Government Says Student Grant Increase Will Be Paid In Full

The Ministry of Justice has launched a sanctions training programme for private sector businesses in Gibraltar, covering their legal obligations and how to identify and manage potential sanctions risks.

Minister John Cortes held a South District constituency meeting to discuss local concerns, including parking, bus services, refurbishment works and the upkeep of the area.

Revolut has fully resumed onboarding new customers in Gibraltar, allowing residents to open accounts and access its electronic money and payments app.

The Gibraltar Government Lottery’s Draw 21 takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 20th October, with a first prize of £100,000.

The Government says students receiving maintenance grants will receive the full 5.4% inflation increase announced in the 2026 Budget through their second and third payments, including backdated amounts.

Local writers and storytellers are invited to step into the dark art of writing suspenseful, unsettling, maybe even disturbing stories with the upcoming Crafting Chilling Tales Writing Workshop which takes place on Tuesday 20th October at 6pm in BookGEM.

Today we speak to Tessa Rosado-Standen about philosophy. Tessa is an English teacher who studied philosophy at the University of Cambridge. She is also a poet who has featured on GBC and at literary events in Gibraltar.

The GSD has renewed its calls for the Government to explain how the £90 million figure given in Parliament in connection with the Rooke development was incorrect.

Five firefighters from the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service have completed their C Licence training, allowing them to drive large vehicles weighing more than 3500kg.

The Governor has launched his 2026 official Christmas card competition, open to pupils in Years 3 to 6 at schools across Gibraltar.

The Government has clarified that the £90 million figure given in Parliament in connection with the Rooke development was incorrect.

The GSD is calling on the Government to explain a £90 million figure mentioned by Sir Joe Bossano in Parliament in connection with the Rooke development.

Gibraltar Maritime Week will take place during the week beginning 21st June 2027, bringing together local and international representatives from across the maritime industry.

Christmas On Strings will return to Holy Trinity Cathedral on 14th and 15th December, with a string quartet performing Christmas classics and popular favourites by candlelight.

Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham is visiting the UAE, where he has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for international business in Gibraltar.

The GSD is asking the Government to confirm when the announced 5.4% increase to student maintenance grants will be paid.

The first of a monthly series of Bookside Chats was held yesterday evening at Bookgem. Hosts Julian Felice and Jackie Anderson welcomed their first guest, author Sonia Golt, to a relaxed 'fireside chat'-style event where they spent an hour in conversation about books, reading, creativity and about writing and publication. The event was free to attend and there was a sizeable audience.

The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service has announced the promotion of Lee Ferrary to Leading Firefighter in its Fire Safety Department.

The Gibraltar Health Authority marked World Allied Health Professions Day by recognising the work of professionals who support patient care across Gibraltar.

The Government has responded to the GSD’s criticism over travel problems linked to the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), saying the process for correcting registration records is the same as for other travellers across Europe.