Eugene’s Tale
Whilst covering the Chief Minister’s UN visit to New York last month, our reporter met Eugene DeSoiza whose grandparents were from Gibraltar. In the appropriate setting of the New York Athletic Club’s trophy-filled Hall of Fame, Eugene told the fascinating tale of how his grandfather, Andrew DeSoiza, moved to the U.S and set up football teams for Gibraltarian players who had emigrated to New York.
Former Financial Director for Gibraltar based betting company BetVictor, 55-year-old British national Christopher Paul Forster was today sentenced to two years in prison on one charge of Fraud by False Representation and two thefts.
Commodore John Clink presented two Commander British Forces Commendations in a ceremony at the Naval Base today.
Chief Petty Officer Robinson and Security Officer Schlepphorst were both recognized for their outstanding contribution to British Forces Gibraltar.
The Government has today announced that it has received written confirmation from HM Treasury, United Kingdom Government, that Part VII transfers can take place between the United Kingdom and Gibraltar insurers, subject to Court and Regulatory approval.
