Debbie Bartlett
The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society is organising the New Year's Concert at the John Mackintosh Hall on Tuesday 7 January at 8.30 pm. Tickets cost £20 and are available from Sacarello's Coffee Shop in Irish Town, the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street,
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The Alameda Gardens tours will continue on the last Saturday of each month (except December) next year, starting at 10.30am from the George Don Gates. The guided tours of these fascinating botanical gardens, which also have an interesting history,
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The Easyjet airline has announced that it is to begin direct flights between Gibraltar and Edinburgh from late March next year, and this will be the first connection between Gibraltar and Scotland. There will be two flights a week, all through the ... year. Tickets are already on sale from £15.99 one way per person, including taxes. This is the fifth Easyjet destination from Gibraltar, as the company already flies to Gatwick, Luton, Manchester and Bristol.
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
Preparatory works are about to begin for the project to turn The Mount into a green area, resembling the Commonwealth Park but with woodland and in the south of Gibraltar. It will become a recreation area with a research and discovery park, and the ... which has use of the grounds. The 18th-century Mount estate is 3,350 m2 in size and has an interesting history. It was the home of Major General Sir William Green from 1778. He was responsible for strengthening Gibraltar's fortifications prior to the ... officers. The Mount was owned by the Ministry of Defence for many years and at that time the people of Gibraltar were unable to access the grounds. Once it was no longer in MOD hands there was a proposal to turn it into a private residential development,
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses has announced the opening of applications for next years GFSB Business Innovation Award sponsored by Gibtelecom. The application form can be found on the Awards page at www.gfsb.gi and needs to be
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
A further stage of restoration works is being carried out on the Grand Battery, one of the key military monuments which formed part of Gibraltar's Northern Defences. The first phase of the works included the removal of a World War Two blast wall, ... once the restoration is completed the area will be used to display some of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment's artillery pieces.
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) are cracking down hard on drink-driving with a special pre-Christmas campaign which includes the warning that drivers can still be under the influence of alcohol the morning after a night of heavy drinking. In a ... effective enough and the teenagers weren't really relating to it. That is why this video has been filmed and produced locally and features a Gibraltar-plated vehicle, to bring the message closer to home. Filming took place on a Sunday morning in November, at ... the pelican crossing by the Trafalgar cemetery, using special effects. Regarding another aspect of road safety, after receiving a number of complaints, police in Gibraltar have also issued a warning this week that it is an offence to cycle or use
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The chief minister and deputy chief minister of Gibraltar held a meeting with the president of the Mancomunidad de Municipios of the Campo de Gibraltar, Juan Lozano, on Wednesday morning. The meeting took place at No 6 Convent Place, the seat of ... the Gibraltar government, and among the matters discussed were Brexit, the border, waste disposal and other items of mutual interest. Fabian Picardo then hosted a working lunch for Juan Lozano.
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The High Commissioner of Canada, Janice Charette, was in Gibraltar on a fact-finding visit this week. She was welcomed at the airport by deputy chief minister Dr Joseph Garcia, who is responsible for relations with the Commonwealth, and held
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
This year's Winter Party in Town returns to Casemates Square on Saturday 23 November, starting with children's activities at 4pm and music and dance performances from 4.30pm until late. This event offers fun for all the family, and the headline ban