In light of recent events involving the inappropriate disposal of smoking items that have caused harm to individuals and damage to personal property, the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public of its duty of care towards others and their surroundings.
As announced at last August’s commemoration of the birth of Sir Joshua Hassan, the Government is soon to issue a new polymer £100 banknote featuring an image of Sir Joshua.
Along with two members of staff from Gibraltar House in London, the reigning Miss Gibraltar, Kayley Mifsud, has parachuted from 15,000 feet in order to raise funds for the Calpe House Appeal.
The photographic competitive exhibition, ‘Our Gibraltar,’ organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society in collaboration with the Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture is currently being held at the John Mackintosh Hall.
The Government and Shell have signed an agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for use in power generation in Gibraltar.
Read more: Government And Shell Sign Agreement For LNG Supply and Terminal
A total of 9 male persons (Aged between 21-35yrs) all of whom are believed to be Moroccan nationals, have been arrested by RGP officers throughout the course of today across various sections of Gibraltar’s east side and former Water Catchments area.
Read more: Nine Men Arrested for Immigration Offences Following Extensive Search Operation
Students received their A-Level results today at Bayside, Westside and the Gibraltar College. As usual, results were issued as from 8 am to give students every opportunity of securing their University place.
The GHA is making available additional opportunities to be immunised against Meningitis W and Measles, for all young people, particularly those going to university this year.
With effect from Friday 19th August, the two night routes N8A and N8B will be merged into one single route (N8B) which will make for a longer route but a greater frequency of buses at any one stop.
Shortly after 4pm on Friday the 12th August, Borders and Coastguard agents carrying out routine security screening with Explosive Trace Detectors identified what appeared to be a prohibited item.
Read more: BCA And RGP Officers Co-operate Over Security Alarm At The Airport
"Clubhouse Gibraltar would like to thank the Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association for their kind donation of £900 from two events they have done."
Read more: Clubhouse Gibraltar Receives Donation From Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association
Former prominent British politician and Liberal-Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown has confirmed his participation in this year’s edition of the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival.
Read more: Lord Ashdown Confirms Participation in This Year’s Gibraltar Literary Festival
Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar have today published a Bill to amend the civil Marriage Act to allow for civil marriage between couples of the same sex.
Read more: Govt Publishes Bill to Allow Civil Marriage of Same Sex Couples
The Government gave notice today that it intends to move a motion at the renewed sitting of the Parliament in the following terms:
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, have worked closely with GibMedia in order to provide a very entertaining programme for Summer Nights 2016.
His Excellency the Governor Lt Gen Edward Davis visited HM Customs on Tuesday. On arrival he was welcomed by the Collector of Customs John Rodriguez who gave him a briefing on the department.
A twenty eight year old local man was yesterday sentenced to imprisonment following his conviction earlier this year for a number of serious sexual offences. The offences date to the years 2009 and 2012 and involve two separate victims.
As part of the Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan, the Government have announced the deployment of New Parking Management Officers (PMOs). Gibraltar Car Parks Limited has entered into a contractual Agreement with Gibraltar Parking Management Services Limited for the provision of the enforcement of the Traffic (Parking & Waiting) Regulations.
The contract to install and supply the Port Authority’s new Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system has recently been awarded to the Norwegian company Kongsberg Norcontrol (KNC), a world leader in VTS surveillance.
Read more: New GPA Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) System Contract Awarded
Hockey Skills and Drill was a real hit with young people taking part on the Summer Sports & Leisure Programme sponsored by NatWest.