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29th April 2025
Emerging technology should strengthen player protection, responsible gambling practices and regulatory compliance, Principal Secretary at Gibraltar Finance Julian Baldachino said as he opened the Ethical Gambling Forum. The Forum, which opened on Tuesday morning at the Sunborn Hotel, has brought together key players in the gambling sector to discuss compliance, ethics, addiction, and sustainability. Mr...
Mon 28th Apr, 2025
29th April 2025
Pope Francis was a “father of the world”, the Bishop Carmel Zammit said on Tuesday evening during a requiem mass at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned. Churchgoers lined the cathedral, with no seat left empty, to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis in a solemn service. The Governor Lt Gen Sir...
29th April 2025
Emerging technology should strengthen player protection, responsible gambling practices and regulatory compliance, Principal Secretary at Gibraltar Finance Julian Baldachino said as he opened the Ethical Gambling Forum. The Forum, which opened on Tuesday morning at the Sunborn Hotel, has brought together key players in the gambling sector to discuss compliance, ethics, addiction, and sustainability. Mr...
29th April 2025
The UK’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, is pictured sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar on Tuesday. The vessel, which set off from Portsmouth last week, will travel through the Mediterranean to the Middle East, south-east Asia, Japan and Australia on an eight-month voyage, accompanied by escort ships from international allies. On its...
29th April 2025
The King has approved the appointment of the former Governor Lieutenant General Edward Davis as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. He will formally assume the role in July, succeeding Sarah Clarke, who will step down this summer. Mr Davis is currently Strategic Director for Capewell Europe Limited and serves as Gibraltar Chair...
29th April 2025
Men In Need Gibraltar has received an £800 donation from the staff of Bayside School in support of the charity’s ongoing work assisting men facing a range of serious challenges, including homelessness, addiction, job insecurity, mental health issues, and domestic violence. The charity, registered in Gibraltar, provides a safe and supportive environment for men in...
29th April 2025
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Band and Corps of Drums marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a concert at Ince’s Hall on Saturday, April 26. Led by Bandmaster WO1 Benjamin James, the performance featured a diverse programme to a full audience, blending traditional fanfares and marches with film scores, classical compositions, and...
29th April 2025
Citizens Advice Gibraltar has announced plans to broaden its annual celebration of Volunteers’ Week by inviting local charities to nominate individuals for a new community-wide Volunteer of the Year 2025 award. The initiative marks a shift from the organisation’s usual internal recognition, aiming to highlight the contributions of volunteers across Gibraltar’s third sector. The award...
29th April 2025
The fourth ‘Town Hall’ style meeting for the South District constituency will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at 5pm at the Central Hall. The Minister for the South District, Dr John Cortes, will provide feedback on issues raised at previous meetings and will be joined by officials from the Transport Ministry and the Technical...
28th April 2025
Spain and Portugal were hit by a major power outage on Monday that paralysed transport and telecommunications systems, causing widespread disruption. Eduardo Prieto, services director and Spanish utility Red Eléctrica, described the blackout as “exceptional and totally extraordinary”. Parts of France were also reportedly affected. The cause of the blackout was not yet clear on...
25th April 2025
By David Hughes and Rod Minchin, PA The Prime Minister has warned the world is in a “new era” of global insecurity and uncertainty as he visited the UK’s flagship aircraft carrier. Sir Keir Starmer met sailors, aviators, soldiers and Royal Marines onboard HMS Prince of Wales during an overnight stay as it heads towards...
24th April 2025
Spanish police officers at the La Linea border seized more than €50,000 in undeclared cash from two Moroccan nationals attempting to leave Spain in a vehicle with a Gibraltar licence plate. The operation was carried out during routine security checks at the border crossing, Spain’s Policia Nacional said in a statement. Officers identified the vehicle...
17th April 2025
By PA Reporters A court ruling on biological sex has been hailed a victory confirming “women are women and men are men”, but some have called it “incredibly worrying for the trans community”. Campaigners said the Supreme Court’s judgment could have far-reaching consequences for sports and single-sex spaces such as changing rooms and hospital wards....
8th April 2025
By Ben Mitchell, PA The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making final preparations for a diplomatic and training mission of the other side of the world. The aircraft carrier will sail from Portsmouth Naval Base on April 22 as head of a carrier strike group made up of warships and supply ships...
2nd April 2025
By Harry Taylor and Rhiannon James, PA Political Staff The Government has refused to say when it believes the deal with Mauritius for the Chagos Islands will be completed despite Downing Street saying it was being “finalised”. Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said MPs would get the chance to vote on any agreement, as he...
2nd April 2025
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent Visitors to the UK face a £6 increase in the cost of a digital permit. The Home Office said it is proposing to raise the maximum price of an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) – which currently costs £10 – to £16. Legislation to enact the change was laid before...
1st April 2025
By David Hughes, Caitlin Doherty and Anna Wise, PA British firms look set to be hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs after Downing Street acknowledged the UK was unlikely to be spared. The US president is set to unveil sweeping import taxes on goods from countries around the world on Wednesday, an event Mr Trump has...
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