The trial of a local man accused of storing over £3,000 worth of cannabis resin in his patio started this morning in the Supreme Court. James Yusifredo is charged with possession of the drug and possession with intent to supply. He denies both charges.
In response to last week’s statement by Opposition Leader Daniel Feetham, on public debt, the Chief Minister has insisted that since the GSLP/Liberals election to Government the gross debt has been considerably reduced from £520m to £450m, and set to drop further.
Friday evening played host to the second evening of performances as part of the Gibraltar International Jazz Festival, with local acts Levanter Breeze and The Soul Mates stunning the Queen’s Cinema’s audience.
Levanter Breeze afforded the audience a sneak preview of some tracks to appear on their next album, as well as playing a set of jazz-fusion tracks. The Soul Mates performed a repertoire of classic hits from a spectrum of musical genres including Soul, Pop, Rock and Reggae.
Sir Graham Watson, former MEP for Gibraltar is set to represent Gibraltar in Brussels on a three-year contract that will see him lead and direct lobbying activities of the Government.
Sir Graham’s position will further see him advice and guide the Government in connection with the implementation of strategies for the promotion of Gibraltar’s interests within the European Union. He will also focus on relations with the European Parliament and its recently elected MEPs, as well as the new European Commission set to take office next month.
A number of UK based tabloids including the Mirror and Daily Mail have reported that a Gloucester man was ‘mauled’ by a Barbary Macaque whilst holidaying on the Rock.
The GSD Opposition says it notes what it describes as the “boast” made by the Chief Minister at the Financial Services lunch during Gibraltar Day in London that the net public debt of Gibraltar is 25% of GDP.