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”).
This morning, Dr John Cortes, on behalf of the people of Gibraltar, presented a decommissioned GHA ambulance to the City of Tetoaun. The ambulance is a Renault Master Emergency Ambulance. The Moroccan Charity Manos Generosa of Tetouan’s local representative, Mr Abel Suissi, accepted the donation on behalf to the charity. Mr Mokhtar Bouamama, head of Tetouan’s Commune Technical Division was also at the presentation.
Mrs Salima Mulayali, the president of the charity was unable to travel, but sent a message of gratitude to the Minister for Health.
The presentation of the ambulance was also combined with the donation of two renal dialysis machines.
Next week, on the 10th July 2014, it will be the sixth anniversary of the disappearance of Chaim Slim. Chaima, who is now 25 years old, was last seen crossing the frontier into Spain around midnight on the 10th July 2008.
The Royal Gibraltar Police continue their investigation with periodic reviews and carrying out enquiries into her whereabouts. The statement issued by the RGP today states “Any new potential lines of investigation will be pursued”.
Chaima is still listed on Interpol’s Missing Persons database, meaning that the Royal Gibraltar Police would be informed if any information were to be found globally.
The statement continues by saying, “no new information has been forthcoming during the past year”.
The RGP continue to appeal for any information from the General Public regarding the whereabouts of Chaima. Anyone wanting to come forward with any information relating to her should contact the Duty Officer at Police Headquarters on +350 200 12500. Alternatively they can call Women in Need on Telephone no +350 200 42581, a voicemail service is provided daily between 1500hrs to 0800hrs.
There were strong, uncompromising words from Judge Sir Geoffrey Grigson earlier this afternoon as he sentenced the three Marrache brothers to lengthy prison terms after having been found guilty of a multi-million pound fraud.
According to the RGP, the past week has seen a few residential burglaries across Gibraltar, the majority of which are assessed to have been perpetrated by opportunists. In most cases, access has been gained via open doors or windows. Despite this, the RGP stresses that incidents such as these are extremely rare in Gibraltar.
This morning, Dr John Cortes, on behalf of the people of Gibraltar, presented a decommissioned GHA ambulance to the City of Tetoaun. The ambulance is a Renault Master Emergency Ambulance. The Moroccan Charity Manos Generosa of Tetouan’s local representative, Mr Abel Suissi, accepted the donation on behalf to the charity. Mr Mokhtar Bouamama, head of Tetouan’s Commune Technical Division was also at the presentation. 
Next week, on the 10th July 2014, it will be the sixth anniversary of the disappearance of Chaim Slim. Chaima, who is now 25 years old, was last seen crossing the frontier into Spain around midnight on the 10th July 2008. 
There were strong, uncompromising words from Judge Sir Geoffrey Grigson earlier this afternoon as he sentenced the three Marrache brothers to lengthy prison terms after having been found guilty of a multi-million pound fraud.
