Through their annual Christmas charity campaign, with last year’s taking on the theme of the building bricks of the community, the Citizens Advice Bureau raised £12,000 during December.
CAB has thanked all businesses and individuals that contributed to the ‘Brick by Brick’ campaign, noting that it was organised to ‘help those people most economically vulnerable at a time when financial assistance is most needed.’
After 29 years of service with the MoD, Arturo Asquez was today presented with a farewell gift, by the CBF, Commodore Ian McGhie. Arturo began his career in the MOD at age of 15 when he was selected as an Apprentice Mechanic in the Dockyard. His career in the forces saw him take a job as a mechanic and then a Boat Engineer. He eventually became one of the Adventure Training Centre Instructors at the Joint Personal Development Unit (JPSU) in 2000 where he has been ever since running Power Boat, Kayaking and Climbing Courses.
Yesterday morning, the Chief Minister paid a visit to St Bernard’s First School where he was once a pupil. He was welcomed by the Head Teacher, Ms Denise Chiappe and they then toured the classrooms, accompanied by the Minister for Education, Gilbert Licudi, and the Director of Education, Dr Joey Britto.
In September of this year, St Bernard’s School will move into purpose-built facilities in the old St Bernard’s Hospital.
Yesterday saw the launch of a new law to regulate Allied Health Practitioners in Gibraltar. New legislation will see 23 professions regulated by the UK based ‘Health and Care Professions Council’, the ‘General Chiropractic Council’ and the ‘General Osteopathic Council’. Speaking at the launch, which drew in an impressive audience, Chairman of the Gibraltar Medical Registration Board Dr. Vijay Kumar explained that the process had commenced 17 years ago.
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Date: From 0630hrs the 14/01/2015 to 0630hrs the 15/01/2015
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The Gibraltar Port Authority has announced the publication of its revised Oil Spill Contingency Plan. It follows an in depth review, conducted in consultation with all interested stakeholders and specialists in this field.
Former RSM of the Regiment, Alex Stone has been selected for a Late Entry Commission and is now an Officer in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment.
Captain Stone has been in the Regiment for 24 years and has been working within Headquarters British Forces for the past 10 months, following his commission he will continue with his role as Training Officer for Command.
Yesterday evening a host of candidates received their National Beach Lifeguard Qualifications and Life Support 3 certificates following a successful Summer of patrolling Gibraltar’s beaches, under the Gibraltar Tourist Board.
