Oct 16 - New Housing Complex To Be Named After The Late Charles Bruzon
The Government has decided, in consultation with his family, that the housing complex for the elderly that will be built on Europort Avenue will be known as Charles Bruzon House.
Oct 16 - Government Buys Back The Eastside
The Government has paid £28 million to buy back the Eastside following discussion with the developers.
Oct 14 - Government Note Opposition's Reaction To UN Speech
According to the Government, the latest statement by the Opposition which links aspects of the Chief Minister's UN speech with the question of talks with Spain is a “very weak political analysis” of what is happening because it “completely ignores the reality” of the present situation.
Oct 14 - Government Condemns ‘Threats’ to Chief Minister
With recent Spanish articles targeting Chief Minister Fabian Picardo directly, the Gibraltar Government has today condemned allegations contained in an article by Spanish on-line newspaper ‘El Confidencial’ detailing that the Spanish secret services have been following Mr. Picardo’s footsteps.
A statement released by No. 6 insists that these details ‘could possibly explain a number of peculiar coincidences that have manifested themselves recently.’ Regarding these ‘coincidences’ a No.6 spokesperson explained that he could not comment on them due to the on-going investigation into Spanish incitement of hate, being carried out by a Government commissioned legal team.
Oct 14 - UK Conservative MP to Table Commons Bill Protecting Gibraltar Waters
UK Conservative MP David Morris is set to table a Bill in UK Parliament, defining Gibraltar’s territorial waters in UK law, guaranteeing the Rock further support from the UK, at sea.
Mr. Morris visited Gibraltar during National Day and this weekend told the Sun, ‘ there is no use falling out over it. Spain is not taking it back.’ The Bill is will also set out to enshrine a right for Gibraltar to require the UK to provide whatever Coast Guard support is needed.
