GATA Tax Essay Prize 2026 Winners Announced

Kusuma Trust Gibraltar has launched its 2026 ‘Excellence Prize’.

The 24-Hour Swimathon returns to Gibraltar on 26 August, raising funds for SSAFA Gibraltar.

The Gibraltar Fair will officially open at the Ex Rooke Site on Friday 21 August at 7pm. Rides will be priced at £3, with games, food stalls, local charities and free entertainment at the Family Pavilion throughout the week.

Second Lieutenant Ollie Kennedy has officially commissioned into the Royal Gibraltar Regiment following the Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst on 7th August. He will now complete further training in Brecon before taking command of a platoon later this year.

The Government is asking the public to share their views on Gibraltar’s natural environment as part of the new National Nature Restoration Plan. The online consultation is open until 5pm on Monday 31st August.

William Saunders of Deloitte Gibraltar has won the 2026 GATA Gibraltar Tax Essay Prize, with Katherine Azra Happold taking the Under-25 Prize.

The GHA has congratulated Rose Suissa on her retirement after 53 years of service.

Gibraltar’s A Level and Level 3 students received their results yesterday, with an overall 92% pass rate across Bayside, Westside and Gibraltar College.

The Gibraltar Tourist Board, on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, has announced that Gibraltar has been shortlisted for Destination of the Year at the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Awards.

Francis dedicated many years of his life to public service, serving as Chief Environmental Health Officer and making a lasting contribution to Gibraltar through his work within the Environmental Agency.

Customers who purchased their Gibraltar Lottery tickets from Maxstead Holdings Ltd, 85 Irish Town, had plenty to celebrate following Draw No. 16 of 2026, held on 11th August 2026. In a notable result, the tickets for all three of the draw's top prizes were purchased from Maxstead, making the Irish Town retailer the point of sale for this draw's biggest winners.

The Government has published new guidance on the use of adult cautions for specified offences.

Public Health Gibraltar and the GHA are offering a MenB vaccination programme for 18 - 24 year old students travelling abroad for university or further study. Dedicated clinics will take place at the Primary Care Centre on Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st August, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

The Government says a Spanish fishing vessel has been reported after it was spotted fishing without a permit in BGTW off Europa Point on Wednesday.

The SDGG and Gibraltar Cultural Services have announced the programme for this year’s National Day on Thursday 10th September. Celebrations will begin at 9:30am, with live music across Main Street before events continue at Casemates Square, John Mackintosh Square and Governor’s Parade.

HM Customs has arrested three local residents following an operation by its Flexible Anti Smuggling Team.

Fourteen young anglers aged 7 to 14 took part in the annual GFSA Junior Shore Fishing Competition at Peter Isola Promenade on Sunday.

A 42-year-old Spanish national appeared before the Magistrates’ Court on 10th August and was charged with one count of Burglary and one count of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, to which he pleaded Not Guilty.

The registration deadline for Careers Fair 2026 has been extended to Friday 11th September, with 32 organisations already signed up to take part. The fair will take place on Wednesday 18th November at the MUGA, Bayside Sports Complex.

The Most Reverend Alfred Xuereb will take part in the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival from 9 to 15 November, where he will present his book My Days with Benedict XVI, sharing his experiences of working closely with Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.