surinenglish

GIBRALTAR

'Our Sporting Heroes' exhibition opens

The exhibition will continue until 13 July

D.B.

GIBRALTAR

HMS Echo paid a visit to Gibraltar this week

Plymouth-based Echo is the first of two multi-role hydrographic survery ships commissioned by the Royal Navy

D. B.

GIBRALTAR

More performers sign up for music festival

David Essex, Nazareth, Slade and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel have confirmed that they will be taking part

D. BARTLETT.

The ban on single-use plastic is now being enforced in Gibraltar

Commercial quantities of certain items including cotton buds, toothpicks and polystyrene food containers may no longer be imported or exported

DEBBIE BARTLETT

GIBRALTAR

Gibraltar marine police arrest three men at sea

They are charged with several crimes including importing prohibited items

D.B.

GIBRALTAR

Island Games stamp artwork at Gibraltar's GEMA gallery

The works will be displayed at the gallery from 21 June to 12 July

D.B.

GIBRALTAR

Friends of Gibraltar visit the Mayor's Parlour

The non-political and non profit-making charity is dedicated to preserving Gibraltar's heritage

D.BARTLETT

Government bans the sale of drinks in plastic bottles at Nature Reserve

The latest initiative to reduce plastic waste in Gibraltar has the full support of the three companies which sell drinks on the Upper Rock

DEBBIE BARTLETT

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY?

8 June 1969: Franco closes Gibraltar border

The 4,800 Spanish workers in Gibraltar had to leave but were promised by the Franco regime that they would not suffer in any way

DEBBIE BARTLETT

Tourist Board shortlisted for Travel Bulletin Star Awards for culture and heritage

UK travel agents will be placing their votes over the next three weeks, and the winner will be announced in September

D. B.

Andrea Bocelli in concert in Gibraltar on 9 September

Bocelli will be performing with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra as part of Gibraltar's National Week Celebrations

D.BARTLETT

Europa Stadium works reveal artefacts from the 14th century

The section of defensive wall and items of pottery support the belief that there was a settlement at Europa Flats in the Medieval-Moorish period

DEBBIE BARTLETT

GIBRALTAR

Environment staff take marine rescue course

The staff are now certified marine mammal medics

D.B.

GIBRALTAR

More resources for Gibraltar police

The force will gain an extra 50 officers over the next three years

D.B.

IN BRIEFGIBRALTAR

Liam Gallagher joins music festival lineup

Take That and former Spice Girl Melanie C are also confirmed for the event

D.B.