The GSD says it is glad to note the increase in air activity as per figures released by the Government, although it says it has its reservations as to how Gibraltar will be able to cope with the impact of increased runway closure without the alternative tunnel to enter and exit Gibraltar.
The Miss Gibraltar 2016 contestants will start their charity campaign in support of the new Calpe House appeal this week. A number of group events have been organised. In addition, the contestants will each be taking on their own individual event during April. A series of group organised fund-raisers will include:
Prior Park College in Bath recently hosted the Gibraltar Rugby Club’s (GRC) U12’s tour. The club arrived on Wednesday and have a packed schedule, including a coaching session from Prior’s Director of Rugby, and former England player, Paul Hull.
Tickets for the Gibraltar World Music Festival 2016 ‘Obrigado!’ which will take place on Thursday 23rd June at St. Michael’s Cave are now on sale at 92 Irish Town at the price of £30 (General Public) and £25 (Senior Citizens and Students).
The Government has announced that the first two blocks of Mons Calpe Mews are ready for completion. Purchasers of affordable homes in Abyla Lodge and Seagull Lodge have started to receive their notices of completion and will be able to collect their keys as soon as they are ready to complete.
The Borders and Coastguard Agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bonfante has announced that Hamish Couper has been promoted to the rank of Senior Borders and Coastguard Officer.
In high spirits and with a spring in his step, the former Commanding Officer of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Mark Randall, set off on his 8,000km trek from Gibraltar to Jerusalem this morning.