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Local man jailed for two years for drug importation 

A local man was jailed for two years and three months for importing drugs in Gibraltar, the Supreme Court heard.  Zyle Parody, 28, pleaded guilty to possession and importation of 45 grams of cocaine.  Parody was stopped at the land frontier by Customs Officers in September 2024 as he rode on his motorbike.  The court...

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Man jailed for GBH

A man was jailed for two years and seven months for a serious assault in which the victim sustained significant facial injuries and a fractured rib. James Michael Connolly admitted one count of causing grievous bodily harm in relation to the incident in the early hours of October 15, 2024. Connolly had met the victim...

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Europa Foreshore listed as protected site 

The coastline at Europa Point has been listed as a protected archaeological area under the Heritage and Antiquities Act 2018.  The area, known as the Europa Foreshore, was included as a protected site by the Minister for Heritage, Dr John Cortes, following consultation with the Heritage and Antiquities Advisory Council, the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, the Nature...

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Ministers meet UK minister during Commission on the Status of Women

The Minister for Equality, Christian Santos, and the Minister for Health, Care and Business, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, have returned to Gibraltar after attending the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. During the visit, Mr Santos and Ms Arias-Vasquez met Baroness Smith of Malvern at the United...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

The House of Commons was reminded on Wednesday that the decisions it took could have “a huge impact” on Gibraltar, as a Labour MP warned that a planned increase to UK gaming taxes could “leave a huge hole” in the Rock’s economy. Gareth Snell used a Commons debate on the Finance Bill to warn that...

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Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

Spain’s Tax Agency has announced a web seminar on the application of the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar. In a notice published on Wednesday, it said the seminar will take place on March 19 and is intended to explain the application of the agreement from April 10. Those wishing to attend are required to register in...

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Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator

By Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor Revolut is set to launch as a fully-fledged bank in the UK after securing the green light from regulators following a lengthy wait. The fintech said it received the all-clear from the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for a full banking licence, allowing it to offer accounts...

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Royal Navy support ship in Gib placed on ‘heightened readiness’ to deploy east

By Chronicle staff and PA  A Royal Navy support ship has been placed on “heightened readiness” in Gibraltar to be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if needed.  The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Lyme Bay is equipped to function as an aviation platform and has medical facilities, making the vessel well-suited for humanitarian and disaster...