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McGrail Inquiry confirms April dates for public hearing

The McGrail Inquiry will reconvene for a public hearing in the Garrison Library from April 9 to April 11. The dates were confirmed by the Inquiry team on Friday following a ruling by its chairman, retired UK High Court judge Sir Peter Openshaw, earlier this week. The decision to reconvene comes after the Royal Gibraltar...

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Green marked number plates for zero emission vehicles

The Ministry of Transport has announced the introduction of regulations to legislate for the introduction of a green distinguishing sign on the number plates of zero emission vehicles. As from March 1, 2025, all zero emission vehicles registered in Gibraltar must display the green distinguishing mark, which would be a green stripe on the left-hand...

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Gibraltar National Mint participates in Berlin World Money Show

The Gibraltar National Mint had a successful participation in the Berlin World Money Show, launching new coinage featuring King Charles III, including Gibraltar’s first 12-sided £1 coin, which saw high demand among collectors. In a statement from the Government, it said that the Gibraltar National Mint had another very successful participation in this year’s Berlin...

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Gibraltar participates in FATF Joint Assessor’s training event in Doha, Qatar

Crown Counsel [Economic Crime] Michael Adamberry represented Gibraltar at the FATF Joint Assessor’s Training in Doha, enhancing his expertise in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing while strengthening international partnerships. The training organised by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in conjunction with the Middle East and North Africa FATF (MENA FATF) was...

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Cortes meets head students

Minister for Education, Dr John Cortes, continued his engagement with the local student body by once again meeting with the head students of Gibraltar College, Westside and Bayside schools, together with the Director of Education, Keri Scott. The subjects discussed included language education, student discount schemes, work experience, and support and advice for students aspiring...

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Man jailed for online child sex offences

A man who sent indecent photographs to children and expressed desires in online chatrooms to touch children sexually was sentenced to a year in prison at the Supreme Court on Friday. Last November, Nicholas Whiffen, 42, of Ocean Heights, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted sexual communication with a child by sending explicit photographs...

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Commission says it has no authority to assess Eastside project

The European Commission has told an environmental group in Tarifa that it has no authority to investigate infrastructure projects in Gibraltar. The party, Verdes de Europa-Tarifa, had written to the Commission raising concerns about the environmental impact of the Eastside development and rock exports from Spain for use in the construction of sea defences on...

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Ministry of Equality to mark International Women’s Day with conference event

A conference marking International Women’s Day is set to take place on March 4 at the Suborn. The theme for the conference is ‘For ALL women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.’ The conference aims to celebrate women’s achievements and to acknowledge the powerful contributions women make to community life. It will also explore several gender...

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La Linea looks at change with an eye on life after Brexit

by Maria Jesus Corrales La Linea’s city council and its charismatic mayor, Juan Franco, are not standing still in the face of Brexit uncertainty and the potential impact ‘no deal’ could have on a city where 15,000 people cross daily to Gibraltar for work. La Linea is embarked on a battery of new projects to...

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Bank of England cuts rates but slashes growth forecast in blow to Labour

By Alex Daniel, PA Business Reporter The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, but painted a gloomy picture for the UK economy by halving its growth forecast for this year and predicting a surge in inflation. Policymakers voted for a quarter-point reduction on Thursday, after similar cuts in August and November last...

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Commons Speaker pays tribute to his father, former Labour MP Doug Hoyle

By Christopher McKeon, PA Political Correspondent Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to his father Lord Doug Hoyle at a memorial service in Westminster earlier this week. Lord Hoyle, a Freeman of the City of Gibraltar and trustee of Calpe House, had strong affection for Gibraltar and its people, who he championed throughout his parliamentary career. Dignitaries including former...

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UK will ‘stay resolute’ in commitment to working with US and EU, says Starmer

By PA Political Staff Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will “stay resolute” in its commitment to working with both the US and the EU as he insisted that Britain is “not choosing between” them. The Prime Minister also said he has been clear that both relationships “are important to us”, when asked if...