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 Gibraltar Defence Police Federation has launched its website which can be viewed at www.gdpfederation.com. Together with the Public Site it also has a private Members area where the GDP Federation Committee wishes to promote improved communication with its Membership.
The Christmas programme of events at Mount Alvernia and other Care Agency elderly facilities is well underway. The events calendar was this year kicked off by the Santos Productions Choir where some 50 children sang at the Mount Alvernia Chapel much to the delight of the elderly residents and staff.
The Convent has had a changeover of Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to HE The Governor. Captain John Pitto has completed his attachment and returned to the Regiment with Captain Elvis Pearce joining the team to replace him.