Outgoing GHA chief hails progress but says healthcare must continue evolving or risk decline 

Outgoing GHA chief hails progress but says healthcare must continue evolving or risk decline 

9th October 2025

Healthcare must evolve and develop with global trends “or it goes backwards”, the GHA’s outgoing Director General, Kevin McGee, said, as he praised the organisation he has led for the past two years and said it “stands with the very best”.  Mr McGee, who is due to step down from the post in the coming...

Access to NHS staff bank enables GHA to recruit two Diabetes Specialist Nurses

9th October 2025

The GHA has recruited two new Diabetes Specialist Nurses, a process that has proved challenging due to a global shortage of diabetes professionals. The GHA’s recent access to NHS Professionals, the largest NHS staff bank in the UK, helped overcome the challenge and enabled the successful appointment of two experienced nurses. The new staff members...

GHA to launch 2025 flu vaccination campaign on October 13

9th October 2025

The Gibraltar Health Authority will begin its 2025 flu vaccination campaign on Monday, October 13. The annual flu vaccine will be available to the following groups:  Individuals aged 50 and over  Individuals with long-term health conditions, or those who care for someone with such conditions  Pregnant women  Healthcare and care workers...

Online safety expert warns of 'digital jungle’s’ impact on children’s mental health

9th October 2025

Digital safety expert Sue Atkins has warned parents and educators in Gibraltar about the growing dangers of excessive screen time for children, highlighting its impact on mental health, self-esteem and family life. Speaking at one of a number events organised by GibSams and the Department of Education this week for Gibraltar Schools Mental Health Festival,...

Spain’s King Felipe hails ‘historic’ Gibraltar pact in UN address

24th September 2025

Spain’s King Felipe VI hailed the “historic” political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, in which he said the treaty would bring “confidence, legal certainty and stability” to communities either side of the border. Addressing diplomats under the gaze of...

Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

5th September 2025

By Chronicle staff and PA Yvette Cooper was appointed UK Foreign Secretary on Friday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer embarked on a major reshuffle of his senior team, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code when she did not pay enough stamp duty on a seaside home....

Franco says Gib deal must not ignore La Linea’s unique challenges

4th September 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...

Sanchez praises Starmer for leadership on Gib deal as UK and Spain relaunch ‘old friendship’

3rd September 2025

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez commended Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday for his leadership in the negotiation for the “very important” Gibraltar treaty, as the UK and Spain agreed to strengthen ties in areas ranging from trade to sustainable development, security and migration. Mr Sanchez was speaking as the two men met in No.10 Downing...