Gibraltar military base will remain 'unfettered' under treaty, Doughty tells Commons

Monkeys learn to swallow soil so they can keep eating junk food – research 

22nd April 2026

By Sam Russell, Press Association   Monkeys living on Gibraltar have learned that swallowing soil can quell upset stomachs caused by eating sweet and salty snacks offered or stolen from holidaymakers, research suggests.  Snacks such as chocolate bars, crisps and ice cream have negative digestive effects for the macaques but are “as delicious for them” as they are...

Govt acquires portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and plans new tribute

22nd April 2026

The Gibraltar Government has acquired a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the people of Gibraltar and announced plans to commission a statue in her honour. The announcement was made on Tuesday, marking what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday on April 21. The portrait is a hand-signed, full-size archival...

Gib making inroads on renewables but still ‘nowhere near’ where it should be

22nd April 2026

Today, April 22, is World Earth Day a celebration that commenced in 1970 and this year is themed ‘Our Power Our Planet’, encouraging a rapid shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources to ensure long-term stability. Underpinning this year’s theme is recognition of a need to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and...

DPC to consider Eastside request for 24-hour working on coastal protection scheme

22nd April 2026

This month’s Development and Planning Commission meeting will take place on Thursday morning where among the applications being discussed will be a request to allow 24-hour working on coastal protection works at the Eastside. The request relates to the area of land and sea between Eastern Beach and Catalan Bay where coastal protection works, reclamation...

Gib refit of RFA Lyme Bay raised in UK Parliament amid Hormuz crisis 

14th April 2026

A refit of RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar to equip it with cutting-edge drone equipment was raised in the UK Parliament on Monday during an urgent debate on the unfolding crisis in the Middle East.  MPs in the House of Commons and peers in the House of Lords were debating military planning led by the UK and France to reopen the Strait...

Tories urge Keir Starmer to explain shelving of Chagos deal in Parliament

13th April 2026

By Sophie Wingate, Press Association Deputy Political Editor Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to explain the shelving of the deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Parliament. A Bill to cede sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago is not expected to feature in May’s King’s Speech, which sets the agenda for the next...

UK could sign up to Brussels rules without Commons votes under planned new law

13th April 2026

By David Hughes and Sophie Wingate, Press Association Sir Keir Starmer’s Government will follow European Union rules without necessarily giving MPs a vote on each piece of red tape under plans which will be unveiled in the King’s Speech. As part of the Prime Minister’s reset with Brussels, the UK Government will seek to pass...

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...