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1st October 2025

Poetry Review An evening of poetry about life experiences and more was held at Bosom Buddies’ poetry night. It was a combination of the different arts that abound so vibrantly on this Rock – I just don’t tire of the amount of times I highlight the variety of creative interests we have amongst those keen...

30th September 2025

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has made a complaint to the Royal Gibraltar Police in respect of allegedly “defamatory and threatening” videos published on social media by an “apparently aggrieved individual”, No.6 Convent Place said on Tuesday. The Gibraltar Government said the videos contain “actionable libels as well as criminal libels” under the Defamation Act. It...

26th September 2025

Bishop-elect Mgr Charles Azzopardi is inviting all of Gibraltar to attend his ordination on Sunday, December 7, adding that the outpour of well-wishes since the announcement of his appointment has been “incredible”. Less than two weeks after his appointment Mgr Azzopardi unveiled a coat of arms, his plans to involve the local community and youth...

25th September 2025

The former Principal Auditor made “improper insinuations” about the Department of the Environment and the minister responsible, Dr John Cortes, when he said the handling of environmental contracts risked the “perception of corruption”, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Parliament on Thursday.  The claim was contained in the 2018/19 Principal Auditor’s report, which had analysed environmental...

24th September 2025

It was a tight first five minutes in the encounter between Scotland and Singapore. All level at 4-4, this first match of the day at the Europa Sports Complex on the final day of group matches was proving from the start to be an exciting and closely fought contest. Scotland took the initial lead, moving...

23rd September 2025

Three sisters Jane Langdon, Bathsheba Peralta and Willa Serfaty will tonight launch their latest exhibition at the Fine Arts Gallery in Casemates featuring over 100 artworks spanning 25 years. At the Fine Arts Gallery, sisters Jane Langdon, Bathsheba Peralta and Willa Serfaty are showcasing some of their newest works and a selection from their private...

17th September 2025

Just three days before Gibraltar Netball’s U21 hit the courts to debut in the Netball World Youth Cup with their first match against the Cook Islands, the team’s positions have been revealed. Months of training, preparations and selections, in which some players unfortunately did not get past the initial long squad, now see the final...

17th September 2025

Penelope Louise, known as travel blogger The Flyaway Girl, has been inspired by life in Gibraltar to build her niche online showing “hidden gem” destinations. Over the years, she has amassed 114,000 followers on Instagram with posts about her trips to Japan, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Morocco, Greece, Germany, and moving to Gibraltar. Penelope, who...

17th September 2025

In the run-up to National Day, everywhere in Gibraltar is beautifully decorated in red and white, whether it is bunting, flags or decoration in shop fronts. This is all a sign of patriotism, of pride in being Gibraltarian, a celebration to mark the day Gibraltarians of past generations voted overwhelmingly to remain British in the...

15th September 2025

A fireside chat with the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and Attorney General Michael Llamas discussing the UK/EU treaty will be the centrepiece of business-focused event to take place in London in October.  The chat, to be moderated by Peter Montegriffo, figures on the programme for the Gibraltar Business Conference in London, scheduled for October 21...

13th September 2025

By Brenda Cuby, CEO of GibSams Every September, GibSams marks Suicide Prevention Month. This year’s theme is Changing the Narrative on Suicide, and it’s a chance to open up more honest and respectful conversations about mental health and suicide. Before anything else, we want to say thank you. Our community continues to show strong support...

12th September 2025

The Gibraltar Study Circle – sounds more like an historical association. The last time it visited the Rock was in 2019. Now, in its 50th year it is back this coming week to celebrate this milestone. The GSC has a global membership with experts on Gibraltar stamps, its postal stationery and postal history. I have...

11th September 2025

The border is a barometer of Gibraltar’s relations with Spain that for decades has “defined” this community and its modern political development, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia said on Thursday.  Dr Garcia was speaking as he presented a new exhibition prepared by the team at the National Archives to mark this year’s 40th anniversary...

11th September 2025

Yes, you will have noticed. The sun is losing its strength a little as we move into autumn with winter knocking at the door, not a stone’s throw away. As days, weeks, and months fly by, in the distance, we begin to make out those unmistakable dulcet tones of Ho! Ho! Ho! But that’s a...

8th September 2025

Young people who completed different stages of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award were presented with their awards at ceremony in The Convent last week. The awards were presented by the Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst, in The Convent gardens in the presence of families and other guests. Over the past six to 24...

5th September 2025

The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) announced the appointment of Stella Gotal as the new Head Coach of the Gibraltar Women’s National Team with immediate effect. Croatian coach Gotal is described as “bringing extensive experience in women’s international football.” She completed her UEFA Pro Licence in March of 2025 and has served as a UEFA Technical...

4th September 2025

Lions Gibraltar secured three hard-fought points on Friday evening with a narrow 3-2 victory over Europa Point in a match that tested their resolve and composure. Far from a dominant roar, it was more of a purr from the Lions, who were made to work hard by an organised Europa Point side that refused to...

4th September 2025

The Government and GHA presented 37 students from Bayside, Westside, Prior Park and the Gibraltar College certificates for successfully completing their 2025 GHA Summer Placement Programme, a two-week programme designed to provide aspiring healthcare professionals with real-world experience in a clinical setting. The certificates were presented by the Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez,...

4th September 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...

2nd September 2025

By Neve Clinton St John Ambulance held Young First Aider summer camps throughout July and August, with two weeks dedicated to seven to 10-year-olds and another two weeks for 11 to 15-year-olds, giving children an insight on first aid, CPR, Incident and Casualty Management and more. The workshops were led by St John cadets Jesse...

2nd September 2025

Two very different parts of my life were interwoven last week when the bullring in La Linea became the movie set for a big Bollywood production. I never would have imagined that a Bollywood film would be recorded right at my doorstep, or that one of my favourite actors, Shahid Kapoor, would be so close...

2nd September 2025

The Secretary General and Chief Executive of the United Kingdom’s National Commission for UNESCO, James Bridge, visited the Gorham’s Cave Complex World Heritage Site on Friday. Mr Bridge was shown around the site by Professors Clive and Geraldine Finlayson, along with Dr Stewart Finlayson, who leads the scientific team. Archaeologist Stephanie Kassam explained the excavation...

1st September 2025

By Neve Clinton The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park’s main priority is the conservation of endangered species, and it takes pride in showcasing an array of spectacular, often exotic, animals, relying on visits from both tourists and locals for revenue streams to continue conservation efforts. However, Operations Coordinator Vanda Marnoto urges the public to think carefully...

1st September 2025

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has announced the phonelines for the 2025 Cultural Awards, which celebrate talent and achievements across Gibraltar’s cultural community. The Cultural Awards Board, made up of Fabian Vinet, Paula Latin, Ernest Gomez, Suyenne Perez Catania and Seamus Byrne, drew up the shortlist following a public call...

31st August 2025

By Neve Clinton Stewart Finlayson, director of the Gibraltar National Museum’s Natural History Department, and the Gorham’s Cave Complex excavations, spoke to the Chronicle about recent findings at the site, revealing that the area is - and always has been - home to a wide range of wildlife, with some endangered species booming recently. Mr...

29th August 2025

Gibraltar’s young artists and architects are exhibiting their work at the Graduate Showcase 2025, taking place at GEMA Gallery on Line Wall Road, which will run until September 5. The exhibition features the work of recent graduates illustrator Charlize Gingell, fine artist Jack Hernandez, and architects Enzo Matto and Lizhe (Enrique) Zhang Zhuo, who have...

28th August 2025

The Gibraltar Government and TNG Global Foundation, the developer of the Eastside development, insisted on Thursday that a breakwater to protect the project’s marina will not impact the neighbouring beach at Catalan Bay. They were responding after both the Catalan Bay Senior Committee and the GSD raised concerns over the past week that the breakwater...

27th August 2025

As a member of the Sustainable Transport Action Group (STAG) it is always a pleasure to see active travel initiatives being debated in the local press, helping to raise awareness of alternative transport modes which alleviate congestion, reduce kerbside pollution and encourage a healthier lifestyle. In a recent Chronicle article, Transport Minister John Cortes reaffirmed...

27th August 2025

After a 25-year hiatus from performing on the Rock, Nicholas Martin is set to return to Gibraltar this September for his show Destello Azul, with international pianist Lora Dimitrova. The event, being organised by the Gibraltar Classical Music Society, will be an evening of Argentinian tangos, Latin American and Spanish songs. His break from the...

27th August 2025

The Catalan Bay Senior Committee said the Eastside project broke “clear promises” made by the Chief Minister and the Minister for the Environment, specifically assurances that no marina breakwater would be constructed in front of Catalan Bay.  The committee said residents of Catalan Bay had also been told the development would not harm beaches or...