Plans submitted to transform pig farm into butterfly park

Plans submitted to transform pig farm into butterfly park

5th March 2026

A former pig farm in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve could be turned into a butterfly park showcasing Gibraltar’s biodiversity for visitors and locals alike. Developer Greenfingers Ltd has filed plans to transform Lewis Battery from a derelict military emplacement with notable military heritage into a publicly accessible visitor attraction that fully respects the historical...

GibSilver launches ‘Wellderly Week’ for over-55s in Gibraltar

5th March 2026

GibSilver will launch its first “Wellderly Week” in March, a series of free activities aimed at promoting connection, movement and wellbeing among Gibraltar’s over-55s. The programme will run from Monday March 16 to Friday March 20 and is designed to encourage older adults to try new activities, meet new people and celebrate being well, active...

Wastewater treatment project proposed at ex Brewery Crusher and Little Bay

4th March 2026

Eco Waters Ltd has given notice of its intention to apply for outline planning permission for an urban wastewater treatment plant and associated infrastructure at several sites in Gibraltar. The proposed development covers the ex-Brewery Crusher site at 3 Levanter Way, Little Bay car park adjacent to the existing Manhole 44, and Keightley Way Tunnel...

Carnival Dream makes inaugural call to Gibraltar

3rd March 2026

The Gibraltar Tourist Board marked the inaugural call of the Carnival Dream on February 28 2026, with a customary plaque exchange ceremony on board the vessel during its stop in Gibraltar. Officials from the Gibraltar Tourist Board and the cruise ship’s local port agent attended the event. Commanded by Captain Danilo Iacono, the ship arrived...

Suspected drone strike hits RAF base in Cyprus

2nd March 2026

By Jessica Coates and Christopher McKeon, Press Association A suspected drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. There were no casualties in the incident at the base near Limassol in the early hours of Monday, but the Sovereign Base Areas Administration said “a temporary dispersal” was being planned...

Optimism at the border, treaty hailed as ‘historic change’ 

2nd March 2026

by Maria Jesus Corrales On the Friday morning after the treaty on Gibraltar’s future relationship with the EU was published, the Chronicle was there to talk to the tourists, journalists, cross-border workers of many nationalities and the ever-present taxi drivers that were now inhabiting a world that may soon disappear.   Indeed, many were looking forward...

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...