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30th May 2019

The Conservative Party risks being captured by the "narrow nationalism, phobia-filled and poisonous politics of Nigel Farage", Lord Heseltine has warned. In a speech to mark his appointment as the president of the pro-EU pressure group European Movement, the former deputy Prime Minister will call on Tory leadership candidates to reject no deal as an...

29th May 2019

Boris Johnson could face trial over claims he was lying when he said the UK gave the European Union £350 million a week during the 2016 referendum. The frontrunner in the Tory leadership race has been accused of misconduct in public office after making the claim during the campaign, following a private prosecution by campaigner...

28th May 2019

The GSD opposition has stated it is disappointed in the condition of Gibraltar’s beaches and that they are not yet adequate for all beachgoers. In a statement, the party said that over the recent bank holiday weekend many people flocked to the Rock’s beaches to enjoy the hot weather. However, “It is extremely disappointing that,...

25th May 2019

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal accident in which a young man lost his life after his car plunged off a cliff into the sea near Sandy Bay. Police, the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service and ambulance crews brought the man to shore but despite efforts to resuscitate him, he was pronounced dead...

25th May 2019

In this week’s travel feature Louise-Anne Mañasco and Max Pizarro review the many beaches Sri Lanka has to offer. By Louise-Anne Mañasco and Max Pizarro To put it very simply our trip was divided up into beaches, safaris and the mountains. Having read up about the country, these three categories seemed obvious and made our...

24th May 2019

The UK will have a new prime minister by the end of July as a tearful Theresa May was finally forced to set out the timetable for her exit from Number 10. The Prime Minister will end her turbulent reign as Tory leader on June 7, paving the way for a potentially brutal contest to...

24th May 2019

Gibraltar’s second strike for climate change took place yesterday, with over 500 students and pupils marching from Casemates to No.6 Convent Place. Led by environmental activist Iona Sacarello, 13, the peaceful protest was greeted outside No.6 by the Minister for Environment Dr John Cortes. A petition was also presented to Dr Cortes. “This time we...

24th May 2019

By Alan Jones, Press Association Industrial Correspondent Taking time off work to look after a sick child impacts on a parent's job, a new study suggests. A survey of 1,000 working adults found that two out of five had to use their annual leave to stay at home if a son or daughter was ill....

24th May 2019

Theresa May's turbulent leadership of the Conservative Party will end on June 7, paving the way for a new prime minister to lead the Brexit process. A tearful Prime Minister said she had "done my best" to get her Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament and take the UK out of the European Union but acknowledged she...

24th May 2019

Gibraltar’s oldest pillar box dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria has been restored and installed at the Royal Gibraltar Post Office in Main Street. The letter box is the oldest currently in operation and was once in use for close to a century. Over the years the letter box sustained considerable damage and...

22nd May 2019

A team from RAF Gibraltar is working with local schools to help children develop creative and teambuilding skills focused on science, technology, engineering and maths [STEM]. The RAF team was in Governor’s Meadow School yesterday, helping Year 3 pupils to find solutions to challenging – but also fun – problems based on real-life situations. Leading...

18th May 2019

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable yesterday urged Gibraltarian voters to rally behind his party at the forthcoming European elections, as he insisted that it represents the ‘strongest and clearest’ anti-Brexit party. In doing so he slammed the Labour party for its “ambiguity” on the issue and said its lack of clarity was pulling traditional...

17th May 2019

Local artist Ambrose Avellano will see a number of his works on show this weekend at The Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair. Showcasing creative talent from across Scotland and the UK the exhibition will see a vast range of contemporary original and affordable art presented by award winning galleries and artists. Mr Avellano will be exhibiting...

17th May 2019

The GSD has called on Together Gibraltar to remove a “misleading image” it attached to a press statement which lists 25 countries it claimed had decriminalised drug use. GSD MP Lawrence Llamas explained that at first glance of that image and without further investigation, it gives the impression that all of the countries listed had...

17th May 2019

by Ivan Hernandez On International Day Against Homophobia (May 17th) it is worth remembering that LGBTQ+ people still face immense pressures worldwide and are persecuted in 73 countries. Punishments range from a few years in prison, like in Morocco, to longer sentences, life imprisonment or even death. Brunei recently introduced stoning to death, and Saudi...

16th May 2019

Further to last year’s participation, The Nautilus Project has accepted the invitation for them to partake in this year’s science fair. TNP representatives have set up their Gibraltar stand early this morning and will be at the Science Fair for the next two days. Stalls from all over Andalucía are present in this two day...

16th May 2019

ClimACT is a European Union funded project which supports activities fostering education for sustainable development. It collaborates internationally with partner institutions and schools in Gibraltar, France, Portugal and Spain. The University of Gibraltar manages the project locally, underpinned by a partnership with both the Department of Education and the Department of the Environment. Over the...

16th May 2019

Together Gibraltar has dismissed government criticism that its drugs policy amounts to “a dangerous experiment”, insisting that addiction must be treated as a public health problem and users helped to escape a “vicious cycle” of jail and petty crime. The party was reacting after Chief Minister Fabian Picardo accused it of adopting a “fingers-crossed-try-it-and-see” approach...

16th May 2019

Over 300 pupils from Governor’s Meadow First School took part in a Walkathon around Commonwealth Park yesterday morning, joined by the Minister for Education, Dr John Cortes. The purpose behind the Walkathon was multi-fold, with the school having encouraged pupils to keep healthy and active over the past two years via various incentives. Head Teacher...

15th May 2019

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have car-free roads in Gibraltar? Here’s a man who can help. Gibraltarian software developer Chris Harris is developing a program that uses artificial intelligence to visualise a world without cars. This is a personal project and it is in the early, experimental stages of development....

15th May 2019

Caption: L-R: Caleb Miller, Chris Deaton, Simon Dumas, Jordan Harvey, Chad Michael Jervis, and Austin Luther. King Calaway, an American band featuring local musician Simon Dumas, will be performing at this year’s Gibraltar Calling Music Festival. The band will perform on the second day of the Festival on September 8 and over the past few...

14th May 2019

The Gibraltar Government has defended its record on fishing and protecting the marine environment, dismissing GSD criticism and insisting that the problem of commercial fishing by Spanish boats in British waters was worse under the previous administration. The government was responding after GSD MP Trevor Hammond said local anglers felt “hard done by” and endured...

14th May 2019

The GSD and Together Gibraltar have called on the Gibraltar Government to recognise drug addiction as an illness. The plea came as the government launched its new drugs campaign yesterday, insisting it will focus on law enforcement, prevention, treatment and harm reduction. And although the two parties agreed on the need to treat addiction as...

13th May 2019

By Joe Gammie, Press Association Just over one in eight British adults has experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of their body image, a new survey has found. Research by the Mental Health Foundation found 13% of adults had experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns about their body image. The survey of 4,505...

13th May 2019

Caption: Lucy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who died in 2016 after being poorly treated on a Welsh puppy farm. By Ted Hennessey, Press Association Animal welfare campaigners have welcomed a new law aimed at cracking down on so-called puppy farms run by unscrupulous breeders and dealers. The legislation, known as Lucy's Law, will ban...

13th May 2019

The Gibraltar Government is set to launch a major initiative aimed at combatting Gibraltar’s “growing” drug problem. The project will be led by the Drug Strategy Team and will include aspects of law enforcement, prevention, treatment and harm reduction. In an announcement made to the press today, the Government said the initiative will begin with...

11th May 2019

By Sarah Marshall One of the most popular television series to ever grace our screens, Game Of Thrones has returned for its final season. Past episodes have impressed audiences with their dark plots and epic backdrops, spurring some fans to make a pilgrimage to shooting locations. Iceland and Ireland have experienced a surge of visitors,...

10th May 2019

By Alan Jones, Press Association Industrial Correspondent Workers who transport food, drink and duty free supplies to airlines at Heathrow airport are to stage a five-day strike in a row over new rotas. Members of the Unite union employed by Alpha LSG will walk out from May 22. The union said "punishing" new rotas had...

8th May 2019

The Star Wars theme tune blared as local artist Aaron Seruya launched his newest exhibition titled ‘The World of Science Fiction’ at the Fine Arts Gallery on Monday evening. Mr Seruya was flanked by the Minister for Culture Steven Linares, Fine Arts Gallery Manager Gino Sanguinetti, his parents and a storm trooper at the opening...

7th May 2019

By Hayden Smith, Press Association Home Affairs Correspondent A watchdog has called for the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales to be raised. Individuals suspected of offences can be arrested and charged from the age of 10 under the existing rules. This is lower than in many European countries and "inconsistent with accepted...