
Government Sends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis
22 April 2025
The Government says it is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis on Sunday morning.
The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, said: 'On behalf of the people of Gibraltar, I would like to express our deepest felt condolences on the passi…
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Gibraltar Tourist Board Engages in Educational Experience with ‘Monkey Talk – Gibraltar’
25 April 2025
The Visit Gibraltar marketing team recently took part in an immersive and educational experience led by Brian Gomila, Monkey Talk – Gibraltar, gaining a renewed perspective on one of the Rock’s most…
‘Gibraltar Day’ in Tangier School
25 April 2025
The Everest International School in Tangier, with which links have recently been established by the Ministry responsible for relations with Morocco, held a day dedicated to Gibraltar last Wednesday. …
National Gallery Closes In Preparation For 10th Anniversary Celebrations
25 April 2025
The Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery at the City Hall will be closing its doors from Monday 19th May to Tuesday 3rd June in preparation for its 10th Anniversary celebrations.
A statement from G…
Workers’ Memorial Day
25 April 2025
The Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 29th April 2025.
This is a collaborative event between Unite the Union and His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, organised by Gibraltar Cu…
GSD Must Realise That Political Pressure On Principal Auditor Is Unacceptable Says Government
25 April 2025
The Government of Gibraltar says it notes the GSD statement on the Principal Auditor.
A statement from the Government follows below:
His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar notes with regret yet anot…
Government Welcomes Planning Permission for Sunrise Motel Extension
24 April 2025
The Government says it notes the protest held today outside No 6 Convent Place and is sympathetic to the concerns of the residents of the Queen’s Hotel. However, Number Six says it is important to re…
Principal Auditor Retires After 50 Year Career
24 April 2025
The Principal Auditor, Mr Tony Sacramento, will shortly be handing over to his successor, Mr Phil Sharman and commencing his pre-retirement leave on 1st June, following a 50-year career in the Civil…
Royal Gibraltar Regiment Successfully Completes Ex JEBEL TARIK
24 April 2025
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has announced the successful completion of its annual training exercise, Ex JEBEL TARIK, which was once again held in Folkestone. Commencing at the beginning of March and…
Minister For Tourism Announces Gibraltar Under Siege Endurance Race
24 April 2025
Minister Christian Santos has announced the Gibraltar Under Siege Endurance Race at the TCS London Marathon Show at the Excel Centre in London. The Race will take place on the Rock between the 28th F…
Government Seeks To Muzzle And Cage The Principal Auditor Says GSD
24 April 2025
The GSD has issued a reply to the Government’s recent statement regarding the new Principal Auditor.
A statement from the GSD follows below:
The Government has made it clear in its latest press rel…
Six GHA Healthcare Assistants Presented with NCFE Diplomas in Care
23 April 2025
Earlier today, the Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, together with GHA Director General Kevin McGee, attended a presentation ceremony at the School of Health Studies to celebrate the…
Promotions Announced at the Airport Fire and Rescue Service
23 April 2025
Following the recent retirement of the Deputy Senior Fire Officer Adrian Hernandez a number of promotions have been announced at the Airport Fire & Rescue Service.
Firefighter Norman Apap has b…
Gibraltar Recognised on International Tax Stage as it Sets to Drive Forward AI and Modernisation
23 April 2025
Gibraltar has reaffirmed its commitment to international tax cooperation and transparency through its active participation in the 17th OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting…
Calentita Returns In 2025
23 April 2025
Calentita will be held on Friday 20th June 2025 at John Mackintosh Square and Campion Park.
A statement from GCS follows below:
Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Cult…
CCDSL To Conduct Town Hall Meeting For Domiciliary Care Service Users And Family Members
23 April 2025
Community Care Domiciliary Services will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 3:00pm at Inces Hall, inviting all service user and their families to meet the CCDSL team and hear more about…
Government Accuse GSD Of Politicising Role Of Principal Auditor
23 April 2025
The Government of Gibraltar says it notes the statement issued by the GSD following the appointment of Mr Phil Sharman as the new Principal Auditor.
A statement from the Government follows below:
T…
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New Novel By Humbert Hernandez Released
04 December 2024
Luciano, the latest book by Gibraltarian author Humbert Hernandez, is being launched today.
This is Hernandez’s first full-length novel following his volumes of short stories and Mis Patios Perdidos.
Luciano will be on sale as from today Wednesday…
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Minister Arias-Vasquez to Host Constituency Clinic on Friday 9th May
22 April 2025
The Minister for Health, Care and Business, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, will be holding her next constituency clinic on Friday 9th May from 2pm to 5pm at her offices located at Suite 971 Europort.
Residen…
GMWS Welcomes the Sixth Annual Report of the Mental Health Board
22 April 2025
The Gibraltar Mental Welfare Society has welcomed the sixth annual report of the Mental Health Board.
A statement continued: “The report aims to 'offer an objective assessment of the current landsca…
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gibraltar Bronze Qualifying Adventurous Journey
22 April 2025
This weekend, 26th and 27th April, is yet another busy one for Award participants and leaders.
A statement continued: “Yes, you have seen these before, but it’s another one, that’s why we are always…
Gibraltar Businesses Invited to Join “Beat Plastic Pollution” Shop Window Competition for World Environment Day
22 April 2025
In celebration of World Environment Day 2025, OTWO Magazine in collaboration with the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) is calling on local businesses to get creative and take part in t…
Public Encouraged to Use Formal GHA Complaints Channels for Official Complaints
22 April 2025
The Ministry for Health and Care is reminding the public that, as announced in December 2023, the GHA Complaints Office has been relocated to the Ministry for Health and Care.
This structural chang…
Survey Finds Almost 80% of Local Population Gambles
22 April 2025
A recent survey carried out in Gibraltar has concluded that around 78% of Gibraltar’s adult population is involved in a gambling activity, significantly more than the 48% in the UK.
Carried out in a…
Message From The Bishop Of Gibraltar On The Death of Pope Francis
22 April 2025
The Bishop of Gibraltar, Carmel Zammit, has issued the following message on the death of Pope Francis: “It is with deep sorrow that we join the global Catholic community and all other people of good…
New Principal Auditor Faces Herculean Task Says GSD
17 April 2025
The GSD have noted the appointment of Mr Phil Sharman as the new Principal Auditor.
A statement from the GSD follows below:
The GSD notes the announcement of the appointment of Mr Phil Sharman as t…
Phil Sharman Appointed As Principal Auditor
17 April 2025
His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst KCVO, CBE, has appointed Mr Phil Sharman as Principal Auditor following the retirement of Mr Tony Sacramento. …
RG Personnel Attend Hockey Training Camp In South Africa
16 April 2025
Recently, three personnel from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) returned from an intensive and beneficial hockey training camp held in South Africa. The camp was a crucial part of their preparation…
Governor Visits WWII Tunnels
16 April 2025
Earlier this week the Minister for Environment, Prof John Cortes, and Minister for Tourism, Christian Santos, accompanied His Excellency the Governor, Sir Ben Bathurst, to the newly renovated World W…
Net Zero Delivery Board Briefed by UK FCDO Climate Security Programme
16 April 2025
A meeting of the Net Zero Delivery Board was chaired yesterday morning by the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia and attended by the Minister for Environment Prof John Cortes.
The meeting was a…
Chamber Welcomes Airport Taxi Service
16 April 2025
The Chamber has said that it welcomes the latest regulatory changes introduced by the Government to ensure that a minimum number of taxis are available at the airport for up to 90 minutes after each…
GHA Advises The Public To Have Measles Vaccine
16 April 2025
The Gibraltar Health Authority is currently on enhanced surveillance and is advising members of the public who have not had an anti-measles vaccine in the past to contact the Primary Care Centre to…
Charities Express Gratitude For Generous Legacy Donation From Mrs Aida Hernandez
16 April 2025
Gibraltar Alzheimer's and Dementia Society (GADS), Cancer Relief Gibraltar and the Friends of Mount Alvernia have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the estate of Mrs Aida Hernandez for the gener…
Unite Education Branch Response To Summer Hours Public Consultation
16 April 2025
The Unite Education Branch have issued a reply to the Government's announcement of a public consultation exercise on School Summer hours.
A statement from Unite follows below:
Following the announc…
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Interesting, But Disappointing: a Review of The Llanito Dictionaries
29 August 2024
By Charles Durante
Dr Johnson famously wrote, ‘lexicographer: a writer of dictionaries: a harmless drudge.’ In the publication mentioned above we have four ‘drudges:’ Tito Vallejo-Smith, Manuel Cavilla, Johannes Kramer and Juan Manuel Ballesta Gó…
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