Oct 14 - Government Condemns ‘Threats’ to Chief Minister
With recent Spanish articles targeting Chief Minister Fabian Picardo directly, the Gibraltar Government has today condemned allegations contained in an article by Spanish on-line newspaper ‘El Confidencial’ detailing that the Spanish secret services have been following Mr. Picardo’s footsteps.
A statement released by No. 6 insists that these details ‘could possibly explain a number of peculiar coincidences that have manifested themselves recently.’ Regarding these ‘coincidences’ a No.6 spokesperson explained that he could not comment on them due to the on-going investigation into Spanish incitement of hate, being carried out by a Government commissioned legal team.
Following the success of the Summer Camp the RGP will again provide a week for children aged between 8-10 to experience the police. The camp will take place from Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November 2013. Days will start at 0900hrs and end at 1230hrs, at the Neighbourhood Policing Compound.
Gibraltar’s first ever international literary festival runs from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October. Paul Preston, Ben Okri, Joanne Harris and Peter Snow, are some of the big name authors and speakers so be sure not to miss this varied programme of events.
UK Conservative MP David Morris is set to table a Bill in UK Parliament, defining Gibraltar’s territorial waters in UK law, guaranteeing the Rock further support from the UK, at sea.
