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21st October 2023

Whilst in my teens I would often find myself joining my Hindu friends at the Indian Club then on the Main Street. I spent many happy days there and I have many fond memories. I joined the gatherings, the parties, Diwali festivities, or watched Indian films with subtitles or not – and my friends would...

20th October 2023

The annual Schools’ Mental Health Festival saw a range of activities such as stories, dance, Zumba, yoga, mindfulness, art, songs, discussion and research taking place across Gibraltar’s schools during Mental Health Week. The schools covered a range of important themes, including; exercise and mental health, talking about emotions, promoting and spreading kindness, the importance of...

20th October 2023

The hockey season continues this weekend with more cup matches which should see plenty of exciting moments throughout Saturday and Sunday. The fixture schedule sees Eagles and Grammarians allocated first slot for the weekend. The two rivals have an early start with a 10am push back. Already Eagles claimed the first victory last weekend in...

19th October 2023

By Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent The King has said there is a “vital” need for mutual understanding among religions in times of “international turmoil and heartbreaking loss of life” as the violent conflict in Israel continues. Charles’s comments on religious tolerance came in a state of the nation address, where he praised everything from...

18th October 2023

Officials from the Department of the Environment’s Technical Team and Environmental Protection Officers have carried out a Marine Mammal Medic Rescue Course, including live exercises, with experts from the UK’s British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). Representatives from the Nautilus Project and the Marine Mammal Information, Research and Conservation Group (MMIRC) were also invited to...

18th October 2023

The ‘mental load’ (see also: "worry work" or "cognitive labour”) refers to the invisible, often unpaid, work of planning, organising, and managing various aspects of family life and household tasks. This burden often falls disproportionately on women, especially mothers, and it encompasses things like making to-do lists, coordinating schedules, remembering birthdays, managing the weekly food...

18th October 2023

‘The Ladies That Rock The Rock’ award will be held on March 5, 2024. The awards form part of International Women's Day 2024 events, and follows from last year’s awards organised by businesswoman and author Ayelet Mamo Shay, in collaboration with the Ministry of Equality. The people of Gibraltar have the opportunity to nominate ladies...

18th October 2023

By Annabelle Mor-Codali, Gibraltar Horticulture Society Flowers are an important feature in our everyday life, they are given for gifts, anniversaries, birthdays and used in religious celebrations, for example weddings and funerals. Maybe a lot of readers might think that horticulture is just the production of flowers in pots or gardens, but truly it involves...

18th October 2023

The Board of Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Gibraltar presented an Approved Activity Provider Licence to The Nautilus Project on October 3. This licence, the first of this type issued by the Award in Gibraltar, allows The Nautilus Project to deliver the Gold Residential Project in Gibraltar. This will create amazing...

17th October 2023

I’ll be running an in-person writing workshop on the morning of Sunday 11th November, as part of Gibraltar Literature Week and, on the Thursday, I’ll be interviewed by Gibraltar legend Alice Mascarenhas as part of the ‘An Audience With…’ talks and that feels daunting and special. The writing workshop is, with no disrespect meant, nearer...

16th October 2023

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo on Monday announced his ministers’ portfolios and the introduction of a new initiative to create constituency MPs, assigning geographic areas of the Rock to individual ministers. Mr Picardo said the Alliance MPs have each been given a geographical area where they will have the responsibility to reach out to the public...

16th October 2023

By PA and Chronicle staff The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels Argus and Lyme Bay sailed from Gibraltar on Sunday bound for the eastern Mediterranean, where they will participate in efforts to support regional stability against the backdrop of the conflict between Israel and Gaza. The vessels called at Gibraltar late last week for logistical purposes...

16th October 2023

Miss Gibraltar 2022 1st Princess, Jaylynn Cruz, is continuing a journey into the worlds of modelling and fashion that her mother Lynette also embarked upon some years ago. Earlier, Charlene Figueras interviewed mother and daughter after Jaylynn had recreated a photoshoot of Lynette’s from the 1990s. Ms Figueras was also intrigued to explore the topic...

13th October 2023

The Directors of Midtown Clinic are proud to introduce new incorporations to the team of specialists, with an significant increase range of medical services to offer. This expansion represents our unwavering dedication providing top-notch healthcare services to the entire community of Gibraltar. Over the years, Midtown Clinic has strived to become a cornerstone of healthcare...

11th October 2023

The STM Group, a Gibraltar-based pension services provider and parent company of Options Pensions, has reached an agreement to be acquired by Pension SuperFund Capital for £35.6million. Pension SuperFund’s purchase of STM through Bidco, which was formed for the purposes of the acquisition, could rise to £39.8m if the deferred consideration reaches its full value....

11th October 2023

Like many of you, I’ve visited New York. I’ve trod on their busy pavements and streets just a couple of times and I think most of us will agree it’s one of the world’s greatest cities to visit: the atmosphere is electric. It’s energetic, vibrant and cool! By comparison, back here on the Rock, we...

11th October 2023

Speakers for this years’ Gibraltar Literature Week have been announced. The event, organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services and sponsored by the John Mackintosh Educational Trust, will run between November, 6 and 11. The event will feature a week-long programme dedicated to giving a platform to local authors and to encourage and foster interest in reading,...

10th October 2023

Gibraltar’s Natural History Museum, located at Parson’s Lodge, was officially opened by the caretaker Minister for Heritage, Dr John Cortes, on Monday afternoon. The occasion brought together individuals from various organisations on the Rock including members of GONHS. The new museum is under the remit of the Gibraltar National Museum and is open to the...

10th October 2023

By Frankie Hatton Richard Garcia launched his latest book detailing the life of Bishop Edward Rapallo at the Catholic Community Centre on Friday. Mr Garcia had been asked to research and write the biography of Bishop Edward Rapallo, the first Gibraltarian to be appointed Bishop of Gibraltar by the Catholic Church, and Sunday, October 8...

10th October 2023

Five new speakers have been confirmed for the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival taking place on November 17-19 2023. The following authors will join Tanya Goodin, Ann Cleeves, Nigel Biggar, Rory Cellan-Jones and Puneet Bhandal as speakers throughout the weekend: James Naughtie - The Spy Across the Water James Naughtie is one of Britain's best-known...

9th October 2023

The UK’s commitment to Gibraltar would be “unshakable” under a Labour Government that would also defend the right of the Gibraltarians to decide their own future, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Catherine West, said on Monday. Ms West was speaking at the Gibraltar Government’s reception at the Labour Party conference, standing in...

6th October 2023

In a series of themed questions, the Chronicle asked the GSLP/Liberals, the GSD and the Independent Social Democrat candidate for their thoughts on some of the most pressing issues facing Gibraltar. I this last installment they explore the challenges of Brexit. Brexit has dominated the political landscape since 2016 and Gibraltar has yet to secure...

5th October 2023

By Dr Joseph Garcia, Leader of the Liberal Party I have served as a Member of Parliament for 24 years and as Deputy Chief Minister of Gibraltar for nearly 12. This term of office has been particularly difficult with a series of very unique challenges combining to create a perfect storm. Having the right experience...

5th October 2023

By Frankie Hatton Claire Montado launched her new book ‘Women in Gibraltar - Forgotten Narratives’ at the Garrison Library last week. It was commissioned by the Ministry for Equality after Mrs Montado gave a talk on International Women’s Day about women in Gibraltar and where they are visible in the national record. She was approached...

4th October 2023

The GSLP/Liberal Alliance on Wednesday said that, if re-elected, it will deliver a solution in respect of travel insurance for Gibraltarians who have been unable to obtain insurance since the end of the Withdrawal period in 2022. In a statement, the GSLP/Liberal Alliance said this will be aimed at people who have pre-existing health conditions...

4th October 2023

Heritage is an essential cornerstone of any society. The buildings that have withstood the test of time, bearing witness to countless societal shifts, are like time capsules brimming with stories that shape the very essence of a community. The Gibraltar Garrison Library is one such place and, as it marks its 230th anniversary, being a...

3rd October 2023

Robert Vasquez, who is vying for a seat in parliament as an Independent Social Democrat candidate, yesterday delved into his 50 years affiliation with politics, adding that it is a “selfless dedication for the betterment of Gibraltar”. On Tuesday he held a press conference and issued a statement explaining his background. Mr Vasquez was born...

3rd October 2023

The GSLP/Liberals focused on education and youth on Monday morning, hours before the alliance held a packed public meeting to discuss their manifesto at the John Mackintosh Hall. At the GSLP/Liberals headquarters in Main Street, GSLP leader Fabian Picardo and GSLP candidate Christian Santos highlighted some of the projects the alliance has proposed they would...

3rd October 2023

The GSD on Monday said “planning and future projections” would be central to its healthcare policies if elected into government, as it acknowledged ongoing reforms at the GHA even while stressing “much more needs to be done”. Party leader Keith Azopardi said he recognised, that under Director General Professor Patrick Geoghegan, “some steps” had been...

3rd October 2023

I didn’t listen in full to Suella Braverman’s now infamous speech on the failure of multiculturalism last week. Mostly because I don’t think a soul with any sense of humanity can endure forty-five minutes of extreme right-wing rhetoric. I did listen to some of it though, just to check. Not because I was shocked by...