The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, met with the new Commander of British Forces (CBF), Commodore Tom Guy earlier today at No.6 Convent Place. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

Commodore Tom Guy begins his post as CBF tomorrow, Thursday 30th June 2022.  

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, said: “I was delighted to meet  Commodore Tom Guy earlier today in my office. Commodore Guy has an impressive and  significant amount military experience having served in Iraq and Libya in the past. I very  much look forward to working closely with Commodore Guy on the many matters which  affect both the MOD and Gibraltar more widely. I would also like to take this opportunity  to thank the outgoing CBF Commodore Steve Dainton CBE for his support over recent  years and wish him every success in the future. I have enjoyed a great working  relationship with Steve and I know he and Cal leave with a little bit of Gibraltar having  captivated their hearts for ever.”