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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…

HM Government of Gibraltar, under advice from the Director of Public Health, expects a rise in incidence of COVID-19 as Gibraltar continues to ease restrictions. The Director of Public Health advises caution, particularly for those who are vulnerable and their friends, families, colleagues and carers. Vaccination, coupled with good hand…

The Minister for Justice and Equality has already begun work to prohibit the practice of conversion therapy in Gibraltar. In that respect, HM Government of Gibraltar has today provided assurances to the Equality Rights Group that this work is towards bringing forward a Bill with a view to introducing relevant…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar has become deeply concerned about credible reports of possible breaches of the law and sub-optimal business practices in food delivery services, and is therefore publishing a circular on the obligations and best business practices for takeaway food delivery services. This circular is intended as a…

In line with HM Government of Gibraltar’s policy on digitalisation, the Gibraltar Maritime Administration (GMA) will be introducing electronic certification for its ships and seafarers as from the 4th April 2022. The GMA will offer their clients statutory certificates that meet the standards of the United Nation’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Guidelines for the Use…

The Government regrets the misleading and unfortunate statement issued today by NASUWT The Government also regrets the attempt by NASUWT to politicise this matter, which is one which requires sensitivity given the subject it relates to. By way of background, the Government can confirm that NASUWT wrote to the Chief…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar is delighted to welcome the announcement from Buckingham Palace in London and The Convent in Gibraltar that Their Royal Highnesses, The Earl and Countess of Wessex will be visiting Gibraltar in June of this year. The Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar proudly congratulates the men and women of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment on the grant of their new Royal colours. The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, said: “Today has been one of my proudest moments as Chief Minister and the whole of the…

The Department of Education is pleased to announce that the application window for Scholarship Awards will be opening on Thursday 31st March 2022. The scholarship window for new awards will close at 16:00 on Wednesday 1st June 2022.   The window will be opened to allow eligible students, who are…

HM Government of Gibraltar has introduced an amendment to the “Financial Services (Specified EEA Insurers) (Temporary Exemption) Regulations 2020” (“the Regulations”) to permit Swiss insurers to have access to the Gibraltar insurance market. This move follows on from regulations that were introduced in December 2020 when Gibraltar permitted EEA insurers…

HM Government of Gibraltar has introduced new legislation that establishes a dual funds regime for Experienced Investor Funds (“EIFs”). Gibraltar is now in the position to maintain its long established AIFMD compliant funds management regime (which has direct access to the United Kingdom) whilst also providing the option for certain…

The Chief Minister yesterday jointly hosted, together with the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, a lunch at St James’s Palace for a delegation from all the parties represented in the All Party Parliamentary Group on Gibraltar.  His Excellency the Governor, Vice Admiral Sir David Steel, was also in attendance. During the lunch,…

The Chief Minister yesterday jointly hosted, together with the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, a lunch at James’s Palace for a delegation from all the parties represented in the All Party Parliamentary Group on Gibraltar.  His Excellency the Governor, Vice Admiral Sir David Steel, was also in attendance. During the lunch, Mr…