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 Government says it notes the views expressed by the Environmental Safety Group regarding the storage of Liquid Natural Gas in Gibraltar. The Government says it takes this opportunity to reiterate that the necessary copious studies and assessments regarding the proposed facilities are underway and that there will be a full public consultation upon their completion.
The RGP continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the death of 69 year-old Colin WILBY, residing on board a motor vessel berthed at Queensway Quay.
The Environmental Safety Group (ESG) says it is once again being contacted by its members, and the public alike, to make plain its position on the question of Liquid Natural Gas, (LNG), which is being considered as part of the dual fuel system for the new power station and, particularly, on the question of storage of LNG in Gibraltar.
The Miss Gibraltar Office has extended the closing date for prospective contestants who wish to sign up for this year’s Miss Gibraltar Pageant. The closing date for entries is now on Friday 20th March 2015.