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27th September 2018

The Equality Rights Group has highlighted its work with the pro-choice campaign as it marks International Safe Abortion Day. The Group said it would dedicate a day of further work and planning starting on Thursday 27 and running on to Friday September 28, to mark the worldwide event which calls for the safety of women...

19th September 2018

A book by well known local businessman Kenneth Castiel entitled ‘The Hero and the Villain within’ was launched on Monday evening at the University of Gibraltar by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. In the presence of the Governor Lt Gen Edward Davis, Government Ministers, guests and family, Mr Castiel said his book, which had been two...

19th September 2018

By Peter Schirmer Help for the financial services industry in negotiating the Brexit process and its aftermath is promised by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission in an up-beat annual report published this week. The publication is accompanied by an extensive outline of the Commission’s ‘Business Plan’ for the period until the end of March next...

14th September 2018

By Jack Hardy, Press Association Forecasters have warned that Storm Helene could pose a danger to life when it bears down on the UK and Republic of Ireland next week. Ferocious winds lurking in the Atlantic threaten to whip across western regions of England and Wales from Monday evening, heralding a day of disruption and...

7th September 2018

The UK and the European Union are “very close” to a Brexit agreement that is “likely” to benefit Gibraltar and its neighbouring region, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said yesterday ahead of the Rock’s last National Day as a member of the EU. As parliamentarians from the UK arrived in Gibraltar for Monday’s celebrations, Mr Picardo...

28th August 2018

On Main Street last week, a British visitor from Hull who voted Leave in the Brexit referendum said she had changed her mind. After two years of political chaos and uncertainty, leaving the EU no longer seemed like a good prospect for 59-year old Mary Brown. Mrs Brown was made redundant from her council job...

20th August 2018

A graduation ceremony was held last Friday for the 11 youngsters who took part in this year’s CYE-CYL’s Summer Challenge. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Mayor Kaiane Aldorino Lopez joined family and friends in Grand Battery House to celebrate the achievements. Liam Martinez, 16, enjoyed the experience and is happy to have made “friends for...

7th August 2018

The Gibraltar Government is considering installing speed bumps in certain areas of the Upper Rock to remind drivers to watch out for Gibraltar’s wildlife. The decision was revealed yesterday after the Chronicle reported on the recent deaths of three baby monkeys who were accidentally crushed by vehicles. In addition, other wildlife such as baby Barbary...

31st July 2018

Gibraltar’s city walls have kept the enemy at bay for centuries and yesterday local children found out just exactly how they did that as they took part in ‘Walks through history’. The ‘Walks through history’ events are run by the Gibraltar Museum and form part of this year’s summer sports and leisure programme. Yesterday, a...

14th June 2018

A group of four Cadets from the Gibraltar Cadet Force accompanied by an adult instructor were treated to a once in a lifetime events-filled weekend in London over the Queen’s Birthday bank Holiday weekend. The four Cadets were chosen by the adult volunteer instructors as a reward for their performance, attendance record, and behaviour over...

7th June 2018

A new group calling itself the Gibraltar Pro-Life Movement has been set up locally. In statement the group says it is independent of political persuasion but wants to engage the community at large, including the Government and Opposition parties, in offering pragmatic and positive alternative solutions to abortion. The group points out that it is...

5th June 2018

This year’s World Environment Day event, to be held at Commonwealth Park and with the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, will be opened by Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, this morning. The public are encouraged to visit the stalls to see what they can do to “#BeatPlasticPollution and combat one of the biggest environmental problems of...

4th June 2018

By Jennifer Cockerell, Press Association Health Correspondent Adults should walk briskly for 10 minutes a day to stay healthy rather than focusing on distance or the quantity of steps, health officials have said. New guidance from Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of GPs suggests just 10 minutes of brisk walking a day...

31st May 2018

HM Customs is currently hosting a three-day workshop on the control of trade in endangered wildlife in collaboration with a number of other international authorities. The workshop, hosted at the University of Gibraltar, was opened on Tuesday by the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and introduced by Dr John Cortes, Minister with Responsibility for the Environment....

18th May 2018

Sir Joe Bossano will receive his knighthood at Buckingham Palace today. “I am sure that I speak for everyone on the Rock in congratulating a man who has given a lifetime of quite remarkable service to Gibraltar,” said Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. “We all hope that Sir Joe has a wonderful day at the Palace.”

15th May 2018

The ongoing regeneration of the Upper Town was brought into sharp relief yesterday as the old Police Barracks was formally inaugurated, now fully refurbished into luxury flats called The Arches. The project retains the distinctive arches and colonnades of a building that was once home to Gibraltar’s police officers and their families. “Building in Gibraltar...

11th May 2018

Lord Of The Rings star Andy Serkis has helped create a 3D animated avatar of a real Neanderthal as part of a BBC documentary that features Gibraltar’s Gorham’s Cave. The Hollywood star collaborated with scientists and the Natural History Museum for a BBC Two series that starts this weekend. The CGI Neanderthal is based on...

6th February 2018

All cancer charities got together yesterday to mark Sunday’s World Cancer Day. The event at the Piazza was to help raise awareness for all cancer charities on the Rock. The charities - Cancer Research UK Gibraltar Branch, Cancer Relief Gibraltar, Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar, Prostate Cancer Support Gibraltar, Research Into Childhood Cancer, Bloodwise Gibraltar, Pathway...

3rd November 2017

Cancer Research Relay For Life Gibraltar this year raised a record breaking £75,600.43p. The 24 hour relay also broke its own record in the number of cancer survivors who walked in the first lap at the start with a total of 96 survivors turning up to participate and support the event. “The record breaking figure...

23rd October 2017

Over 1,000 participants took part in Walk for Life on the 50th anniversary year of the Gibraltar Branch of Cancer Research Gibraltar on Saturday. This year the walk saw bike riders join in the event with people and children of all ages and families with dogs who took part in what is the main fundraiser...

7th October 2017

Chief Minister Fabian yesterday invited the organisers of the Cancer Research 24 hour Relay for Life event, held two weeks ago at the Victoria Stadium, to No6 Convent Place. Organiser Nicky Vinales revealed that so far Relay for Life had raised over £73,000 which well exceeds the committee’s original target of £50,000. With the Gibraltar...

26th September 2017

Gibraltar’s Relay for Life has seen a record breaking year as the Gibraltar branch of Cancer Research UK celebrates its fiftieth year on the Rock. This weekend saw 79 teams, 95 survivors in the first lap of honour and more than £43,700 raised as money continues to pour in. The relay was a huge success...

11th September 2017

A sea of red and white yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, when Gibraltarians voted in an overwhelming majority to stay British. September 10 1967 was the day when many of today’s grandparents took to the polling booth to each contribute to the history of the Rock, 50 years later Gibraltar has...

21st April 2017

The Lifesaving Sports Association has raised £8,265 in order to purchase a handheld Abbott istat blood analyser, downloader and printer, which was donated yesterday to the Rainbow Ward at St Bernard’s. The Association organised several events to promote lifeguarding in order to compete internationally and to raise funds for the equipment. Some of these events...

13th April 2017

Starting this Easter weekend and until the official opening of the bathing season in June there will be lifeguards in attendance for nine hours a day on all beaches. Although the official bath season does not start until June 10 beaches will be open for business this Easter and Alain Gatt, the beaches and administration...

7th April 2017

The Gibraltar Government yesterday launched its Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan setting out a comprehensive traffic and transport policy for at least the next 10 years. The plan is the result of the Government’s manifesto commitment to address congestion and movement problems throughout Gibraltar and was unveiled at a press conference by Chief Minister...

2nd March 2017

by Alice Mascarenhas and Catherine Wyatt Having a baby is a "life-changing moment", the Duchess of Cambridge has told a Gibraltarian family of a sick child. Kate was visiting the new Ronald McDonald Evelina House in London yesterday, a purpose built "home away from home", which accommodates the families of children being treated in hospital....

3rd January 2017

Real Christmas trees can now be recycled in Gibraltar, thanks to a new initiative by the Department of the Environment and Climate Change “Recycling trees, or turning them into mulch, is an efficient way to give back to the environment after the festive period by minimising the amount of waste going to landfill and reducing...

3rd December 2016

By Samantha Sacramento Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. As Gibraltar’s first Minster for Equality, I am extremely proud of the substantive work that has been done by our Government and the enormous progress that has been made on disability issues by my Ministry of Equality. This work is diverse and ongoing...

13th October 2016

15 cyclists, including two charity committee members of the Guardian Angel Foundation, will be undertaking a sponsored cycle ride from the Portugal border to Gibraltar in order to raise funds and awareness for the charity. The Guardian Angel Foundation was set up in 2013 with the intention of improving the standards of care and living...