CM will make treaty statement in Parliament when text is published

CM will make treaty statement in Parliament when text is published

24th February 2026

By Gabriella Ramagge and Brian Reyes Chief Minister Fabian Picardo will make a statement to Parliament when he tables the text of the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar later this week, he told Parliament on Tuesday. Mr Picardo was not specific on what day or time he would make the statement but said the timing had...

Tense exchanges in Parliament over 15-year residency in new housing allocation rules

24th February 2026

The new Housing Allocation Rules, which outline the need for 15 years of local residency as part of eligibility requirements, were debated in Parliament on Tuesday, with the Opposition questioning whether the rules would “safeguard the identity of Gibraltar”. The Minister for Housing Pat Orfila announced new rules earlier this year which increased the mandatory...

Works on Bridge House starting soon after ‘hiccups’, says Minister for Housing

24th February 2026

Works on Bridge House, a proposed halfway house at Johnston’s Passage, are set to begin soon after unexpected “hiccups”, the Minister for Housing Pat Orfila told Parliament. Bridge House will cater exclusively for men undergoing separation or divorce who require financial assistance. GSD MP Atrish Sanchez asked Ms Orfila about the project which was greenlit...

Gibraltar Defence Police marine officers rescue pet dog

24th February 2026

Marine officers from the Gibraltar Defence Police rescued a pet dog that had fallen overboard from a local sailing yacht near the harbour entrance on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Officers were deployed after a report that the animal had gone into the water. On arrival, they spoke to the dog’s owner before starting a systematic...

Officials deny pause in Diego Garcia legislation despite Trump criticism

25th February 2026

By David Hughes and Abbie Llewelyn, Press Association A Foreign Office minister “misspoke” when he said the UK was “pausing” legislation to hand over the Chagos Islands following criticism of the deal from Donald Trump. The £35 billion deal, which includes a plan to lease back the UK-US Diego Garcia military base, has been heavily criticised by...

Former Foreign Office advisor explored Lords’ seats for OTs to counter ‘psychic wounds’ over Britain’s ‘vast diminishment’ 

25th February 2026

A special advisor to former Foreign Secretary David Lammy worked on a policy proposal in which Overseas Territories would be offered their own seats in the House of Lords to integrate them into the UK, according to an opinion piece published in the Sunday Times at the weekend.  In the article the special advisor, Ben...

USS Gerald R Ford sails into the Mediterranean

20th February 2026

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean on Friday, amid tension between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump this week urged Tehran to strike a “meaningful” deal as a huge American military build-up takes shape in the Middle East amid US...

King expresses ‘deepest concern’ over Andrew’s arrest

19th February 2026

By Josh Payne, Press Association Chief Reporter The King has said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew was taken into custody on his 66th birthday on Thursday following allegations made against the former prince after the release...