GHA Summer Programme Offers Career Experience

Today we look at ‘Forgotten Patio’, a painting by Karl Ullger currently on display at the GEMA gallery. The work won the first prize in the Gibraltar International Art Exhibition in 2021 and depicts a patio in the Road to the Lines area of Gibraltar’s Upper Town.

An online seminar discussing the origins, development and future of Llanito took place this morning. Titled “Linguistic Diversity Under Threat: Global South and Global North Perspective,” the event was organised by Dr Pedro Álvarez‑Mosquera, Director of the LinguaSOUTH Chair at the University of Salamanca.

Applications are now open for the third cycle of the Government's Skills for Care Apprenticeship. The programme combines classroom training with hands-on experience in care settings, with applications open until 12pm on Friday 2nd October.

Gibraltar Cultural Services has announced its autumn programme, with events running from October through to January. The programme includes the International Art Exhibition, Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival, Bonfire Night and Christmas events across the festive season.

The Government has rejected the GSD’s criticism of the Residency Policy, saying the rules are based on residency criteria rather than nationality. The Government says the policy will continue to be reviewed as its impact becomes clearer.

Llanito was showcased at a European languages conference in Brussels, where Gibraltar joined representatives from several UK regions and Brittany to discuss the role of language in society and economic growth.

A new children's book by GHA Dementia Coordinator Karen Truman has been launched to help young people understand Alzheimer's and dementia. Mama's Treasure Chest is aimed at children aged 5 to 11, features familiar Gibraltar landmarks, and will form part of this year's Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival Schools Programme.

More than 500 volunteers took part in Clean Up The World 2026, with 10 trucks and four skips filled with waste collected across Gibraltar. The ESG said cigarette butts, litter in Rosia Bay and waste escaping from uncovered bins and trucks remain key concerns, and is calling for greater enforcement and monitoring to help keep Gibraltar clean.

A new exhibition documenting the wartime evacuation of Gibraltarians has opened at the John Mackintosh Hall Art Gallery.

The Gibraltar Government stand has been named Best Stand at the Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton. The award recognised the Gibraltarian students volunteering at the stand throughout the conference.

Students have gained experience across wards at St Bernard’s Hospital through the GHA Summer Placement Programme. The programme also gives students an insight into non-clinical roles, including IT, data analysis and administration, helping them explore potential career paths

The Government has launched a new mentorship programme for Gibraltar’s Public Service, bringing together 21 mentors and 30 mentees. The programme will run until June 2027, focusing on professional development, skills and knowledge sharing.

The GSD has responded to the Government’s recent comments on its concerns over the Residency Policy.

The Gibraltar Youth Service has held its annual Time 2 Shine BBQ and showcase, bringing together young people from across its youth clubs. The event featured performances by young people, with Young Leaders helping to organise and host the evening.

More than 160 people attended the first GibLink event in Marbella on 17th September, bringing together Gibraltar and Marbella business communities.

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment will hold its third Insight Weekend from 16th to 18th October for young people aged 15 and over.