‘Gibraltar at the United Nations 1946-2026’ Exhibition Opens

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.

The Government says it will respond to all 35 GSD questions on the Gibraltar Sovereign Wealth Fund during next week's sitting of Parliament.

The Government says temporary classrooms have been installed at St Joseph’s School so pupils can continue using science and music facilities safely while construction works continue. The portacabins will remain in place during the project, with part of the parking area temporarily affected while alternative spaces have been created nearby.

The Gibraltar Music Trust, Registered Charity No. 379, has officially launched with a clear mission: to provide free access to musical instruments across Gibraltar’s mainstream educational facilities, ensuring that children and young people have the opportunity to discover and experience music regardless of financial circumstances.

Entries are now open for the 2027 Three Kings’ Cavalcade, which will take place on Tuesday 5th January.

The GSD says it will question the Government next week over the Gibraltar Sovereign Wealth Fund announced in the 2026 Budget and the Chief Minister’s New Year’s message.

Minister for Equality Christian Santos has met with the FCDO’s Regional Gender and Equalities Adviser, Faye Minshall, during her visit to Gibraltar.

Trinity House and the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, in collaboration with Wright Tech, say they are pleased to announce the official opening of the Gibraltar Lighthouse at Europa Point.

Minister for Heritage John Cortes opened the 15th International Conference of the Association of Latin American and Caribbean Historians (ADHILAC), held last week at the Sunborn Hotel.

The Convent Christmas Fair Committee has donated £1,000 to Calpe House, with the money coming from funds raised through previous Christmas Fairs.

Unite members at Mitie Defence Gibraltar have rejected the company’s final 3% pay offer, with more than 85% voting against it in a ballot held today. Unite says it has now entered into a trade dispute with Mitie, with members due to walk out on Thursday and further industrial action planned if the dispute remains unresolved. The union is seeking a 4% pay increase.

New Christmas Lottery ticket numbers are now available, with over £1.45 million in prizes up for grabs. Tickets can be purchased from Maxstead Holdings Ltd at 85 Irish Town, with prizes including a £1 million first prize, five major prizes and more than 11,000 minor prizes.

The Government has congratulated the Gibraltar Padel Association as its men’s and women’s senior teams compete at the FIP Senior World Cup in Buenos Aires. Minister for Sport Leslie Bruzon said the teams’ participation marks a significant moment for padel in Gibraltar, with the tournament continuing until 19th September.

The Annual Competitive Exhibition of the Gibraltar Photographic Society will be officially opened at 7.00pm, on Monday 21st September by the Minister for Culture, Christian Santos.

Gibraltar Cultural Services has wrapped up its 2026 Summer Programme after a summer of workshops, library sessions, history walks and art activities.

This disc, released at the end of August, is dominated by two violinists: the first is, most obviously, the soloist María Dueñas—a 23-year-old from Granada, Spain, who is Gramophone magazine’s Young Artist of the Year and a BBC New Generation Artist (2021-2023) with an exclusive recording contract with the classical music giant Deutsche Grammophon. The second hovers in the background as guide and inspiration and that’s Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), a Russian-American violinist who many consider one of the greatest violinists of all time.

And to anyone, anywhere, who still thinks our people can be bought, or bullied, or worn down, or waited out, I have a very simple message. Nothing — nothing — is going to stop us now. No one is going to stop THE PEOPLE OF THE ROCK. Red, white and blue! Red, white and proud! Red, white and free! I love you Gibraltar.

HM Customs has arrested a man after a parcel containing around 1kg of cannabis resin was intercepted during an investigation. The man was later arrested on suspicion of drug possession, possession with intent to supply and attempted exportation, with a further arrest made after officers allegedly found suspected cocaine during a search. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service has completed another stage in the delivery of its new high-reach aerial ladder platform after a team travelled to Finland to inspect the vehicle during production.