The MET Office has today warned that this weekend is likely to see the first rainfall after an extended dry period. The amount of rain is not expected to reach the criteria that would require the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning. Nevertheless the public, especially those who reside in premises that have patios and basements are advised to ensure that drains, gullies, etc. are clear of debris so as to avoid flooding.
Reports from the Russian Navy have have stated that the force’s Moskva missile cruiser this week passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on its way to the eastern Mediterranean to assume command of the Russian naval force.
The vessel, which has aptly been named a ‘carrier killer’ by NATO passed through the Strait this Tuesday. The Russian Navy unit, which is currently stationed on-board the Admiral Pantaleyev will be relocated to the Moskva upon its arrival on September 15th.
This week two local men and a local woman were arrested on drug charges. On Tuesday evening 38 year old Roy Payas of Moorish Castles Estate was charged with possession and possession with intent to supply 8 grams of Amphetamine. He was then bailed out and appeared before the court this morning.
The Gibraltar leg of the Universal Postal Union’s 2013 letter-writing competition was won by Natalie Santos with Kathy Orfila-Mañasco in second place and Nicholas Anson in third place.
Audrey Ohana, Sophie Macdonald, Grace Ferrary, Frank Devincenzi and Leane Grima were further highly commended.
