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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...

23rd January 2025

The last two weeks of January in Gibraltar are the preserve of pantomine, a revered comedic art which upholds the values of making us laugh to forget winter blues and, more importantly, the excesses of Christmas. That said, in a small place like Gibraltar steeped in English traditions, when the number of services personnel stationed...

22nd January 2025

No Cuesta D’Enero launched its third edition on Monday evening with a live performance, an art installation, a lively discussion, and a cucumber taped to a wall. The event, which saw art enthusiasts get together, aims to encourage public participation in the arts through a series of free events. Fine Arts Association member Joseph Alecio...

22nd January 2025

The GSD has expressed serious concern following reports about “shortcomings” in the ambulance dispatch service, adding these must be urgently addressed. The Opposition was reacting after GBC reported on the experience of a family who faced a distressing situation during a medical emergency involving a baby. The parents told GBC they were alarmed that the...

21st January 2025

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment on Tuesday began Operation Bayside Warrior in conjunction with Bayside Comprehensive School, an initiative designed to enhance student prospects and strengthen community ties. It follows the recent success of Operation Prior Park Warrior programme. Operation Bayside Warrior will run for eight consecutive weeks, with lessons being held every Wednesday for students...

21st January 2025

Unite the Union on Tuesday submitted an “ambitious” 20% Public Sector pay claim for 2025/6, as it sought to tackle wage stagnation and recover real term pay losses since 2019. The claim was announced just a week after Unite told this newspaper that pay freezes, rising costs of living and persistent staffing issues were driving...

21st January 2025

Our smart home is not so smart. We have an Apple Home Hub in every room of the house, which in turn connects to every phone and tablet and the television and several speakers and even the camera that keeps an eye on the dog. You would think that the idea of voice-activated commands would...

21st January 2025

Local author David Bentata will be reading an excerpt of his book and will answer questions from attendees this evening as part of the No Cuesta D’Enero programme of events. The event organised by the Fine Arts Association will be held at 6pm this evening at the Fine Arts Gallery. Mr Bentata will be reading...

21st January 2025

A live multi-agency exercise testing Gibraltar’s readiness to respond to a marauding terrorist attack took place on Tuesday, simulating two terrorists using a vehicle and knives as weapons to target civilians. Role players and civil contingency personnel took to Europa Point on Tuesday morning, mimicking a scenario where a line of people waiting to buy...

20th January 2025

The No Cuesta D'Enero programme of events has returned for a third year and the Fine Arts Association have organised live painting sessions, talks, portrait and photography sessions, and a historical walk. The programme will launch tonight as from 6pm at the Fine Arts Gallery with an installation titled ‘La Sala’ by Kitchen Studios’ Alex...

17th January 2025

Early analysis in the relaunched Childhood Measurement Programme has shown that 35% of children are at an unhealthy weight by the time they leave upper primary school, with excess weight becoming more prevalent as they age. With the programme in its second year, Public Health Gibraltar is finding the number of overweight children almost doubles...

15th January 2025

Care workers at the Care Agency were presented with their Level 2 certificates in Health and Social Care. The initiative in collaboration with the Gibraltar College gave 10 care workers the chance to undertake the GCSE equivalent qualification, enabling them to develop their skills and knowledge, with another cohort of workers in the Care Agency...

13th January 2025

The Mayor, Carmen Gomez, has invited nominations from members of the public for the next conferral of Mayor’s Awards to be held in March. The Mayor’s Awards have become a permanent fixture in Gibraltar’s annual civic calendar and serve to highlight the extraordinary achievements of members of the Rock’s community. Having started as a lifesaving...

13th January 2025

Pay freezes, rising costs of living, and persistent staffing issues are driving public sector workers in Gibraltar toward a breaking point, according to Stuart Davies, Unite the Union’s national officer for Gibraltar. In an interview, Mr Davies highlighted mounting discontent among the workforce, citing unaddressed claims, job creep and burnout as workers grappled with stagnant...

12th January 2025

Local historian, activist and champion of the deaf community, Joe Brugada, has been awarded the distinguished XXXVI Josep Maria Batista i Roca Award – Enric Garriga Trullols Memorial by the Institut de Projecció Exterior de la Cultura Catalana (IPECC). This honour recognises his lifelong dedication to promoting Catalan language and culture beyond the Catalan countries,...

10th January 2025

A man who was attacked by his pit bull after setting it on police officers was jailed for a year by the Supreme Court on Friday.  Jayron Perez, 25, of the Glacis Estate, had ordered his pit bull terrier Max to attack police officers during his arrest, but in turn the dog also attacked its...

10th January 2025

Happy New Year to all – here we begin another year with all the best wishes in health and happiness 2025 can bring you. Alice’s Table is already four months into its seventh year. How did that happen? We have sat and chatted to many well-known personalities over the years and learnt many things we...

10th January 2025

A children’s book written by a local author which aims to help teach life lessons to children has been published by a UK publisher. ‘Princess Penelope’s Problem’ by local Learning Support Assistant Natalie Balloqui, is currently available to pre-order via Pegasus Publishers. The book is Ms Balloqui’s first and was inspired by children learning and...

9th January 2025

Local ceramist Zoe Radley has a life story that is as vibrant and textured as her creations. From a childhood spent in Africa to a pottery studio in Gibraltar, she shared a snapshot of her life story with the Chronicle. She grew up in Africa during the 70s, a beginning that had a profound impact...

9th January 2025

The Gibraltar Health Authority has published a leaflet with advice on coping with personal trauma, offering strategies for well-being, resources for children, and guidance on when to seek professional help. The leaflet comes after the recent fire at Mid-Harbours Estate, and includes the action that can be taken to improve well-being and help prevent longer-term...