• Government Disappointed at EU Parliament Delisting Vote
  • Government Disappointed at EU Parliament Delisting Vote

    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”). 

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Jan 08 - Maika Barbero Returns to the Rock on Her Debut Tour

newsFamed Spanish pop singer, Maika Barbero, who previously performed at the Miss Gibraltar 2013 pageant, will return to Gibraltar on 24th January 2014 for a live concert with her band. Maika rose to fame in last year’s edition of Spanish talent show ‘La Voz’, and reached the final four contestants.

The performance will be part of her 2014 tour, presenting her debut album ‘No Return’. The record is made up of eleven original  ‘pop-rock’ tracks. Nine of Maika’s singles are written and performed in english.

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Jan 08 - RGP Officer Rape Trial Begins

courtsThe trial of Peter Lugnani, who is charged with five counts of rape, started this morning in the Supreme Court. Lugnani pleaded not guilty to all charges against him and will have the case heard by a jury before Puisne Judge Justice Barrington Black. The defendant is being represented by John Causer and Patrick Canessa, with Karl Tonna and Robert Fischel QC appearing for the Crown.

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Jan 08 - Chief Minister's New Year Message Touches Upon Aims for 2014

fabesYesterday evening, the Chief Minister's New Year's message was broadcast on GBC. The transcript is as follows:

 

'Good evening

I hope you have had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year period with your families. Whatever your personal beliefs it is family that makes the festive season so special. For Justine and me it has been great to watch Sebastian enjoy opening presents and saying his first words.

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