Ten New Bus Drivers Qualify Through Government Apprenticeship

The Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers is calling for sport fishing to be considered as part of the proposed Rosia Bay development.

Maxstead Holdings Ltd has sold the £100,000 first prize winning ticket in Gibraltar Government Lottery Draw 19 held on the 22nd of September 2026.

Gráinne McKenna will step down as CEO of Cancer Relief Gibraltar on 1st October after 13 years with the charity. Nic McCheyne has been appointed as her successor.

Ten Gibraltar Air Cadets and three staff members took part in an annual multi-activity camp at RAF Odiham from 21st to 28th August.

The GSD has outlined proposed changes to conflicts of interest rules, including measures relating to the Chief Minister and public contracts.

New bus stop signs have been introduced at locations across Gibraltar, while solar-powered lighting has now been installed at every bus shelter. The new signs are similar in style to those used in London, while the solar lighting provides illumination at shelters without the need for mains electricity.

The Gibraltar Tourist Board and Department of the Environment have launched a pilot project looking at how tourism can continue to develop while protecting Gibraltar’s natural environment. The project will involve tourism businesses, environmental groups and other stakeholders, with findings used to develop a strategic roadmap for nature-positive tourism in Gibraltar.

Ten people have qualified as bus drivers through the Government's D Licence Apprenticeship Programme, with all of them moving into employment with the Gibraltar Bus Company. Several have already progressed into full-time driver roles, while the programme is set to continue with a second intake.

Ten supply drivers at the Gibraltar Bus Company have been offered permanent contracts as part of a new agreement between the Government, the GGCA and GBCL management. The agreement also includes improvements to driver facilities and rest breaks, while a second round of the bus driver training scheme will open to recruit ten new supply drivers.

The Ministry of Equality will host a free afternoon tea at the Calpe Rowing Club on 1st October to mark the International Day of Older Persons.

An exhibition of evacuation photos and memorabilia which aims to encourage the public to put names to faces will open tomorrow.

A Geoffroy's bat has been recorded in Gibraltar for the first time, marking a new addition to the Rock's known wildlife.

The Government has defended Gibraltar's new Residency Policy following criticism from the GSD, saying the framework is designed to protect housing, public services and the GHA.

The Annual Competitive Exhibition of the Gibraltar Photographic Society was opened yesterday evening by the Minister for Culture, Christian Santos.

Gibraltar is set to come alive with the sound of live music this Saturday as the Gibraltar Sound Festival celebrates its fourth edition at The Piazza.

The GSD says it would seek changes to the Government’s 9th July Residency Policy, including a review of the current requirements for new residents.

The latest episode of Across the Table is now available, featuring Minister John Cortes.

For a few months, I’ve been dipping into this album occasionally but only now have I given it the few deep listens it deserves. In this 2025 release from jazz pianist, composer and arranger Brad Mehldau, ten arranged songs from the singer /songwriter Elliott Smith serve as the core of the music—Mehldau’s own compositions and two versions of Nick Cave and Big Star complete the album.

Today we speak with writer, retired teacher, and opera enthusiast Humbert Hernandez. Humbert’s latest books are the novel Luciano and the short story collection La venganza se sirve fría (Historias de Gibraltar).

Unite says Mitie Defence Gibraltar workers have secured a 4% pay rise for the first year of a new two-year agreement, following negotiations after members rejected the company’s original 3% offer.