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”).
HM Customs have arrested ten Spanish Nationals for being in possession of 108 cartons of cigarettes. The incident took place yesterday around Winston Churchill Avenue within an area demarcated as a Special Zone under the Tobacco Act. All those involved were arrested and have been released on bail. Their two vehicles were also seized.
The Government says it is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Daniella Tilbury as Vice Chancellor (designate) of the University of Gibraltar.