
Minister Arias-Vasquez Publishes Command Paper To Create Smoke-Free Generations
31 March 2025
The Minister for Health, Care and Business, Gemma Arias-Vasquez has today published a Command Paper outlining draft legislation to create smoke-free generations, restrict the sale of nicotine products and ban single-use vapes.
A statement from the…
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Teachers’ Union Wants “Meaningful Engagement” With Minister On Concerns Relating to “Health, Safety, and Well-being”
01 April 2025
The teachers’ union Gibraltar NASUWT says it notes the measures taken by the Government following the security incident that occurred last Wednesday 26th March.
A statement continued: “On Friday 28t…
St Paul’s Goes To The Wild West!
01 April 2025
Following the success of last year’s ‘St Paul’s Goes Camping!’, on Friday 28th March St Paul’s School hosted their whole-school themed day event, ‘St Paul’s Goes to the Wild West’, for their children…
St. Anne’s Upper Primary School Year 6 Takes On World Maths Day
01 April 2025
St. Anne’s Upper Primary School’s Year 6 students recently participated in World Maths Day.
A statement from the Government follows below:
On the 26th March 2025, excitement built up at St. Anne’s…
Minister Feetham Meets New GRA Members And CEO To Drive Tech Innovation
01 April 2025
Minister Nigel Feetham met with the newly appointed Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (GRA) Board members Francis Carreras and Charles Bottaro, alongside CEO John Paul Rodriguez.
A statement from the…
GSD Concerned By Ongoing Sewage And Infrastructure Issues In Gibraltar
01 April 2025
The GSD has issued a statement highlighting ongoing concerns over Gibraltar's storm drainage systems and sewage issues.
A statement from the GSD follows below:
Complaints continue to be received on…
68th Gibraltar International Drama Festival 2025 Results
31 March 2025
The 68th Gibraltar International Drama Festival, held at the Ince’s Hall Theatre, reached its conclusion at the Gala Night on Saturday 29th March 2025.
The Adjudicator, Mr Tristan Marshall, announce…
Mediterranean Rowing Club’s 12 Hour Marathon to Raise Funds for Vital Brain Tumour Cure
31 March 2025
Members of the Mediterranean Rowing Club undertook on an epic 12-hour marathon on Saturday in support of a teenager who was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was nine.
In 2017, Giles Rodriguez w…
CYE-CYL Launches Summer Challenge And Travel With A Purpose 2025 Programmes
31 March 2025
CYE-CYL have announced the return of its ‘Summer Challenge’ for 2025.
A statement from CYE-CYL follows below:
Aimed at 12–15-year-olds, this 3-week programme is designed to inspire confidence, dri…
Government Appoints Anton Calderon As New Media Director To Head Revamped Communications Department
31 March 2025
The Government of Gibraltar has announced the appointment of Anton Calderon as its new Media Director and Head of the Government Press Office. The appointment is part of a broader initiative to moder…
Gibraltar Electricity Authority Statement Regarding 29th March Power Outage
31 March 2025
On Saturday 29th March at around 2230hrs the North Mole Power Station experienced a system disturbance which was initially associated with an instant loss of gas supply from the LNG Terminal.
A sta…
Law Enforcement And Other Responding Agencies Complete Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Training
31 March 2025
A two-day workshop on Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) took place at Bleak House last week, aimed at strengthening Gibraltar’s preparedness against threats from uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)…
International Transgender Day Of Visibility
31 March 2025
Today, the Ministry of Equality marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
A statement from the Government follows below:
This is an annual event which celebrates the transgender comm…
New And Improved Bus Stops Across Gibraltar
31 March 2025
The Ministry of Transport have announced improvements to several bus stops across Gibraltar.
A statement from the Government follows below:
• Europa Point- This is a new bus stop and replaces the…
ESG Statement On North Mole Power Station Emissions
31 March 2025
The ESG have issued a statement on the North Mole Power Station emissions.
A statement from the ESG follows below:
The ESG has been in touch with Government agencies regarding worrying issues eman…
Royal Gibraltar Regiment Successfully Deploys to Support UN Peacekeeping Operations in Cyprus
31 March 2025
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has deployed members to support United Nations peacekeeping operations in Cyprus this month attached to 5 Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
A statement from Bri…
GSD Call For Transparency Following End Of Contract For Domiciliary Care And Home Support With LifeCome Care
31 March 2025
The GSD have issued a statement questioning the future of Domiciliary Care and Home Support following the mutal termination of LifeCome Care's contract with the Govenrment.
A statement from the GSD…
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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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Public Service Excellence and Innovation Awards 2025
28 March 2025
The Chief Secretary, Glendon Martinez, yesterday hosted the Public Service Excellence and Innovation Awards, recognising and celebrating individuals, teams, and projects that consistently excel in se…
Two Senior RGP Officers Retire
28 March 2025
Today the Royal Gibraltar Police said farewell to two senior officers.
Superintendent Nolan Romero and Inspector Albert Fernandez have much in common - they attended the same nursery together and t…
The 126th and 127th Great Gibraltar Beach Cleans
28 March 2025
80kg and a further 60kg were removed from two different sites at the most recent beach cleans hosted during the month of March.
A statement from the Nautilus Project follows below:
The GSLA area wa…
GCS And GNBC Attend London Book Fair And Cultural Enterprises Conference 2025
28 March 2025
Members of Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, and the Gibraltar National Book Council recently attended the London Book Fair and the Cultural Enterprises Conference…
New Code Of Practice Published For Unexplained Wealth Orders And Interim Freezing Orders
28 March 2025
Minister Nigel Feetham has published a new Code of Practice on Unexplained Wealth Orders and Interim Freezing Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2015, offering guidance to enforcement authorities…
Man Charged With Multiple Bicycle Thefts
28 March 2025
A man will appear before the Magistrates’ Court this morning after he was charged with stealing 13 bicycles.
A statement from the RGP follows below:
Ismael Hajjal Chairi, a Moroccan national livi…
Unite Reaction to Lifecome Announcement
27 March 2025
Unite the union has today reacted to the announcement that HMGOG and Lifecome Care Gibraltar Limited have mutually agreed to end the Domiciliary Care and Home Support contract.
A statement continued…
Partial Solar Eclipse This Saturday
27 March 2025
The Gibraltar Astronomical Society says the Partial Solar Eclipse this Saturday is a precursor to the Total Solar Eclipse we shall observe on the 2nd August 2027 from Gibraltar.
A statement from Gib…
Gibraltar NASUWT Issues Statement Following Security Breach At Westside School
27 March 2025
Gibraltar NASUWT have issued a statement following yesterday’s security breach at Westside School.
A statement from Gibraltar NASUWT follows below:
Gibraltar NASUWT is gravely concerned about yest…
Government And LifeCome Care Gibraltar Ltd Mutually Agree To End Contract For Domiciliary Care And Home Support
27 March 2025
The Government of Gibraltar and LifeCome Care Gibraltar Ltd have today mutually given notice and agreed to terminate the contract for Domiciliary Care and Home Support.
A statement from the Governm…
Ministry Of Employment In Collaboration With Ministry Of Environment Launches The Swift Nestboxes Project At HMP Windmill Hill
27 March 2025
The Ministry of Employment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, has launched the Swift Nestboxes Project, a wood workshop initiative within HMP Windmill Hill which aims to supply low-c…
EasyJet ESG Senior Lead Visits Gibraltar
27 March 2025
Last week, Gibraltar hosted the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Senior lead for easyJet Holidays, Scott Lawson.
A statement from the Government follows below:
The operator, wh…
Chief Minister Extends London Meetings
27 March 2025
The Chief Minister has been in London for the week, having unexpectedly stayed on for extra days. This resulted from ongoing work on UK/EU Treaty negotiations and related work.
A statement from the…
Clive Golt Steps Down As Media Director Of The Government Of Gibraltar
27 March 2025
The Government of Gibraltar has announced today that Clive Golt, its Media Director, will be stepping down from his role.
A statement from the Government follows below:
The Government of Gibraltar…
Reminder – Youth Achievement Awards Deadline For Nominations
27 March 2025
The Gibraltar Youth Service, on behalf of the Ministry of Youth, would like to remind the public that the deadline for nominations for the first Youth Achievement Awards, announced earlier this month…
Young Scientists Shine As Governor’s Meadow Lower Primary School Celebrates British Science Week
27 March 2025
Governor’s Meadow has embraced the excitement of British Science Week with a full week of hands-on scientific discovery, as pupils transformed into little scientists through daily experiments.
A st…
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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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