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5th November 2021

By Sophie Wingate, PA Three-quarters of adults in Britain are worried about climate change, according to a new survey. More than 80% of people questioned by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in October, just ahead of the Cop26 climate summit, reported having made eco-friendly lifestyle changes, such as throwing away less food. Those who...

5th November 2021

By Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor The first anti-viral pill for Covid-19 that can be taken at home has been approved for use in the UK. Molnupiravir is for people who have had a positive Covid test and have at least one risk factor for developing severe illness, such as obesity, being over the age...

5th November 2021

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor The fallout from the Owen Paterson row has continued with Boris Johnson left counting the cost of a humiliating Government U-turn. The Prime Minister now faces the prospect of a by-election in North Shropshire which will be dominated by allegations of sleaze following Mr Paterson’s resignation. And Labour has...

5th November 2021

November marks diabetes awareness month and to raise awareness local charity Diabetes Gibraltar has written articles highlighting the symptoms, treatment and stories of those living with diabetes. The articles will run weekly on Fridays throughout the month of November. If diabetes goes untreated or unchecked the high blood sugars can affect various cells and organs...

4th November 2021

Dr Sam Benady was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Cultural Awards, but vowed the award does not mean he will retire his pen. Dr Benady, a retired pediatrician, is well-known for his efforts as a writer, who has spent decades researching and documenting Gibraltar’s past. On Wednesday evening Dr Benady’s work...

4th November 2021

By Ben Mitchell, PA The crew of Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales have hosted a reception on board to congratulate 30 Team GB athletes after the Tokyo Olympics. The invited Olympians and Paralympians were welcomed onboard the 65,000-tonne warship at its home base in Portsmouth. The athletes were from the ship’s affiliated...

3rd November 2021

We all like a pat on the back every now and again don’t we? Some think it’s a bit patronising. But not if you ask me. In a life where we are all too quick to criticise, positive thoughts should never go unnoticed. I’m very pleased when any of you tell me that you have...

2nd November 2021

The biography of Cecil Gomez and that of his drama group. BOOK REVIEW By Charles M Durante It is difficult, not to say impossible, to do justice to a four-hundred page book, studded with multiple references to many plays, poetry recitals, and cultural events, spanning a period of over fifty years, in the narrow compass...

2nd November 2021

Part Two By Dr Alex Menez As I surveyed the conference hall from the front table, I counted about 40 people, all readied for the second day’s lectures. The first speaker of the day, Professor Michael Walker from the Universidad de Murcia lectured on Neanderthal research in Murcia. Michael’s comprehensive lecture included accounts of finds...

2nd November 2021

The weather did not dampen the spirits, voices or anger of the 250 people who took part in Monday evening’s demonstration led by a group calling itself ‘Enough is Enough’. Ahead of the march, the group issued a 40-point list of grievances ranging from concerns about healthcare, traffic, housing and Community Care, to Brexit, the...

1st November 2021

Part One By Dr Alex Menez In my reportage of the Calpe Conference last year I wrote about how restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic had limited the number of people that attended. Of how difficult it had been to meet and greet friends and colleagues. This year was different. There were still restrictions in place...

1st November 2021

Emerson Rosa Lima as had a long, hard-fought journey to become a professional orchestra conductor, and now his mission is to bring joy and classical music to Gibraltar. As a young child in São Paulo in Brazil, Mr Rosa Lima would conduct the wind hoping that one day he would be directing an orchestra. He...

31st October 2021

Lincoln Red Imps walked away with the three points after a very narrow victory against a stubborn defensive Lions Gibraltar who made life difficult for them. Rotating his squad once again, Mick McElwee brought back onto his first eleven goalkeeper Soler with Kyle Goldwin on the bench. With Lincoln Red imps playing this coming Thursday...

29th October 2021

Gibraltarian chef Nico Fitzgerald will be appearing in 'MasterChef: the Professionals' series 14, with the first episode set to be broadcast on BBC One in early November. For years, Mr Fitzgerald has been making a name for himself in the culinary scene, first training in the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and then working in famous...

29th October 2021

Lincoln Red Imps will be facing Lions Gibraltar this Saturday afternoon in what will be one of the big testing matches for players mentally with just five days before they face possibly one of their biggest test in Europa Conference League group stage football. Although Lions are not one of the power teams of the...

29th October 2021

By Sam Blewett and Michael Bedigan, PA Britain has told France “two can play at that game” in a warning the UK could retaliate if Paris goes ahead with “inflammatory” threats made in a post-Brexit row over fishing rights. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will challenge the French ambassador to the UK, Catherine Colonna, on France’s...

28th October 2021

Father and son, Adam and Allan Wink, recently completed the tough challenge of the half marathon des Sables in the desert of Fuerteventura. Adam, aged 56 and Allan, aged 22, ran 120 and 100km respectively over three days. They started the race beside each other, but followed their own paces and were together outside of...

27th October 2021

There can be no place in society for hate. It needs to stop or be stopped. The UK’s Justice Secretary has told journalists that online hate is out of control. Dominic Raab called for the “vilification of MPs to stop” as he paid tribute to Sir David Amess who was stabbed to death during a...

27th October 2021

An environmental organisation set up by Jess Leaper from the Alameda Wildlife and Conservation Park is in the crucial final stages of a public vote for essential funding from European Outdoor Conservation Association [EOCA]. The organisation, Whole Wild World, is currently number three of six projects shortlisted in the category ‘Wild Places’ for EOCA funding...

26th October 2021

Georgina Morello, known as Gina to her loved ones, held a launch for her debut book ‘Whispers from the Universe’ at the Fine Arts Gallery on Monday evening. While guests sipped some wine and ate Persian food the event was opened up by her partner Djamal Ma Ad playing ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ on...

26th October 2021

By Laura Elston, PA Court Reporter The Queen has carried out virtual audiences from Windsor Castle – her first official engagements in seven days since she was ordered to rest by doctors. It is the first time the 95-year-old head of state has been seen – albeit on a computer screen – since she hosted...

26th October 2021

Local triathlete Charlie Walker,18, is officially an Ironman, having completed the gruelling 226km challenge in Cascais, Portugal last weekend. Mr Walker swam 3.8km, biked 180km and ran 42.2km. Mr Walker believes he is the youngest Gibraltarian Ironman and completed the course in 15 hours and 21 minutes. “‘Did Not Finish’ was no option, I refused...

25th October 2021

The UK’s Brexit minister on Monday signalled the gap between the UK and the EU in talks on a post-Brexit treaty for Gibraltar, even while expressing confidence that “we probably can find a way through on this”. Lord David Frost was responding to questions tabled by MPs on the European Scrutiny Committee of the House...

25th October 2021

The Environmental Safety Group has called on the Gibraltar Government to publish its strategy to reduce pollution and Gibraltar’s reliance on fossil fuels. The ESG made its call ahead of the 26th UN climate Change Conference of the Parties [COP26] in Glasgow, a global summit that starts on Sunday and brings together governments and organisations...

25th October 2021

By Alan Jones, PA Industrial Correspondent Global political leaders have written to the Pope seeking his help for a “miracle of life-saving vaccines” for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable. More than 150 world leaders – including former UK prime minister Gordon Brown, UN general secretary Ban Ki-Moon, former Brazilian president Fernando Cardoso, ex-New Zealand...

25th October 2021

Phone operators do a crucial job for the Royal Gibraltar Police, but there’s one issue they constantly have to deal with: non-police related phone calls from the public that waste precious time. 24 hours, seven days a week there are at least two operators poised to pick up the phone and deal with some of...

25th October 2021

The Secretary-General of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, John May, said the Award has highlighted the resilience of young people. He was speaking during a visit to Gibraltar for the local award’s 50th anniversary. Last week the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Gibraltar celebrated 50 years since it was established, with Mr May returning to the Rock after...

24th October 2021

An accident when creating clay art led artist Julia Francis to create unique wire pieces, each with their own story. Each artwork is carefully crafted, taking Ms Francis 15 hours to complete and are on show at the Nook in the Art and Crafts Shop, Casemates Square. The exhibition called ‘Fire and Mortar’ is inspired...

22nd October 2021

The Governor, Vice Admiral Sir David Steel, presented the Governor’s Award for Merit to Seamus Byrne, Paul Davies and Joyce Diaz in the Convent on Friday. Mr Byrne received his for his services to culture during the pandemic, Mr Davies for his services to the Convent and Ms Joyce for her services to the civil...

22nd October 2021

The Junta de Andalucia said this week it was keeping a close eye on developments relating to a new strain of the Delta variant of Covid-19 detected recently in the UK, adding it would take steps “if necessary” if it believed Gibraltar was an entry point for the strain. The Junta cannot impose controls at...