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Government responds to open letter on youth rugby concerns

The Government of Gibraltar has responded to an open letter circulated by parents and coaches regarding youth rugby, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding in sport and clarifying the shared nature of facility use across all sporting disciplines. In a statement issued this week, the Government stressed that safeguarding is non-negotiable and that all registered sporting...

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Convent Christmas Fair to take place on November 27

The annual Convent Christmas Fair will take place on Thursday November 27, 2025, from 12pm to 6pm, with last entry at 5.30pm. The event will be held at the Convent and is open to the public. Entry is £2, with free admission for children under 12. All proceeds from the event, including entry fees, will...

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Young people take centre stage at Youth Symposium

Young people from across Gibraltar came together for the Youth Symposium held on Tuesday, at the John Mackintosh Hall, where discussions focused on education, volunteering, politics and community safety. The Minister for Youth, Christian Santos, led the event, which brought together students, youth service users and young volunteers from NGOs to share ideas on how...

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New apprenticeship launched in British Sign Language interpretation

The Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism has announced a new apprenticeship programme aimed at training individuals to become fully qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters. The initiative is part of the Government of Gibraltar’s wider strategy to promote accessibility, equality and skills development. The programme will offer accredited training in BSL, alongside modules...

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Charity run returns as The Great Trafalgar Run to support SSAFA

A 12-hour charity relay up and down the Rock of Gibraltar will take place this Saturday, October 18, as part of the third annual running event now officially renamed The Great Trafalgar Run. The event coincides with the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and has been renamed in honour of the historic naval...

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Trust raises concern over works at Charles V Wall site

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust has expressed concern over ongoing works on the southern side of the Charles V Wall, citing the absence of a Planning Application or Heritage Licence for the site. According to the Trust, assurances were given by the Government last week that works had been halted following initial complaints. However, the arrival...

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Gib ‘open for business, closed to freeloaders’, CM tells Parliament 

Gibraltar is “open for business” but “closed to freeloaders”, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Parliament on Wednesday, as he made a statement explaining the recent pause on new residency applications from UK and EEA nationals.  Mr Picardo said the measure was necessary to safeguard public services and maintain the integrity of the immigration system.  The...

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UK and Spain address UN Fourth Committee, setting out traditional positions and welcoming treaty

The UK Government this week told the UN Fourth Committee that its longstanding commitment to the people of Gibraltar “remains unchanged”. Addressing the committee, an official from the UK Permanent Representation at the UN underscored the double-lock commitment while welcoming progress toward a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future. “The UK will not enter arrangements...

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Spain’s King Felipe hails ‘historic’ Gibraltar pact in UN address

Spain’s King Felipe VI hailed the “historic” political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, in which he said the treaty would bring “confidence, legal certainty and stability” to communities either side of the border. Addressing diplomats under the gaze of...

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Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

By Chronicle staff and PA Yvette Cooper was appointed UK Foreign Secretary on Friday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer embarked on a major reshuffle of his senior team, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code when she did not pay enough stamp duty on a seaside home....

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Franco says Gib deal must not ignore La Linea’s unique challenges

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...