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17th December 2020

Louis W Triay officially became a Guinness World Record holder after completing 70 years and 311 days in his career as a lawyer. The 91-year old was verified in Gibraltar on December 1 after surpassing Palestinian-lawyer, Fuad Shehadeh’s 70 years and 306 days career as a lawyer. The idea to contact Guinness World Record came...

17th December 2020

Giovanca Afzan will be representing Gibraltar in a virtual Mrs Universe 2020 and is encouraging the public to vote for her online. For the first time in the competition’s history the winner and top four will be chosen by public votes. Gibraltar will be represented by 44 year old Giovanca Afzan, married for 7 years...

17th December 2020

By Liz Connor Have you noticed that the sudden drop in temperature has made your asthma symptoms worse? It’s believed around 5.5 million people in the UK and Ireland are currently receiving treatment for asthma, and the charity Asthma UK says it’s not uncommon for asthma symptoms to get worse over the festive season. Looking...

16th December 2020

People should “think hard” before meeting family and friends over the festive period, Boris Johnson said as he urged people to have a “merry little Christmas.” The Prime Minister said a “smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas” and also suggested people should cut short their celebrations rather than enjoy the maximum permitted...

16th December 2020

Police officer Tony Gaul will climb Mediterranean Steps continuously during the daylight hours this weekend. Starting as early as the sun allows him to on Saturday December 19, Mr Gaul will make his first climb up the Med Steps, then walk down the roads to their starting point. He will repeat that route until sundown...

15th December 2020

By Pat Hurst, PA Each dawn, sheep farmer Thomas Carrick works the land through freezing winter rain and snow, 2,000 feet up in the bleak Cumbrian fells. Like many British farmers, he is about to find out if life outside the EU is even colder and darker. Well used to weather dependent good and bad...

15th December 2020

The GSD has welcomed the commencement of the twice-weekly Luton to Gibraltar route by Wizz Air. “The inaugural flight on Friday evening of the Wizz Air Airbus A320 was a welcome sight, particularly in circumstances where the aviation industry has suffered a huge blow as a result of the pandemic,” said Damon Bossino, shadow Minister...

15th December 2020

By Harriet Line, PA Deputy Political Editor Scientists have warned that the easing of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas will cause a spike in infections, as London and some surrounding areas prepare to enter Tier 3. The capital and parts of the commuter belt will be placed under the toughest measures – forcing the closure of...

14th December 2020

Round two of Cyber Centurion VII took place at Bayside Comprehensive School this weekend as Gibraltar’s teams continued their push to return to the finals, with the junior team grabbing second place in their category while two senior teams broke into the top 10. Overseen by the trio of Stewart Harrison, Richard Fadul and Lluis...

14th December 2020

By Lisa Salmon Through the dark days of winter and pandemic restrictions, Christmas has been the one glittering light on the horizon for many families. But while the festive season will still (hopefully) be bright and cheerful, it will undoubtedly be different this year. New research has found that while 71% of families are planning...

14th December 2020

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor A trade deal between the UK and European Union is still possible, Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier has insisted. Talks were extended on Sunday after Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen agreed to continue the process despite major differences still remaining. Mr Barnier updated diplomats...

13th December 2020

By Robert Vasquez Two matters have hit the news in the Cayman Islands and in England and Wales that need attention, which would go some way to improve the ‘peace, order and good government of Gibraltar’. The first is the proposal to reform corruption laws in England and Wales. The second is an update of...

12th December 2020

Ahead of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign, the Director of Public Health, Dr Sohail Bhatti, is weighing up the logistical challenges that could arise if Elderly Residential Services residents, staff and visitors were to decline the vaccine. Whether or not residents, staff and visitors take the vaccine once it is available will be a matter of...

11th December 2020

Brian Callaghan OBE, founder of the Gibraltar International Chess Festival, this week received a rare award. Proposed by Arkady Dvorkovich, former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Brian has been appointed a Life Member of FIDE, the world governing body for chess. Mr. Dvorkovich, who was elected President of FIDE in October 2018, made a special...

11th December 2020

by Kerri-Ann Roper and Keiran Southern Dame Barbara Windsor’s husband has paid tribute to his “wife, best friend and soulmate” saying his “heart or life will never feel the same without you” following her death aged 83. The actress, one of Britain’s most beloved entertainment stars, first found fame in her role as a buxom...

11th December 2020

This has been a funny old year. I guess that is an understatement. If someone had predicted what the world has had to endure over the past year no one would have believed it. And so, it goes on because we are not quite over it yet as normality, whatever that might mean these days,...

10th December 2020

By Hannah Stephenson If your children are looking for something to do in the run-up to the big day, there’s a cornucopia of natural decorations they could be making to add eco-friendly interest to the festive scene. Garlands of natural tinsel, willow stars and bowls of beautiful bulbs are all possibilities, according to the team...

8th December 2020

By Tess de la Mare, PA Do not ditch the face masks just yet, the Government’s chief scientific adviser has warned, on the day the country woke to news that the very first dose of the Pfizer vaccine had been administered. Margaret Keenan, 90, was the first person to receive the jab outside of clinical...

8th December 2020

A police officer who through personal experience became a champion of mental health wellbeing has urged his fellow officers to be open about their own struggles and to watch out for their colleagues. Tony Gaul, who joined the Royal Gibraltar Police after a career in the British army, said police officers faced multiple stresses during...

8th December 2020

Author Annie Grace talks about her own relationship with booze and offers 10 tips on how to curb your intake at Christmas and beyond By Hannah Stephenson So, how are you going to control your drinking over the festive season? The yuletide celebrations which so often involve early cocktails and flutes of celebratory champagne and...

7th December 2020

A man who was found guilty of murdering his wife but later successfully appealed that conviction was jailed for 10 years and 10 months yesterday on the lesser charge of manslaughter. Real Lishman, 45, of Sir William Jackson Grove, claimed he lost self-control when he stabbed 31-year old Carolina Lishman 12 times in November 2017...

7th December 2020

The University of Gibraltar held its first graduation ceremonies on Saturday, five years after it opened its doors. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the small cohort of 21 graduates was split into three separate ceremonies, with international students unable to attend the event watching from the comfort of their homes. Just a handful of students collected...

6th December 2020

Lincoln Red Imps 3-0 Lions Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar proved once again that they have become one of the most difficult teams to beat in the Gibraltar National League. Both Europa and St Joseph’s struggled to break their seven man defensive posture this season. This Sunday it was Lincoln’s turn to come up against them and...

5th December 2020

How often do you hear that a Gibraltarian has done well in distant shores? The fact is that there are many living abroad who have made a name for themselves in every field imaginable and reached the top of their game. One such person who is also linked to this newspaper through his brother and...

4th December 2020

by Eleanor Busby, PA Education Correspondent, and Chronicle staff The UK Government has unveiled a package of measures for students sitting their A-level and GCSE exams in the summer to compensate for disruption to their schooling during the pandemic. Soon after the announcement, the Department of Education in Gibraltar said it had written to secondary...

4th December 2020

The Government of Gibraltar has congratulated the Premier of the Government of the Cayman Islands, Alden McLaughlin, and its people on their achievement of constitutional reform. To celebrate the historic occasion, the Cayman Islands have organised a special state opening and commemorative ceremony to mark the first meeting of the newly named Parliament of the...

4th December 2020

Europa FC President Peter Cabezutto made some important revelations this week as he explained why his club has set about not only developing its status in football, but also developing and expanding into new sports. Mr Cabezutto, not one to shy away from making big calls and aiming high, known not just for his club...

4th December 2020

By Liz Connor When it comes to living a long, healthy life, many of us believe it’s luck of the drawer. Lifestyle factors can play a big part though – particularly with conditions like stroke. Research on the prevention of strokes suggests 80% of strokes could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes. Despite this, stroke...

3rd December 2020

By Liz Connor It’s known as the most wonderful time of the year, but winter can be the very worst for your health. Colder weather can lead to some seasonal health issues that we all need to watch out for, especially if we want to avoid feeling unwell on Christmas Day. While many of us...

3rd December 2020

By Sarah Marshall Navigating local restrictions is proving to be a headache for planning holidays. But anyone considering a destination for 2021, can look forward to open spaces and guaranteed social distancing in Scotland. The country is geared up for Covid-era travel, with natural attractions lending themselves to a new desire for freedom and wilderness....