Apr 02 - A Weekend for Racing

Written on 02 April 2013.

This weekend Gibraltar’s Eastern Beach will play host to the gripping opening of the ThunderCat Racing British National Championship Rounds 1 & 2. The sport, not widely known yet, involves lightweight catamarans that course through the sea spray at 65 mph.

The weekend long event will make up the Gibraltar Grand Prix between Friday 5^th April and Sunday 7^th. Amongst the competitors heading to Gibraltar to participate are world surf champions, students and all around adrenaline junkies.

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Apr 02 - Couple Reunited During HMS Scott Boat Transfer

Written on 02 April 2013.

During a routine boat transfer to the HMS Scott during its time in Gibraltar this weekend, Deputy Principal Medical Officer of the Princess Royal Medical Centre in Gibraltar, had a chance to be reunited with his wife, who is currently deployed with the HMS Scott.

Chief Survey Recorder Suzie Cook tied the Vessels RHIB up alongside at HM Naval Base where she was met by Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Andy Vale and a bouquet of flower. The couple has spent three months apart since spending Christmas together last December.

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Mar 28 - Bus Fare Increases

Written on 28 March 2013.

The Gibraltar Bus Company Ltd announces that as from the 1st May 2013 the bus fares will be increased by 50% as follows:-

Adult – £1.50 one-way

Adult – £2.25 day pass

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Mar 28 - PDP Urges Government to Attract Banks to Gibraltar

Written on 28 March 2013.

The PDP takes note of the announcement by Barclays Bank of its review of its Gibraltar operation as part of its general review of its business worldwide.

It hopes that at the end of the review process it will conclude that it should retain its links with the Rock that go back well over 125 years. In the meantime it wishes to express solidarity with the local Management and employees and their desire to retain their jobs and prospects.

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