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The Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers will hold its annual Junior Fishing Competition on Sunday 9th August at Peter Isola Promenade.

The Government has responded to concerns raised by Glacis Estate residents about ongoing construction works at the former Bayside and St Anne’s school sites.

The GGCA has welcomed the introduction of legislation equalising the State Old Age Pension system, following the reduction of the pensionable age for men from 65 to 60.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has taken part in the first meeting between the elected leaders of the British Overseas Territories and the UK’s new Minister for the Overseas Territories, Uma Kumaran MP.

The Government has completed a new pedestrian wayfinding scheme to make it easier for people walking between Gibraltar’s City Centre, the Upper Town and the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.

Nine Young Leaders from the Gibraltar Youth Service have taken part in the Luce Foundation Residential in Jersey 2026. The programme included outdoor activities, cultural visits and team-building experiences, giving participants the opportunity to connect with young people from Jersey and take part in a range of activities. The Youth Service thanked the Luce Foundation Trust and Jersey Youth Service for their support.

A new book of short stories by cousins Terence Moss and Vicky Bailey has been released. Titled ‘Between Light and Shadow’, the book contains tales that are described as “both haunting and familiar.”

The Government has confirmed changes to Gibraltar’s pension contribution rules following the reduction of the retirement age for men from 65 to 60.

The GSD has questioned the Government’s claims that local traders have seen a strong increase in sales since the Treaty came into effect.

The Government says a number of Gibraltar businesses have reported higher sales in the first two weeks since the UK-EU Treaty came into effect on 15th July. It says some traders have seen a significant rise in Euro-denominated sales, which it attributes to increased visitor spending following the removal of formal immigration controls at the land frontier.

The Government has partnered with the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and HMP Windmill Hill to deliver a workshop encouraging inmates to engage with education, skills development and future employment as part of their rehabilitation.

YGTV is looking for an intern reporter to help cover local events and community stories across Gibraltar. This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in journalism, media or content creation who wants to gain practical experience covering real events and reporting on local news.

The Gibraltarian academic Professor David Álvarez, who is based in Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan (U.S) recently made a trip to Gibraltar, a small city with under 5,000 people in the same state.

The Gibraltar Honours Board has opened nominations for the 2027 State Honours and Awards.

Gibraltar Academy of Music Performing Arts recently took part in the UK’s National Drama Festival where the group received the festival’s Adjudicator Award in recognition of their storytelling.

The Government has clarified that temporary portacabins at St Joseph’s Schools will be used for music and science rooms while refurbishment works continue, following concerns raised over the arrangements.