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María Jesús Corrales to present second novel, ‘En el corazón de África’

BookGem will host the official Gibraltar presentation of ‘En el corazón de África’ by journalist and author María Jesús Corrales on Thursday, March 12 at 5pm at its premises at 312 Main Street. The event, sponsored by Gibraltar Culture Services, will include a brief reading and presentation by the author followed by a book signing....

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Speakers share personal stories as British Forces Gibraltar marks International Women’s Day

British Forces Gibraltar marked International Women’s Day with an event featuring six female speakers who explored the theme “Give to Gain”. This year’s theme focused on advancing equal rights, access to justice and meaningful action to create lasting change for women and girls in all communities. Guests from a range of careers and ranks, including...

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Eastside sediment plume prompts calls for close monitoring and controls

Local environmental groups The Nautilus Project and ESG reported and assessed a large plume of sediment off Eastern beach linked to works at the Eastside Development. While the two groups had different views on its impact to the environment, they reiterated the need for close monitoring and tighter controls on the reclamation project. The plume...

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Santos and Arias Vasquez attend UN women’s commission in New York

The Minister for Equality, Christian Santos, and the Minister for Health, Care and Business, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, are attending the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York this week, where discussions are focusing on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The annual commission, held at...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

The House of Commons was reminded on Wednesday that the decisions it took could have “a huge impact” on Gibraltar, as a Labour MP warned that a planned increase to UK gaming taxes could “leave a huge hole” in the Rock’s economy. Gareth Snell used a Commons debate on the Finance Bill to warn that...

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Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

Spain’s Tax Agency has announced a web seminar on the application of the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar. In a notice published on Wednesday, it said the seminar will take place on March 19 and is intended to explain the application of the agreement from April 10. Those wishing to attend are required to register in...

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Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator

By Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor Revolut is set to launch as a fully-fledged bank in the UK after securing the green light from regulators following a lengthy wait. The fintech said it received the all-clear from the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for a full banking licence, allowing it to offer accounts...

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Royal Navy support ship in Gib placed on ‘heightened readiness’ to deploy east

By Chronicle staff and PA  A Royal Navy support ship has been placed on “heightened readiness” in Gibraltar to be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if needed.  The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Lyme Bay is equipped to function as an aviation platform and has medical facilities, making the vessel well-suited for humanitarian and disaster...