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GSD raises concern over audit report as tensions rise in Parliament

There were tense exchanges on Wednesday evening between GSD MP Roy Clinton and the Speaker of Parliament, Karen Ramagge, after the Opposition said an outstanding report from the Principal Auditor had been delivered to Parliament 10 days before the current session, but not made public. The Opposition had quizzed the Gibraltar Government just last week...

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Labour market growth slows as Government prioritises efficiency, Bossano says

The Gibraltar Government’s economic strategy remains to target increased productivity over of GDP growth, tapping opportunities created by technological change against the backdrop of a global drift toward protectionism and trade barriers, Sir Joe Bossano said in a Budget address. Sir Joe made the point as he sketched out his view of Gibraltar’s economy and...

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Restored Parasol Hall breathes new life into The Mount, a gem in Gibraltar’s history

A newly refurbished events hall and improved grounds at The Mount will host its inaugural event this evening as Ruth Parasol marks Parasol International’s 21st anniversary event. In 2023 the Parasol Foundation pledged to invest £1m in The Mount to refurbish what is now known as Parasol Hall. “Restoring The Mount has been one of...

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Cortes announces 49 new teaching posts, school phone policy, and AI in education

The Department of Education will be offering permanent contracts to 49 teachers, effectively increasing the complement to 521 teaching posts, Government Minister Dr John Cortes told Parliament in his budget address on Tuesday afternoon. Dr Cortes explained that this increase in permanent posts addresses a shortfall due to rising pupil numbers, expanding specialist learning support...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Drama in bay as supply vessel bursts into flames

Seven crew members escaped unhurt after a harbour vessel operating from Algeciras port caught fire on Wednesday afternoon while delivering supplies to a container ship anchored at the northwest corner of the Bay of Gibraltar. The Ceutamar Cinco, a catamaran operated by Maritima Velum, was consumed by flames and a thick plume of black smoke...

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‘UK must prepare for war on home soil for first time in years’, strategy warns

By David Lynch, Rhiannon James, David Hughes and Harry Taylor, PA The UK must actively prepare for a “wartime scenario” on British soil “for the first time in many years”, the Government has warned. In the national security strategy published on Tuesday, ministers said the UK now finds itself in “an era in which we...

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Strikers bring ‘traffic chaos’ to Campo

Steelworkers brought traffic on key Campo roads to a standstill during the morning rush hour on Tuesday, setting up roadblocks on the access road to La Linea. As Spain’s Guardia Civil set up diversions, commuters heading into Gibraltar faced lengthy delays and queues stretching kilometres. This was the second consecutive day of disruption as workers...

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La Línea to publish strategic document on treaty impact

The Mayor of La Línea, Juan Franco, has announced plans to publish a strategy document addressing the city’s future after the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit relations with bloc is ratified. The document, which is not public yet, will be formally submitted to Spain’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Monday, but was outlined by Mr...