The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) has said that the recent power cuts experienced on the Rock are an “important issue” for the industry. In response to questions from YGTV, a spokesperson said that the association was “working closely” with the Government and Minister Albert Isola to provide industry input on the power problems.
Freshly completed Rosia based property, the five storey, seven bedroom New Aloes has been confirmed a winner in the 2014-15 European Property Awards. Previously, other Gibraltar real estate to face success in the award scheme includes Ocean Village Marina.
Albert Willis, a 79 year old Chelsea Pensioner and ex RSM of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, recently paid a visit to Gibraltar and attended the Queen’s Birthday Parade.
The GSD has said that Mr Picardo's “obsession with responding to every advert” they have placed in the Gibraltar Chronicle continues. The party says that the Chief Minister is clearly concerned that people will object to his expensive and lavish political lifestyle. The party argues that Mr Picardo’s “latest attempt to excuse the excessive spending at No6 Convent Place is to deny figures, which have always been published by every Government at Budget time.”