Royal Navy surveillance ship sails into Gib, as Lyme Bay set for mine countermeasure refit

Royal Navy surveillance ship sails into Gib, as Lyme Bay set for mine countermeasure refit

29th March 2026

A Royal Navy ship that serves as a mothership for drones and underwater remotely operated vehicles sailed into Gibraltar on Sunday. The RFA Proteus, a Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship, is the first of a new generation of survey and surveillance ships harnessing leading-edge technology and dedicated to monitoring underwater in areas of UK sovereign interest....

Hydration and nutrition week held at Mount Alvernia

27th March 2026

GHA Elderly Residential Services recently held ‘Hydration and Nutrition Week’ at Mount Alvernia to promote the importance of good hydration and healthy eating among residents. Residents were served a special tea aimed at highlighting the value of balanced diets, healthy snacks and nutritious smoothies, with a range of healthy foods and refreshments prepared to support...

Public service awards recognise excellence and innovation

27th March 2026

The 2026 Public Service Excellence and Innovation Awards were held yesterday, marking the fourth year of the initiative recognising dedication, professionalism and innovation across Gibraltar’s public service. This year’s Project Achievement Award was won by the Freedom Programme and Phoenix Project for its work supporting survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse through structured programmes. The...

Gibraltar Defence Police visit St Bernard’s Upper Primary careers fair

27th March 2026

Officers from the Gibraltar Defence Police recently visited St Bernard’s Upper Primary School to take part in a careers event for Year 6 pupils, offering an overview of policing and the range of roles available within the force. The session introduced pupils to the role of the Gibraltar Defence Police, including its work protecting Ministry...

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...

Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

11th March 2026

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...

Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

11th March 2026

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...

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

11th March 2026

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...