Aug 22 - GSD Says LNG Safety Assessments Are "Lacking"
The GSD notes the statement made by the Government in which it announces a deal with Shell for the running of an LNG regasification plant as part of the process to provide LNG to fuel the power station.
Aug 22 - BBC Broadcast Live From The Top Of The Rock
On Saturday, much of BBC's 'Today' programme was broadcast 'live' from the Mons Calpe Suite at the top of the Rock. 'Today' is BBC Radio 4's flagship News and Current Affairs programme and is essential listening for most British politicians and serious journalists.
Aug 22 - RGP Rescues Jet-Ski User Near Runway
A Royal Gibraltar Police marine crew responded to information received from HM Customs officers on Saturday evening, following concerns regarding the whereabouts of a locally-registered jet-ski in Gibraltar’s western anchorage.
Aug 22 - Chief Minister Warns Of “Existential Threat” Posed By “Hard Exit” In Radio 4 Interview
The Chief Minister has told Radio 4 that an EU exit that involved no access to the single market and no freedom of movement would be “disastrous” for the UK and constitute an “existential threat” to the Rock’s current economic model.
Aug 22 - Weekend Crime Report
Media – Police Reports
Date: From 0630hrs the 19/08/2016 to 0630hrs the 22/08/2016
ARRESTS
1 person arrested for Driving whilst over the prescribed limit and Threatening Behaviour.
Aug 22 - Bumper Crop Of Royal Gibraltar Regiment Recruits
One of the largest cohorts from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment has passed out of their Initial Phase 1 Soldier Training after a challenging 42 Weeks of education and training.
Aug 22 - Government Of Gibraltar And Shell Sign LNG Supply Agreement
Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and Shell signed an agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for use in power generation in Gibraltar on Friday.
Aug 22 – La Linea Swimmer Rescued At Sea By RGP
A Royal Gibraltar Police marine crew onboard interceptor Sir John Chapple responded to a request for assistance from the Guardia Civil and La Linea’s Policia Local on Friday afternoon. The request related to concerns regarding the whereabouts of a swimmer who had been using a surfboard off Santa Barbara beach on La Linea’s eastern coastline in strong westerly winds.