CM pitches Gibraltar’s ‘next phase of growth’ in final Guildhall address

CM pitches Gibraltar’s ‘next phase of growth’ in final Guildhall address

19th October 2026

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo urged investors on Monday to position themselves for Gibraltar’s next phase of growth, pointing to a tripling of GDP under both his administration and his predecessor’s as he delivered his final Gibraltar Day financial services lunch address. Speaking at the Guildhall in London, Mr Picardo said the UK/EU treaty had delivered...

HMS Queen Elizabeth to open to public during Gibraltar visit

19th October 2026

HMS Queen Elizabeth will open to the public in Gibraltar on Sunday, October 25, giving members of the community the opportunity to visit the Royal Navy aircraft carrier. The 65,000-tonne vessel is sailing to Gibraltar after departing Belfast as part of an ongoing three-month deployment. Commander British Forces, Commodore Tim Davey, said: “HMS Queen Elizabeth...

Revolut says Rock's ‘clear and stringent’ regulatory framework offers solid base for crypto innovation

19th October 2026

Global fintech Revolut said its new licence from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission represented “a key step” in its international crypto expansion strategy, as it highlighted the value of Gibraltar’s robust regulatory environment to enable innovation. Revolut said the Rock’s “early and comprehensive” regulatory framework provided “a secure baseline” for the company’s international digital asset...

St Mary’s pupils learn about fire safety and the Fire Triangle

19th October 2026

Pupils at St Mary’s School learned about fire behaviour and safety during a recent visit from Firefighter Soussi. The session introduced pupils to the Fire Triangle, which explains the three elements needed for a fire to burn, heat, fuel and oxygen. Through visual learning, live demonstrations and interactive participation, pupils were shown how removing one...

Algeciras mayor Landaluce to resign on October 25

19th October 2026

Mayor of Algeciras Jose Ignacio Landaluce has announced that he will resign on October 25, bringing an end to 15 years of his leadership of the city council. Mr Landaluce made his statement via a Facebook video after receiving a summons to appear in court on October 23 to answer two allegations of sexual assault....

Satellite company based in La Linea listed on Nasdaq

19th October 2026

Satellite company based in La Linea WISeSat.Space started to trade on Nasdaq in New York this month under the ticker SAIQ, after completing its business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corporation.   According to the company, the station in La Linea allows a direct connection with WISeSat satellites in orbit and it is one of the technology...

PP announces successor to Landaluce as mayor of Algeciras

19th October 2026

The Partido Popular (PP) in Algeciras has chosen councillor Jacinto Muñoz as its candidate to replace the incumbent, the scandal-hit José Ignacio Landaluce, when a motion of no confidence is put to a council vote on October 28.  Should the motion pass, Mr Muñoz will hold the post until the next municipal elections.  Following the...

November 11 general strike in Spain, Campo union prepares to mobilise

19th October 2026

Spanish trade union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) is drawing up an action plan to mobilise across the Campo de Gibraltar as it and other unions agreed to hold a general strike on November 11.  The countrywide walkouts aim to highlight rising housing costs, inflation, wage stagnation and lack of investment in public services.  The secretary general...