25/10/2019 - 10:19
In October this year it was reported that the then Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union Chris Heaton-Harris, had met with the vice secretary for International relations from Vox, the ultra right group in Spain. According to open Democracy, it had learnt that the minister in question who later resigned in April this year, less than a year after he had been appointed; had discussed Brexit with the far right representative. Read more
25/10/2019 - 10:17
Within hours of the Ministerial reshuffle on Monday minister Albert Isola was on his way to London to present Gibraltar’s case at the 15th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (“WCEC”) at the ExCel Conference Centre in London. The session was opened by Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss. Read more
24/10/2019 - 09:27
In July 2019 the Guardia Civil initiated ‘Operación Hélice’ during the executive stage of a protracted investigation into shipments of large quantities of cannabis resin by an organised crime group in the area, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 3,500 kilos and the arrest of 29 Spanish nationals in the Campo de Gibraltar and Malaga, Spain, says the RGP.
A statement adds: At that time sixteen search warrants were executed at warehouses, residential premises and locations connected to this operation and numerous assets seized including several launches housed in warehouses linked to the organised crime group as well as other assets. This group was suspected to be led by a Gibraltarian man, with other local persons involved. Read more
24/10/2019 - 09:26
GSD Leader Keith Azopardi has lost no time in announcing the Shadow responsibilities assigned to the Opposition. "This is a strong GSD Parliamentary team that will prove its strength in depth in months and years to come," he said, and added: "My job was made much more difficult over the last couple of years as I was the only Party Leader not in Parliament."
These are the Shadow responsibilities:
Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi: BREXIT & European Affairs, the Public Service & MOD Industrial Relations, the Economy, Constitutional Affairs, Parliamentary Reform, Style of Government & Governance, Civil Aviation, International Tax Agreements & Exchange of Information, Personal Status & Immigration, Civil Rights, Self-Determination & UN issues; Heritage, Development & Planning & Lands Allocation;
Damon Bossino: Financial Services & Gaming; Tourism, Shipping & the Port; Read more
24/10/2019 - 09:25
Commissioner of Police Ian McGrail, with the approval of the Gibraltar Police Authority, is pleased to announce several promotions in the force arising from retirements and some resignations of serving officers. Read more
24/10/2019 - 09:24
On Friday 8 May 2020, Gibraltar will have an additional Bank Holiday in order to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and to enable people to pay tribute to those who served in one of the most significant events in Europe’s history. 8 May 2020 is the 75th anniversary of the Allies’ formal acceptance of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on 8 May 1945. Read more
23/10/2019 - 09:56
Unite has balloted its members at the Morrison's Store, following a Union recommended offer, after a long day of negotiations.
The offer put to our members consisted of a 2.1% consolidated pay increase. A £200 one-off payment for those employees moving from weekly pay to four weekly pay, in addition those employees affected by this change, could also take advantage of a soft loan, at the time the change will take place. 87.5% voted in favour. Read more
23/10/2019 - 09:55
A major anti-money laundering operation involving over 60 officers commenced yesterday morning at various locations around Gibraltar. A number of residential premises were searched and several local persons were arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences. Read more
23/10/2019 - 09:55
A local man was found dead inside his home in the south district in the early hours of yesterday morning. No foul play is suspected.
RGP officers attended the scene at approximately 1 am. Scenes of Crime officers and a GHA ambulance were called. The family of the deceased have been informed. Read more
