The Opposition notes the Government's acknowledgement that it has been sitting on a bill for legal aid reform for the last two years and the Minister's acknowledgement in Parliament of the work of the GSD in preparing draft legislation and conducting consultation with the legal profession before December 2011.
The Royal Bank of Scotland is set to pull out of dozens of overseas markets, reports Sky News this afternoon. The report claims that the banking giant is in talks with a number of national banking regulators about pulling out of many of the 38 countries they provide services in. Although the Bank would not respond to Sky News’ questions another source claimed that they would be surprised if the bank retains a presence in more than 15 of the 38 countries.
Yesterday evening the RGP cordoned off the section of Main Street between Horse Barrack Lane and Parliament, following an arrest of a local man for being in possession of a firearm.
Today saw a further sign up for Miss Gibraltar 2014, 21 year old Megan Bonavia. We spoke to Megan about why she's entered the pageant and what she's most looking forward to...
FULL NAME: Megan Bonavia
AGE: 21
STAR SIGN: Cancer
As announced last year by His Worship the Mayor, the scope of the Mayor’s Award Scheme has been widened.
The Scheme, which until last year only recognised persons who had saved a life or who had participated in any life-saving rescue operation or act of bravery, now encompasses persons or groups who have served Gibraltar in exceptional or voluntary service over a prolonged period of time.
Southampton footballer William Britt has pulled out of the GFA’s National Squad line up for the up coming friendly against Estonia. The player recently picked up an injury and following the advice of the two Medical Teams it has been agreed that William will be remaining at Southampton to ensure his rehabilitation continues.
Three Royal Navy ships will this weekend sail into the Naval Base on scheduled visits. The HMS Westminster arrived this morning following a six-month operational deployment in the Indian Ocean and Gulf R HMS Westminster is heading home after handing over her duties to sister ship HMS Somerset. She will be in Gibraltar for a couple of days to top up on supplies and give the crew some well-deserved rest and recuperation.
A series of RGP Officers received a gamut of promotions from Commissioner Yome yesterday. Chief Inspector for Crime and Protective Services, Richard Ullger was promoted to Superintendent. Superintendent Ullger joined the force in 1988 and has served in various departments.
