s chief welcomed an expected UK-US trade deal. Interest rates were cut from 4.5% to their lowest level since May 2023, in their fourth reduction over the past...

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Starmer says UK-US trade deal will save jobs in car and steel industries

By Christopher McKeon, David Hughes, Caitlin Doherty, David Lynch and George Lithgow, PA A “historic” UK-US trade deal will save thousands of jobs in the car and steel industry which had been threatened by Donald Trump’s tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer said. The trade agreement was confirmed in a call between the Prime Minister and the...