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14th February 2025

I have to admit I am always surprised by the many comments – and the general reaction I receive – when this Alice’s Table takes a brief look at another Gibraltar Directory or Guide of old. Maybe it should not come as a surprise. As a community, we are all very aware (and proud) of...

13th February 2025

For many a career in sports begins with a childhood dream, but one Gibraltarian, Kenneth Asquez, has transformed his earliest days playing football with friends in Varyl Begg Estate to navigating the highs and lows of the professional sports industry. He spoke to the Chronicle about his career and how he went from the finance...

12th February 2025

Gibraltar Health Authority staff and emergency responders completed a three-day anti-terrorist response training led by UK expert Carl Daniels, enhancing their preparedness for mass casualty incidents through courses on medical command, triage, and decision-making. GHA Staff, including Senior Gibraltar Health Authority and Ambulance Service Officers, were recently presented with certificates after their successful completion of...

12th February 2025

February is Heart Month, the Gibraltar Cardiac Association is raising awareness of heart issues and, in this article, Jon Santos writes about the Rock of Gibraltar serving as a natural outdoor gym, offering diverse fitness opportunities—from intense hikes like the Mediterranean Steps to scenic walks and strength training—while promoting heart health, community engagement, and a...

11th February 2025

Six of Gibraltar’s Governors and Deputy Governors past and present have paid tribute to former Chief Secretary Ernest Montado following his death last Friday. Mr Montado, a highly respected civil servant with a lifelong dedication to Gibraltar’s governance and diplomacy, passed away aged 72. On Tuesday, The Convent issued a statement in which the Governor,...

11th February 2025

Gibraltar’s car culture makes it difficult to encourage a shift to alternative sustainable transport modes, the Minister for Transport, Dr John Cortes, said as his ministry published a review of the 2017 sustainable traffic, transport and parking plan (STTPP). The review acknowledged that while significant strides had been made in tackling congestion, improving air quality...

10th February 2025

In this piece based on his GibTalks address earlier this month, Chronicle editor Brian Reyes reflects on the years since the Brexit referendum in 2016 and on some deeper underlying issues worth pondering in a world in flux. Toward the end of May in 2016, a few weeks before the Brexit referendum, I found myself...

9th February 2025

Year 12 students participating in this year’s Young Enterprise initiative showcased their business offerings in a product launch held at Bayside School. Some 11 groups have taken on the challenge this year, with various products on offer. The launch also featured a dragon-style panel of members from the business community to speak to the teams...

7th February 2025

Ernest Montado CBE, a highly respected former civil servant with a lifelong dedication to Gibraltar’s governance and diplomacy, died on Friday aged 72. The news of Mr Montado’s death was received with great sadness by the Gibraltar Government, which said he had left “left an indelible mark on the Gibraltarians”. Mr Montado was Chief Secretary...

7th February 2025

Michael Pizzarello returns to Alice’s Table this week as we celebrate his 50 -year history with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. This year he also celebrates 35 years as National Director in Gibraltar. He joined the youth movement back in 1975. This was the year before he joined the Civil Service, at the age...

6th February 2025

Gibraltar’s Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) has joined the European body representing national associations – and is due to take the rotating helm of its presidency next month. In an sector awash with acronyms, GACO has become a member of ENFCO (European Network for Compliance Officers), a grouping of not-for-profit associations for in-house compliance professionals...

6th February 2025

The Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, and the GHA Director General, Kevin McGee, on Thursday received a donation from the Gibraltar Cardiac Association for a Chest Compression Device worth £11,586 for the Ambulance Service. This machine automatically performs the same function as the manual CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) massage technique performed by ambulance personnel...

6th February 2025

There are currently four children in need of a foster home, the Care Agency has said ahead of a recruitment event on Monday urging people to open their hearts and home to a child. Each of these four children need a home whether temporary, for a few months or even years, and the Care Agency...

5th February 2025

Some 13 speakers took to the GibTalks stage at the John Mackintosh Hall last Saturday. The event marked a special 10th anniversary, with organiser Julian Felice reflecting on the past decade of GibTalks. The event follows the successful TED Talks format and each speaker delivered a 15-minute talk on a variety of subjects. By Manar...

5th February 2025

By Christopher McKeon, PA Political Correspondent Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to his father Lord Doug Hoyle at a memorial service in Westminster earlier this week. Lord Hoyle, a Freeman of the City of Gibraltar and trustee of Calpe House, had strong affection for Gibraltar and its people, who he championed throughout his parliamentary career. Dignitaries including former...

4th February 2025

The Gibraltar Port Authority should consider introducing compulsory pilotage for ships sailing from the Rock’s western anchorage to minimise the risk of collision. That was one of the recommendations made following an investigation into the OS35 incident in August 2022, which concluded that errors by the ship’s crew as it manoeuvred from anchorage were a...

4th February 2025

Some 13 speakers took to the Gib Talks stage at the John Mackintosh Hall last Saturday. The event marked a special 10th anniversary, with organiser Julian Felice reflecting on the past decade of Gib Talks. The event follows the successful TED Talks format and each speaker delivered a 15-minute talk on a variety of subjects....

4th February 2025

By Nathan Barcio and Eyleen Gomez Gibraltar’s response to an emergency involving a passenger plane veering off the runway was tested during a multi-agency exercise on Monday evening. Using an old bus, the scenario mimicked an Airbus 319 with 126 passengers onboard veering off the runway into the sea. The scene included controlled fires, with actors...

2nd February 2025

An unveiling of the rejuvenated WWII tunnels took place on Friday, showcasing a complete transformation of the tourist site. Christian Wright, the Managing Director of Wright Tech, gave a tour of the now revamped site, which has been transformed in a collaboration between his company and the Government. The site now displays a hanging Spitfire...

2nd February 2025

Joshua Downey, known as ‘The JD Dragon Disability Rights’, is a podcaster based in Sydney, Australia. Diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy (CP) at age two, Joshua's condition has influenced his journey but hasn’t defined his accomplishments. “Doctors told my parents that I should not be alive, and if I did somehow survive, that I wouldn’t...

31st January 2025

The Mothercare store on Main Street will close on February 7, International Franchises Ltd said on Friday, citing logistics challenges and Brexit uncertainty as drivers behind the decision. George Russo, director of International Franchises, which runs the popular shop, said the key factor in the decision was “severe logistical problems” after Mothercare UK went into...

31st January 2025

A new charity aiming to cater for men’s needs and provide them with support for an array of issues was officially launched on Friday. Men in Need will address problems men face such as domestic violence, mental health, homelessness, issues at work and parental alienation. The official launch for Men in Need, which became a...

31st January 2025

Michael Pizzarello returns to Alice’s Table this week as we celebrate his 50 -year history with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. This year he also celebrates 35 years as National Director in Gibraltar. He joined the youth movement back in 1975. This was the year before he joined the Civil Service, at the age...

30th January 2025

There will be 13 speakers on the GibTalks stage this Saturday, February 1, at the John Mackintosh Hall. They will be giving 15-minute talks on a range of subjects, similar to the successful TED Talks format. The event is organised by Julian Felice and Gibraltar Cultural Services. Host Julian Felice will open the event with...

30th January 2025

Recently training was offered to staff members of Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) following its appointment as an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gibraltar. The training gave 15 staff members the opportunity to gain an understanding of the Award framework and the guidelines for its delivery. Topics covered included the...

30th January 2025

A survey carried out by the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (GRA) has found that 88% of respondents are very concerned about organisations using their information for undisclosed purposes, an increase from 75% of respondents in a previous study.  This was revealed as the GRA published a report on Tuesday of its findings from the survey on...

28th January 2025

A serial child sex abuser who carried out premediated assaults and rapes on young children was on Tuesday jailed for 39 years by the Supreme Court. Graham Southwell, 63, of Varyl Begg Estate, was convicted on 19 counts of child sexual abuse, including rape, sexual assault, and sexual activity after a month-long jury trial which...

28th January 2025

Six local cyclists will embark on a 1,200km charity ride from Lourdes to Gibraltar from May 14–24, raising funds and awareness for Brain Tumour Research and Kidney Care Gibraltar. The ride is dedicated to the memory of the late Daphne Alcantara and aims to promote awareness about the critical importance of early diagnosis of brain...

27th January 2025

By Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent in Krakow The King has said the testimony of Holocaust survivors teaches us to “never be a bystander in the face of violence and hate” as he met those who lived through one of humanity’s darkest hours. Charles visited the heart of Krakow’s Jewish community as commemorations began marking...

25th January 2025

The walls in the bunker of No.6 Convent Place could tell some stories, especially from early 2020. Sat down with Civil Contingencies Coordinator Ivor Lopez, he summed up almost two years of “hell” in an hour-long presentation. “Actually looking back sometimes, it feels like it never happened,” Mr Lopez said. “It just seemed that it...