RFA Lyme Bay sails from Gib amid Middle East crisis

RFA Lyme Bay sails from Gib amid Middle East crisis

15th March 2026

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Lyme Bay sailed from Gibraltar on Sunday against the backdrop of the Middle East crisis.  The ship spent much of this week loading supplies while berthed alongside the South Mole.  Earlier this week, the Ministry of Defence confirmed the vessel, which has been laid up in Gibraltar since late...

Local man jailed for two years for drug importation 

13th March 2026

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...

Man jailed for GBH

13th March 2026

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...

Europa Foreshore listed as protected site 

12th March 2026

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...

Campo to seek EU ‘special economic zone’ status 

14th March 2026

By Maria Jesus Corrales  Business organisations in the Campo de Gibraltar have prepared a document seeking special economic zone status from the European Union, in a move supporters say could boost competitiveness across the Strait area and attract billions in investment.  The proposal, drawn up by the Campo Chamber of Commerce and consultancy MC Valnera, calls on the Government of...

Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

11th March 2026

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...

Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

11th March 2026

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...

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

11th March 2026

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...