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The Budget 2025 – Chief Minister’s Address
30 June 2025
Below follows the Chief Minister's 2025 Budget Address: Madam Speaker, It is with pride that I rise today – in what I am advised is International Day of Parliamentarian -  to move the Second Reading of the Bill. I note in doing so that, as we w…
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Unite’s Reaction to the Chief Minister’s Budget Address “Mainly Positive”
30 June 2025
 Unite the union has today viewed the Chief Minister’s announcement as “mainly positive.” A statement continued: “In relation to the Public Sector Pay increase, Unite welcomes that all Public Sector…
Statement on Section 66 Proceedings Regarding Victoria Stadium Tenancy 
30 June 2025
The Government says it wishes to clarify the nature of the legal proceedings currently before the Chief Justice.  A statement continued: “These proceedings were initiated not by the Government but b…
Temporary Closure of Small Pools at Camp Bay and Little Bay Due to Vandalism 
30 June 2025
The Department of the Environment says it regrets to inform the public that the small pools at Camp Bay and Little Bay will have to be temporarily closed due to significant damage caused by recent ac…
Applications For Appointment As King's Counsel 2025
30 June 2025
The KC Appointments Committee which makes recommendations to His  Excellency the Governor for appointment to the rank of King’s Counsel in  Gibraltar has announced today that it is inviting applicati…
End The Disparity Between High-Cost GHA Contracts And Local Wage Stagnation Says Together Gibraltar
27 June 2025
Together Gibraltar have issued a statement regarding the use of external consultants within the GHA and the impact on existing staff following Unite's demonstration earlier this month. A statement f…
Minister Cortes Attends St Mary’s University 175th Anniversary Service
27 June 2025
Minister for Education John Cortes was a guest of honour last week at events to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of St Mary’s University at Strawberry Hill, in Twickenham.  A statement from the Gover…
Ministry Of Equality’s Pride Conference A Resounding Success
27 June 2025
The Ministry of Equality’s Conference to mark Pride month has been a resounding success. The fully subscribed conference saw representatives from the public and private sector, charitable organisatio…
Government Conducts Emergency Response Exercise At Bleak House
27 June 2025
The Government of Gibraltar conducted a multi-agency Tabletop Exercise (TTX) at Bleak House, simulating a major fire incident at the North Mole Power Station.  A statement from the Government follow…
New Gibraltar-Based AI Marketing platform Zaturn Offers Free Trials
27 June 2025
Gibraltar-based tech company Zaturn.ai is offering 50 local businesses the chance to trial its new AI-powered marketing platform free of charge for up to two months this summer. A statement from Zat…
Powerful Performance of Carmina Burana in the Spitfire Hall
27 June 2025
By Giordano Durante Music enthusiasts enjoyed Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana in the relative cool of the Spitfire Hall in the World War Two Tunnels at the end of the hottest day of the year so far.  Th…
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Attempted Wounding with Intent 
26 June 2025
A 28-year-old resident of Varyl Begg Estate has been sentenced to six years imprisonment following a violent incident that took place on 20th July 2024.  Christopher Nuñez, was sentenced at the Supr…
Minister Santos Participates in Panel in CPA BIMR Conference 
26 June 2025
Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, has attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) British Islands and Mediterranean Regional (BIMR) Conference in…
GFIU Launches New E-Learning Module On Countering Ransomware Financing
26 June 2025
The Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit has launched a new e-learning workshop on Countering Ransomware Financing, now available on its digital learning platform e-Nexus.  A statement from the Gov…
Minister Santos Holds Meeting With The Lived Experience Council
26 June 2025
Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, recently held a meeting with the Lived Experience Council.  A statement from the Government follows below: The Council is c…
Gibraltar College Awards 2025
26 June 2025
The Gibraltar College held its award ceremony earlier this week at Rock Bastion's terrace at Campion Park.  A statement from the Government follows below: The occasion celebrates the achievements o…
Gibraltar Parliament Delegation Attends 54th British Islands And Mediterranean Region Conference
26 June 2025
A delegation from the Gibraltar Parliament attended the 54th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region held at the Welsh Senedd in Car…
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04 December 2024
Luciano, the latest book by Gibraltarian author Humbert Hernandez, is being launched today. This is Hernandez’s first full-length novel following his volumes of short stories and Mis Patios Perdidos. Luciano will be on sale as from today Wednesday…
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Chamber Of Commerce’s Comments On Public Sector Pay Are Shortsighted Says Unite
26 June 2025
Unite the Union have issued a statement in reply to the Chamber of Commerce's recent press release on public sector pay.  A statement from Unite the Union follows below: Unite the Union, the union…
Unite The Union Settles 2025 Pay Agreement At Mitie Defence Gibraltar
26 June 2025
Unite the Union has announced that it successfully reached a pay agreement for 2025 with Mitie Defence Gibraltar.  A statement from Unite The Union follows below: The agreement comes after extensiv…
Minister For Justice Visits New Mole House
26 June 2025
Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice visited New Mole House where he met the new Custody and Command and Dispatch civilian staff.  A statement from the RGP follows below: During the visit, the Hon Nige…
Military Training Exercises
26 June 2025
Military Training Exercises will be conducted on 9th July and 12th July, from 14:30 to 16:30.  A statement from British Forces Gibraltar follows below: On these dates and during those times, soldie…
Vessel Incident In The Bay Of Gibraltar
26 June 2025
Yesterday at approximately 5:30pm, the Gibraltar Port Authority was alerted to a plume of smoke visible in the Bay of Gibraltar.  A statement from the Government follows below: The Port’s Vessel Tr…
ESG Statement On Yesterday’s Smoking Vessel Off Algeciras
26 June 2025
Following yesterday's vessel on fire at sea, the ESG have said it was "quite alarming to see such large black plumes of smoke emanate from a busy shipping area". A statement from the ESG follows bel…
Spring Festival 2025 Short Story Winners
25 June 2025
Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has announced the winners of this year’s Spring Festival Short Story Competition. Organised in conjunction with the Gibraltar…
Chamber Of Commerce Statement On Public Sector Pay Award
25 June 2025
The Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce have issued a statement regarding the Public Sector Pay Award. A statement from the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce follows below: In April this year the Chamber set…
Final Call For Questions On Treaty Via Official Email Channel
25 June 2025
In order to manage responses efficiently, particularly given the volume of enquiries, the Government has decided to introduce a cut-off date for the submission of further questions. This will be set…
Therapeutic Counselling Services At HM Prison
25 June 2025
The Care Agency has been offering therapeutic counselling services at HM Prison Gibraltar since December 2024. To date the counselling service has seen a total of twenty-two inmates and has offered o…
Ministry Of Equality’s Pride Initiative: ‘Closets Are For Clothes, Not People’ Now On Display
25 June 2025
The Ministry of Equality’s, ‘Closets are for Clothes, not People’, a new writing initiative as part of PRIDE month and in collaboration with the Trends Group is now on display.  A statement from the…
Autumn Bookmark Competition 2025
25 June 2025
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and in conjunction with Dyslexia Gibraltar, will hold a Bookmark Competition as part of the 2025 Autumn Cultural Programme.   A stat…
Dolphins Youth Club Hosts Successful Annual Summer Community BBQ
25 June 2025
Dolphins Youth Club held its annual Summer Community BBQ for members and their families. A statement from the Government follows below: Dolphins Youth Club held its annual Summer Community BBQ for…
Unite The Union: Pride Is Every Day – Equality Is A Right, Not A Trend
25 June 2025
Below follows Unite The Union's Pride statement: As Pride Month draws to a close with Gibraltar Pride to be held this coming weekend, Unite the Union Gibraltar stands in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ m…
Book Launch Of 'Me Acuerdo: Memories Of Gibraltar’s Old Town'
25 June 2025
The Gibraltar Heritage Trust have launched a new book titled, ‘Me Acuerdo: Memories of Gibraltar’s Old Town’ which includes recollections and stories from older members of our community who grew up i…
Acquarius Selected As A Finalist At STEP Awards In London
24 June 2025
Acquarius selected as a finalist at the prestigious STEP Awards at upcoming annual ceremony in London. A statement from Acquarius follows below: A proud moment for the firm and a positive reflectio…
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29 August 2024
By Charles Durante  Dr Johnson famously wrote, ‘lexicographer: a writer of dictionaries: a harmless drudge.’  In the publication mentioned above we have four ‘drudges:’ Tito Vallejo-Smith, Manuel Cavilla, Johannes Kramer and Juan Manuel Ballesta Gó…
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