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 Environmental Safety Group has received reports about recent persistent heavy air pollution in parts of Waterport Terraces. Rotten egg or sulphur smells were also affecting the South District late last night, with reports received today that residents near the port area were similarly affected at the same time.
The organisers of The Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival regret to announce the cancellation of Professor Paul Preston's talk on his book "The Spanish Holocaust". The cancellation is due to Professor Preston's inability to travel to Gibraltar because of ill health.
The Government has decided, in consultation with his family, that the housing complex for the elderly that will be built on Europort Avenue will be known as Charles Bruzon House.
In line with the enforcement strand of Operation Roadwatch which has already started, there will be a tightening up of enforcement on some of the target offences like: speeding, dangerous driving, careless driving and using mobile phones whilst driving.