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Bathers urged to exercise caution over swimming in 'sea sparkle' bloom

Bathers have been advised to avoid swimming in discoloured or unusually smelling water at Camp Bay, Rosia Bay and Little Bay while the Department of the Environment investigates a suspected dinoflagellate bloom. Initial inspections indicate the bloom may be composed of Noctiluca scintillans, a colony of microorganisms commonly known as sea sparkle. Samples have been...

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Government highlights inclusive recruitment programme for people with disabilities

The Government of Gibraltar has highlighted its Inclusive Recruitment Programme for Persons with Disabilities following the announcement of new vacancies across Government. The programme is intended to ensure recruitment practices are inclusive, equitable and accessible, while raising awareness of the support available to candidates with disabilities. The latest vacancies are available on the Government of...

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GSLA highlights health and wellbeing activities for seniors

The Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority has highlighted a range of health, wellbeing, sport and physical activities available to seniors across Gibraltar in partnership with local sporting associations and community groups. At the centre of the programme is the GSLA Exercise and Seniors Recreation Morning, held every Thursday during term time at the Bayside Sports...

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GHA public meeting on Rooke elderly care facility set for Tuesday

The Gibraltar Health Authority will hold a public meeting at the Rooke Building on Tuesday, September 8, at 6pm to explain how the new elderly residential care facility will operate and answer questions from the public. The Director General of the GHA, Dr Paul Bosio, will give a presentation on the facility, its role within...

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Ed Miliband says UK will ‘resolutely uphold’ self-determination of Falklands

By Helen Corbett, Rob Freeman and Sophie Wingate, Press Association Political Staff Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said the UK will “resolutely uphold” the self-determination of the Falkland Islands after Argentinian president Javier Milei said his country needed to take them back. In a national address, Mr Milei reiterated the country’s claim on the islands and said...

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Britain’s commitment to Falkland Islands ‘absolute and unshakeable’ – Streeting

By Rob Freeman, Sophie Wingate and Helen Corbett, Press Association Political Staff Britain’s commitment to the Falkland Islands is “absolute and unshakeable” the Defence Secretary has said after Argentinian President Javier Milei said his country needed to take them back. In a national address Mr Milei reiterated the country’s claim on the islands and said he would...

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Trump hints he would not back UK over Falklands, citing lack of Iran support

By Helen Corbett, Press Association Political Correspondent Donald Trump has hinted that he would not help the UK in a potential future conflict over the Falkland Islands, saying the country was “not there to help me” with the war in Iran. It comes after reports last week suggested the US could revise its officially neutral...

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Campo gatherings held in solidarity with Ceuta amid migrant crisis

Public gatherings were held in Algeciras and La Línea on Tuesday in solidarity with Ceuta and its population, as the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave in north Africa entered its 35th day. Although no official figures were available, thousands of people gathered at Plaza Alta in Algeciras, while hundreds attended a separate gathering at...