27/03/2020 - 10:33
Geneva: FIFA, the international governing body of football, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned footballers, who are calling on all people around the world to follow five key steps to stop the spread of the disease.
The “Pass the message to kick out coronavirus” campaign promotes five key steps for people to follow to protect their health in line with WHO guidance, focused on hand washing, coughing etiquette, not touching your face, physical distance and staying home if feeling unwell. Read more
27/03/2020 - 10:30
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26/03/2020 - 10:26
The Government has decided to impose price controls on certain high demand goods, following an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading of alleged profiteering.
An official statement says that the OFT has received numerous complaints in respect of businesses allegedly profiteering from the sale of goods that are in short supply and key towards our mitigation of the spread of the virus. Read more
26/03/2020 - 10:26
What a splendid gesture from Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar - they have donated £30,000 to purchase supplies needed as a result of the coronavirus.
They said: “In light of these unprecedented times which Gibraltar and the rest of the World are experiencing, Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar has donated £30,000.00 to purchase supplies for GHA Covid-19, as a show of solidarity to our Local Community." Read more
26/03/2020 - 10:21
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Soon, after the Chief Minister announced the new health regulations under the ‘Civil Contingencies Act’ the RGP assisted by HM Customs were called in to enforce these historical Regulations.
These rules will now be reviewed, in 28 days’ time, and were reconfirmed yesterday, 48 hours after they were introduced, this according to the official statement made from No 6. Read more
26/03/2020 - 10:19
As part of the measures introduced to address the current state of emergency HM Government of Gibraltar says it is glad to announce the creation of a business support group that is operational from the Ministry of Business Tourism and Transport. Read more
26/03/2020 - 10:19
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo spoke to the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab yesterday afternoon.
The Foreign Secretary said that he had been asked by the Prime Minister specifically to reassure the people of Gibraltar of the continued support of the United Kingdom in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
26/03/2020 - 10:18
The British Government is standing by Gibraltar now and in the long run, procuring medical and other equipment needed right now, even through Military Aid to Civil Authority.
It follows question in the House of Lords.
Lord Chidgey asked Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the government of Gibraltar in dealing with COVID-19; and in particular, whether they are providing advice and access to medical supplies to the government of Gibraltar. Read more
26/03/2020 - 10:18
Unite says it will be contacting employers where 'we have seen lay-offs after the 15th March for these to be reversed and members to be placed back in employment with the restoration of contractual rights.
Contact has already been made with a number of employers and we are pleased to report that they are following the Government scheme fully.' Read more
26/03/2020 - 10:18
Although the construction industry has been closed down as a result of the coronavirus measures taken by Government, certain works related to the construction industry industry continue, as noted by some members of the public. In fact, we have been sent photographs showing uniformed workers not even keeping to the safety distance the Government has been harping on. Read more
