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 ESG adds its voice to the GONHS on National Day balloons and also calls upon Government and National Day organisers to find an alternative to the release of thousands of pieces of litter as a major and symbolic part of the day’s celebrations.
The Secular Humanist Society of Gibraltar congratulates the SDGG initiative in organising the Boat Procession as part of the National Day celebrations, however they are not pleased pleased to note that there will be an unnecessary and divisive religious element as an integral part of the event.
Next Friday marks the start of Gibraltar’s National Celebrations organised by the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) in conjunction with Gibraltar Cultural Services.