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HM Customs officers, during the early hours of this morning, were involved in curtailing a tobacco smuggling operation in the area of the Small Boats Marina. The land crew arrested five individuals concerned with the illegal exportation of a commercial quantity of cigarettes. Simultaneously, two patrol vessels engaged in a…

The Minister for Tourism, Hon Vijay Daryanani MP, was interviewed today by BBC 5 Live Radio. Minister Daryanani was asked about our successful vaccination program, the general COVID-19 situation and our plans on welcoming British tourists to Gibraltar. Another point he was quizzed on was the announcement of the new…

The Cruise Liner “Zaandam” is planning to carry out a Medical call at Gibraltar on the 05th April 2021 at around 19:30 hrs to disembark a crew member who is suffering from appendicitis. It must be pointed out that this is not a cruise call, the vessel doesn’t have any…

HMGoG is very pleased to announce there have been no new cases of COVID-19 in Elderly Residential Services or St Bernard’s Hospital for the last two weeks. The last active case recorded in ERS was on the 2nd March, and the last case in SBH on the 21st March 2021….

As the public are aware, there were 2 fires at Governor’s Meadow Lower Primary School in the early hours of Sunday morning. Unfortunately, the school has experienced quite significant damage from the fires and as a result of water damage from the extinguishing of the fires. One classroom was completely…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar today notes the statement issued by Volotea in relation to the reasons for the removal of the recently announced Bilbao flight from sale on Volotea’s website. Whilst regrettable, Volotea’s statement does not indicate that the airline has abandoned the initiative. It will continue to work…

Commenting on the retirement of the Collector of Customs, Mr John Rodriguez after almost 38 years of service, the Chief Minister, the Hon Faban Picardo QC MP, said: “On behalf of the Government and of the people of Gibraltar, I thank Mr Rodriguez for his exemplary work and dedication during…

Yesterday saw the retirement of John Rodriguez who has served HM Government of Gibraltar for nearly 38 years, the last 15 of those as Collector of Customs. During that time he has served with two different administrations and seen the department grow into the modern and professional organization it is…

Elderly Residential Services are delighted to announce that visiting days will be increased during the Easter Holidays.  Arrangements have been made following Public Health advice. Consequently, in order to safeguard and protect all residents, visiting will be subject to the following strict process: Visits will be allowed as long as…