The Government have published a commemorative booklet to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the border in 1969. It will be recalled that on 8 June 1969, General Franco closed the land border between Gibraltar and Spain. This was part of a two-pronged approach on Gibraltar. The first…
The Gibraltar Health Authority’s staff awards presentation took place on the 18th September at the Rock Hotel. This followed the recent launch of a new awards scheme to celebrate outstanding care and staff dedication. The awards focused on the ways in which the GHA’s “WE CARE” values are upheld by staff. The values were published earlier this year when the new GHA Constitution was launched. Nominations were invited…
This year’s Calpe Conference, sponsored by the Gibraltar National Museum and now in its twenty-third edition, will conclude with a talk entitled “The origins and development of the Gibraltarian identity” to be given by the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia. Dr Garcia will discuss the origin and development…
The Minister for Health, Care and Justice, the Honourable Neil F. Costa MP visited the Children’s Health Centre, which was officially inaugurated in July of this year and received the latest updates on the continued phased commencement of services. The commencement of services, which was structured into 3 phases,…
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is pleased to announce the nominees for the new Cultural Awards. The Awards are aimed at celebrating the best of Gibraltar’s arts and culture. These awards will recognise cultural potential, ability, talent and achievement supporting the community’s cultural development. The…
Government will be providing facilities at the Extension Jetty for vessels berthed alongside to be able to connect to shore power (known as ‘cold ironing’). In this way they will be able to switch off their engines and so reduce the amount of emissions that they produce while alongside. The…
A ceramic representation of the Gorgon Medusa from Gorham’s Cave One of the classic stories in Greek mythology is the beheading of the Gorgon Medusa by Perseus. This intricate story in which Perseus finds his way, with the help of the gods, to the lair of the…
For a second time, in association with the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival, The Oxford Cultural Collective is proud to present the opening and closing dinners of the 7th Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival. The opening dinner will be prepared by Jeremy Lee alongside the team at the Caleta Hotel….
Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar is working closely with Cirque du Soleil to create a custom-made Cirque du Soleil show which would be performed in Gibraltar for a period of approximately one month in the Spring /Summer of 2020. The unique show would be themed around Gibraltar’s history, heritage, culture,…
As part of its initiatives for sustainable, alternative travel and transport and in support for the environment and the resounding wishes of school children and their parents as part of the recent “Gib School Strike for Change” and “Parents for Future” the Ministry for Infrastructure & Planning is happy to…
The Ministry for Infrastructure and Planning is pleased to announce, following the “Gib School Strike 4 Climate Change” and “Parents for Future” demonstrations earlier this year, and extensive, rightful international coverage of the serious and very worrying effect of plastics on our environment, especially our oceans, that it will be…
In a firm message of support to the people of Gibraltar, the Leader of the UK Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson MP has declared “We stand with you”. She visited the Gibraltar stand and addressed a reception hosted by the Gibraltar Government. The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia thanked Jo…
The Minister with responsibility for Financial Services, Albert Isola has today confirmed that last Thursday 12th September 2019 he granted his approval to the appointment of Mr. Kerry Blight as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). Some 44 applications were received for the…
The Ministry for Housing is proud to announce the completion of beautification works to some of the blocks that form part of the Government’s rental housing stock within Catalan Bay. The beautified buildings include the blocks on the sea front: Seaview House, Genoa House and Shamrock House. The works undertaken…
The Minister for the Port, Maritime Services and the University, Gilbert Licudi QC, hosted a shipping breakfast as part of London International Shipping Week (LISW). Under the umbrella of LISW, the Gibraltar Shipping Breakfast took place at Trinity House, and was held for around 90 high profile guests involved in…
The annual Calpe Conference, now in its twenty-third edition, commences this Thursday, 19th September. Minister with responsibility for Heritage, the Hon Professor John Cortes, will officially open the conference at 0915 hours at the University of Gibraltar. The title of the conference is “Archaeological and Heritage Research in Gibraltar: the…
The Government has decided that The Mount will be refurbished and retained as an open green area for the general public to enjoy. It will be used for leisure activities, to host events, stage civil weddings and there will be a particular emphasis on young people through the creation of…
Gibraltar, 12th September 2019 – Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar this week announced the launch of its business development campaign in London, ThinkGibraltar (thinkgibraltar.gi). ThinkGibraltar marks the beginning of a wider campaign to increase awareness of and attract new businesses to Gibraltar. It highlights the opportunities to passport into the…
The Government has announced the building of a further two new schools. One will be at Town Range and will replace St Mary’s First School, currently located also on Town Range. Government has reached an agreement with Town Range Development Limited for use of a site previously earmarked for offices….
In its commitment to improve Gibraltar’s tourist product by investing in the Upper Rock, the Government is proud to announce the latest in a series of enhancements to the Gibraltar Nature Reserve visitor experience. A new and enhanced attraction has been introduced at St Michael’s Cave. Following a recent competitive…
The Government has announced that the hot school meals which, as previously announced, will commence in the coming weeks, initially at Bayside and Westside, will be provided free of charge for a trial period in each school as they are introduced. This will allow parents and children to try them…
The Housing Department is aware that people are abusing the system by having Government rental accommodation where they either do not occupy it at all or they do not live in continuously. The Housing Department allocates homes to those who are eligible and are on the housing waiting list. Needless…
Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar has invited expressions of interest from interested parties for the organisation and production of a music festival in 2020 and 2021. The invitation is for concept ideas to be submitted based on the events which have taken place so far. New ideas that might improve…
The Government notes that statement today by the GSD on the publication by the UK officially of the Yellowhammer reports leaked to the Sunday Times some weeks ago. The Government therefore now repeats its statement in respect of those leaked documents. The Gibraltar element of the Yellowhammer document was –…
Gibraltar participated at the Seatrade Europe Cruise and River Cruise convention in Hamburg , Germany from 11th to 13th September. The event brought together representatives from all sectors of the cruise industry and Gibraltar was represented on the MedCruise stand during the event by Nicky Guerrero, Chief Executive of the…
The Government will renew its contact with UK Ministers, MPs and politicians from across the political spectrum as the UK party conference season opens this weekend. This year this takes place against the fluid background of the continuing debate about the proposed departure of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar from…
Reacting to the latest statement from Action on Poverty (AOP), the Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, said: “The statement from an unnamed spokesperson for AOP is utter nonsense. The GSLP Liberal Government I lead has done more to curb poverty in Gibraltar than any member of AOP….
The Government of Gibraltar, following a competitive process, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Supernatural, trading as Smart Kitchen, for the provision of hot school lunches. Hot school lunches will be available within a few weeks, initially at the new Bayside and Westside schools, and will be progressively rolled…
The Government supports the campaign to save Queensway Quay marina and agrees with the need to protect the area from over-development. These concerns have already been expressed in statements made by Government Ministers to the Development and Planning Commission (DPC) and later to the media. It is important to understand…
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