GHA launches robotic-assisted surgery in ‘major leap forward’ for patient care

Mayor’s Awards 2026 nominations reminder

27th January 2026

The Mayor, Nicholas Guerrero, has reminded the public that nominations are open for the next conferral of the Mayor’s Awards, which will take place in March. The closing date for nominations is Friday February 6 2026. The Mayor’s Awards are described as a permanent fixture in Gibraltar’s annual civic calendar and are intended to highlight...

Laguna Estate tenants meet ministers over community concerns

27th January 2026

Tenants at Laguna Estate met three ministers at the Laguna Social Club on Friday January 23 to raise concerns on issues including anti-social behaviour, parking and environmental matters. The meeting was co-chaired by the ministers Nigel Feetham, Pat Orfila and Dr John Cortes, with representatives from the Royal Gibraltar Police Community Policing Team and the...

Warnings issued for heavy rain and severe gale force winds on Wednesday

27th January 2026

As the Rock is battered with wind and rain today the forecast for tomorrow is also severe with a warning issued alongside a weather advisory for Wednesday. A low pressure system expected to develop to the northwest through the early hours of Wednesday is forecast to bring persistent heavy rain and very strong winds to...

Road safety warning issued amid heavy rain and gale-force winds

27th January 2026

The Royal Gibraltar Police has issued a road safety advisory as heavy rain and strong winds affect driving conditions, with the public urged to travel only if absolutely necessary. Drivers are being advised to reduce their speed, brake earlier and leave a larger gap from the vehicle in front. Motorists are also urged to keep...

UK pushes ahead with online gambling tax change despite concerns, including over Gib

14th January 2026

Changes to UK online gambling duty were passed unopposed in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, despite concerns about the impact they could have on Gibraltar’s economy and the risk of pushing people to unlicensed markets. The package of gambling tax changes announced in the UK Budget late last year will raise about £1 billion for...

Costa motorway tolls rise in 2026

12th January 2026

An increase in tolls on the AP-7 motorway in Spain will now cost light vehicle users €19.55 during peak season to drive from the Rock to Malaga Airport. The cost will be €12 off peak. The peak rate includes the months of June, July, August and September and the 17 days from the Friday before...

Lords debate self-determination as Chagos Bill faces scrutiny 

7th January 2026

 The issue of self-determination and whether Chagossians were entitled to a referendum on the UK’s controversial decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was debated in the House of Lords this week.  Under the agreement signed last May, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal...

Hozgarganta river bursts its banks as Storm Francis lashes Campo

4th January 2026

by Maria Jesus Corrales Heavy rainfall from Storm Francis in the Campo area caused the Hozgarganta river to burst its banks as it passed through Jimena, forcing the closure of the A-405 road and several bridges, while residents living by the Guadiaro in San Roque were placed on alert level one. Jimena’s city council said...