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Ex police officer fined £1000 after guilty verdicts for data protection offences

A former police officer accused of unlawfully retaining and disclosing personal data was fined £1000 after a jury convicted him on Friday at the end of a week-long Supreme Court trial. The jury of six men and three women deliberated for 40 minutes, returning two unanimous guilty verdicts at the end of a trial filled...

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Meeting to discuss relocation of disability services to be held on August 14

The Minister for Health, Gemma Arias Vasquez, will hold a meeting at John Mackintosh Hall on Thursday August 14 at 10am to discuss the planned relocation of residents from the Dr Giraldi Home and some community flats to Tangier Views. The meeting has been arranged at the request of parents and aims to provide information...

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New apprenticeship programme launched for supply bus driver roles

The Ministry of Employment and the Ministry for Transport, in partnership with the Gibraltar Bus Company, have launched a new D Licence Apprenticeship Programme aimed at recruiting and training supply bus drivers for Gibraltar’s public transport service. The initiative will provide structured, paid training over a three-month period, covering D licence theory and practical instruction,...

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Afternoon session announced for Finance Centre Careers Fair

The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, has announced the addition of an afternoon session to the upcoming Finance Centre Careers Fair. The session will take place on Monday August 8 from 5pm to 7pm at the Aurora Ballroom, Sunborn Hotel. Designed for university graduates returning to Gibraltar, individuals currently in employment seeking...

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Perseid meteor shower to peak over Gibraltar skies on August 12–13

The annual Perseid meteor shower is currently active, with peak activity expected between August 12 and 13. During this time, observers in Gibraltar may see as many as 40 meteors per hour from dark locations, although visibility will be lower in light-polluted areas. The Perseids, known for their brightness and frequent fireballs, are one of...

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Disability Pride Month marked with flag displays across Gibraltar

The Disability Pride Flag was displayed last week at the Frontier, the Mayor’s Parlour and outside St Bernard’s Hospital to mark the end of Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride Month is commemorated every July to honour the history, achievements and experiences of persons with disabilities. It aims to promote inclusion and challenge negative stereotypes, while...

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Retd Commander Mesod Massias marks his 100th birthday

Retired Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) Commander Mesod Massias marked his 100th birthday on Thursday afternoon with a party at the Casino Calpe. Mr Massias was presented a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla by the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo Despite turning 100, Mr Massias told the Chronicle: “I feel 50.” Surrounded by family, including...

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Airlines left battling to recover operations after air traffic control glitch

By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent, and Chronicle staff Airlines were yesterday evening attempting to recover their flight operations after a UK air traffic control (ATC) fault caused major disruption on Wednesday afternoon, including the cancellation of the evening service between Gibraltar and Gatwick. ATC provider Nats said its engineers had “restored the system that...

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Sanchez hails ‘historic’ Gib agreement, defends his government’s record

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hailed the “historic” political agreement on a UK/EU treaty for Gibraltar as a highlight of his country’s foreign policy during a midterm review of his government’s performance. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Mr Sanchez also said he had no plans to bring forward Spain's next general election, which...

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Wildfire in La Alcaidesa forces evacuation of summer camp 

A wildfire declared on Monday at the La Alcaidesa estate, located in the Sierra del Arca, led to the evacuation of around 60 children and 10 monitors from a nearby summer camp, according to Campo firefighters.   Guardia Civil officers and San Roque local police moved the group to a safe area due to the fire’s...

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Spanish officials recognised for work on Gibraltar negotiations 

Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, has awarded the Encomienda de Isabel la Católica to senior Spanish officials who took part in negotiations with the United Kingdom on a preliminary agreement concerning Gibraltar, as part of the European Union delegation.  The award recognises extraordinary conduct by Spanish or foreign individuals that benefits Spain...