25/04/2019 - 10:32
Union chiefs have blasted Government plans which could see Royal Navy support ships built in Spain despite ongoing tensions over Gibraltar. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:31
Charged Political Climate
Just in case you missed it, especially with all these rollover extended public holidays I’ll break the news ‘Gibraltar is already out of the political vote catching traps and well into election mode’. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:24
Retiring UNITE Regional Officer Victor Ochello’s Mayday message:
This May Day marks almost a 50 year anniversary of my Membership as a trade unionist, Thirteen of which have been whilst serving our membership as a Trade Union Official. Given that Unite has always been my Pride and Joy, As I prepare myself for retirement at the age of 63, I can’t help but to feel overwhelmed with emotions, as New blood stand ready to take over the reigns of Unite The Union at a local level. Read more
25/04/2019 - 10:22
A paper just published in the journal Quaternary Science Reviews reveals that Neanderthals had a strong connection with one of the most powerful and majestic birds - the Golden Eagle. It seems that the practice of catching eagles for their feathers and talons may go back as far as 130 thousand years ago, based on evidence of use of White-tailed Eagle talons as jewellery by Neanderthals at Krapina in Croatia, but the paper highlights a special connection with the Golden Eagle. Read more
24/04/2019 - 09:51
Gibraltar’s first ever World Earth Day will be on Friday the 26th of April from 2:30pm - 7pm at the University of Gibraltar.
This event will bring together international and local members from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to participate in discussions and panels about the importance of sustainable development in the fight against climate change. Gibraltar World Earth Day will focus on the role of the Green Economy in Gibraltar as a means to tempering climate change, and the importance of youth in this process. Read more
24/04/2019 - 09:50
I have been following the online debate about how to maximise the "Remain Vote" in the coming European Elections with increasing dismay, says Julie Girling MEP. I have decided to simplify the decision for the large numbers of constituents who have pledged their support to me personally by not accepting a place on the candidates list for Change UK. I would encourage my supporters to vote for candidates who have a proven record in the European Parliament and represent a party with a clear pro second referendum pledge. Read more
24/04/2019 - 09:50
Talking point
A 'No Deal' brexit would lead to Gibraltar capital in the Costa del Sol making a dash back to Gibraltar, say Spanish reports.
Such reports point out that out of the 32,000 inhabitants of Gibraltar, 7,000 of them have a residence in Spain. They own luxury homes in the Spanish hinterland, which suffer from massive unemployement while on the Rock unemployment stands at under 1%. Read more
24/04/2019 - 09:47
As part of their mission to create business, cultural, educational and touristic links with Morocco and after a well-attended (80+) first public meeting, held last Friday hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Tangier, a steering committee was announced and the creation of” Straits of Gibraltar Association” which will act as a twin association to the Gibraltar and Moroccan Business group locally. Read more
24/04/2019 - 09:42
The Gibraltar International Dance Federation Dance Organization G.I.D.A. will be performing a selection of works which will represent Gibraltar at the 17 th International Dance Federation World Dance Championships to be held in Pula, Croatia between 22nd- 26th May. The presentation will be held this Thurs 25th April 7:30 pm at The John Mackintosh Hall. Read more
24/04/2019 - 09:38
The Easter holidays have been a fun and busy time for the Gibraltar Youth Service.
Easter week kicked off with Laguna Youth Club’s care in the community Easter hamper project with particular focus on the elderly and vulnerable. Read more
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