Aug 30 - Cameron and Picardo Meeting: Downing Street Statement
Following the meeting between Chief Minister Fabian PIcardo and David Cameron held earlier today, a statement released by Number 10 insists that the men discussed ‘the unacceptable delays at the Spanish/Gibraltar border and agreed that these are damaging to the people and economies of Gibraltar and Spain. They agreed that efforts should remain concentrated on finding a diplomatic solution, in line with the Foreign Secretary’s proposals last year for ad hoc dialogue’.
Following a shark sighting in the waters surrounding the area of Torre Guadiaro earlier this week, it has been reported in the Spanish press that the animal was caught by members of the La Linea Fishermen’s Association.
A feature length French film about Gibraltar will be released in September. Entitled “Gibraltar” in France but marketed as “The Informant” internationally, the action movie is the creation of director Julien Leclercq.
The St Bernard’s Catholic Social Club celebrated its 66th anniversary on 20th August. The function was well attended by members and guests. Among those enjoying the traditional evening event were Ministers Bossano and Sacramento, the Mayor Tony Lima and Monsignor Charles Azzopardi.
The Chief Minister will today meet David Cameron in London. They were initially set to meet yesterday but this was postponed until today because of the House of Commons debate on possible military action against Syria.
La Linea Mayor, Gemma Araujo officially opened a service office aimed at assisting those whose business has been affected by extensive frontier delays caused by the current dispute between Spain and Gibraltar, yesterday.
The large Guardia Civil vessel, Rio Pas, was spotted yesterday evening approaching every tanker anchored in the Bay in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. The Spanish state vessel went from tanker to tanker, slowing down to observe bunkering operations.
