Foreign Secretary William Hague today welcomed Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to London.
A statement released by the UK Government this morning claimed that the visit reaffirmed the strong bonds between the UK and Gibraltar as well as the UK’s commitment to stand by the people of Gibraltar.
The flow of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the Spanish side of the frontier once again came to a standstill at 11am this morning . Stringent checks are being imposed with Guardia Civil officers inspecting each motorbike and asking to view documents.
Pedestrians entering Gibraltar are also being subjected to strict checks with passports being inspected thoroughly. The EU Commission yesterday noted that a date had not yet been set for their mission that will see experts investigate Spanish border controls, including Customs.
Last weekend played host to the fifth edition of Ocean Village’s Cardboard Boat Race. Well over £1,000 was raised on the day, with proceeds set to go to a number of Gibraltar sports Associations to aid junior development, as well as the GBC Open Day fund.
Winner of both the Adult and Junior race was O’Reilly’s with best Fancy Dress awarded to the JP Haulage Romans. Best Boat was awarded to the RAF Titanic and the Best Titanic Sinking was won by Life of Pi. Miss Gibraltar 2013 Maroua Kharbouch presented participants with their prizes.
Deputy Provincial Councillor of the Partido Andalucista, Jose Maria España has this week asked Algeciras Mayor, Sr. Landaluce why the Spanish Government has not lifted the artificial reef, if it is in Spanish waters. He also calls upon the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to determine clearly where Spanish waters end, in the bay.
