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Spanish fishing boats allowed to fish in British waters, by the RGP, but not if you are local...

In the last couple of months there has been an endless amount of posts on social media and irate readers coming to our offices to highlight the growing number of Spanish fishing boats arriving daily to illegally fish in BGTW.  Read more

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The Gibraltar Band & Drums Association would like to thank all our sponsors and all involved for helping to make it possible.  Read more

BREXIT EXCLUSIVE - Government Confirms: “Gibraltar More Ready For No Deal Than a Deal”

The concerns rising of a no deal Brexit scenario has already prompted companies, industries and businesses in the UK to move from contingency planning to action. Locally the situation is pretty much the same with planning taking place in the event the UK and the EU do not come to an agreement.  Read more

Gib lacks daily expertise to better traffic management - says local traffic expert

The question of parking has received much media attention recently. Each report or letter on the subject has attracted a large volume of social media comments. This says a lot and points to a serious parking problem and also daily traffic congestion issues.  Read more

The EU End Perspective: Welcome to the Brexit Wire

With the negotiations on the ‘Brexit Withdrawal Agreement’ reaching the endgame, it’s hard to judge when best to report to try and inject some perspective into the debate, which continues to be a confusing never-ending affair if the goings on in the UK is anything to go by!  Read more

What Did Gibraltar Really Vote For in EU Referendum?

Brexit talks are due to resume today in Brussels. This after a wall-to-wall carpet weekend of intense speculation in the UK press that a deal had been struck, news that was denied by Downing St. Which has only raised expectations about todays ‘s UK cabinet meeting particularly if Theresa May is actually going to share the possibility or the prospect of deal or no deal situation with members of her inner circle. Read more

A Government Without An Effective Opposition

A Government without an effective Opposition does not help the current debate, mainly about the role of each party, including the various labels, not all nice, that are mischievously pinned on both party leaders from each opposing side. Our job in the media is to report, inform and create debate, which I have endeavoured to do in Panorama countless times over the years. Read more

How Spain could easily renege on any accord with Gibraltar

As the days go by, it looks like Brexit; with its reassurance from the UK in words at least for now; plus the role being played by our Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister who have come in for much praise from those in high places for their astute and intelligent handling of brexit matters; something which we take pride in; it looks like we are moving in a very positive direction. The desired factor now, for a tailor made relationship with the EU.  Read more