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25th February 2025

Last Friday once again put a spotlight on the importance of frontier fluidity to communities on either side of the border. Some 15,000 people cross the border daily to provide services across all areas of Gibraltar’s economy, including healthcare. It is a mutual dependence that underscores the need for a post-Brexit treaty that provides guarantees...

24th February 2025

GHA specialists are actively looking into lowering the age of bowel cancer screening, but before doing so, the team are assessing whether this would strain the current service offered. In Gibraltar, bowel cancer screening is offered to those aged 60 to 74 years and the GHA is considering lowering the age to match the NHS...

23rd February 2025

The Law Council has a new chairperson and, for the first time, the post is occupied by a woman. In her first interview since being appointed as the head of the legal profession’s representative body, Emma Lejeune expressed pride in the role and hoped it would inspire more women to step into leadership positions within...

23rd February 2025

The atmosphere was alive with strength and spirit as the women of Ladies That Rock The Rock, accompanied by their families, friends, and supporters, gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the second edition of the book that captures their stories. This book, a work of art woven from threads of courage, resilience, and brilliance, honours...

21st February 2025

Last month was the 12th Veganuary, a movement where people try and go vegan for the month. According to Veganuary’s organisers and based on YouGov survey results and the current population estimates for each country, roughly 25.8 million people worldwide chose to try vegan in January 2025. Gibraltarians are included in this figure, of course,...

21st February 2025

A proposed single storey extension and refurbishment of properties on Road to the Lines gained unanimous approval at Thursday’s meeting of the Development and Planning The existing three-story apartment blocks are in a state of disrepair and no longer meet modern living standards, according to the developer First Home Ownership Company Ltd. The proposal aims...

20th February 2025

Last month was the 12th Veganuary, a movement where people try and go vegan for the month. According to Veganuary’s organisers and based on YouGov survey results and the current population estimates for each country, roughly 25.8 million people worldwide chose to try vegan in January 2025. Gibraltarians are included in this figure, of course,...

20th February 2025

Gibraltarian John Navarro, 38, is the only person on the Rock with multi-focal motor neuropathy (MMN) and, one year post diagnosis, he is set on raising awareness both locally and globally of the rare neurological condition. One act of raising awareness was having the iconic Moorish Castle lit up orange on Tuesday evening last week...

19th February 2025

Professor Clive Finlayson represented Gibraltar at the 2025 'Ignite the Cosmos' Forum in Tenerife, discussing extinctions in life and the universe alongside leading scientists, highlighting Gibraltar’s internationally recognised research. The inaugural session of the 2025 'Ignite the Cosmos' Forum took place last Thursday, in front of a large audience and was entitled 'Extinctions in Life...

19th February 2025

Nolan Frendo is a passionate musician who balances a career, family, and hobbies with the added dimension of being the frontman for not one, but two bands—Jetstream and Kounterfeit Kings. Mr Frendo spoke to the Chronicle about the man behind the microphone. His inspiration for music was sparked by Gibraltar's own Melon Diesel and progressed...

17th February 2025

A year into the development of a Youth Strategy for Gibraltar, services are being streamlined and reshaped to better care of local youths. Senior Youth Worker Rebecca Figueras began work on the strategy in February last year, with the project now in the drafting stage and expected to be published later this year. Ms Figueras...

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...