The Government’s Department of the Environment is finalising its work on the production of legislation to govern local angling, spearfishing, diving and the activity of dolphin tourism vessels, as well as fishing for tuna within BGTW. This follows extensive consultation with stakeholders.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has restated its position on future ad hoc talks following an article in yesterday’s El Pais newspaper.
This is the full statement from the Convent:
The GSD party says it notes “with regret the lengths the Chief Minister is going to in order to shield from public scrutiny the manner in which Mr. Albert Mena was appointed to the powerful constitutional post of Financial Secretary as well as how much Mr. Mena is being paid.”
Media – Police Reports
Date: From 0630hrs the 23/10/2014 to 0630hrs the 24//10/2014
CRIME REPORTS
The Gibraltar Finance Centre continues its bid to spread the word on Gibraltar’s hugely successful financial services market to other jurisdictions around the world, with an exhibition at the Hedge Fund Startup Forum, held in Zurich, today.
Having made note of the article published in today's edition of the Spanish newspaper El Pais entitled "Madrid, Londres y Gibraltar ultiman un nuevo foro de dialogo en Bruselas."
The position of the Government of Gibraltar on ad hoc talks has been reiterated by No.6. The administration has insisted that not only does it remain committed to the Trilateral Forum for Dialogue as the framework for discussions with Spain on matters of local cooperation but the UK’s position on the matter has also remained unchanged, with strong commitment for the Trilateral Forum also held.
The 41st Gibraltar International Art Exhibition is inviting artists aged 16 and over to submit up to two original paintings and sculptures. The event is organized by the Ministry for Culture with prices including £4,000, £2,000, £1,500, £1,00 towards a young artist aged between 16 and 24 years, and £3,000 for the best Gibraltar theme.
This weekend, HMS Kent will call into Gibraltar as part of her six month deployment in the Indian Ocean, centered around maritime security operations in the area. The Type 23 Frigate will carry out an exercise in and around BGTW during its time on the Rock.
