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Govt raises concerns with Taxi Association over weekend service outage

The Ministry of Transport has raised concerns with the Gibraltar Taxi Association after taxis were unavailable in Gibraltar last weekend, describing the disruption as an “unacceptable and entirely avoidable” failure of service. Government officials met with the GTA Committee on Monday and requested an explanation for the disruption, as well as assurances that the problems...

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GGCA reaches agreement on pay and conditions at Gibraltar Bus Company

The Gibraltar General and Clerical Association has reached an agreement with the Gibraltar Government on pay progression, staffing levels, working conditions and employee benefits for staff at the Gibraltar Bus Company Ltd. The agreement introduces a new fourth pay band across all GBCL grades represented by the GGCA, providing a 5% increase over the previous...

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Loreto pupils support local organisations through GBC Open Day initiatives

Pupils at Loreto Convent School have supported two local organisations through initiatives organised as part of this year’s GBC Open Day. Year 5 pupils donated books for children attending Gibraltar Youth Service provision, with each pupil bringing in a book and wrapping it as a Christmas gift. The books were collected from the school by...

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55 free Midtown spaces allocated to Zone 4 residents ahead of reclamation works

Zone 4 Residential Parking Scheme permit holders will be able to park free of charge at Midtown Car Park as construction work linked to the proposed Westview reclamation project affects on-street parking around Westview Park. To ease this effect of this Zone 4 permit holders will be able to use one of an additional 55...

UK/Spain News

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Algeciras mayor Landaluce to resign on October 25

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....

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Satellite company based in La Linea listed on Nasdaq

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...

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PP announces successor to Landaluce as mayor of Algeciras

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...

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

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...