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30th September 2019

A number of Gibraltar writers will be joining the line-up for the 7th Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival. This year will see the 25th edition of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust’s Journal being published. This will be presented by Tito Benady and Richard Garcia, the Journal’s current editor, who will talk about the story of the...

30th September 2019

Over 60 participants have enrolled in the second cycle Women’s Mentorship Programme, with the programme set to conclude this November. The positive impact of Women’s Mentorship Programme was highlighted by the Government in a statement. This follows a feedback and networking session for all participants with the caretaker minister for equality, Samantha Sacramento. The programme...

28th September 2019

I have always followed Gibraltar’s music scene. Intrigued by the versatility of our musicians, and how for example, when the first Gibraltar Song Festival came along in 1965, there were a good number of them who were prepared to give it a go, even though they had never written down a single note! I always...

27th September 2019

By Guy Faulconbridge and Elizabeth Piper British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday said tempers needed to calm after a vitriolic session in parliament the day before, maintaining that only Brexit could resolve deep divisions among lawmakers and across the country. Parliament reached boiling point on Wednesday when Johnson and his opponents engaged in hours of...

27th September 2019

By Lisa Salmon Finding the time to read a bedtime story to a child has huge benefits - both for the child and the person doing the reading. "Reading a regular bedtime story to children is a simple activity that encourages children to enjoy reading and gets them into good reading habits that will set...

27th September 2019

The Gibraltar Health Authority recently commended their staff with an award ceremony held at the Rock Hotel. This followed the recent launch of a new awards scheme to celebrate outstanding care and staff dedication. The awards focused on the ways in which the GHA’s ‘we care’ values are upheld by staff. The values were published...

26th September 2019

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has launched the new ‘Pedal Ready (Gibraltar)’ initiative, which aims to promote safe and responsible cycling in Gibraltar in line with STTPP. “One of the key factors that encourages bicycle use is user confidence,” said a statement from the Ministry. “Having the necessary skills that permit one to feel...

26th September 2019

By Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he will not "rule out" bold action to protect children as new figures showed fewer are receiving routine NHS vaccinations. Mr Hancock, who said in April he could not rule out the possibility that unvaccinated children would be sent home from school in...

26th September 2019

By Vicky Shaw, PA Personal Finance Correspondent A total of £208 million was lost in the first half of 2019 to scams where people were tricked into transferring money directly to a fraudster. Trade association UK Finance, which released the figures, said financial providers were able to return a total of £39.3 million of the...

26th September 2019

The Gibraltar Cardiac Association is celebrating World Heart Day this Saturday with an organised fund raising event ‘Walk the Miles’ which is starting from Casemates at 10.30am. Suyenne Catania from the GCA told the Chronicle about the walk and its significance. “First from the point of view of the heart walking is the perfect exercise...

26th September 2019

By Jemma Crew Eating more nuts may slow weight gain in people as they get older, new research has found. Replacing an unhealthy snack with just half a daily serving of nuts is linked to less weight gain and a lower risk of obesity, a long-term study has found. Researchers from the US believe the...

24th September 2019

The United Kingdom's Supreme Court ruled today that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had acted unlawfully when he advised Queen Elizabeth to suspend parliament weeks before Brexit - and that therefore the suspension was void. The ruling paves the way for legislators to return to parliament, where Mr Johnson has no majority. It could give lawmakers,...

24th September 2019

By Alison Kershaw and Tom Wilkinson Students must be told about the risks of taking part in initiation ceremonies at university, according to new advice. It aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of initiation events that involve excessive drinking, as well as other risky behaviours and activities such as coercion, humiliation or bullying....

24th September 2019

By Liz Connor Whether it's a new nail polish, a fresh pair of trainers or a top you've been eyeing up in the ASOS sale, treating yourself to something nice on payday feels good. The positive feelings we experience during a shopping session has led to the popularisation of the term 'retail therapy', where people...

24th September 2019

By Tony Jones The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will arrive in South Africa laden with gifts for the nation's children - presents donated to their son Archie. Harry and Meghan will give clothes, books and other items to an Africa-based charity that trains and employs women living with HIV as community health workers. The...

23rd September 2019

Local athlete Ian Howes will today start one of the world’s toughest footraces, the half Marathon des Sables in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. He believes this will make him the first Gibraltarian to complete the 120km challenge. The gruelling race over rough and sandy terrain comes with an array of challenges including fatigue, terrain,...

23rd September 2019

David Cameron has described how he "felt sick" after landing in Gibraltar in 2016 and learning of the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox. In an autobiography published last week, Mr Cameron describes the events leading up to that day in June 2016, just days ahead of the EU referendum in which the UK voted...

23rd September 2019

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has announced the nominees for the new Cultural Awards. The Awards are aimed at celebrating the best of Gibraltar’s arts and culture. These awards will recognise cultural potential, ability, talent and achievement supporting the community’s cultural development. The nomination process closed on August 30 2019,...

21st September 2019

By Katie Wright Unless you were extremely lucky, chances are, when you were a teenager you experienced acne of some sort, whether it was a smattering of spots or a serious outbreak. By the time you reached adulthood, though, with a bit more luck the zits disappeared. But what if they return? Why do some...

21st September 2019

My interest in music and the vital part it plays in my life has always filled me with curiosity about local musicians in Gibraltar’s past and present. I began this journey with my parents and their own involvement in the Agrupacion Artistica Calpense (my great-uncle Gustavo Mascarenhas who was one of the founding members) and...

20th September 2019

- Isola confirms he will put his name forward as a candidate An ageing population means a record number of people are expected to be eligible to vote at the general election next month, necessitating an increase in the number of polling stations. More than 24,000 people will be eligible to cast their vote on...

20th September 2019

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has announced the nominees for the new Cultural Awards. The Awards are aimed at celebrating the best of Gibraltar’s arts and culture. These awards will recognise cultural potential, ability, talent and achievement supporting the community’s cultural development. The nomination process closed on August 30, with...

20th September 2019

By Lisa Salmon Genes are the building blocks of life - but like all things, they can sometimes go wrong, resulting in a range of conditions and diseases. Repairing or replacing these genes with 'good' ones, however, could solve - or at the very least treat - the problem, and this is what the emerging...

19th September 2019

By Alison Kershaw, PA Education Correspondent Young women must be financially independent and clear about their own worth, one of the UK's highest paid charity heads has said. Cheryl Giovannoni, chief executive of the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), urged young women to accept nothing less than equal pay and to not rely on anyone...

19th September 2019

By Tom Wilkinson, PA A two-day-old seal pup was saved from drowning after she was pulled motionless from the North Sea by the skippers of a tourist boat. The pup is believed to be the first born this season at the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, and had been separated from her mother. Skippers William McPhee...

19th September 2019

The Natwest International Gibraltar recently joined The Nautilus Project for the 49th Great Gibraltar Beach Clean. The clean up was in support of the International Coastal Clean Up Day held globally on the Sept 21. A hotspot for plastic litter historical Rosia Bay, was visited once again and a total amount of 64kg of refuse...

19th September 2019

By Luke Rix-Standing When Hilton Worldwide re-entered public trading in 2013, it notched up the largest IPO (initial public offering) of any hotel firm in history. The company shifted 117.6 million shares totalling $2.34 billion, smashing the previous record by well over a billion dollars. No one was even that surprised. Hilton was the largest...

18th September 2019

Dancer and actor Isaac Lupien was recently in Gibraltar teaching some 100 dancers from various local dance schools. Mr Lupien is well known for his role as Eldon in Canadian television series ‘The Next Step’ which is broadcast on Disney Channel in the United States and the Family Channel. Isaac Lupien spent 15 hours over...

17th September 2019

By Margaret Davis, PA Crime Correspondent The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has said more officers in Britain's largest police force will carry a Taser, but a fifth do not want to use the stun guns. A national debate over whether every officer should carry the device was ignited after a series of serious attacks on police...

17th September 2019

By Tom Pilgrim, PA Record-breaking English Channel swimmer Sarah Thomas braved busy shipping lanes, stinging jellyfish, abrasive salt water and chilly conditions on her way to glory. Changeable tides, hypothermia and even heart attacks are among the risks posed to those taking on the crossing between England and France. Loretta Cox, a specialist trainer at...