Plans aim to turn O’Hara’s Battery into immersive heritage attraction

Primary Care Services Manager Rose Suissa retires after 53 years of service

18th August 2026

The Primary Care Services Manager, Mrs Rose Suissa, has retired after a 53-year career in the Civil Service, with the GHA congratulating her on what it described as an outstanding career.  Mrs Suissa began her career on April 4, 1973, at St Bernard’s Hospital, working in the administration of the Laboratory Department.  Shortly afterwards, she was selected to...

Oldest known Iberian orca, Toñi seen with suspected gun shot wounds in Strait

18th August 2026

Toñi, the oldest known Iberian orca at around 60 years old, has been seen in the Strait of Gibraltar with wounds across her dorsal fin suspected to have been caused by shotgun pellets. An investigation is underway and a €10,000 reward from Sea Shephard France has been issued for information that could identify those responsible....

Plans aim to turn O’Hara’s Battery into immersive heritage attraction

18th August 2026

The historic O’Hara’s Battery could be transformed into an immersive heritage attraction with restored military machinery, audiovisual experiences, improved visitor facilities and a new souvenir shop under plans submitted to the Development and Planning Commission by the Ministry for Environment who are responsible for the Upper Rock. The privately funded Government project aims to “conserve,...

24-hour Swimathon returns in aid of SSAFA Gibraltar

17th August 2026

Gibraltar’s Armed Forces community will return to the pool later this month for a 24-hour Swimathon in aid of SSAFA Gibraltar, after last year’s inaugural event raised more than £1,000. The challenge starts at 2pm on Wednesday, August 26, at HELM Point Pool and will run continuously until 2pm the following day. Organisers said the...

Businesses and workers report positive first month under new border arrangements

18th August 2026

Businesses, workers and institutions in La Linea and the Campo have given a generally positive assessment of the first month of Treaty implementation, although they expect a clearer picture to emerge around September.  The fluidity of movement is being seen as offsetting queues and initial adjustments at the commercial customs border, particularly during La Línea’s fair days.  La Línea...

A charity convoy crosses from Algeciras to Ceuta

10th August 2026

The Catalan association Border Resistance has organised a convoy from different parts of Spain to deliver three vans of aid to NGOs working with migrants in Ceuta.  The organisation's spokesperson, Shadi, said Border Resistance had worked with associations in Barcelona, the Basque Country, Madrid, Cádiz, Málaga and Algeciras.  In Algeciras, three vans were loaded with...

Spain restores border checks for travellers from Italy

7th August 2026

Spain will temporarily reinstate border controls for travellers arriving from Italy from Saturday after a diplomatic dispute over the Ceuta migrant crisis and the application of the Schengen agreement escalated. The Spanish Government said the temporary measures will apply at ports and airports from 12am on August 8 until 12am on September 7, "unless changing...

Spain urges Italy to lift border controls before Monday

7th August 2026

Spain has urged Italy to lift border controls introduced after the migrant crisis in Ceuta and restore normal Schengen arrangements before Monday, warning it will take "proper measures to protect the interests and dignity of its citizens" if no action is taken. In a statement issued on Friday, the Spanish Government called on Italy to...