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13th April 2016

The man who in 2010 tried to kill Opposition Leader Daniel Feetham has had almost five years shaved off the minimum prison term he must serve before he is eligible for release. Yesterday’s development in the Supreme Court means that David Bonnici could seek parole in around six years’ time, although the final decision as...

6th April 2016

A Spanish fisherman accused of illegally fishing tuna in British Gibraltar Waters has been charged and yesterday appeared before the courts. The 55-year old man was earlier this week charged with obstructing police, obstructing wildlife wardens and fishing in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters without a valid permit. The case dates back to October 2015 but...

6th April 2016

In what marks the start of a campaign to bring together Gibraltar’s key representative and civil society organisations, the newly formed ‘Gibraltar Stronger In Europe’ board met yesterday with the Rock’s political leaders. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia and the Leader of the Opposition Daniel Feetham have confirmed their support...

4th April 2016

As the debate ahead of the EU referendum gathers pace, local barrister Nick Cruz peers into the future with this cautionary tale. I woke feeling a little worse for wear, well a few drinks does that to most people and New Year’s night 2016 was one that required all in Gibraltar to have a moment...

1st April 2016

Europa Football Club celebrated 90 years by presenting copies of its book to Government Ministers Samantha Sacramento and Steven Linares. The book, “Ninety Years of Europa FC in Gibraltar” charts the history of the club from its origins and early successes of the 1920s to its disbanding and recent reformation. Copies were presented to Mr...

24th March 2016

Defence lawyers representing the man who tried to kill Opposition leader Daniel Feetham in 2010 were in court yesterday in a bid to have his minimum jail term reduced by two thirds, in a case that could have wider implications for justice in Gibraltar. If they succeed, it means that Bonicci could be eligible for...

23rd March 2016

Once again we are faced with a terrorist outrage. Today, as flags fly at half-mast on government buildings and Moorish Castle is lit up in the Belgian tricolour, Gibraltar mourns with the rest of Europe and the world. The attack in Brussels must steel our resolve against the scourge of terrorism. As individuals, we should...

23rd March 2016

At least 34 people were killed and nearly 200 injured as terrorists inflicted a new outrage on a European capital yesterday, drawing condemnation from political leaders across the world including in Gibraltar. Coordinated bomb attacks on the main airport and Metro system in Brussels left a major city in lockdown once again less than five months...

22nd March 2016

A large basking shark was spotted feeding close to Gibraltar at the weekend, one of several dramatic sightings in British waters in recent days. A humpback whale was also seen in the Bay of Gibraltar and there were reports of a killer whale not far from the Rock. Dr Eric Shaw, head of the marine...

19th March 2016

Government yesterday noted the concerns expressed by the Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers in relation to “possible details in changes” being considered to some aspects of the types of recreational fishing from boats for non-residents. In response to the concerns raised by the federation earlier this week the Government statement said this was being considered...

17th March 2016

Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau have issued a set of commemorative stamps to celebrate Her Majesty’s Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday. The stamps take a look back at her life through a set of nine stamps featuring an image from each of her nine decades. In addition to these stamps, a new £5 stamp...

16th March 2016

A border closure as a result of Brexit would be “a disaster” for Gibraltar and the surrounding region, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said yesterday as he warned that the issue was “too important” to contemplate anything other than remaining in Europe. Writing in the Times’ Thunderer column, Mr Picardo warned that Spain would seek to...

15th March 2016

by John Bromfield Through the offices of your good newspaper, I would like to start a debate about the issues and the referendum that has been called for June 23rd and I trust the good people of Gibraltar will all take this opportunity to cast their votes in the same way that previous referenda have been...

15th March 2016

Gibraltarian conductor Maestro Karel Chichon has been made a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music. Under the Academy’s Royal Charter of 1830, the Fellowship is only awarded to those musicians who have distinguished themselves within the profession or have rendered distinguished service to the institution. Other recipients of the FRAM include Sir Henry Wood,...

14th March 2016

Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth Wherever we live in the Commonwealth, we can always benefit from being open to the ideas and encouragement of those around us. Each of us can also make a positive difference in the lives of others by being willing to contribute and offer support. This...

8th March 2016

By Lewis Pugh No one likes to be told what they can or cannot do. Back in 2004, when I attempted the first swim between the Pillars of Hercules to commemorate Gibraltar's tercentenary, everyone told me I was crazy. Swimming between Spain and Morocco is one thing. But taking on the Pillars is quite another....

2nd March 2016

Gibraltar’s main tourist attractions will enter the 21st century through the implementation of 34 interactive talking plaques designed to give life to the Rock’s heritage. Samantha Sacramento, Minister for Tourism, yesterday unveiled one of the talking plaques at the Lord Nelson Monument at Referendum Gates and spoke to the press on the potential benefits. The...

29th February 2016

Local response agencies have enhanced their capabilities in search and rescue operations at sea following a training course at the Gibraltar University organised by the Gibraltar Port Authority. The Search and Rescue training course was held last week as part of a collaborative initiative between multiple response agencies. Operations staff from the Port Authority, the...

24th February 2016

The Spanish Civil War probably split public opinion and stirred passions more deeply in Gibraltar than almost anywhere else in the world outside of Spain, says Dr Gareth Stockey. A lecturer in Spanish studies at the University of Nottingham he has been working on the history of Gibraltar for over 15 years and has published...

24th February 2016

Gibraltar played a very significant role in the unfolding of the Spanish Civil War, particularly in the early months according to Dr Chris Grocott. One of the key note speakers at the Unite Symposium, he spoke of how in the opening days of the Spanish Civil War virtually all communications between British diplomats in Spain...

22nd February 2016

36 walks in six of Andalucía's Natural Parks are the subject of a new book entitled ‘Walking In Andalucia’ by Guy Hunter-Watts. The guidebook explores six of Andalucía's most beautiful Natural Parks – the Sierra Nevada regions of Aracena, Grazalema, Los Alcornocales and the Gaucín, La Axarquía, the Alpujarras and Cazorla – along the great...

20th February 2016

PAAMOA held a coffee morning at Bruno's yesterday for some 100 of its members–  the group is a non-profit making registered Charity which organises and provides a variety of exercise classes free of charge for senior citizens in Gibraltar. The idea of the coffee morning was to use this as a social get-together for the...

18th February 2016

The man who in 2010 stabbed Opposition leader Daniel Feetham could have nearly five years shaved off the minimum term he must serve in jail before he can seek parole. David Bonnici was sentenced in 2012 to two consecutive life terms for attempting to murder Mr Feetham, then Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, and for wounding...

10th February 2016

by Rebecca Faller What do you think of when you picture Gibraltar’s upper town? Picturesque alleyways? Entrance doors with archways and keystones? Shutters? A landscape of higgledy piggledy roof-tops worthy of a Mario Finlayson painting? Most of us have some sort of historic connection with our old town, we may have grown in the area...

22nd January 2016

By Jaime Netto What has prompted me to write on this subject are the flawed arguments made by Mr. Charles Harrison in GBC. It seems obvious that the self-proclaimed “Defenders of the ‘True’ marriage inheritance” are nothing more than a group of individuals with orthodox religious views that wishes to stop the onward march of...

22nd January 2016

Gibraltar’s Christian denominations and the Jewish community have spoken out against same sex marriage, arguing that proposals to amend the law are driven by political correctness that threatens to “destroy the very fabric” of Gibraltarian society. The message was set out in a statement issued jointly by the Roman Catholic Church in Gibraltar, the Church...

13th January 2016

The secret world of spies and code-breaking returned to Gibraltar shores yesterday in the form of one of the few remaining World War II Enigma Machines. The Enigma Machine is one of the most famous code-breaking machines of all time and the Germans used it to send their secrets during World War II. Members of...

31st December 2015

Allan Joseph Alman, a kingpin in the local music scene who has encouraged and nurtured many Gibraltarian musicians, has been awarded the British Empire Medal by the Queen in her New Year’s Honours list. Mr Alman was awarded the medal for his services to music and the community in Gibraltar. He took over the chairmanship...

30th December 2015

The Gibraltar Chronicle publishes six editions a week, so summing up a year’s work in 12 front pages is no easy task. But here they are, a dozen of our favourites, one front page for every month of the year. They include stories that reflect the challenges and successes of our times, and images that...

29th December 2015

A bloodied young striped dolphin was rescued in dramatic fashion after being battered against the rocks in stormy conditions at Catalan Bay on Boxing Day. Concerned citizens plunged into the winter sea, braving the strong currents and large waves to move the dolphin to a safe location away from the rocks. Members of the public...