05/05/2020 - 09:50
Peter Isola and Neil Costa from Isola's have set themselves an initial 7-day challenge to raise funds for Cancer Relief Gibraltar. Read more
05/05/2020 - 09:49
Common Sense and Stupidity Does Not Mix Well During a Pandemic
The government’s recent announcement and easing of some of the restrictions imposed on our society to prevent the spread of COVID-19 where shops now and other businesses are permitted under strict conditions to reopen. Read more
05/05/2020 - 09:45
As a Gibraltar-based charity, Kusuma Trust Gibraltar wanted to support the fantastic work of the Gibraltar Health Authority in preparing for and treating patients who contract Covid19. We have donated £10,000 to the central Covid19 fund, which will be used to purchase additional medical equipment and protective materials for those working on the front line. Read more
05/05/2020 - 09:44
Gibraltar Cultural Services will be holding a Spring Visual Arts Competition in May 2020. Read more
05/05/2020 - 09:41
Keeping your social distance in these troubled time has become a major issue, with the Government throwing the spotlight on it as this photo shows. Read more
05/05/2020 - 09:39
*IN FULL Yesterday's statement by the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo:
Let me start with the statistics in respect of the progress of the infection through our community. Read more
04/05/2020 - 10:17
During a crisis, good journalism is more vital than ever
A member of the World Editors Forum for many years, our Editor Joe Garcia fully subscribes to the following statement issued by the World Editors Forum to mark World Press Freedom Day:
Good journalism is made for times such as these. Good journalists have ensured our leaders remain accountable, their policies are scrutinised, and their promises will be kept in check as we navigate the coming months and a cautious return to optimism. Read more
04/05/2020 - 10:17
Where nobody is right or wrong because nobody really knows
The Covid Health and Economic outlook evolves on a daily basis. But in these moments when the good of all hinges on the sacrifices of many, clear coordination matters, as does the importance of social distancing and of course the washing of hands for at least 20 seconds, repeatedly impressed upon a public who at all times must also be reassured and informed the all-round truth! Read more
04/05/2020 - 10:15
Retail
First let me turn to the retail sector.
Shops which have been closed by the regulations will be able to re-open as from Saturday 2nd May.
In order to be able to re-open, retailers will need to put in place measures to comply with the rules of social distancing.
This may mean that fewer people can be inside a shop at any one time and queuing outside must be properly managed also. Read more
04/05/2020 - 10:12
I say dear Cloti, que buen servicio esto del 111, they ought to get a medal. Read more