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European Union Committee draws special attention to Gibraltar/Spain tax and finance agreement

The European Union Committee has published its ninth report on Brexit-related international agreements.

This report considers two international agreements, one of which has been drawn to the special attention of the House on the grounds it is politically important and gives rise to issues of public policy that the House might wish to debate prior to ratification:  Read more

Culture of Apathy Is Sinking us!

Do you remember the famous saying, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” This is what John F. Kennedy told Americans in his inaugural address in January 1961.  Read more

Bombing the population with Fixed Penalty Notices

Debt Trap:

Dear sirs,

For several years researchers have looked at the role of justice systems around the world, and how it places low-income people and their families into serious financial disrepair. At first glance it may seem practical for cash strapped political units to turn to the motorist to increase their budgets. A deeper analysis of this doctrine has shown that in many cases using fines actually costs government more money that it receives. E.g In administration and processing of fines, additional courtroom time and costly collection efforts.  Read more

Govt clerical grades in walkout

Wendy Cumming of the GGCA says that given Minister Isola’s refusal to engage with the GGCA despite repeated requests from the GGCA since January 2017 to date, and the fact that important restructures and reassignments of roles and responsibilities have occurred with no union consultation, 'we feel we have no further option but to engage in industrial action. IT&LD members will be taking industrial action in the form of a walkout on Thursday 11 April from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at John Mackintosh Square.' Read more

Skin Cancer Screening Day: Watch that mole

The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA), in conjunction with Public Health Gibraltar, will hold its 6th annual Skin Screening day, at the Primary Care Centre, this Saturday.  Read more

Science Week at St Mary’s First School goes with a bang!

St Mary’s First School has celebrated Science Week 2019 with a bang - literally. Experiments have involved film canister rockets, elephant toothpaste, immersive messy play and plenty of other whiz, bang and pop experiments. Over the past two weeks, the pupils have focussed on science: they have been learning about scientists, being scientists themselves and conducting a series of experiments.  Read more

MPs briefed on Gibraltar issues

The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia met with several senior Members of Parliament in London in order to put across the views of the Government in relation to Brexit, the future relationship negotiations and other matters relevant to Gibraltar.  Read more

UK Gibraltar Brexit meeting in London underpins success of process

The United Kingdom and Gibraltar Governments have agreed to continue with the structure of Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings for intergovernmental business going forward into the future. Read more