23/12/2021 - 17:29
My dear fellow Gibraltarians and residents of Gibraltar,
It is eight months since I last addressed you live from the seat of Government here at No6 Convent Place.
Today, I do so in order to explain the approach we are taking to the recent rise in cases of COVID19 in Gibraltar and around us.
I will also deal with the very fast increase in the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Before I start to address these issues, I will start by sharing the latest data with you.
I very much look forward to the day when we will no longer be providing such statistics, but for now, here we go.
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Gibraltar today is 488.
However, of these, only three are in hospital.
One case is a baby who has had COVID-19 detected on admission for another condition as part of the testing we do when patients are admitted.
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23/12/2021 - 13:38
On Tuesday, ERS residents enjoyed the seasonal festivities with a Christmas lunch party, which was combined with what has become the traditional opening of the Mount Alvernia Christmas Grotto.
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21/12/2021 - 16:54
There are 46 new positive cases in Gibraltar today:
38 Vaccinated individuals
1. Vaccinated resident aged 15-20. 2. Vaccinated resident aged 15-20. 3. Vaccinated resident aged 20-25. 4. Vaccinated resident aged 20-25. 5. Vaccinated resident aged 20-25. Read more
21/12/2021 - 09:58
by F. OLIVA
As we slowly approach the end of 2021, a year which commenced in dramatic fashion with the last minute Gibraltar-Spain accord saving us from falling into the black abyss of a hard border, it is worth reflecting that we are arguably still poised on the notorious Brexit knife edge and not entirely out of danger. Read more
21/12/2021 - 09:51
Two local men were arrested in separate operations headed by the RGP’s Drug Squad last week.
The first incident happened just after 9.30am last Wednesday when a search warrant was executed at a home in Varyl Begg Estate. Read more
21/12/2021 - 09:48
The GHA says it is pleased to confirm that it has been able to resolve the clinical issues that had arisen in respect of the gynaecology service. Read more
21/12/2021 - 09:46
SHIP SCENE by Joe Brugada
In June this year HMS SCOTT, an ocean survey vessel, made a routine logistic visit to Gibraltar, and at the time she was described as the only vessel of her class able to remain at sea for 300 days a year due to a novel crew rotation system; her complement is 78 personnel. Read more
21/12/2021 - 09:44
The Cabinet held its last meeting before Christmas yesterday morning.
This meeting took place virtually given ongoing concern at the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
21/12/2021 - 09:40
Two local drivers were arrested for drink-driving related offences over the weekend with both drivers almost three times over the legal limit and losing control of their vehicles. Read more
20/12/2021 - 13:43
Following from negotiations last week with HMGOG and senior GHA management the enforcement of the non-renewal of contracts of three Gynaecologists has been withdrawn with all three now being allowed to continue their service in the GHA on mutually agreeable grounds, says Unite. Read more