Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The AquaGib water company has provided two water bottle refill points in the town centre, one outside the police station in Casemates Square and the other in the Piazza, by the kiosk opposite Matalan. This is another way of reducing the use of pla
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
Two more artists have been announced for the Gibraltar Calling Music Festival at the Europa Point Leisure Complex on 7 and 8 September. Those attending can look forward to seeing Killer Queen, the longest-established tribute band to Freddy
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The Ministry for Infrastructure and Planning has installed a new-style car-shaped bicycle rack at Europort Road, an area that has fast become Gibraltar's main cycling hub. The frame is in the shape of a car, as a reminder that up to ten bicycles ... can be parked in a space normally taken up by a single car and to encourage more people to cycle instead of drive. The Minister for Transport, Paul Balban, says that fewer cars on the road can only be a good thing for Gibraltar and good for the
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The government has announced regulations to remove all duty on cutlery and tableware made of wood. This is to encourage people to use alternatives to plastic and is in addition to the legislation that has already been introduced, banning a wide ra
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
Dates for the diary for lovers of operetta: October 2nd and 3rd, when the popular Teatro Lírico Andaluz will be performing 'La Dolorosa' at the John Mackintosh Hall as part of the Autumn Cultural Programme. The performances begin at 8pm and tickets,
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
The Supreme Court in Gibraltar decided on Thursday afternoon to release the supertanker Grace 1, which had been detained on 4 July because it was believed that the ship was carrying crude oil to a refinery in Syria and thereby contravening EU ... Justice to seize the ship under a new legal procedure on a number of allegations. The court was adjourned until 4pm while the American request was considered. In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, Gibraltar's chief minister, Fabian Picardo, said ... severe political tensions. The statement explained that after a meeting between the chief minister and Iranian officials, and further discussions, the Gibraltar authorities obtained written confirmation from Iran that the ship, which in the meantime had
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
It has almost become an institution on the Rock, but the Gibraltar Crystal shop in Casemates Square has announced that it is closing down at the end of this month. However, lovers of their beautiful hand-crafted items now have the chance to
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
Matt Coulthard has been crowned British Champion at the Firefighter Challenge for the second time, and says he was thrilled to have represented Gibraltar and competed for the British title. The challenge is organised for charity and replicates
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
A delegation of five Members of Congress of the United States of America arrived in Gibraltar for a two-day visit on Wednesday. It follows the trip to Washington made by deputy chief minister Dr Joseph Garcia earlier this year, and was organised ... through the United Kingdom under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act (MECEA) scheme. After a briefing on political developments including Brexit, the visitors met the Governor of Gibraltar, Lt General Edward Davis, toured Parliament and
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Debbie bartlett
It has been announced that Lord Patten, who is a former Governor of Hong Kong and European Commissioner for External Relations among other posts, will deliver the Governor's Lecture at the Gibraltar International Literary Festival which takes place