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”).
It is surprising, says the Government, that the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Daniel Feetham, seems to have chosen to object to the appointment by the Chief Minister of Mr Feetham's friend and law partner, Albert Mena, as Financial Secretary.
A new association for persons appointed to the Order of the British Empire and holders of the British Empire Medal was established during the course of a general meeting held last week at the John Mackintosh Hall.
The Gibraltar FA says it is delighted to announce that its Veterans will be taking on the ‘Joint Forces Command Gibraltar’ on Sunday 9th November at 18:15 at the Victoria Stadium in a Remembrance Day match.
During his visit to London for the Gibraltar Day celebrations, the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, held talks with the Chief Minister of Guernsey, Jonathan Le Tocq.