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Picardo accuses Azopardi of petty party politics

The government says it notes that opposition leader Mr Azopardi has issued a further, deeply partisan statement in which, once again, he vehemently attacks the Chief Minister. Read more

TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY - Picardo hopes his brand of identity politics will distract from his spin

New Year message from Together Gibraltar, by MARLENE HASSAN NAHON

2019 was a big electoral year. Locally, besides the GSLP’s re-election, the big story was the fact that over 20 percent of Gibraltarians put their faith in Together Gibraltar, a new, truly progressive political party that captured the imagination of many in the community, with policy pillars based on equality, social justice, and the fight against corruption and climate change. These pillars will continue to drive our opposition efforts in the coming legislature. Read more

The first interview by a Gibraltarian journalist with a Spanish foreign minister, and a new minister in Spain in a fighting mood

It was the first time that a Spanish foreign minister had agreed to be interviewed by a Gibraltarian journalist. There was a new democratic government in Spain, in the wake of the Franco era. Read more

Erroneous statements by Guardia Civil chief, says Picardo

The statements from the head of the Guardia Civil in the Campo area, Mr Jesus Nuñez in which he suggests a lack of cooperation on tobacco smuggling from Gibraltar are factually incorrect and totally unfair, says the chief minister Fabian Picardo. Read more

TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY, New Year message from Together Gibraltar, by MARLENE HASSAN NAHON

2019 was a big electoral year. Locally, besides the GSLP’s re-election, the big story was the fact that over 20 percent of Gibraltarians put their faith in Together Gibraltar, a new, truly progressive political party that captured the imagination of many in the community, with policy pillars based on equality, social justice, and the fight against corruption and climate change. These pillars will continue to drive our opposition efforts in the coming legislature. Read more

Classical Concert at the John Mackintosh Hall

Government publishes Bill for EU Withdrawal

The Government has published the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill for Gibraltar.

This follows the third reading of the UK Bill in the House of Commons at the end of last week and its adoption by a large majority.

The UK Bill now proceeds to the House of Lords.  Read more

Custom’s difficult role arresting suspected smugglers

The GGCA says it fully supports its Custom’s membership in the difficult role they undertake in apprehending suspected smugglers.

The Executive Committee understands that this sort of illicit activity is primarily carried out late at night and early in the morning.

Furthermore, smugglers consistently undertake this criminal behaviour with an “at all costs” attitude, with no intention to stop when Customs Officers attempt to apprehend them.  Read more