Below is a letter sent to the press by Sir Adrian and Lady Johns following their return to the UK last week:
Sir,
Last Wednesday's send off was the culmination of four wonderful years on the Rock for us and we beg the use of your columns to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the government and people of Gibraltar for everything you have done.
The Gibraltar Electricity Authority (Gibelec) yesterday apologised to those Civil Servants and other employees who, due to an administrative failing, have received disconnection letters from Gibelec in the last few weeks.
Royal Navy minehunter HMS PENZANCE arrives in Gibraltar on Saturday for a short visit before heading back into the Mediterranean as part of the German-led multi-national maritime force ‘Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2’ (SNMCMG2),
HMS PENZANCE will conduct a maritime security patrol on her way into HM Naval Base and take the opportunity to stock up on fuel and supplies whilst here in Gibraltar.
HMS Dragon will sail into Gibraltar on Saturday on her way back to the UK. She returns following a successful seven month maiden deployment to the Middle East as part of the UK’s long term commitment.
She will conduct a maritime security patrol on her way into HM Naval Base and take the opportunity to stock up on fuel and supplies whilst here in Gibraltar.
The Ministry of Culture has announced the programme of events for this year’s Festival of Lights on Friday 22nd November 2013. The events have been organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Gibraltar Electricity Authority (GEA) and shall be held at John Mackintosh Square.
The programme of events includes an arts and crafts market from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, performances by Tiffany Ferrary, Stylos Dance Company and Urban Dance and the Bishop Fitzgerald School choir. The Lights will be switched by Minister Steven Linares at 7pm, followed by an appearance by Father Christmas. The evening will be hosted by Rock Masters.
