Dec 23 - New Park For Catalan Bay
A new park in Catalan Bay was opened by Minister Steven Linares on Friday morning.
Dec 20 - MEP Graham Watson helps EU Commission Letter to Spain become public
On his website earlier today, Sir Graham Watson published the letter that was written to the Spanish Government after the EU Commission's technical visit to the Gibraltar-Spain land frontier.
Dec 20 - GSD Criticises Government 'Lack of Transparency'
Over the last two months, the GSD Opposition has tried to obtain Health & Safety Audit Reports, which have been conducted in relation to schools. A statement released today by the party notes, ‘these reports have, according to the Government, already been completed. They have set out various recommendations for works to be undertaken in schools. Already, a number of works are being undertaken on the basis of these reports.
Dec 20 - Chidline Raffle Results
Yesterday saw the Childline Xmas Raffle draw. Below you will find the winning ticket numbers:
Winning Tickets - Childline Christmas Raffle 2013
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Gibraltar Crime Report For 19 Dec
Media – Police Reports
From 0700hrs the 19/12/2013 to 0700hrs the 20/12/2013
CRIME REPORTS
1 Report of Improper use of public electronic communications
3 Reports of Theft
1 Report of Criminal damage & Improper use of public electronic communications
Dec 19 - Department Of Environment Staff Empowered As Wildlife Wardens
The recently published legislation ‘Nature Protection Act (Powers and Duties of Wildlife Wardens) Regulations 2013’ gives powers and duties to officers within the Department of the Environment to act as wildlife wardens under the provisions of the Nature Protection Act 2013.
Dec 19 - Girling Insists Conservatives Voted In Support of Gibraltarians
Conservative MEP Julie Girling has expressed her disappointment on hearing of lies perpetuated by her Lib Dem colleague Sir Graham Watson MEP.
Commenting on the matter, Mrs Girling said, ‘Earlier this week, Sir Graham released a press release which implied Conservatives voted against extending European air passenger rights to people flying in and out of Gibraltar.
Dec 19 - Why Does Spanish Border Pressure Continue? UK Academic Explores Answers In Exclusive Article For YGTV
In late July of this year, Spain imposed a regime of heightened and arbitrary searches and delays at the Gibraltar frontier. Most commentators, including myself, predicted that the restrictions would not be imposed for long. As 2013 draws to a close, why then do we still see considerable disruption at the frontier?
