
HM Customs Seizes 120 kg of Cocaine from a Bulk Carrier in Gibraltar Waters
05 May 2025
HM Customs seized 120kg of cocaine from the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Great Zhou in Gibraltar waters last week.
On the evening of the 30th of April officers of the HM Customs Marine Section, equipped with a departmental underwater drone…
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Specialist Training On Crypto Asset Disputes Delivered To Law Enforcement Authorities
09 May 2025
Personnel from the Royal Gibraltar Police’s Economic Crime Unit, HM Customs’ Financial Investigations Team, the Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit, and the Office of Criminal Prosecutions & Li…

Hewitt And Galliano Attend Modus International Super Series Pairs Event
09 May 2025
Justin Hewitt and Craig Galliano recently attended the Modus International Super Series Pairs event.
A statement from the GDA follows below:
Justin Hewitt and Craig Galliano put in…

Summer Nights 2025 Programme
09 May 2025
Summer Nights 2025 will host six free-entry events around Gibraltar: Eastern Beach, Casemates Square, Camp Bay, and Ocean Village.
A statement from The Bandoleros follows below:
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Chief Minister Congratulates His Holiness Pope Leon XIV
09 May 2025
The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, yesterday wrote to His Holiness Pope Leon XIV to congratulate him on his ascension to the Throne of St Peter and as Bishop of Rome.
Below follows a copy of his le…

Gibraltar Becomes Formal Member Of Academy Of Urbanism
09 May 2025
Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry for Culture is pleased to announce its formal membership to the Academy of Urbanism, an international network that uses best practice from urba…

Minister Arias-Vasquez Made Difficult But Necessary Decisions To Improve Domiciliary Care Says Government
09 May 2025
The Government has noted the statement made by the GSD regarding the recent challenges in the delivery of domiciliary care services.
A statement from the Government follows below:
This Government…

OTWO Hosts ‘Back to Print’ Presentation in Gibraltar
08 May 2025
OTWO, a Gibraltar-based communication platform with its own magazine, podcast, events, and community initiatives, held its “Back to Print” presentation event at the GFSB Conference Room on 7 May. The…

Temporary Closure of the Tower of Homage for Major Conservation and Interpretation Works
08 May 2025
The Ministry of Heritage wishes to inform the public that the Tower of Homage will be closed to visitors from Monday 19th May to Sunday 27th July 2025 to allow for a comprehensive programme of conser…

Royal Gibraltar Regiment Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Cross of Sacrifice
08 May 2025
Today, the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) led a commemorative parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The service was held at the Cross of Sacrifice on Devil’s Tower Road. T…

Government “Must Own Its Failure” - GSD Says Domiciliary Care Crisis “Was Years in the Making”
08 May 2025
The GSD has today said that families and service users are suffering while the Government “stumbles through the debris of a crisis entirely of its own making.”
A statement continued: “It has been he…

Street Art – Main Street Barriers Complete
08 May 2025
The Main Street phase of the Street Art programme to beautify the barriers and cannons is now complete. The project, led by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has see…

St Bernard’s Upper Primary School Castle Steps Challenge For Help Me Learn Africa
08 May 2025
St Bernard’s Upper Primary School completed their annual ‘Castle Steps Marathon’ charity challenge once again this week, where pupils and staff took it in turns throughout the school day to walk as m…

Gibraltar Health Authority Responds To Overwhelming Demand For Skin Cancer Screenings
08 May 2025
This year’s Skin Cancer Screening Programme has seen an exceptional public response, with all appointments fully booked on the first working day. As a result of this high demand, the Gibraltar Healt…

Gibraltar Literary Festival Sponsors
08 May 2025
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, have confirmed the Gibunco Group as the title sponsor for this year’s Gibraltar Literary Festival 2025.
A statement…

Active Travel Month Launches This September To Promote Healthier, Greener Lifestyles In Gibraltar
08 May 2025
The ‘Active Travel Month’ (ATM) initiative launches this September as a community-driven effort to promote the benefits of walking and cycling, while reducing traffic congestion and vehicle depende…

Man Arrested After Parachuting Off The Rock
08 May 2025
Yesterday afternoon an American man was arrested by Royal Gibraltar Police officers – after he jumped off the top of the Rock and parachuted down to Eastern Beach.
A statement from the RGP follows…
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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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His Excellency The Governor VE Day 80 Message
08 May 2025
A statement from the Office of The Governor follows below:
VE day is an opportunity to pause and remember those who gave so much during the Second World War. It is all the more poignant in Gibralta…

The Gibraltar National Museum Open Day 2025
08 May 2025
The Gibraltar National Museum's annual Open Day will take place on Saturday 17th May from 10:00 to 18:00, in celebration of International Museum Day.
A statement from the Gibraltar National Museum f…

Gustavo Bacarisas - A Book Illustrated And Written By Shane Dalmedo
08 May 2025
Yesterday Gibraltar Cultural Services launched Gustavo Bacarisas, a book illustrated and written by Shane Dalmedo.
A statement from GCS follows below:
Gibraltar Cultural Services is delighted to a…

Minister Orfila Visits Estates Undergoing Refurbishments
07 May 2025
Minister Orfila paid an impromptu visit to some of the estates which are currently undergoing the refurbishment process and spoke to some of the tenants who she came across.
The works have been com…

GibSams To Host Third Annual Wellbeing At Work Conference
07 May 2025
GibSams will be hosting its third annual Wellbeing at Work Conference on Thursday at the Sunborn.
A statement from GibSams follows below:
GibSams, a leading mental health charity in Gibraltar, is p…

Treaty Meetings In Madrid
07 May 2025
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo is in Madrid to continue the ongoing talks for a treaty which will govern Gibraltar’s future relationship with the European Union. The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Josep…

Gibraltar Red Cross To Hold Flag Day On Friday
07 May 2025
Gibraltar Red Cross is holding its annual Flag Day on Friday 9th May, joining Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world in a global day of fundraising and solidarity.
A statement from th…

New Electric Vehicles For The Gibraltar Fire And Rescue Service
07 May 2025
The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service has recently incorporated its first two electric vehicles to its fire service fleet.
A statement from the Government follows below:
This initiative aligns wit…

Minister Arias-Vasquez Highlights Improvement To GP Appointment Availability At PCC
07 May 2025
The Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, has today visited the Primary Care Centre to thank the staff for their continuous hard work following a notable improvement in the availability…

Ministry For Heritage Announces Installation Of Memorials Honouring Significant Figures In Gibraltar’s History
07 May 2025
The Ministry for Heritage has announced the installation of interpretation panels commemorating significant figures from its rich and varied past. These memorials will highlight individuals from Gibr…

GSD Rant Can’t Hide The Truth That They Would Have Done Nothing For St Martin’s School Says Government
07 May 2025
The Governemt has issued a reply to the GSD's recent statement regarding St Martin’s School.
A statement from the Government follows below:
The GSD are showing their incompetence and irresponsibili…

New Honorary Colonel Of The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Attends Royal Gun Salute
07 May 2025
In a ceremony held yesterday at His Majesty’s Naval Base in Gibraltar, the Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s Headquarters Company (Thomson’s Battery) conducted a Royal Gun Salute to mark the second annivers…

Royal Gibraltar Regiment Promotions And CO Coins
07 May 2025
As part of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s 86th Anniversary celebrations, a number of significant events are being held throughout the week to commemorate the Regiment’s proud history and recognise th…

Ministry of Equality’s Women’s Mentorship Programme Mentees Visit Parliament
06 May 2025
The Ministry of Equality recently organised a special visit to the Gibraltar Parliament for the mentees of the sixth cycle of the Ministry’s Women’s Mentorship Programme.
The Speaker of the Gibralt…

Minister Arias Vasquez Invites Local Cancer Charities to Visit Work in Progress at New Oncology Suite
06 May 2025
Earlier today the Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, hosted a visit for local cancer charities to see for themselves the progress made at the new Oncology Suite. The new oncology suit…

Young Shakespeare Company Week
06 May 2025
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and in partnership with the John Mackintosh Educational Trust, has announced the return of the Young Shakespeare Company.
The Young…
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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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