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9th September 2021

National Day celebrates the referendum result 54 years ago, when Gibraltar voted by a landslide to remain British. Being in Main Street this morning, seeing all the flags and bunting, it is hard not to reflect on just how much history the United Kingdom and Gibraltar have shared and, importantly today, just how inseparable the...

9th September 2021

by Marlene Hassan Nahon, Leader of Together Gibraltar It is that time of year again when we share in an outpouring of love for our homeland, and rightly so. In a world fraught with turmoil and conflict, we should never forget how lucky we are to call Gibraltar our home, and how fortunate we are...

9th September 2021

On the eve of another National Day there’s almost a sense of Déjà vu. In relation to Covid we are in a much better position than we were a year ago. But there is still a need to exercise caution and be red, white and safe. It’s time to talk… again… about the environment and...

8th September 2021

The Gibraltar Government has urged the public to be Covid conscious this National Day, encouraging people to celebrate in small groups. Public Health Gibraltar has advised the public to avoid large gatherings and reminded that social distancing requirements should be adhered to. Traditional events like the political rally and rock concert will be pre-recorded and...

6th September 2021

By Trevor Marshallsea, PA Almost 50 chain stores per day closed down on British high streets, retail parks and shopping centres in the first half of the year, according to research. But the rate of closures slowed compared with the first six months of 2020, a survey conducted for accountancy firm PwC found. Figures collected...

4th September 2021

An event planned for National Day aims to highlight the benefits of cycling and the importance of encouraging sustainable forms of transport to make Gibraltar’s roads greener and safer. Organised by cycling activist Stuart Hedley from E-bike Gibraltar, the event invites all road users in Gibraltar to get on their two wheels and take part....

3rd September 2021

Smiling faces greeted those passing by a small group of ladies and four young children walking past the main entrance to the Gibraltar Sports and Leisure swimming facilities early on Sunday morning. The ladies kitted with their white t-shirts with the Little Smiles logo on them were enroute to the accessibility pool around the corner...

31st August 2021

By Vicky Shaw, PA personal finance correspondent If you’re seriously feeling the pinch in middle age, you’re not alone. People in this age range are more likely than any other age group to say they are just about getting by or they’re struggling financially, according to new research. Nearly a third (31%) of 45-54-year-olds say...

25th August 2021

By Aine Fox, PA A quick blood test that can rule out a potentially fatal disease in pregnant women will be rolled out across the NHS in England. It is hoped the same-day result will reassure thousands of pregnant women every year, and avoid the need for hospital stays. The testing – known as placental...

19th August 2021

White Light Theatre recently presented the premiere of their short film ‘Life on the Rock’, written, directed and edited by Richard Buck. Filmed in Gibraltar over a period of four days, the short film was a result of a series of workshops organised by White Light Theatre in collaboration with Olympian and actor, Richard Buck....

19th August 2021

By Lisa Salmon, PA Most women will know that hormones can affect how they feel, but hormone problems go way deeper than just mood swings or period pain. Plus, they are definitely not something women simply have to put up with. Women’s health expert Dr Aviva Romm says 80% of women have hormone problems at...

18th August 2021

The Gibraltar Government has published a Bill to amend the Petroleum Act and increase sentences and fines for those caught possessing fuel in large quantities, including the potential for life sentences in the most serious cases. The Government said these stricter proposed laws come after an increase in people being found in possession of petrol...

17th August 2021

Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s youth outreach programme provided local teenagers with an insight into life in the Regiment on Monday. The initiative held at Devils Tower Camp saw teenagers aged between 14 and 17 learn about the different departments within the Regiment such as the Bomb Disposal Unit, much to their fascination.  The youngsters also got...

16th August 2021

By Neve Clinton Youngsters recently learnt about how the prehistoric human made weapons, hunted and created art during the Palaeolithic era. The event was led by Senior Guide Phil Smith and Senior Scientific and Conservation Officer Francisco J. Giles Guzman as part of the Gibraltar National Museum’s ‘Walks Through History’ which form part of the...

3rd August 2021

By Eleanor Crooks, PA, Tokyo A golden day for Great Britain’s sailors in Tokyo saw Giles Scott recover from a nightmare start to successfully defend his Finn title while Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell claimed the narrowest of victories in the 49er. There was also a silver medal for John Gimson and Anna Burnet in...

22nd July 2021

By Tony Jones Prince George’s eighth birthday has been marked with a new photograph showing him with an off-road vehicle synonymous with his great-grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh. The future king is perched on the bonnet of a Land Rover Defender in the image taken by his mother the Duchess of Cambridge. Philip, who died...

21st July 2021

Local cryptocurrency business Digital Asset Management has crowd funded close to £1m on its launch day, with the funds set to be used to grow the business and launch a payment app. The home grown start-up has first opened its crowdfunding to Gibraltar-based investors via a private link on their social media channels, but later...

7th July 2021

Senior Nursing Officer Lauren Hodges and Principal Medical Officer Carolyn Jones sailed into Gibraltar on Tuesday morning onboard the HMS Prince of Wales, making it a homecoming of sorts. Both had previously worked on the Rock and Dr Jones is returning to Gibraltar once her rotation on the aircraft carrier is finished. Both had spent...

28th June 2021

By Ana Sharma Today marks Childline’s 15th anniversary, with the charity adapting to change and broadening the scope of its services over the past decade, shaped in part due to the rise of social media. Across a table at Childline’s office, founder Trustee Tita Stagnetto, Chairwoman Annie Green and CEO Caroline Carter Olivero, looked back...

24th June 2021

After weeks of tense and at times heated campaigning, Gibraltarians will vote today in a referendum to decide whether the Rock’s laws on abortion should be changed. Voters will choose whether or not to enact legislation amending the Crimes Act to allow abortions to happen in Gibraltar under certain defined circumstances. The Gibraltar Parliament has...

19th June 2021

Gibraltar will see increased activity as a military base over the coming months as the Ministry of Defence bolsters its presence on the Rock against the backdrop of a major shift in UK defence and foreign policy, Commodore Steve Dainton said yesterday on the eve of the first Armed Forces Day in Gibraltar. This comes...

11th June 2021

A year after he landed on the Rock as Gibraltar eased out of its first lockdown, the Governor, Vice Admiral Sir David Steel, inspected the troops at the Queen’s Birthday Parade on Thursday evening, the first time the annual event had been held since 2019. Last year both the parade and the traditional Garden Party...

10th June 2021

By Laura Elston, PA Court Reporter The royal family has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh on the day he would have turned 100. Philip, the nation’s longest serving consort, died on April 9, just nine weeks before his milestone centenary. Princess Eugenie wrote on Instagram: “Thinking of Grandpa on what would have been...

10th June 2021

In celebration of World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day on June 5, OTWO and Gibraltar Cycling Association came together for an event that was attended by over 200 cyclists.  “All ages joined in a fun ride through the planned route. It was great to see so many families joining in and enjoying a safe...

10th June 2021

Over the past month the Royal Gibraltar Police has dealt with 38 traffic collisions, with officers blaming this in large part on inconsiderate driving due to poor education, speeding and foreign drivers on tight roads. The figures may look stark, but for RGP officers dealing with traffic accidents, this is the norm. Collisions are daily,...

9th June 2021

The Nautilus Project presented the 5th annual World Oceans Day school competition prizegiving ceremony held at the Alameda Gardens. The winners from local schools were tasked with researching local marine wildlife from the Nautilus Project’s flagship app NEMO. Hundreds of entries were submitted, with St Pauls Lower Primary school announced as the Overall School Winner...

9th June 2021

Marie Harrington completed her World Oceans Day challenge when she walked into Ocean Village on Tuesday evening having taken 2.5 million steps by walking around the Rock for 143 consecutive days. The founder of local environmental conservation organisation ‘Our Precious Ocean’ had completed her final 11.26km walk and raised over £3,000 and awareness for Whale...

8th June 2021

Since April 22, World Earth Day, the Chronicle has published an article each week that focuses on how people can help restore the planet and its environment. This series ends today on World Oceans Day and Chronicle Reporter Eyleen Gomez spoke to various individuals that work in or advocate for the marine environment. World Oceans...

8th June 2021

Today will see Marie Harrington complete her final 11.26km walk around the Rock to raise both funds and awareness for Whale and Dolphin Conservation. She started her 1,609km journey 143 days ago on January 17 a journey of two and a half million steps. Ms Harrington has also set up Our Precious Ocean an environmental...

7th June 2021

Once there was a boy called William, who looked pretty ordinary, except for a cool scar on his forehead. William told us about a time when he was practicing a play at school. He was meant to play a solo part the following day for the parents. That afternoon, William went to his grandparents' house...