Feb 21 - RBS to Withdraw Services from Overseas Markets

Written on 21 February 2014.

The Royal Bank of Scotland is set to pull out of dozens of overseas markets, reports Sky News this afternoon. The report claims that the banking giant is in talks with a number of national banking regulators about pulling out of many of the 38 countries they provide services in. Although the Bank would not respond to Sky News’ questions another source claimed that they would be surprised if the bank retains a presence in more than 15 of the 38 countries.

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Feb 21 - Main Street Firearm Arrest

Written on 21 February 2014.

Yesterday evening the RGP cordoned off the section of Main Street between Horse Barrack Lane and Parliament, following an arrest of a local man for being in possession of a firearm.

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Feb 21 - Miss Gibraltar 2014 Sees it's Third Contestant Sign Up

Written on 21 February 2014.

Today saw a further sign up for Miss Gibraltar 2014, 21 year old Megan Bonavia. We spoke to Megan about why she's entered the pageant and what she's most looking forward to...

FULL NAME: Megan Bonavia

AGE: 21

STAR SIGN: Cancer

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Feb 21 - Public Encouraged to Submit Mayor’s Award Scheme Recommendations

Written on 21 February 2014.

As announced last year by His Worship the Mayor, the scope of the Mayor’s Award Scheme has been widened.

The Scheme, which until last year only recognised persons who had saved a life or who had participated in any life-saving rescue operation or act of bravery, now encompasses persons or groups who have served Gibraltar in exceptional or voluntary service over a prolonged period of time.

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