30/09/2019 - 09:18
The recently inaugurated LNG North Mole Power Station is already making economic as well as environmental sense.
The Man engines, fitted as they are with filtration mechanisms, and burning natural gas, are already benefitting the environment and reducing Gibraltar’s Carbon footprint. When the power station runs on gas, as compared to diesel, these engines are resulting in an almost total absence of particulates, a 99% reduction in sulphur dioxide emissions, 90% reduction in emissions of Nitrogen oxides and 44% reduction in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. This will be equivalent of a reduction of over 65,000 tonnes of CO2 in a year to Gibraltar’s carbon footprint. Read more
30/09/2019 - 09:16
The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia continued the Government’s communications strategy in relation to a No Deal Brexit with a briefing to the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association. The Association represents the on-line gaming industry in Gibraltar.
The detailed briefing, which lasted nearly two hours, was delivered by Dr Garcia together with the Government’s Civil Contingency Coordinator Ivor Lopez. Read more
30/09/2019 - 09:16
On the inside sleeve off my book “Memories bound up with life” is written; “at this moment I have felt inspired to wander back, rediscovering in the past a present to remember.” it has reminded me that looking back is healthy, because in so doing there are comparisons to be made between days gone by and now; comparisons which help us to see how far we have come on our journey through life; in the life of our small nation. In so doing, understand what strides we have made, but also what precious things have been lost along the way; like a code of conduct we all lived by which in modern times has lost its appeal, sadly. However, what I have found in rediscovering the past, is something that time has neither erased, nor been affected by the passing of the years; i.e. the determination of the Gibraltarians to live their lives as British citizens and survive any onslaught from Spain. Read more
27/09/2019 - 09:33
The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has said the closure of the border in 1969 shaped the identity of the Gibraltarians and marked us as a people. Dr Garcia delivered the opening address at an international symposium entitled “Borders and Bordering” which is underway at the Garrison Library. Read more
27/09/2019 - 09:31
The Minister for Culture, Steven Linares, yesterday presented cheques on behalf of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group to the value of £7,300. These funds are collected during the Gibraltar Fair and National Day events and then shared amongst those charities that took part in our annual festivities. Read more
27/09/2019 - 09:30
Stakeholders from the Trade Unions and Business participated in a presentation hosted by the Department of Education on the subject of Vocational Traineeships, a new custom made scheme that capitalises on the significant investment in education infrastructure, both current and projected, by the Government.
These courses will run in parallel to the established academic route, leading to recognised qualifications in each course’s respective field. Subjects covered will include hairdressing, hospitality and catering, automotive, digital technologies as well as the more traditional trades. Read more
27/09/2019 - 09:28
St Anne’s Middle School officially opened Wednesday afternoon, with the reception consisting of distinguished members of the community, whether they be former teachers, current teachers, current ministers, political candidates from all parties and all those responsible with maintaining the state of the brand new educational institution. Read more
27/09/2019 - 09:27
New St. Anne’s, Bayside and Westside schools officially open this week