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10th December 2024

By Eyleen Gomez and Nathan Barcio A 19-year-old Spanish man was arrested by detectives from the Royal Gibraltar Police on suspicion of arson following a fire in a Mid Harbour Estate flat that left five people in hospital, and in which the family dog died. News of the arrest came late on Tuesday night, just...

10th December 2024

International Human Rights Day, observed on December 10, marks the conclusion of the annual 16-day global campaign of activism against gender-based violence. The campaign begins each year on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and highlights one of the most pervasive and entrenched human rights violations worldwide.  Violence against women and...

9th December 2024

Some 78 graduates celebrated their achievements at the University of Gibraltar's fifth graduation ceremony. The event celebrated the academic achievement from the University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons), MBA, MA in Leadership and Management, BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing, PGCE, Master’s in Marine Science and Climate Change, Applied Clinical Psychology programmes, and notably, the first...

9th December 2024

I arrived about ten minutes late to Mass at Holy Rosary Church in Washington DC. I tried my best to sneak in through the door, but a woman in one of the back pews heard a creak and turned around to give me a look so severe, I could have been struck dead by one...

8th December 2024

A new book by Clive, Geraldine, and Stewart Finlayson was officially launched by the Chief Minster, Fabian Picardo, at the Gibraltar National Museum. ‘Gibraltar – Geography, Nature, History, Heritage’ delves into the trio’s years of research into the Rock’s history and geography as well as using their own experiences to comment on more recent local...

6th December 2024

The UK’s decision to give up the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands has no bearing on Gibraltar and the Falklands, which are “different beasts” whose right to self-determination has been recognised, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, said on Friday. Sir Lindsay, who is also the Chancellor of the University of...

6th December 2024

by Manar Ben Tahayekt Her hands move slow with tender grace, Across the kitchen’s sacred space; The scent of saffron fills the air, A taste of home, a whispered prayer. I see her there though far away, Preparing couscous, day by day; She stirs the pot with stories old, With secrets in the steam she...

6th December 2024

As we continue on our journey through the 60 years of the John Mackintosh Hall there can be no doubt this institution continues to be at the heart of this community.Author of the book ‘Making a Difference: The Life and Times of John Mackintosh’, Richard Garcia, believes the Hall which continues to be in constant...

5th December 2024

Gibraltar experienced it's warmest November since records began in 1947, the Gibraltar Met Office has said. The Met Office recorded a daily (24-hour) mean temperature of 18.7 Celsius in November. “This is 2.2 degrees Celsius higher than the 30-year long term average (1991-2020) of 16.5 Celsius,” a spokesperson for the Met Office said. “The previous...

4th December 2024

Karl Ullger will be exhibiting his piece ‘Catnap’ in the Red Dot Miami Art Fair this week after being selected by the Gato Gordo Gallery. The Red Dot Art Fair forms part of Miami Art Week which features over 20 art fairs, more than 1,200 galleries and thousands of artists. Mr Ullger is being represented...

3rd December 2024

By Giordano Durante After several years of regularly producing books of short stories (published in the four volumes of Historias de Gibraltar) and the entertaining Mis Patios Perdidos, the Gibraltarian author Humbert Hernandez has released his first full-length novel. Luciano packs into its over 300 pages the experiences of Luciano Chesterfield, a young Gibraltarian man...

3rd December 2024

A consultant who treated a Gibraltar-born man who died aged 37 nearly two decades after suffering a life-changing brain injury in a UK young offenders’ institute described the “fragile” condition the man was in during various admissions into hospital prior to his death.  Giving evidence on Monday to an inquest surrounding Robert Bates’ death, Dr...

1st December 2024

Nine recipients received their accolades in this year’s Cultural Awards, with veteran broadcaster Richard Cartwright celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The sixth annual event was organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services [GCS], on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, and broadcast live on GBC from the Sunborn Hotel. The Awards celebrate local arts and culture,...

1st December 2024

By Stuart Hedley It’s easy to look at the great cycling cities of Europe, marvel at their level of mobility efficiency and less dependency on the polluting combustion engine, and believe they have always been that way. The truth is that back in the day those cities were just as much a slave to cars...

29th November 2024

The mother of a Gibraltar-born man who died aged 37 nearly two decades after suffering a life-changing brain injury in a UK young offenders’ institute described how she had been “scared and worried” for her son due to the level of care he was receiving at St Bernard’s hospital. Giving evidence for a second day...

29th November 2024

Since 1964 the John Mackintosh Hall has been central to the lives of thousands of Gibraltarians. This year has marked 60 years of this cultural institution which remains at the heart of this community. I could not let the year go by without featuring this iconic building or pay tribute to the legacy of John...

29th November 2024

Four red foxes have been hit and killed by speeding cars the Gibraltar Government has said in a warning to drivers. Two red foxes have been killed in the area of Sandy Bay and Catalan Bay over the past two weeks, including one on Thursday. "These are the third and fourth foxes to be killed...

29th November 2024

The mother of a Gibraltar-born man who died on the Rock nearly two decades after suffering a life-changing brain injury in a UK young offenders’ institute spoke of her heartache as her son became “unrecognisable” in the days before his death. In evidence to an inquest on Thursday, Violet Brayson questioned the care her son,...

29th November 2024

GHA industrial grade workers began strike action on Friday morning after negotiations over pay collapsed. As from 8am on Friday, the workers picketed outside St Bernard’s Hospital holding signs with phrases such as “poor working conditions”, “release vacancies as available”, and “pay employees fairly”. The dispute over pay comes after negotiations between the GHA and...

28th November 2024

‘Every house has its John, its Joe and its donkey’ (popular Catalan saying) By Marti Crespo Anyone who is even remotely familiar with the story of Gibraltar has surely heard or read about Gibraltarians being referred to by the word ‘Yanito’ or ‘Llanito’. As often happens with colloquial or unofficial demonyms, their origin is lost...

28th November 2024

By Dr Alex Menez The final part of the series in which Dr Alex Menez looks into the Calpe Conference which took place earlier this year and shares his view of the discussions. The final day began with a talk by Professor Juan Manuel Jiménez-Arenas from the University of Granada. The Guadix-Baza Basin is located...

28th November 2024

It has taken a lifetime to happen, but here we are, celebrating the release and review of the Christmas album from Albert, who at eighty shows no sign of slowing down although he will admit that “perhaps this will be my only one but it’s my first festive album.” “I still have a couple of...

28th November 2024

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust [GHT} unveiled its Strategic Plan 2025-2028, focusing on education, preservation, community collaboration, innovation, and sustainability to protect and promote Gibraltar’s cultural heritage. The GHT presented this plan at the Trust’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. In a statement it said that the ambitious plan is designed to safeguard, celebrate, and share...

27th November 2024

An incident in a UK young offenders’ institute which left a Gibraltar-born man with a brain injury requiring intensive nursing until his death on the Rock some 20 years later was the focus of the third day of an inquest into his death. Robert Bates died in 2013, aged 37, after suffering a life-changing hypoxic...

26th November 2024

An inquest into the death of a Gibraltar-born man who died on the Rock after spending nearly 20 years in a minimally conscious state began at the Coroner’s Court this week.  Robert Bates died in 2013, aged 37, after suffering a life changing hypoxic brain injury in 1994 while detained at the Brinsford young offenders'...

25th November 2024

By Manar Ben Tahayekt Casemates Square, Gibraltar’s historic heart, was transformed into a dazzling wonderland for the much anticipated Christmas Festival of Lights. The festive spectacle, held last Friday evening, drew in families and friends and set the perfect scene for the holiday’s season official start. The first show started at 6.30pm with captivating displays....

25th November 2024

I spent the night of the past US election in a hotel room in midtown Manhattan with my dog. I held out some hope that the country would not decide to pin their hopes on a convicted felon who was happy to freewheel unhinged nuggets like immigrants eating dogs, or children having secret gender-affirming surgery...

25th November 2024

In his inaugural exhibition locally, Spanish artist Juan Anelo aims to bring a showcase of paintings that celebrate light, colour, and the beauty of everyday moments. His watercolours exhibition ‘Nooks of Light and Colour’ opens tonight at the John Mackintosh Hall, lower exhibition room and will run until November 29. Previously, the artist exhibited in...

24th November 2024

By Jonathan Sacramento 60 Years of News isn’t just a reflection on GBC’s history. It’s a celebration of Gibraltar’s identity. From our triumphs and challenges to moments of joy, sorrow, and transformation, this programme shines a light on the pivotal events that united us – or divided us - as a people, and shaped our...

23rd November 2024

A man who fell off a ferry in the Bay of Gibraltar on Saturday was rescued by a vessel from the Department of the Environment. The man was on a ferry sailing operating across the Strait of Gibraltar when he fell into the sea approximately 1.5 nautical miles from Camp Bay. The reason why remains...