Eugene’s Tale
Whilst covering the Chief Minister’s UN visit to New York last month, our reporter met Eugene DeSoiza whose grandparents were from Gibraltar. In the appropriate setting of the New York Athletic Club’s trophy-filled Hall of Fame, Eugene told the fascinating tale of how his grandfather, Andrew DeSoiza, moved to the U.S and set up football teams for Gibraltarian players who had emigrated to New York.
Former Financial Director for Gibraltar based betting company BetVictor, 55-year-old British national Christopher Paul Forster was today sentenced to two years in prison on one charge of Fraud by False Representation and two thefts.
Commodore John Clink presented two Commander British Forces Commendations in a ceremony at the Naval Base today.
Chief Petty Officer Robinson and Security Officer Schlepphorst were both recognized for their outstanding contribution to British Forces Gibraltar.
The Government has today announced that it has received written confirmation from HM Treasury, United Kingdom Government, that Part VII transfers can take place between the United Kingdom and Gibraltar insurers, subject to Court and Regulatory approval.
Media – Police Reports
Date: 17/07/2014.
From 0700hrs Wednesday the 16/07/2014 to 0700hrs Thursday the 17/07/2014.
CRIME REPORTS
As part of the new Governor’s familiarisation contacts with the community, Sir James Dutton will be paying a courtesy visit to all the offices of the Minister for Tourism, Commercial Affairs, Public Transport and the Port, Neil Costa on July 22nd.
The Government has replied to the latest advertisement from the GSD published in the Gibraltar Chronicle. In a statement released this afternoon, Number 6 says that the advert “shows Mr Feetham really scratching the bottom of the barrel.”
Following the success of the Thundercats British National Championships held in Gibraltar last year, the freshly formed Gibraltar Team will once again participate in the competition, with team members Leslie Figueras and Albert Perez manning their new vessel, purchased with the help of funding from the Ministry for Sport and Culture.
