Business groups weigh legal action as power cut contractor comes under scrutiny 

Business groups weigh legal action as power cut contractor comes under scrutiny 

17th September 2025

Gibraltar’s business organisations are both considering the possibility of legal action on behalf of their members after a contractor cut through three main power cables on Tuesday, plunging Gibraltar into darkness for seven hours.  The development came as the Office of Fair Trading confirmed that the contractor, SDE Ltd, did not have a business licence...

University celebrates 10th anniversary with time capsule 

17th September 2025

The University of Gibraltar celebrated its 10th anniversary looking back on years of growth and achievement with messages for the future planted in a time capsule to be opened in 90 years’ time.  In the courtyard of the University’s Europa Point campus, past and present staff and alumni, government ministers and dignitaries came together to...

Contractor cuts through three cables, again plunging Gib into darkness

16th September 2025

Gibraltar was again plunged into darkness on Tuesday after a contractor working in the area of the North Mole cut through three major cables, causing a Gibraltar-wide blackout lasting several hours. The incident drew criticism from business representatives and the Opposition, which said the Gibraltar Government must do more to address “avoidable failures” that caused...

Unite to open ballot this week on public sector pay

16th September 2025

Unite the Union said on Tuesday that a ballot of all public sector members on public sector pay will open on Wednesday. The ballot follows ongoing dialogue with the Gibraltar Government regarding the public sector pay dispute and a Dispute Resolution Agreement signed last week. This agreement, which Unite said will become “live and binding”...

CM and AG to discuss UK–EU treaty at London business conference 

15th September 2025

A fireside chat with the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and Attorney General Michael Llamas discussing the UK/EU treaty will be the centrepiece of business-focused event to take place in London in October.  The chat, to be moderated by Peter Montegriffo, figures on the programme for the Gibraltar Business Conference in London, scheduled for October 21...

In mountains of Peru, water project led by Gibraltarian offers lessons in climate resilience

15th September 2025

Gibraltarian archaeologist Dr Kevin Lane was back in the mountains of Peru this summer as he continued work on a project to rehabilitate ancient dams to address water scarcity caused by climate change. Dr Lane, who has been studying ancient water systems for over two decades, said the project aims to use heritage to address...

Final report on GHA Critical Care Unit review shared with Govt and Unite

15th September 2025

The Government of Gibraltar and Unite the Union have confirmed that the final report of the independent review into the Gibraltar Health Authority’s Critical Care Unit has been circulated to both parties simultaneously, as previously agreed. The review was commissioned by the GHA Director General in consultation with Unite the Union, following “operational and cultural...

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...

Sir Keir Starmer and Pedro Sanchez to boost UK/Spain trade cooperation in London meeting

3rd September 2025

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, in No.10 Downing Street today, where the two leaders are expected to sign a bilateral agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Spanish media reported on Tuesday that a key focus of the agreement will be boosting trade between the UK...