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15th August 2022

Gibraltar’s youth football might have been receiving much criticism in recent months, however, for anyone frequenting the Victoria Stadium early in the mornings some of the criticism might seem highly unjustified, at least when it comes to the preparations some of the youth teams are receiving. For neutrals observing from afar and recognising their surroundings...

15th August 2022

By Charles Sisarello Ex Regional Officer TGWU/UNITE There are three important dates in the history of the Trade union and the Labour movement in Gibraltar. 1) 1972 General Strike 2) Parity 3) Election of the GSLP in 1988, with a candidature of Trade unionists. The TGWU in the early 1960s was an organization with a...

14th August 2022

A charity swim organised by Royal Gibraltar Police officer Tania Moreno recently raised over £5,000 for the Animals in Need Foundation (AINF). The event saw 28 police officers and 21 members of the public come together at the Gasa Indoor Swimming Pool to swim laps of the pool from 9am to 6pm. The swimmers covered...

11th August 2022

Some 10 contestants have signed up for this year’s Mrs Gibraltar Classic pageant. The pageant organised by Ideal Productions is exclusively for women over the age of 50. Adelaide Baglietto 52 years old Volunteer Charity Worker Married for 34 years Mother of 2 sons Her hobbies are walking, yoga, spending time in nature, traveling to...

11th August 2022

Julian Allen, a team member for the UK in the Invictus Games and ambassador for Help for Heroes, aims to bring wheelchair rugby to Gibraltar. Military veteran Mr Allen is no stranger to Gibraltar and, on Wednesday morning, met with the Gibraltar Disability Society’s Matthew Turnock and Eric Rowbottom. He described how adapted sports helped...

10th August 2022

I am sure most, if not all, first-time parents can relate to the onslaught of unsolicited and often conflicting advice that comes at you like an unrelenting tidal wave after announcing a pregnancy. “Make sure the pacifiers have a flat teat, not round.” “Don’t give your child a pacifier—it’ll ruin their teeth!” “Leave them to...

9th August 2022

Gibraltar will this year mark the 150th birthday of one of the Rock’s most prolific international artists, Gustavo Bacarisas. Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) will be holding events this September to mark the anniversary. Born on the September 23, 1872, Gustavo Bacarisas was the first ever recipient of the Freedom of the City of Gibraltar in...

8th August 2022

A shirtless man was one of 10 migrants who appeared before the Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning, with the court hearing of the strain placed on the police custody cells at the weekend. Libyan national Mohamed Katron, 32, was brought before the court without a shirt on and was sent back down into cells by...

5th August 2022

Our Saturday Column this week is a little different and brings to our table internationally acclaimed British author Maggie Gee whose latest book was inspired by Gibraltar. More specifically the Neanderthal story. I was fortunate to introduce Maggie when she presented her book Virginia Woolf in Manhattan at the Gibraltar Literary Festival back in 2014...

3rd August 2022

The investigation into the fire in Power’s Drive Tunnel, will continue after Technical Services complete engineering and geological assessment of the tunnel, said Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Matthew Payas, calling the incident one of the most “challenging” in recent history. The fire, which ignited over a week ago, saw the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Fire...

3rd August 2022

I think back now and remember the 60s in London. I was in my very early 20s and when an elderly lady or gent walked by, perhaps with a walking stick or struggling a little carrying some shopping, I’d watch them as they went on their way and thought, `I will never reach that age,...

31st July 2022

The Gibraltar Government has imported 200,000 litres of non-potable water by sea to be used for street flushing, green areas as well as for the wildlife in Alameda Park. Non-potable water is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption. The Government stressed this measure does not hamper any efforts,...

29th July 2022

Have you ever wondered how many people you have met in the daily grind of your life? Over the years both at work and socially the numbers must be in their thousands. Therefore, you could be forgiven for forgetting a few names here and there. I don’t know about you but I am not very...

27th July 2022

From the bustling feria through to la hora del té and beyond, traditions are at the core of who we are and what we do. They are what drive us forward, and mark the passage of time. Even our Neanderthal ancestors were known to carry out complex cultural practices and human-like rituals, although I doubt...

26th July 2022

Two avid art students took part in Giorann Henshaw’s art class in Commonwealth Park on Tuesday morning, as part of the GSLA summer sports programme. Ms Henshaw usually teaches children during the school term but has been taking part in the summer sports programme. Her on the last lesson is next Tuesday. “I picked Commonwealth...

25th July 2022

Albert Mena, the Financial Secretary, will leave the post on October 1 to return to legal practice, the Gibraltar Government announced on Monday. Mr Mena had been appointed for three years in 2014 but extended his time in the post to help manage Gibraltar’s response to Brexit and Covid-19. In announcing the decision, Mr Mena...

25th July 2022

Children honed their creativity during the summer workshops at the Arts and Crafts Shop in Casemates as part of the GSLA summer sports and leisure programme. The initiative began last week and will be running until the end of August with children aged from four to 12 attending. Teresa Moore and Kate Davies organise classes...

25th July 2022

Children explored the history of Neanderthals during a boat tour of the Gorham’s Cave Complex as part of the Gibraltar National Museum’s educational summer workshops called ‘Walks Through History’. Senior Guide Phil Smith told the children about the importance of the caves in understanding the history of the Neanderthals. The Gorham’s Cave Complex is a...

25th July 2022

Everything about her was a lie. Where she came from, her family, her job - all lies. Joyce leant back in her armchair, thinking about her day. It was nothing unusual, just another boring day at the office dealing with numbers. How could real accountants deal with it? It was such a tedious job. "As...

25th July 2022

As the Rock’s tourism bounces back from the Covid-19 pandemic, the wait for Gibraltar’s future relationship with the European Union weighs heavily on the minds of those in the industry. Cruise liners are calling into Gibraltar, there are 39 weekly flights from the United Kingdom and coach passengers from the Costa del Sol have also...

22nd July 2022

The world of dogs is something our guest this week knows a thing or two as she constantly travels to Europe and far out places as an international FCI judge. The organisation - Fédération Cynologique Internationale – is based in Brussels. Created in 1911 it aims to promote and protect cynology and purebred dogs. Locally...

22nd July 2022

The Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger, launched a programme on Thursday that will see female RGP officers mentored by senior female police officers in the Gloucestershire Constabulary. The voluntary scheme is called ‘Inspire’ and aims to provide the women of the RGP with the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation to achieve their professional and personal...

20th July 2022

The Great Gibraltar Beach Clean took place at Catalan Bay recently, as part of The Nautilus Project’s (TNP) marine biology summer camp for children. Lewis and Melanie Stagnetto of TNP lead the clean, and were also joined by members of Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton, who had recently visited the Rock and wanted to help TNP...

19th July 2022

The Development and Planning Commission heard concerns on Tuesday that there was “a race to develop everything possible” on Devil’s Tower Road in the absence of a holistic overall plan. The DPC heard from several members who felt more detailed consideration was needed on issues such as the height and massing of buildings and their...

19th July 2022

1PM: A plethora of noise and colour surrounds me. It is the busiest time of the day. Main Street is overflowing with life; brimming with a bright, buzzing energy. The crowd is thick. Focused office workers are rushing through town with their heads down and phones in hand. A dog is barking, frustrated at being...

19th July 2022

The last day of the best time of the year is always the saddest. The saddest because tomorrow a new school year begins and so will the bullying. I love summer with my friends, but now it is over and tomorrow my classmates will start calling me names like they always do: shorty, stumpy, dwarf...

18th July 2022

By Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent The UK is facing travel disruption, closed schools and health warnings as the country braces for extreme heat over the next two days. Temperatures are set to soar into the high 30s in some areas on Monday, while Tuesday is predicted to be even hotter, with temperatures possibly reaching...

18th July 2022

I remember the day he left like it was yesterday. We were only sixteen, but to the recruiting officer stationed in our little coastal town, that meant nothing. His mother was devastated when she got the letter, and she did everything in her power to try and get him out of it. But it was...

18th July 2022

It has taken them 2.2 million steps, but married couple Robert and Ana Maria Gomez are back on the Rock having completed their 1,000-mile walk in aid of Gibraltar Hearing Issues & Tinnitus Association (GHITA). So far, the couple have raised £3,764 for GHITA. On Friday morning, they crossed the border back into Gibraltar having...

18th July 2022

It started with a tip from a guy I know who works on harbour boats in the Port of Gibraltar. It ended with a text from an intelligence analyst who saw my name on a classified US report and messaged me gleefully: “Congratulations! You’ve been tapped by the Chinese.” It was over a decade ago...