Aug 28 - Frontier Movement Comes to a Standstill on Spanish Side
The flow of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the Spanish side of the frontier once again came to a standstill at 11am this morning . Stringent checks are being imposed with Guardia Civil officers inspecting each motorbike and asking to view documents.
Pedestrians entering Gibraltar are also being subjected to strict checks with passports being inspected thoroughly. The EU Commission yesterday noted that a date had not yet been set for their mission that will see experts investigate Spanish border controls, including Customs.
Last weekend played host to the fifth edition of Ocean Village’s Cardboard Boat Race. Well over £1,000 was raised on the day, with proceeds set to go to a number of Gibraltar sports Associations to aid junior development, as well as the GBC Open Day fund. 
Deputy Provincial Councillor of the Partido Andalucista, Jose Maria España has this week asked Algeciras Mayor, Sr. Landaluce why the Spanish Government has not lifted the artificial reef, if it is in Spanish waters. He also calls upon the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to determine clearly where Spanish waters end, in the bay. 
The Government has today taken note of the Spanish authorities attempts to deny export permission for the supply of rock, sand and aggregates destined for projects in Gibraltar. 
Commenting on the Chief Minister’s visit to London this week, a spokesman for the UK Government today explained that it reflects the strength of bonds between the UK and Gibraltar, and the UK Government’s commitment to stand by the people of Gibraltar.
Following a statement released this morning by the Government, regarding Chief Minister Fabian Picardo briefing Opposition Leader, Daniel Feetham, on the ongoing issues with Spain, Mr. Feetham has noted that in the few statements that have been made by his party regarding the dispute he has tried to be ‘candid but measured’.
At the kind invitation of Mr Scaniglia-Jones, President of St Bernard’s Catholic Social Club, a total of approximately 26 service users from St Bernadette’s Resource Centre and Dr Giraldi Home and accompanying staff were invited to a luncheon at the Club’s premises at the Catholic Community Centre today in order to celebrate fair week.
