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In November, the European Union and the United Kingdom concluded the terms of an agreement for the orderly departure of the UK from the European Union. Gibraltar was part of that agreement. The Withdrawal Agreement includes a transitional phase until the end of 2020, which also covers Gibraltar.
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The Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU) has this week launched an online reporting system for Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR). The system, called Themis, consists of two separate parts – an online ‘portal’ for use by Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) and a system visible only to the GFIU.
Read more: GFIU Launches Online Reporting System for Suspicious Activity Reports
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The Government and the Gibraltar Electricity Authority have reported a reduction of energy consumption in a number of areas.
Read more: GEA Report Increased Energy Efficiency across Gibraltar
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"My dear friends, for many of us, today has been the first full day back at work after a peaceful and plentiful Christmas. Our Jewish, Hindu and Muslim brethren have enjoyed similarly peaceful and plentiful Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid festivals respectively throughout the past year."
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eToroX, the digital asset subsidiary of global investment platform eToro, has been granted a distributed ledger technology (DLT) licence from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC).
Read more: eToroX Granted Blockchain Licence to Operate in Gibraltar
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In November, the European Union and the United Kingdom concluded the terms of an agreement for the orderly departure of the UK from the European Union. Gibraltar was part of that agreement. The Withdrawal Agreement includes a transitional phase until the end of 2020, which also covers Gibraltar.
Read more: No Deal Brexit - Identity Cards and Travel Documents
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"Brexit is the challenge of this generation. In less than three months’ time, barring a major surprise, the United Kingdom and Gibraltar will leave the European Union. So far, Gibraltar has already overcome a number of challenges in this our collective journey forward."
Read more: New Year Message for 2019 from The Hon Dr Joseph Garcia MP Deputy Chief Minister
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Just before Christmas, the Minister for Education, Heritage, Environment and Climate Change, the Hon John Cortes presented Angelo Galdez with the Royal Life Saving Society’s “Giovanni Sene Award” for the best trainee lifeguard to qualify for the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification.
Read more: Beach Lifeguard Awarded the RLSS’s “Giovanni Sene Award” 2018
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For another year, World Trade Center Gibraltar has reached out to WTC Members and the local community, who have kindly helped to donate presents to underprivileged children at Christmas time. The Youth Service assisted with the distribution, making it possible to reach these families personally.
Read more: World Trade Center Gibraltar - 636 Reasons to Smile This Christmas
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"Merry Christmas Gibraltar. At this special time of year, Lorraine and I would like to wish the People of Gibraltar all the uplifting happiness and ‘humanness’ that flows from the festive season when we take time to get together with our family and friends; when we take time to listen, understand and empathise with each other’s perspective; when we take time to say “Merry Christmas” to those familiar, yet unacquainted faces, in the crowd; and when we take time to offer those in our Community experiencing hardship a compassionate ear and helping hand."
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The Royal Gibraltar Police has introduced Taser devices for its frontline armed police officers.
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Government have announced that following changes to the Control of Traffic Regulations, the use of personal electric transporters such as electric scooters are now strictly prohibited on footpaths. These legislative changes have been published today and will take immediate effect.
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In November, the European Union and the United Kingdom concluded the terms of an agreement for the orderly departure of the UK from the European Union. Gibraltar was part of that agreement. The Withdrawal Agreement includes a transitional phase until the end of 2020 which also covers Gibraltar.
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Today marks 100 days before the United Kingdom and Gibraltar leave the European Union on 29 March 2019 and the Government of Gibraltar is stepping-up its preparations for a no deal Brexit.
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In November, the European Union and the United Kingdom concluded the terms of an agreement for the orderly departure of the UK from the European Union. Gibraltar was part of that agreement. The Withdrawal Agreement includes a transitional phase until the end of 2020 which also covers Gibraltar.
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Government and Gibraltar NASUWT, formerly the Gibraltar Teachers’ Association, note with satisfaction that a long-standing claim tabled by the union has been resolved. The particulars of the claim was based on a discrepancy between the salaries of First and Middle School teachers.
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The Christmas period is generally a stressful period for everyone. It is also likely to lead to an increase in domestic abuse including domestic violence.
Read more: Ministry of Equality Raise Domestic Violence Awareness over the Christmas Period
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In November, the European Union and the United Kingdom concluded the terms of an agreement for the orderly departure of the UK from the European Union. Gibraltar was part of that agreement. The Withdrawal Agreement includes a transitional phase until the end of 2020 which also covers Gibraltar.
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A Bill for the Mutual Legal Assistance (Council of Europe) Act 2018 and a Bill for the Extradition Act 2018 were unanimously passed in Parliament.
Read more: Bills for Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition Passed in Parliament
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This year’s museum Christmas Lecture will be delivered by Dr Peter Evans, a renowned world expert on the conservation of whales and dolphins, on Wednesday 19th December at 7pm at the John Mackintosh Hall.
Read more: Museum Christmas Lecture – Dr Peter Evans on Conservation of European Whales and Dolphins