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Govt accuses GSD of politicising role of Principal Auditor

The Gibraltar Government on Tuesday accused the GSD of a “clear and obvious” attempt to politicise the role of the Principal Auditor. The Government was responding to an Opposition statement following the appointment of Phil Sharman, the former Director at the UK Audit Commission, as the next Principal Auditor, commencing on July 1. Reacting to...

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CCDSL to host Town Hall on domiciliary care services

Community Care Domiciliary Services Ltd (CCDSL) will hold a Town Hall meeting on May 6 at 3pm at Inces Hall to provide information on the ongoing transition of domiciliary care services in Gibraltar. The meeting is open to all service users and their families, offering an opportunity to meet the CCDSL management team, learn about...

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Promotions announced at the Airport Fire and Rescue Service

The Airport Fire and Rescue Service (AFRS) has announced a series of promotions following the recent retirement of Deputy Senior Fire Officer Adrian Hernandez. Firefighter Norman Apap has been promoted to Leading Firefighter. He joined the Fire Service in 2003 and is a qualified hydraulic cutting equipment technician and emergency response driver training instructor. He...

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Six GHA healthcare assistants awarded NCFE Diplomas in Care

Six Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) healthcare assistants have been presented with NCFE Diplomas in Care following the successful completion of professional qualifications delivered by the School of Health Studies. Tieanna Chidgey a Level 2 Diploma in Care, Abel Jimenez a Level 2 Diploma in Care, Jade Mamo a Level 2 Diploma in Care, Zyanne Patterson...

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Gibraltar recognised for international tax cooperation and modernisation plans

Gibraltar has been recognised for its active implementation of global tax standards during the 17th OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), held in Cape Town, South Africa from April 7–10. The event brought together 449 delegates from 135 jurisdictions and 11 international organisations to review progress on international tax reform. Gibraltar...

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DPC to discuss former St Mary’s School project, Moorish Castle refurb and motel extension

Education, housing and heritage are the themes behind three major Government planning applications that will be discussed by the Development and Planning Commission at its monthly meeting on Thursday morning. The first application to be debated is for the refurbishment of the former St Mary’s School at 23-25 Town Range into a new Hebrew School,...

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Almost 80% of local population gambles, survey finds

A local survey has found that around 78% of Gibraltar’s adult population is involved in a gambling activity. The results released by the ahead of the Ethical Gambling Forum next week, found that gambling is more prevalent than the UK, where 48% gamble. The survey found that the most popular gambling activity locally is the...

UK/Spain News

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Celebrations as campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman

By PA Reporters A court ruling on biological sex has been hailed a victory confirming “women are women and men are men”, but some have called it “incredibly worrying for the trans community”. Campaigners said the Supreme Court’s judgment could have far-reaching consequences for sports and single-sex spaces such as changing rooms and hospital wards....

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Royal Navy flagship to sail this month on Indo-Pacific diplomatic mission

By Ben Mitchell, PA The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making final preparations for a diplomatic and training mission of the other side of the world. The aircraft carrier will sail from Portsmouth Naval Base on April 22 as head of a carrier strike group made up of warships and supply ships...

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Government declines to put date on when Chagos Islands deal will be agreed

By Harry Taylor and Rhiannon James, PA Political Staff The Government has refused to say when it believes the deal with Mauritius for the Chagos Islands will be completed despite Downing Street saying it was being “finalised”. Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said MPs would get the chance to vote on any agreement, as he...

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UK visitors face £6 rise in permit fee

By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent Visitors to the UK face a £6 increase in the cost of a digital permit. The Home Office said it is proposing to raise the maximum price of an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) – which currently costs £10 – to £16. Legislation to enact the change was laid before...