McGrail was ‘berated and threatened’ by CM over Op Delhi search warrant, Inquiry told

Arias-Vasquez to host Westside constituency clinic afternoon

16th April 2024

Gemma Arias-Vasquez, the Minister appointed with responsibility for the Westside Area will host a constituency clinic afternoon on Tuesday, April 23 between 2pm and 5pm at her office at 971 Europort. Immediately after the General Election last year, the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, announced specific constituency MPs. Residents in the Westside Area who have an...

Leslie Gaduzo scoops top prize in John Mac 60th competition

16th April 2024

Leslie Gaduzo won the overall prize in a special competition marking the 60th anniversary of the John Mackintosh Hall held on Monday evening. The competition saw artists capture the John Mackintosh Hall, with some choosing to focus on the exterior and courtyard, while others explored the interior and theatre or created original compositions featuring well-known...

CYE-CYL Announces the Launch of the 2024 Summer Challenge

16th April 2024

CYE-CYL, the Gibraltar based organisation dedicated to empowering young people, has announced the return of its Summer Challenge for 2024. Aimed at 12–15-year-olds, the three-week programme is designed to inspire confidence, drive and ambition through a series of engaging activities and community involvement. “The Summer Challenge is a unique opportunity for young individuals to immerse...

Keen cyclist Paul Balban announced as Bicycle Mayor of Gibraltar by BYCS

16th April 2024

Former Minister for Transport who introduced the new cycle lanes to the Rock Paul Balban has been appo8inted as Gibraltar’s Bicycle Mayor by the Bicycle Mayor Network (BYCS). Responding to the announcement Mr Balban said, “The work and challenge continues for me, trying to promote and encourage cycling as a mode of transport within Gibraltar.”...

King marks Nato’s 75th anniversary with letter of thanks

4th April 2024

By Samuel Montgomery, PA The King has sent a “personal message of gratitude and congratulations” to Nato, as the defensive alliance marked its 75th anniversary. Charles lauded the treaty organisation as “an antidote to years of war in Europe” and “the cornerstone of our security and the values we hold dear”, in a letter to secretary general...

Acerinox strikers bring chaos to Campo roads

2nd April 2024

Strikers at the Acerinox plant in the Campo de Gibraltar mounted road blocks in three key junctions on Tuesday morning, bringing rush hour traffic to a standstill and causing gridlock for around six hours on the main road linking both sides of the both. The workers set up roadblocks at 7am in Algeciras, Palmones and...

Channel Islands and Isle of Man need seat at trade negotiations, MPs say

29th March 2024

By David Lynch, PA Political Staff The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man should be represented when the UK brokers international trade deals, ministers have been told. The cross-party Justice Select Committee of MPs said the Crown Dependencies should have designated officials present at trade negotiations to represent their interests. The three self-governing dependencies,...

Bank of England warns of rising global risks to UK financial stability

28th March 2024

By Anna Wise, PA Business Reporter The Bank of England has warned the UK faces growing risks from weaknesses in the global financial system and rising political tensions. But households and businesses have remained resilient despite cost-of-living pressures. The Bank’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) found some risks to financial stability globally have increased since it...