Man Guilty Of Intent To Supply £5,000 Of Cocaine
06 November 2024
A local man has this morning been found guilty of Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine with a street value of around £5,268 – following an RGP investigation.
Manuel Hernandez, 37, of Beach View Terraces, was found guilty by a jury at the Supr...
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RGP Officer At Interpol Conference
11 November 2024
A Royal Gibraltar Police Officer has just returned from the largest gathering of senior law enforcement officials in the world – Interpol’s 92nd General Assembly in Glasgow.
A statement from the ...
Care Agency Staff Raise £5400 For Valencia Flood Relief
11 November 2024
Over the course of a week, staff members from the Care Agency, led by members of the Charity and Events Committee, have come together to raise funds, in their own time, in support of the Red Cross...
SNAG Raises Several Concerns Over Disability Services
11 November 2024
SNAG have issued a statement expressing disappointment with Government and the ongoing issues affecting people with disabilities.
A statement from SNAG follows below:
SNAG is feeling very disappo...
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
11 November 2024
Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture have announced the programme of events for this year’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations organised by GibMedia.
A statement from...
Finance Attends Sanctions Strategic Meetings In London
11 November 2024
Senior officials from the Ministry of Justice and the Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU) were in London from 4th to 8th November for a series of sanctions-related strategic meetings and t...
Youth Service Celebrates Youth Work Week 2024
11 November 2024
The Gibraltar Youth Service celebrated Youth Work Week 2024 and honoured the transformative role that youth work plays in inspiring, supporting and empowering young people across our community.
A...
First Complex Structure For The Extraction Of Tar Was Made By Neanderthals In Vanguard Cave 60,000 Years Ago
11 November 2024
A scientific study, published today in the journal Quaternary Science Reviews, has described for the first time, a structure which was used by Neanderthals in Gibraltar, 60,000 years ago.
A stat...
Action For Housing Responds To Chief Minister’s Recent Viewpoint Comments
11 November 2024
Following last week's episode of Viewpoint, Action for Housing have issued a statement condemning the Chief Minister’s support for the Minister for Housing’s recent decision to allow a private land...
ESG Calls On Government To Release Results Of HVO Fuel Bus Tests
11 November 2024
The Environmental Safety Group (ESG) has called on Government to share the results of recent tests it carried out on two buses that were using HVO fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).
A statement fr...
GSD Responds To Government Statement On Home Support And Domiciliary Care Services
08 November 2024
The GSD says it has noted the Government’s reply to their recent statement on Home Support and Domiciliary Care Service issues affected by LifeCome Care.
A statement from the GSD follows below:
T...
Minister Feetham Visits BVGroup
08 November 2024
Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, visited the headquarters of BVGroup as part of his ongoing outreach programme at the invitation of the company.
A statement from the Gove...
Captain Of The Port Of Gibraltar John Ghio Appointed To IBIA’s European Regional Board
08 November 2024
The Gibraltar Port Authority have announced that CEO and Captain of the Port, John Ghio, has been appointed to the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)’s newly formed European Regiona...
Government Confirms Commitment To A Single-Operator Model And Fairness In Telecommunications
08 November 2024
The Government has issued a statement in reply to recent public statements from GibFibre concerning the Communications Bill that was passed in Parliament.
A statement from the Government follows b...
Unite The Union Calls Off LifeCome Demonstration Following Constructive Talks
08 November 2024
Unite the Union yesterday confirmed that the demonstration planned for Monday 11th November has been cancelled.
A statement from Unite follows below:
After a constructive meeting with both Lifeco...
Police Officer To Appear In Court Tomorrow Charged With Sexual Offences
07 November 2024
A Royal Gibraltar Police officer is due to appear before the Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning (Friday 8 November).
Police Sergeant Elliot Brooke, 32, is charged with two counts of Sexual Assaul...
Government Reacts to GSD Statement on Domiciliary Care and Home Support
07 November 2024
The Government says it notes the statement issued by the GSD today regarding LifeCome Care, the company contracted by the Government following a tender process for the provision of Domiciliary Care...
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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 ...
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Illegal Rental of Government Properties
07 November 2024
The Government says that it has been brought to the attention of the Housing Department that Government flats are being used to sub-let.
A statement continued: “This is very serious offence.
“I...
LifeCome Care Statement on Pay Concerns
07 November 2024
LifeCome Care Limited Gibraltar has said it wishes to address and clarify recent concerns raised by Unite the Union and the Opposition regarding payments to its domiciliary care and home support wo...
Convent Christmas Fair 2024
07 November 2024
The Convent will be hosting its annual Christmas Fair on Friday 22nd November from 12:00pm to 18:00pm.
A statement from the Office of the Governor follows below:
This event is to provide the com...
GSD Calls For Government Accountability During Chaos In Home Support And Domiciliary Care Services
07 November 2024
The GSD have issued a statement calling for accountability from Government following the concerns from service users and employees connected to Lifecome Care.
A statement from the GSD follows belo...
RGP Donate Cash and Goods For Valencia Region
06 November 2024
Donated goods and £1,000 are on their way to help people in the Valencia region following an appeal within the Royal Gibraltar Police.
Police Constable Amira Morillo Rodriguez organised the intern...
Remembrance Sunday 2024
06 November 2024
His Majesty The King has approved that Sunday 10th November 2024 will be observed as Remembrance Sunday.
A statement from the Government follows below:
The Ceremony of Remembrance in Gibraltar w...
New Footpath In South District
06 November 2024
A new footpath has opened in the South District, running parallel to the Central Hall and linking the area of St Joseph’s Schools.
A statement from the Government follows below:
The new footpath...
Minister Feetham Visits Oakberry Açaí Gibraltar, Led By Young Entrepreneurs
06 November 2024
The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham was invited to the newly opened Oakberry Açaí takeaway on Main Street, marking the business’ first months of operation since its launch i...
South District Constituency Meeting
06 November 2024
Minister for the South District John Cortes held the third 'Town Hall’ style Constituency meeting on Monday at the Central Hall.
A statement from the Government follows below:
The meeting was at...
Action For Housing Question Handover Of Vacant Flats To Private Landlord For Refurbishment
06 November 2024
Action for Housing have issued a statement questioning the Government following the potential handover of vacant flats in need of repair to a private landlord.
A statement from Action for Housing ...
Runners Raise Funds For Charity
06 November 2024
A group of runners from Gibraltar’s Carpe Diem Running Club have raised £80 for Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar following a charity run.
A statement from Carpe Diem Running Club follows below:
U...
Successful Collaboration Between Civil Status And Registration Office, The Convent And The Home Office Clears Backlog Of Citizenship Applications
06 November 2024
The Civil Status and Registration Office (CSRO), The Convent and the UK Home Office have successfully worked together to resolve a historical backlog of citizenship applications, benefiting more th...
Minister Arias-Vasquez Officially Opens new Day Infusion Unit at St Bernard’s Hospital
05 November 2024
This afternoon the Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, officially opened a brand new Day Infusion Unit (DIU) at St Bernard’s Hospital. The unit has expanded capabilities which will p...
Gibfibre Replies To Government
05 November 2024
Gibfibre has replied to the Government of Gibraltar’s recent statement regarding amendments to the Communications Act 2006, passed on 24 October 2024.
A statement continued: “As the public is awa...
Careers Fair 2024: Mark Your Calendar for a Day of Career Discovery and Opportunities
05 November 2024
The Careers Fair is set to take place on Thursday 28th November 2024 at the MUGA, Bayside Sports Complex. This year’s event aims to foster stronger collaboration between industries and provide an e...
Mayor Hosts Prostate Cancer Awareness Reception
05 November 2024
Her Worship the Mayor, Ms Carmen Gomez GMD, hosted a breakfast reception on Friday 1st November to launch the start of the Prostate Cancer Awareness month.
In her speech, Her Worship described th...
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‘Gibraltarians And Their Language’ — Book Review
06 August 2024
By Charles Durante
‘Gibraltarians and their Language’ comprises 22 linguistic biographies written by Gibraltarians. This innovative, ambitious project was initiated and overseen by a team of academics, including the internationally renowned novel...
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