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Chief Minister at OECD 10th anniversary event

The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, who holds the portfolios of Minister for Finance and Minister for International Exchange of Information, is in Paris to attend the tenth anniversary conference of the OECD Global Forum on Taxation.

Ministers for Finance from around the world will be attending this event.  Read more

NO FEEDBACK ON MENTAL HEALTH FINDINGS

The Gibraltar Mental Welfare Society is reiterating its call for the results of the audit on current mental health provision in Gibraltar, to be published. In February of this year an audit was carried out by the Mental Team of Public Health England. Many stakeholders were asked to contribute to this audit, including the GMWS. Unfortunately, to date, we have had no feedback on the findings.  Read more

Hospital patients evacuated after fire nearby

As a result of a fire declared Sunday evening in the basement of the building adjacent to St Bernard’s Hospital, the GHA activated evacuation protocol due to the presence of smoke having been detected within the hospital.

Patients of Rainbow Ward and residents of Calpe Ward were immediately transferred to adjacent, unaffected wards, and the GHA initiated the emergency smoke extraction systems.  Read more

Arrests and Tobacco Seizure

Whilst carrying out routine patrols, officers of HM Customs FAS Team noticed an industrial unit in the area of Halifax Road with a large quantity of cigarettes.  Read more

Better road management would avoid ‘serious accidents - and DEATHS

Last Week Serious Accident – Questions Raised

Last weeks serious accident on the airport runway was just one that was waiting to happen, this is not just me or Panorama who have made this statement in the past, it is a frequently held opinion by road users that many accidents on local roads are just waiting to happen!  Read more

Further initiatives for the elimination of violence against women

On the day that is marked by the UN to end violence against women, the Minister with responsibility for Justice and Equality, Samantha Sacramento has announced further developments in the important area of tackling domestic violence and abuse, says Government statement.

The Ministry for Equality, together with all stakeholder public sector departments, continues to implement the national strategic plan on domestic abuse. The objective is to eradicate domestic violence and abuse in Gibraltar in all its forms, as well the stigma attached to it, and to support and empower victims and their families. The national strategic plan also aims to prevent abuse through education at an early age and, importantly, to work with perpetrators to break the cycle.  Read more

Public asked not to be alarmed by military exercise

Throughout this week, British Forces Gibraltar personnel will be involved in the annual Gibraltar Exercise, known as GIBEX. Unlike in previous years, the exercise will be de-latched from the wider Government of Gibraltar LIVEX, the annual civil contingency practice, which has been postponed until later in the New Year.  Read more

‘Positive discussions’ between Government and Representation in Westminster Group

The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has met with the Representation in Westminster Group.

There was a positive and constructive discussion on the aims and objectives of the Representation in Westminster Group and the policy of the Government. Read more