Below follows a statement by the Diocese of Gibraltar follows below:
We have all been shocked by the news these days of the devastating earthquake at nearby Marrakesh, resulting in a death toll of over 3,000 persons to date.
Last night the Ministry of Equality hosted the launch of a short film documenting the journey and participation of the Gibraltar Special Olympics contingent at the Berlin 2023 Summer Games.
Nominations should be submitted no later than Friday 29th September on a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) Nomination Proforma for the attention of the Gibraltar Honours Board (GHB) Secretary, Office of the Governor, The Convent, Main Street, Gibraltar GX11 1AA.
Mr Charles Pitto, Stipendiary Magistrate and Coroner, is the subject of a police investigation into allegations against him. In that regard it would be inappropriate to comment further while the investigation is active.