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Tovey Cottage plans outline nature-focused visitor centre on the Upper Rock

An application has been submitted to redevelop Tovey Cottage in the Upper Rock into the “Tovey Cottage Observatory,” a modern conservation, education, and tourism hub designed by Garcia and Cox Architects for the Government of Gibraltar and Wingways Ltd. The proposed project includes replacing deteriorated structures, improving safety and accessibility, and introducing features such as...

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Citizens Advice Bureau launches ‘Debt Free Christmas’ campaign

The Government of Gibraltar is working with the Gibraltar Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to encourage responsible spending during the festive season through a new awareness campaign titled ‘Debt Free Christmas’. The initiative aims to help households enjoy Christmas without falling into financial difficulty, particularly in the New Year when the CAB typically sees a rise...

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Senior leadership promotions announced within Royal Gibraltar Police

The Commissioner of Police has announced a series of senior promotions and appointments to the Command Team of the Royal Gibraltar Police, following a competitive application process that included written submissions and interviews conducted by a panel chaired by the Commissioner of Police, Owain Richards, supported by senior representatives from the Gibraltar Police Authority, HM...

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Gibraltar contributes to UK World Heritage Site Chairs annual meeting

The annual meeting of the UK World Heritage Site Chairs took place virtually on November 13. Professor Clive Finlayson, Chair of the Gorham’s Cave Complex UNESCO World Heritage Site, represented Gibraltar at the meeting. One of the topics discussed was the role of the UK Lottery Fund in supporting World Heritage Sites. It was reported...

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Gibraltar delegation attends sanctions meeting with UK FCDO in Miami

A delegation from Gibraltar has participated in a sanctions-focused meeting organised by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Miami, alongside representatives from other Overseas Territories. The Gibraltar delegation included the Director of the Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit, Charles Avellano from the Ministry of Justice, and technical expert Justin Montovio from the Gibraltar...

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New qualification in beauty therapy launched at Gibraltar College

The Gibraltar College, in partnership with Mayfair on Main and its training arm, The Gibraltar Academy of Hair and Beauty, has introduced internationally recognised City and Guilds Level 2 qualifications in Beauty Therapy. The new programme builds on the success of the College and Academy’s hairdressing courses, which have run for the past seven years....

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Young Leaders receive certificates following completion of summer programme

The Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture, Tourism and Youth, Christian Santos, presented certificates to participants of the Young Leaders Programme during a ceremony hosted by the Gibraltar Youth Service. The event recognised the commitment and development of young people who took part in the summer initiative, which included leadership workshops and placements within local youth...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Port of Algeciras becomes main entry route for contraband tobacco into Campo 

By Maria Jesus Corrales  The Port of Algeciras now accounts for 55% of the contraband tobacco seized in the Campo de Gibraltar, according to data presented by the Guardia Civil at the tenth Congress on Combating Contraband in La Línea last week.  The figures show that only 10% of illegal tobacco enters Spain through the...

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Tax online betting games to reflect the harm they cause, UK MPs say

By Josie Clarke, PA Consumer Affairs Correspondent, and Chronicle staff The UK Government should not “cave in to industry scaremongering” and tax online betting games at a rate that reflects their harm, MPs have said in a report ahead of a UK budget statement later this month.  The report was met with disappointment in Gibraltar, amid concern a hike in UK...

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Spanish police arrest fugitive wanted for murder as he tried to enter Gib

A Portuguese man wanted for murder and other serious offences was arrested by Spanish police in La Linea as he tried to cross the border into Gibraltar. Spain’s Policia Nacional said the man was the subject of four arrest warrants for murder, sexual abuse and wounding in different locations in Spain. The man was arrested...

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Spanish complaint over Eastside project sent back to La Linea court on appeal - report 

A criminal complaint lodged by Spain’s state environmental prosecution service over the Eastside project has been referred on appeal back to a La Linea court that had ruled it was outside its remit, according to Spanish press reports.   The complaint alleges that reclamation work for the Eastside project could constitute an offence under Spanish law. ...