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The United Kingdom and Gibraltar Governments have met in the 10th Joint Ministerial Council for Gibraltar. The meeting included the signature of two new Memoranda of Understanding between both Governments under which the UK has agreed to financially underwrite part of certain Brexit contingency projects in Gibraltar. The Gibraltar Brexit team was…

With the Gibraltar gambling industry having a significant focus on the UK, the Gibraltar Government is being represented today at a major summit on responsible gambling at Twickenham rugby stadium by Andrew Lyman (Executive Director- Gambling Division). This conference is part of Responsible Gambling Week in the UK and brings…

Pupils have been doing their bit to help people in the community. Governor’s Meadow First School recently celebrated Harvest time coming dressed as farmers and took part in pumpkin races and line dancing. As part of the Harvest Time celebrations, pupils and staff were also given the opportunity to bring…

A number of Officers from the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service have recently completed a Hazardous Materials course at the Fire Service College in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK. Station Officers Jason Mesilio and George Burns and Sub Officer Nicholas Poggio successfully completed the Hazardous Materials First Responder course. The aim of…

My Lord Your Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen Dear friends of Gibraltar all of you, It is a pleasure to once again have the honour to host this excellent annual event in the City. It is particularly pleasing to be able to host this event less than 20 days since we…

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, visited the World Travel Market at the ExCeL London exhibition centre on Monday 4th November. World Travel Market London is the leading global event for the travel industry. The Chief Minister was welcomed at the Gibraltar stand by Minister for Tourism,…

The statement from Keith Azopardi on the tax treaty with Spain is legally flawed and politically dishonest.  Speaking from London where he is preparing to lead the Gibraltar Day events, the Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, said: “The tax treaty with Spain does not change the existing…

John Ghio, Deputy Captain of the Port, was recently invited to take part as a speaker at the 39th Argus Fuel Oil Summit held in Miami, one of the flagship fuel oil and bunkering events in the region.  The event offered the opportunity for over 150 participants to engage with…

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo, will extend his weekly community meetings  beyond No 6 Convent Place to include locations across Gibraltar. This exciting new format for Chief Minister’s community meetings ensures that meetings are accessible to all constituents at convenient locations and on an equal footing.  As with…

The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo flew to London yesterday where this week he will be hosting events around Gibraltar Day. There will be a Finance Centre lunch on Tuesday at The Guildhall  and an evening reception in the Gherkin. Those who attend the Finance Centre lunch now pay for their…

Gibraltar is participating at the World Travel Market (WTM) being held from 4 to 6 November at the ExCeL London exhibition centre. WTM London is the leading global event for the travel industry to meet industry professionals and conduct business deals. Through its industry networks and unrivalled global reach, WTM…

The Ministry of Business, Tourism and Transport is pleased to announce as part of Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan (STTPP) that as from Thursday 7th November 2019, a new Pay & Display parking zone within South Pavilion Car Park will become operational.  This new parking facility within the Residential…

A major art exhibition is being planned by Gibraltar Cultural Services for the 20th January 2020. This exhibition, entitled ‘One Man: Many Talents’, will celebrate the artistic life of Gibraltarian artist Elio Cruz.  Elio Cruz is a renowned local playwright, both in the English and Llanito language and author of…

In the run-up to the General Election in UK, HM Government of Gibraltar wishes it to be known that people who have moved to Gibraltar from UK in the last 15 years can register to vote in UK as an overseas voter as long as they are a British or…

  Chief Minister to Consult Leader of the Opposition on Referendum Question   Select Committee on Parliamentary Reform to Consider 16yr Olds Voting in Referendum HM Government of Gibraltar has today announced that it will propose in a motion to be tabled in the first session of the new Parliament…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar is convening the Ceremonial Opening of the Parliament for Thursday the 14th of November at 11am. The first motion to be considered by the Parliament will be for the appointment of a Speaker.    Having consulted with Hon Mr Keith Azopardi QC, in keeping with Section…

The Gibraltar National Archives (GNA) will hold an exhibition to celebrate the first 50 years of Archives in Gibraltar. The exhibition, at the Fine Arts Gallery, will be formally opened by the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia on Monday 4 November. It will be open to the public as…

The European Union today further extended the date of the United Kingdom’s EU departure to 31 January 2020. There is provision for an earlier exit in the event that the UK Parliament ratifies the Withdrawal Agreement sooner. The position of the Government of Gibraltar remains unchanged. The best deal for…

The Government continues with its contingency plans for a no deal Brexit in the event that we were to leave the European Union without an agreement. Early this (Monday) morning, the ferry which will run the route from Algeciras docked in Gibraltar in order to test the new vehicle ramp…

Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar notes the statement from the GSD Opposition that welcomes the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) concluded by the GSLP/Liberal Government with the United Kingdom. The DTA with the UK will be an important instrument for citizens generally and for the financial services and online gaming sector…

The Chief Secretary, the Civil Service and the wider Public Sector enjoys the full support of Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar. In a statement issued in reply to media coverage and statements issued in recent days relating to the announcement of the new leadership and management programmes on Monday, HMGOG…

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, has written to the Prime Minister of Spain, Snr Pedro Sanchez Castejon, congratulating him on the move of the body of former Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco, from “El Valle de los Caidos”. Mr Picardo has told Mr Sanchez that the move…

On Friday 8 May 2020, Gibraltar will have an additional Bank Holiday in order to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and to enable people to pay tribute to those who served in one of the most significant events in Europe’s history. 8 May 2020 is…

The Chief Minister Hon Fabian Picardo, QC MP will receive the Mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, tomorrow at lunchtime.  This is the first opportunity that the Chief Minister has to discuss the latest developments with the Mayor since taking office after winning the General Election.

The Chief Secretary notes the position of the GGCA.Mr Grech said: “I have made specifically clear in our press release that, and I quote, in ‘delivering this programme we will be working closely with the unions that represent public sector workers to ensure that we bring out the very best…