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16th November 2019

In every corner of Gibraltar there is history. In every one of us there is history. Stories which have been handed down from generation to generation. Stories we picked up in our childhood from family, friends and acquaintances. Minor and important moments in our lives we may have forgotten but which linger in the background,...

15th November 2019

November 14 is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the man who co-discovered insulin in 1922 (with his colleague Charles Best). In 1991 the day became established as World Diabetes Day in recognition of the fact that insulin treatment has saved the lives of millions of people with Type 1 diabetes around the world and...

15th November 2019

Gibraltar’s 14th Parliament was sworn in yesterday against the backdrop of immense challenges for this community and a future fraught with pitfalls but laced with opportunities too. There is Brexit, of course, the final outcome of which remains uncertain even after three years of political turmoil, and the shape of which, should it happen at...

15th November 2019

- Picardo appeals to individual responsibility for the collective good The Governor, Lieutenant General Edward Davis, has urged Gibraltar to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead for both the UK and the Rock in a post-Brexit era as he formally opened Parliament yesterday. Lt Gen Davis was speaking at the ceremonial opening...

14th November 2019

The new Speaker of Parliament, Melvyn Farrell, has called on MPs to temper their language and conduct their business in a more dignified and respectful manner. Mr Farrerll, who was drawn out of retirement to take up the role, will preside over the first meeting of the 14th Parliament which is due to take place in...

14th November 2019

A local man who raped a teenage boy after luring him into his house to “chill” in exchange for £20 was yesterday jailed for eight years by the Supreme Court. Karim Rudge, 30, of Glacis Estate, was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of attempted rape at the end of a...

14th November 2019

Sleepwalking, apnea and narcolepsy are just some of the cases Dr Guy Leschziner deals with on a daily basis – his job is to find out how to ease these symptoms. A bad night’s rest or no rest can impact heavily on a person’s day and life. Some of the issues are common and can...

14th November 2019

Dr Larry Sawchuk and Dr Lianne Tripp will be discussing their book ‘Monkey Tales’ at the Gibraltar Literary Festival tomorrow. By Eyleen Gomez Gibraltar’s famous macaques are at the centre of Dr Lianne Tripp and Dr Larry Sawchuk’s book, which explores the human-macaque experience locally. Dr Sawchuk has been coming to Gibraltar since the late...

14th November 2019

Followed by a train of bleating goats and braying mules, pastoralists have walked for miles to reach a towering water tank in the bush. It's one of the few precious sources of water in this semi-arid region of northern Kenya, and a lifeline during periods of drought. While their livestock refuel, Samburu men and women...

14th November 2019

The Schweppes advert lights up over the Capitol building. The Gran Via is heavy with traffic. Shoppers stream in and out of Primark. It’s the morning after the election and in Madrid there’s a sense nothing has changed. Life continues as normal. The new normal that is. One of uncertainty, confusion and wide disenfranchisement. They...

13th November 2019

The Ministry for Health and Care has announced the launch of the new Pedal Ready initiative within local schools which is based on the UK National Standards for cycling training. This first cycling course, held on Monday, saw 11 St. Joseph’s School, Year 6 students participate in Level 1 training, focussing on teaching the basic...

13th November 2019

There is very little known about that era of Britain’s history when the Indian subcontinent was separated into two countries - India and Pakistan. But these untold stories from the Partition will be shared at this year’s Gibraltar International Literary Festival in a talk by BBC Radio 4’s radio broadcaster, Kavita Puri. At the age...

13th November 2019

Gibraltar is facing a “diabetes crisis”, health professionals and campaigners warned yesterday, as they revealed that one in four people aged over 55 on the Rock have been diagnosed with the medical condition. The shocking snapshot of Gibraltar’s health came from the GHA’s Director of Public Health, Dr Sohail Bhatti, and the local charity Diabetes...

12th November 2019

By Rebecca Black, PA There has been a rise in the number of residents who live beside Northern Ireland's peace walls who want them removed within the next generation, according to research. More than 100 barriers remain between communities across Northern Ireland 20 years after the signing of the Belfast Agreement. On the 50th anniversary...

12th November 2019

By Caitlin Doherty, PA The Duke of Cambridge has asked whether social media platforms are doing enough to prevent suicide, after meeting the father of a teenager who killed herself having viewed graphic content on Instagram. William and the Duchess of Cambridge met Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, who took her own life in...

12th November 2019

By Gabrielle Fagan Colour has well and truly invaded our homes. In fact, no interiors scheme is complete these days without at least a dash of a punchy shade. Step forward self-confessed colour-addicts Lucy St George and Jane Rockett, the duo behind chic interiors destination, Rockett St George. They're on a mission to help us...

12th November 2019

By Martyn Landi Cyberbullies are hiding behind claims that online abuse is "banter", new research has claimed. To mark the start of Anti-Bullying Week on Monday, Instagram and cyberbullying charity Cybersmile have released a report calling for wider discussion on the topic, warning that many young people are being affected by such incidents. According to...

11th November 2019

By Max McLean and Emily Chudy, PA A former banker has said he feels "reborn" after he set the world record for running a marathon in every country in the world. Nick Butter from Dorset finished his mission to run a marathon in all 196 United Nations-recognised countries on November 10 with the Athens Classic...

11th November 2019

By Laura Paterson A Second World War veteran who appealed to be reunited with his fellow prisoners of war has met the son of one of his former comrades. Jimmy Johnstone, 98, launched the appeal in August and was "overwhelmed" by the worldwide response. He was seeking survivors of his wartime ordeal, in which he...

9th November 2019

The Minister for Digital and Financial Services, Albert Isola, recently hosted an Insurance Breakfast on the 40th Floor of the Gherkin Building in the City of London. The Breakfast formed part of Gibraltar Finance’s week of events in London and was attended by more than 100 insurance professionals. The keynote address was given by Huw...

9th November 2019

Where do I begin, I ask my guest this week from the outset? But this is not a question really although he replies quickly with a small trace of cheekiness. “You ask a question to which I will reply.” Tommy Finlayson, former government archivist and teacher, and I go back a long way to my...

8th November 2019

John Cortes has promised a closer relationship with all cultural entities on the Rock. At his first exhibition opening as new Culture Minister, the 46th edition of the Gibraltar International Art Exhibition, his message was one of increasing and developing the arts and culture as a whole within Gibraltar. “I want to expand it, encourage...

8th November 2019

Whether it is a pair of shoes, a fine meal, or a financial service, a satisfied customer is the best advertisement for anything. And, where Gibraltar’s approach to cryptos or blockchain are concerned, Malcolm Palle – executive chairman and co-founder of Coinsilium, Europe’s first blockchain company –delivered an accolade that any advertiser would welcome at...

8th November 2019

By Dr Alex Menez The final day began with a captivating lecture by Dominic López, who is the Government Archaeologist. He assessed cultural heritage management looking at the previous 30 years and defined cultural heritage as “a living representation of the customs, practices, expressions and values of a community passed on from generation to generation”....

7th November 2019

Britain's smaller pro-European parties have announced a "remain" alliance for next month's general election in which they will step aside for each other in 60 constituencies, covering about 10% of the seats in parliament. The aim is to deny a majority to Prime Minister Boris Johnson who plans to take Britain out of the EU...

7th November 2019

Type 1 diabetes in children is a condition in which your child's body no longer produces an important hormone (insulin). Your child needs insulin to survive, so you'll have to replace the missing insulin. It is a lifelong autoimmune disease with no known cure. The diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children can be overwhelming...

7th November 2019

By Dr Alex Menez We’d had lunch and seen the Medusa Gorgon found at Gorham’s Cave; it was still the first day of Calpe, and there were plenty of great lectures yet to come. Stewart Finlayson from the Gibraltar National Museum and University of Gibraltar, who has roamed Gorham’s and many other caves with his...

7th November 2019

Order! Order! The person now sitting as Speaker of the House of Commons is one of Gibraltar’s staunch supporters. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who had been Deputy Speaker for nine years, has taken over from John Bercow. The messages of congratulations from the Rock came in fast. They reflected the affinity and high regard the people...

6th November 2019

By Claire Hayhurst, PA Smoking tobacco may increase the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Bristol analysed data from 462,690 people of European ancestry. They found evidence that tobacco smoking increased the risk of depression and schizophrenia, while results also showed people with those conditions...

6th November 2019

By Ben Mitchell, PA An RAF veteran has achieved the "ambition of a lifetime" by taking a flight in a Spitfire organised as a thank you for his "selfless" caring for his wife. John Allinson, from Reading, Berkshire, was given the chance to fly in the fighter plane after his granddaughter contacted the Red Letter...