The former Commissioner of Police Ian McGrail has today, via his lawyer Charles Gomez, said that he reported the alleged data breach relating to the Inquiry into his early retirement to the authorities and suggested that an external police force be brought in to investigate that “and other sensitive matters.”
The Gibraltar National Theatre Foundation (GNTF), an independent foundation which was set up to raise funds for the construction of the 1000-seat National Theatre and associated cultural hub at the John Mackintosh Hall, has launched a new fund-raising drive, following on from Gibraltar Drama Festival week. Substantial funds have already been raised, full details of which will shortly be released by the Foundation, and it is hoped to commence construction, which is expected to take around 18 months, later this year. The intention is to hold the opening performance no later than spring 2025.
Gibraltar Cultural Services’ Development Team, working on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has had a busy few weeks, delivering on educational initiatives in collaboration with a number of schools.
The Gibraltar Youth Service and CIPD Gibraltar Branch have come together in the presence of Minister Linares to sign a working agreement on a joint project – www.careers.gi.
In response to the GSD's recent statement, the Government has clarified that the Employment (Public Interest Information) Act 2012 includes provisions, known as 'whistleblower protection' legislation, that provide statutory protection for employees who make public interest disclosures, including protection against detrimental treatment or dismissal.
The Gibraltar Small Business Federation (GFSB) is partnering with Prof Daniella Tilbury, to launch a 12-month series of initiatives that support the transition of Gibraltar business towards sustainability.