Sir Joe says no date yet for pension gender equalisation but vows ‘it will be done’ 

Sir Joe says no date yet for pension gender equalisation but vows ‘it will be done’ 

15th January 2026

The Gibraltar Government is not yet able to say when the pensionable age for men will be reduced by five years and equalised with women at 60, adding this was a complex matter, in part because Gibraltar was doing the opposite of other countries whch were increasing pensionable age.  Sir Joe Bossano set out the...

Azopardi says Openshaw findings are ‘last straw’  

15th January 2026

Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi said the findings of the Openshaw Report had triggered a “watershed” moment for standards in public life in Gibraltar, as he renewed calls for Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to resign and for a general election to be held.  In New Year message on GBC last night, Mr Azopardi said he remained...

57 individuals express interest in Rooke care home

15th January 2026

By Gabriella Ramagge and Eyleen Gomez Some 57 individuals have expressed interest in the new elderly care facility planned at the former Rooke site, the Minister for Health told Parliament on Wednesday Gemma Arias-Vasquez stressed that no resident of Mount Alvernia or any elderly residential facility will ever be compelled to leave their home against...

Govt will ‘of course’ back Gibraltar Rugby should Spain challenge admission to Rugby Europe 

14th January 2026

The Gibraltar Government will “of course” continue to back Gibraltar Rugby should Spain seek to challenge its recent admission to Rugby Europe, the sport’s European governing body.  The position was confirmed by Leslie Bruzon, the Minister for Sport, as he answered Opposition questions in Parliament on Tuesday.  Gibraltar was accepted into Rugby Europe last December...

UK pushes ahead with online gambling tax change despite concerns, including over Gib

14th January 2026

Changes to UK online gambling duty were passed unopposed in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, despite concerns about the impact they could have on Gibraltar’s economy and the risk of pushing people to unlicensed markets. The package of gambling tax changes announced in the UK Budget late last year will raise about £1 billion for...

Costa motorway tolls rise in 2026

12th January 2026

An increase in tolls on the AP-7 motorway in Spain will now cost light vehicle users €19.55 during peak season to drive from the Rock to Malaga Airport. The cost will be €12 off peak. The peak rate includes the months of June, July, August and September and the 17 days from the Friday before...

Lords debate self-determination as Chagos Bill faces scrutiny 

7th January 2026

 The issue of self-determination and whether Chagossians were entitled to a referendum on the UK’s controversial decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was debated in the House of Lords this week.  Under the agreement signed last May, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal...

Hozgarganta river bursts its banks as Storm Francis lashes Campo

4th January 2026

by Maria Jesus Corrales Heavy rainfall from Storm Francis in the Campo area caused the Hozgarganta river to burst its banks as it passed through Jimena, forcing the closure of the A-405 road and several bridges, while residents living by the Guadiaro in San Roque were placed on alert level one. Jimena’s city council said...