‘Hope starts here’ as new oncology unit inaugurated at St Bernard’s Hospital 

Mini forest initiative set to transform urban green spaces in Gibraltar 

28th November 2025

A new project led by Jessica Leaper, Founder of Whole Wild World, and Annabel Mor-Codali, CEO of the Gibraltar Horticultural Society, has started on Corral Road and aims to convert a traditional open green space into a thriving mini forest, bringing both environmental and community benefits.  “When you go into a forest, it's different,” Ms...

‘Hope starts here’ as new oncology unit inaugurated at St Bernard’s Hospital 

28th November 2025

The Gibraltar Health Authority held a historic and emotional event on Thursday as the new oncology unit was inaugurated, a project described as “a result of a collective effort” to bring “hope for you and your families.”  The concept of a new facility started in 2017 when the Chairperson of Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar, Mercy...

CM presses UK minister over ‘gold standard’ gaming industry after tax rise 

28th November 2025

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo used a meeting at HM Treasury with Exchequer Secretary Dan Tomlinson to advocate for Gibraltar’s “gold standard” gaming industry after the UK Government announced that it will increase duty on remote gaming from 21 to 40 percent.   Mr Picardo thanked Mr Tomlinson for agreeing to meet less than a day after...

Ministry of Equality marks International Men’s Day with workshops and public lecture

27th November 2025

The Ministry of Equality has marked International Men’s Day with a series of workshops and a public lecture on the theme of “Supporting Boys and Rethinking Masculinities”. The events were organised in collaboration with Beyond Equality, a UK-based organisation that works with men and boys towards gender equality, inclusive communities and healthier relationships. Close to...

UK gambling tax rise not designed to send a signal to betting sector, says UK Culture Secretary 

28th November 2025

By Will Durrant, PA Political Staff  Increased gambling taxes were not designed to “send a signal” to the sector, the UK’s Culture Secretary has said.  Lisa Nandy defended the Chancellor’s decision to raise taxes on online gaming and betting, in a move set to raise £1.1 billion by 2029.  The remote gaming duty, which applies...

Growth, climate, security and governance on agenda as UK meets Overseas Territories in London

25th November 2025

Leaders and representatives from the UK Overseas Territories, including Gibraltar, are in London this week for the annual Joint Ministerial Council, where the UK government will restate its commitment to defending their sovereignty, security and right of self-determination. The Minister for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, is hosting the talks, which...

La Linea aims to export political model to Cadiz province as key to survival 

24th November 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales  La Línea’s Mayor, Juan Franco, has ruled himself out as a candidate for 100x100 Unidos in Cádiz, even as he marks 10 years in office by driving the party’s expansion across the province as key to his city’s growth.  Mr Franco said the new party aims to contest the next regional...

Port of Algeciras becomes main entry route for contraband tobacco into Campo 

17th November 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales  The Port of Algeciras now accounts for 55% of the contraband tobacco seized in the Campo de Gibraltar, according to data presented by the Guardia Civil at the tenth Congress on Combating Contraband in La Línea last week.  The figures show that only 10% of illegal tobacco enters Spain through the...