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20th February 2026

Research Into Childhood Cancer (RICC) is one of Gibraltar’s longest-running local charities, having been founded in November 1989 in the aftermath of a deeply personal tragedy for the Sacarello family. It’s chairperson, Craig Sacarello, told the Chronicle about how the charity came to be, its impact on childhood cancer research, and the way the community...

19th February 2026

By Josh Payne, Press Association Chief Reporter The King has said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew was taken into custody on his 66th birthday on Thursday following allegations made against the former prince after the release...

19th February 2026

“There are moments in a city’s history when a gateway is not merely repaired, it is reborn.” These are the words of project manager Carl Viagas, who is overseeing the transformation of the Landport area. Landport has been long regarded as little more than a traffic corridor. Now the area is set to be not...

18th February 2026

In this two-part series Joe Gingell looks back at World War II and has shared his and fellow Gibraltarians recollections when evacuated in London. This is the second part of the series, the first was published earliter this week. As a result of the bombing, many buildings, including evacuation centres, had either been destroyed or...

16th February 2026

In the second instalment in a series exploring the origins of the city and fortress of Gibraltar, Professor Clive Finlayson, Director of the Gibraltar National Museum, traces the history of the Rock’s first defensive walls. In 1436, Enrique, the second Count of Niebla—already in his sixties and descended from the famous Guzmán “el Bueno,” the...

16th February 2026

I thought last Monday’s front page of the Gibraltar Chronicle was startling. ‘Property market realigns as total deal value falls and residency pause weighs on confidence’ side by side ‘£2,8m worth of personalised licence plates sold, with top registration £100,000’. Between the two stories we have a very powerful statement of where we are today...

13th February 2026

A major exhibition organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture will bring together artists from Gibraltar, the Lloyds Art Group and internationally recognised practitioners for a series of events in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar. The project, entitled ‘Traces of Humanity’, will feature events in Margate during May, a major...

13th February 2026

February is Heart Month, the Gibraltar Cardiac Association is raising awareness of heart issues and this article, the second in the month-long campaign, Jon Santos talks about loving your heart ahead of Valentine’s Day on Saturday. By Jon Santos of The Gibraltar Cardiac Association Valentine’s Day is traditionally a celebration of romance, flowers, chocolates, and...

10th February 2026

The recent rains have been relentless, made all the worse when coupled with a rare wind direction. When I think of the south-westerly wind, the sou’wester, I image a giant spindly figure with tree-trunk legs and long fingers leaning over the roofs of Gibraltar and peeling back tiles to let the horizontal rain in. He...

9th February 2026

Gibraltar and Spain were not the only countries affected by recent storms. Morocco too has endured devastation with damage to homes, buildings, streets and public services. One person on the ground to provide assistance, thanks to donations from people in Gibraltar, is Kevin Parody, better known as Salsa. Mr Parody, a member of MarocAtlas 4x4,...

8th February 2026

By Albert Freyone I have read the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce interview on tourism and transport priorities for 2026, and I agree with one obvious point, improved border fluidity will bring more people into Gibraltar. That much is beyond debate. What is far less certain, and far more important, is whether we are actually ready...

6th February 2026

The Ministry of Equality has announced the launch of an Age Symposium, a new initiative focused on promoting inclusion, wellbeing and active participation for older persons in Gibraltar. The Symposium will bring together stakeholders, service providers, community organisations and older persons to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing, share best practice and help...

5th February 2026

The Gibraltar Festival of Young Musicians organised by GAMPA, now in its 21st year, has been taking place all week at the John Mackintosh Hall, with a Gala set to take place on Saturday night. The Gala will see a finalist of each category perform and compete. The person who has been deciding who those...

5th February 2026

The Alameda Gardens – have existed for over 200 years. This year it is 210 years old. The beauty of this garden is that it belongs to all of us – it is free entry and we can all make use of it and enjoy its surroundings – the tranquillity and beauty of its surroundings....

4th February 2026

Some 12.5% of new cancer cases were diagnosed at stage four last year, GHA statistics have shown on World Cancer Day, underlining the importance of early detection. Today marks global World Cancer Day which raises awareness of cancer and encourages its prevention, detection and treatment. Last year, 425 new cases of cancer were detected in...

3rd February 2026

by Sophie Macdonald Opening the 11th edition of Gib Talks was Julian Felice, reminding us that, really, we’ve been ‘Gib-Talking’ since “Hercules said he couldn’t be bothered to walk across two mountains.” It has taught us to “never stop telling our stories.” Nadine Collado, who was first on the stage, shared hers. Eighteen months ago,...

3rd February 2026

Heidi Jeffries has been appointed the new Chairperson of Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar, taking over the role previously held by Mercy Posso for a number of years. The organisation is set to mark its 20th anniversary in 2027, years spent campaigning and fundraising to transform cancer care with better services, equipment and also an oncology...

3rd February 2026

Loreto Convent School celebrated the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas, on Monday with a Mass attended by Bishop Charles Azzopardi. The feast commemorates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple forty days after his birth. It is traditionally marked by the blessing of candles, symbolising Jesus as the Light...

2nd February 2026

It has been over a decade since Gibraltar was accepted into UEFA and later FIFA, marking a rapid transition from amateur football into the semi-professional and professional era. Though short in time, the journey has been intense, with Gibraltar football still very much in its infancy. Critics have come and gone, headlines have been plentiful,...

1st February 2026

Chris Gomez has been appointed the new Chief Commissioner, also known as the Chief Volunteer of Gibraltar, of the Scouts Association of Gibraltar, a role with a set tenure of 10 years like his predecessor Mark Rodriguez. Mr Gomez has been involved with Scouts since the age of eight and has served as an adult...

1st February 2026

The Gibraltar Cardiac Association has an ambitious schedule for 2026, as it marks a decade since its inception, with an active year of public engagement, health campaigns and community solidarity. Chairperson Suyenne Perez Catania and Secretary Vanessa Bautista sat down with the Chronicle to talk about the past 10 years and the planned celebrations. Mrs...

27th January 2026

A local man who attacked a woman in the home she shared with her elderly parents causing them to fear for their lives was sentenced by the Supreme Court to eight and a half years. Karl Danino, 40, admitted to charges of threats to kill and aggravated burglary days before trial and was sentenced on...

27th January 2026

Well yes, I think so, it’s been now almost a hundred offerings of this type of article in our daily (Monday to Friday now), Gibraltar Chronicle. So we kick off on a brand new year and looking back, flicking through some of those past editions of this column, it’s a little difficult to pick out...

27th January 2026

By Annabelle Mor Codali, CEO of the Gibraltar Horticultural Society In cities across Europe, a quiet revolution is taking place. It is not driven by giant infrastructure projects or sweeping new laws, but by something far simpler and far more powerful: people planting, beautifying, and reclaiming the spaces directly outside their doors. From balconies dripping...

27th January 2026

Local writer Deborah Mattana has released a new self-published book, Sabores de Alegría del Estrecho, which explores Gibraltar’s Sephardic history through a collection of stories and recipes set against a local backdrop of Levante winds and the Rock’s long-standing cultural diversity. The book brings together personal narratives and traditional recipes donated by members of the...

27th January 2026

The Mayor, Nicholas Guerrero, has reminded the public that nominations are open for the next conferral of the Mayor’s Awards, which will take place in March. The closing date for nominations is Friday February 6 2026. The Mayor’s Awards are described as a permanent fixture in Gibraltar’s annual civic calendar and are intended to highlight...

26th January 2026

The Year 6 Lego Robotics team, Loretanics, travelled to London on Wednesday January 21 to take part in a robotics competition in Stevenage. The team consisted of 10 pupils, eight of whom made the trip. After arriving and settling into accommodation near Canary Wharf, the pupils visited Activate at the O2 Arena, an interactive light...

26th January 2026

Professor Daniella Tilbury, a Gibraltar Commonwealth Scholar and Chair of the Gibraltar Royal Commonwealth Society, delivered a keynote address on leadership and sustainable futures to more than 300 Commonwealth Scholars at a Commonwealth Scholarship Commission event at the QEII Centre in London. The event, hosted by the Commonwealth, focused on the role of scholars as...

25th January 2026

It had been a long time since Lincoln Red Imps entered a weekend matchday without having played a midweek fixture. The postponement of their clash with Europa last Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions provided them with their first midweek break outside of the festive period, as they faced College 1975. Although the match was...

23rd January 2026

Gibraltar Netball has launched a new initiative through a partnership with the private sector, placing the future of its players firmly in their own hands. The initiative is aimed at ensuring players are ready to collect the passes and opportunities presented to them in life, not just on the court but in the real world....