06/10/2021 - 15:28
Wednesday 6th October 2021
Total tests done: 366,288
Test results pending: 36
Test results received: 366,252
Confirmed cases: 5597 (+7) Read more
06/10/2021 - 09:24
THE 13-POINT UK/GIBRALTAR POSITION THAT PAVES THE WAY
Although the visible Frontex impediment is out of the way, this does not necessarily mean that both sides are now in a final and definitive embrace. To marry the two sides may still be problematic, because a cursory reading of the two positions evinces serious differences of opinion.
As so far explained, Spanish police will not control border, airport and port movements, it will be Frontex which is an EU police. Even the question of the wire fence could lead to a political punch-up, as the Spaniards keep saying that the actual fence will be physically removed, while people in Gibraltar see the actual fence as a demarcation of sovereignty. Read more
06/10/2021 - 09:22
The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia yesterday afternoon participated in a meeting of the Contact Group between the EU Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the UK. The meeting opened as the European Council (ECOFIN) authorised the start of negotiations between the UK and the EU on the future relationship of Gibraltar with the European Union.
This UK-CoR Contact Group was set up in order to continue a dialogue at a regional, devolved and local level between areas of the EU and their UK counterparts after departure from the European Union. Read more
06/10/2021 - 09:21
Unite, the union, says that the results of the Union’s stress survey are deeply concerning.
And add: “For the last six weeks we have distributed stress surveys for staff to complete due to the growing concerns of staff stress levels and staff feeling demoralised. The results of this survey from our members have shown that staff are feeling incredibly under pressure with 85% of survey respondents stating they feel stressed whilst at work. Read more
06/10/2021 - 09:20
In 2018 the GFSB commissioned a study of Main Street and its surrounding area to ascertain if there was anything that could be done to help businesses. This was an important exercise to know where the high street was and where it could go. The Main Street Review highlighted a number of things that could be done to improve the whole area for both locals and tourists. The best mechanism for this type of change was with the forming of a Business Improvement District (BID) which have proved very successful in the UK and USA. Read more
05/10/2021 - 19:52
Tuesday 5th October 2021
Total tests done: 365,223
Test results pending: 35
Test results received: 365,188
Confirmed cases: 5590 (+11) Read more
05/10/2021 - 09:36
Speaking at a crowded reception at the Conservative Party conference, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Conservatives believed in the sovereignty of Gibraltar, the free independent spirit of Gibraltar, their right to choose their destiny, and they have chosen to be British and we love them for it. Read more
05/10/2021 - 09:30
Many will be aware of news, which has come to light over recent weeks, of a housing barge which seems to be arriving in Gibraltar as a floating hotel. Read more