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”).
Special Olympics Gibraltar swimmers arrived today triumphant after their participation in the Princess Charlene Swimming Meeting which was held in Monaco. 28 European countries and South Africa competed in a two-day event.
Officers of the RGP’s Serious Crime Unit yesterday arrested Christopher PAUL FORSTER, aged 55, residing in Spain, on Suspicion of Theft and Fraud by False Representation.
The following opinion piece written by the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, was published today in Europa Sur, Diario de Sevilla, Granada Hoy, Día de Córdoba, Diario de Jerez, Diario de Cádiz, Diario de Almería, Málaga Hoy and Huelva Información:
Summer 2014 looks to be a particularly prosperous season for Gibraltar’s Ocean Village with the impending re-opening of Zest wine bar and new Asian wok restaurant, Shanghai Gardens. Commenting on other works along the marina, Marketing Manager for Ocean Village Sandra Lamplough said, ‘the opening of Sunborn Gibraltar is perfectly timed for us. Not only are the promenades of Ocean Village getting busy with footfall en-route to wine, dine and overnight in five-star style, we’re also seeing a number of other projects come to fruition including additional berths, office space, new eateries and bars, and the now customary summer live music programme on Leisure Island.