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 Queen’s Hotel has closed to make way for a significant redevelopment of the area by the Government. This follows the purchase by the Government of the remaining lease on the hotel and the earlier acquisition of the adjoining Queen’s Cinema which will be the site of cultural facilities including a new theatre.
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Gibraltar (CCR) is inviting the young people across Gibraltar to come together in one “simultaneous gigantic worldwide encounter” tomorrow the 31st May in a World Youth Vigil of Prayer to be held at St Theresa’s Church at 12.30pm.
Local charity Action 4 Schools – Sierra Leone will celebrate its first anniversary with a three course buffet dinner including beer, wine and soft drinks, as well as an entry into a raffle to win a weekend break. Tickets for the event cost £25 and include live music.