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 3 Kings Cavalcade will once again sport a designated area with chairs for elderly and disabled members of the community. The area will also provide space for wheelchairs.
The Government has noted that access to the area will be on a first come first served basis, and those who wish to make use of this area can be accompanied by one other person and will need to produce their blue badge on the day.
This year, Her Majesty the Queen’s New Years Honours were extended to a selection of hardworking members of Gibraltar’s community, including; former Financial Services Commission CEO, Marcus Killick, who is set to be appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to the regulation of financial services in Gibraltar.
Following a recent announcement that the Government has installed disabled friendly ramps at all of Gibraltar’s bus stops, the Bus Company will soon install solar powered lights. A trial basis will commence mid January at the Market Place bus terminal. On Saturday 18th January all buss services will be transferred to Waterport Road, in order to allow works to be carried out.