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25th January 2023

A bill which placed a child’s welfare “paramount” during adoption was passed by Parliament on Friday, replacing legislation going back to 1951. The bill replaced the Adoption Act 1951 and will affect all adoption arrangements for children in Gibraltar and all adoption applications in Gibraltar from people who seek to adopt children living abroad. “This...

25th January 2023

Winter has traditionally been about rest; when the crops freeze over, the mammals are in hibernation, and a stillness creeps in like a mist, settling until the first signs of spring. This is when man put down his spear and hunkered down for the season. But not us. What should be a tranquil period is...

25th January 2023

Kitchen Studios are exhibiting their works at the Fine Arts Gallery as part of the No Cuesta d’Enero programme organised by the Fine Arts Association. The public are encouraged to attend the brief exhibition which is open until Friday 6pm. The exhibition brings together over 15 artists of varying disciplines, this latest show is the...

24th January 2023

When I first started writing this column, I wondered what longevity it could have. I can always write about Gibraltar’s art and culture, but the angle that I thought would set me apart is that I was doing it from the perspective of a Llanito abroad. And how long could that possibly last? How long...

23rd January 2023

Kitchen Studios today opened their first exhibition in the Fine Arts Gallery, since the group formed over five years ago. The exhibition, which has been organised as part of the ‘No Cuesta d’Enero’ programme launched by the Fine Arts Association, brings together over 15 artists of varying disciplines. This latest show is the second time...

23rd January 2023

By Elena Scialtiel The first single lifted from Chloe Martinez’s debut album ‘To me from me’, a love letter to her younger self, was recently released, and is available to download from most platforms, with more tracks coming soon, The song title 7654 is a nod to the countdown to the moment one lets go...

23rd January 2023

By Elena Scialtiel Daisy Davis launched her debut non-fiction book ‘Dare to follow your dreams. How to have the life you’ve always dreamed of’ at the John Mackintosh Hall last Thursday. Daisy is a qualified counsellor and mindfulness coach currently training towards her licence in life coaching and neuro-linguistic programming, as well as a volunteer...

20th January 2023

Gibraltar’s Alameda Wildlife Park, one of the smallest zoos in the world, has embarked on a digital transformation journey to use technology to modernise and engage better with visitors. Jessica Leaper, manager at the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (AWCP), Gibraltar, is on a mission to spread the word on what this unique park does, and...

19th January 2023

The Fine Arts Association’s No Cuesta d’Enero program continues today with a life drawing session at the Fine Arts Gallery in Casemates Square, before concluding next Monday. Last Thursday saw the first of the program’s life drawing sessions, with entry available to both Fine Arts Association members and non-members, and local artists were invited to...

17th January 2023

The Ministry of Transport has unveiled an ambitious plan to implement a network of cycle lanes and footpaths stretching from the border to Europa point, in a bid to encourage clean and sustainable mobility on Gibraltar’s congested roads. The plan, named the Active Travel Strategy, sets out proposals for cycle lanes and ‘shared spaces’ for...

13th January 2023

The GHA offered a snapshot of a “particularly busy” festive period for its staff, even while thanking the community for acting on its advice and only seeking medical help when absolutely necessary. The pressure came from a combination of flu, Covid, and other viruses which are normal at this time of year but more prevalent...

12th January 2023

Adapting to climate change and rising sea levels will be a huge long-term engineering challenge for Gibraltar, the Minister for Environment, Dr John Cortes, said as he warned that rising temperatures posed an “existential” challenge for the Rock's population. Dr Cortes was talking about risks that may take many decades before they manifest into real...

11th January 2023

The Ancient Athenians supposedly had a saying. It’s something along the lines of leaving a place in better condition than it was when you arrived. Let’s consider that the Athenians had more lofty goals than just wiping the floor after you’ve used the shower and think about it in terms of a city, nation, or...

11th January 2023

A programme of public events including interviews, demonstrations, live painting, poetry and an exhibition, will launch this evening with a portrait session at the Mayor's Parlour. The programme organised by the Fine Arts Association called 'No Cuesta d’Enero' is open to the public and free to attend. The varied programme will see live demonstrations of...

11th January 2023

By Jane Kirby and Alan Jones, PA Up to 25,000 ambulance workers across England and Wales will strike on Wednesday in a dispute with the Government over pay. Paramedics, call handlers, drivers and technicians from the Unison and GMB unions are taking part in staggered strikes across a 24-hour period. None of the workers will...

10th January 2023

Over a hundred years after the British defences were built, local PhD student Keith Madeira is using a geographic information system (GIS) to analyse their efficiency. Mr Madeira is a student at the University of Gibraltar, and is so passionate about local history he is writing his PhD thesis on it. His thesis is titled:...

10th January 2023

By Chief Minister Fabian Picardo I hope you have had a good and relaxing time with your family and friends over the Hannukah, Christmas and New Year season. As we start to get back into our routines, I am sure we will be glad that we have been able to enjoy our end of year...

6th January 2023

By Alana Calvert and Danny Halpin, PA The Duke of Sussex has spoken out again over the alleged confrontation between himself and his brother, the Prince of Wales. In a newly-released clip from ITV’s forthcoming interview with Harry, the duke said his brother was so frustrated during the incident which reportedly took place in 2019,...

6th January 2023

Gibraltar celebrated the return of the Three King’s Cavalcade after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both sides of Main Street were lined with people waiting to watch the Cavalcade and collect their sweets from Gibraltar Cultural Services staff and volunteers. This year saw 10 floats, as well as four walking floats and...

5th January 2023

Waste products that are carefully separated in recycling bins are not subsequently mixed up in collection trucks, Dr John Cortes, the Minister for the Environment, said recently, as he moved to dispel a “myth” that officials fear may be undermining efforts to promote greener lifestyles. There is a common view among many people that separating...

4th January 2023

So what’s it to be this time, smoking, power walking, losing weight, chocolates to become a no-no? Turns out for many, it’s all a complete joke: two or three weeks, or even less, into the effort and the New Year’s promise ends up in the bin. So next year perhaps? First thought that comes to...

4th January 2023

New Year Message By Dr Joseph Garcia, Deputy Chief Minister There can be no denying that Gibraltar, Europe and the world have faced a number of unprecedented challenges during 2022, and indeed for some years before that. These have delivered a devastating impact at a human and a wider economic and financial level. Yet we...

4th January 2023

A Pontifical Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held on Saturday at noon at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned, presided by Bishop Zammit and concelebrated with all the clergy.  The mass, which will be attended by the Governor, the Chief Minister and other dignitaries,...

4th January 2023

By Martina Bet, PA Political Staff The Prime Minister will set out his plan to ensure all pupils in England study some form of maths until aged 18 in his first speech of 2023. On Wednesday, Rishi Sunak will lay out his priorities and ambitions for the year ahead, which will include a new mission...

30th December 2022

Two Gibraltarians were granted awards by King Charles III in the first New Year Honours list since his accession to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September. Rosemarie Suissa, the manager at the Primary Care Centre, was appointed to be an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire...

26th December 2022

By Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent The King has used his first Christmas broadcast to sympathise with families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and praise individuals, charities and faith groups supporting those in need. Charles spoke about the “great anxiety and hardship” experienced by many trying to “pay their bills and keep their families fed...

26th December 2022

This is the text of a Christmas message broadcast by the Governor on Christmas Day. Christmas is a time to be thankful. We are especially grateful at this time of year that we can be with our families and our friends, enjoying each other’s company. We can be also be thankful this Christmas that we...

23rd December 2022

Ukrainians in Gibraltar who fled war in their country will be remembering their families at home this Christmas and, alongside a hope for peace, have a simple message: “Don’t take anything for granted.” Sitting in Europa Point Cafe, Alina Maslakova and Natasha Victor shared their hope to speak to their families in Ukraine and said...

23rd December 2022

Every year, local charity GibSams organises a Christmas lunch for those who have no one with whom to spend the day. This year, over 50 people have already reserved their seats for lunch at the Thi Vietnamese restaurant, in an event organised by GibSams with meals sponsored by PlayTech. For the past few years, the...

23rd December 2022

A Christmas message from the Bishop of Gibraltar Carmel Zammit. Reflecting about the celebration of Christmas this year, in the circumstances we are living, reminded me of the famous verses, which open ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ by Charles Dickens. They express what we are experiencing in the last few years, the tension between the...