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Minister Daryanani welcomes two inaugural cruise calls in one day The Minster for Business, Tourism and the Port, the Hon Vijay Daryanani MP, has today welcomed two inaugural cruise calls to Gibraltar. The Le Bougainville and the Costa Deliziosa cruise ships arrived at Gibraltar Port during the morning of Tuesday…

DSS office move delayed but underway HM Government of Gibraltar takes note of the GGCA’s Press Release of 11th April 2022 with respect to the Department of Social Security’s premises at Governor’s Parade. The Government is already in the process of moving the whole of the department to new, fit-for-purpose…

The public is advised of the updates on the ongoing recall of the following products:  Brand: Ferrero  Products:   (Ferrero, UK) Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini eggs, Kinder Egg Hunt Kit, Kinder Schokobons (Ferrero Iberica, ES) Kinder Mix CHRISTMAS, Kinder Schokobons, Kinder Schokobons: White, Kinder Surprise Maxi FROZEN, Kinder surprise Maxi NATOONS, Kinder…

It’s been a busy couple of months for the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service. During this time, personnel have been involved, both locally and abroad, in various different courses as we slowly gather momentum and return back to the much hoped for normality. Holmatro Care & Maintenance Course Personnel from…

Unfortunately, the recent storm damage has had a huge impact on our beaches. This has set back the preparation of them for the upcoming bathing season. The Department of the Environment is doing its upmost to have the beaches ready as soon as possible and asks the public for its…

The Director of Public Health has identified an outbreak of influenza A in Gibraltar, both on a ward in the hospital and in the community. Over the last 2 years Gibraltar has had very low levels of circulating influenza, likely as a result of reduced social mixing and good respiratory…

The GHA, as part of the Reset, Restart, Recover strategy for post-pandemic recovery, will make changes to its prescription policy. This means that as from 30th April some medicines and products for minor health conditions – such as minor pain, mild dry skin or coughs and colds – that patients…

The Minister with responsibility for Digital and Financial Services, the Hon Albert Isola, has today appointed a number of individuals that are leaders in their respective fields to form part of a working policy group to advise and support him on all aspects of the further development of the financial…

Service users of the Waterport Terraces Day Centre welcomed pupils from St Paul’s School Choir on Friday 1st April.  The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough, in particular for the elderly members of our community. Therefore, as part of a Citizenship learning initiative, St Paul’s School is aiming to teach their…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar notes with great sadness the death of highly respected journalist and Panorama proprietor and Editor, Joe Garcia Snr. The Cabinet as a whole expresses it’s sincere condolences to the Deputy Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the Hon Dr Joseph Garcia CMG MP, and to his family,…

The GHA is writing individually to members of the public who it has identified as vulnerable to serious illness from COVID-19, to advise them of the steps they should take in the event that they test positive for the virus. Individuals who are vulnerable may benefit from antibody and antiviral…

 The public is advised of the ongoing recall of the following products:  Brand: Ferrero  Products:   (Ferrero, UK) Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Egg Hunt Kit, Kinder Schokobons  (Ferrero Iberica, ES) Kinder Sopresa Huevera Navidad edicion with 6 eggs, Kinder Sopresa Maxi, Kinder Happy Moments    Best Before End Dates:   (Ferrero,…

The Minister for Health, the Hon Albert Isola MP, today attended the first meeting of the re-formed GHA Board and welcomed the recently appointed Non-Executive Board Members. The new Board of the GHA is accountable to the Ministry for Health through the Chair and is responsible for overall governance of…

The Chief Minister the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP has today written to the Prime Minister of Israel Mr Naftali Bennett to offer the deepest condolences of HM Government of Gibraltar and the People of Gibraltar to the victims and their families following the horrific attack on Thursday evening at…

The GHA is excited to welcome Ed Freestone to the role of interim Chief Pharmacist. Mr Freestone brings a wealth of experience from a career at the cutting edge of medicine, including a 25 years as the Chief Pharmacist of Guernsey. As part of his new role, Mr Freestone will…

The Gibraltar National Archives (GNA) will be hosting the 40th Anniversary of the liberation of Falkland Islands 1982-2022 exhibition at the John Mackintosh Hall from 25th of April to the 27th of May 2022. It is being curated by the Archivist Anthony Pitaluga. The exhibition, which will be opened by…

Members of the public can expect to see changes in the way the Government reports its COVID-19 statistics, with effect from today, as services are scaled back in line with the Exit Strategy announced by the Chief Minister and Director of Public Health. Statistics will take on a new, reduced…

– Many of the proposals are already being implemented by Government – Chief Minister will invite Azopardi and Clinton to meet to discuss consensus  – Select Committee will address many of the outstanding aspects of the GSD proposal Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar noted the largely constructive statement from the…

Youth Day 2022 organised by the Gibraltar Youth Service was positively received attracting the participation of over a thousand people throughout the day. The event, which ran all day on Sunday 3rd April, was organised by the Youth Day Committee, composed of young people, under the supervision of the Gibraltar…

The annual Mayor’s Awards Ceremony was held on 5th April 2022. The Chief Minister, The Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP attended the Ceremony held at the Mayor’s Parlour in City Hall.   Following nominations from members of the public and endorsed by the Awards Board, His Worship the Mayor, Mr…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar considers that it is self-evident that the individuals at NASUWT who are running this campaign against senior officials in the Department of Education are doing so in their own, narrow and vindictive interest. There is no other reasonable explanation for the vituperative way in which…

Gibraltar Finance participated in the InsTech London event “From MGA to Full Stack Insurer” at the Steel Yard in the City of London on Tuesday 29 March 2022. Gibraltar Finance was represented by Senior Executive, Michael Ashton, who presented on “What you need to know about becoming a Gibraltar insurer”….

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar considers that the further statement from NASUWT illustrates that those responsible for the press statements and correspondence in question have lost all objectivity. The NASUWT appears to be motivated only by the desire to pursue a vicious attack on senior officials in the Department of…

Since his investiture on 1st June 2021, and as part of his ongoing We Are One //Campaign, His Worship has been very involved with several local charities, actively participating in their events and campaigns in order to raise awareness of the work they do. His Worship the Mayor, Mr Christian…

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, made a statement today on a Ministerial reorganisation of some portfolios.  Mr Picardo said: “Today I am advising His Excellency the Governor that I am carrying out a minor adjustment to ministerial responsibilities. The decisions about this reshuffle were made when…

The GEMA Gallery at Montagu Bastion is celebrating Spring with a special curation called ‘GEMA in Bloom’. Whilst embracing the new season the exhibition also coincides with the Horticultural Society’s Spring Flower Show, which will take place at the Gallery later in the month, providing an ideal backdrop. Artworks from…

Saturday 2nd April marks World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that may be diagnosed during early childhood and sometimes later on in life, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status. The theme for this year is “Inclusive Education”. This theme is fundamentally linked to last year’s…