GBC News
Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council marks 5th anniversary on the Rock
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- Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council marks 5th anniversary on the Rock
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gibraltar could enjoy the biggest Brexit dividend with the EU/UK Treaty. This according to the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council's Deputy Chair, Lord Hugo Swire, who believes Gibraltar is in a position where it can look both into the EU and also outside to the wider world, and in particular to the Commonwealth.
Lord Swire attended a Reception at the Mayor's Parlour marking the 5th anniversary of the Council's Gibraltar Office.
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- 10 years on - how does Gibraltar feel about the Brexit vote?
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- It’s 10 years to the day since we woke up to the results of the Brexit referendum. While 96% of Gibraltar voted to remain in the European Union, 52% of the UK voted to leave.
Today, we are on the brink of signing a treaty designed to secure Gibraltar’s future relationship with the EU. It has been a very long road to get to this stage and some questions and concerns still remain about what implementation will look like in practice.
The world has already changed a lot since the vote, with more changes around the corner. A decade on - how does Gibraltar feel about Brexit?
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- Lord Swire speaks to GBC on how Gibraltar has benefited from its association with the Council
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our News Editor Christine Vasquez spoke to Lord Swire and asked him how Gibraltar had benefited from its association with the Council and whether any concrete business partnerships had been formed.
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- Scouts UK confirms Busto permanently excluded from movement
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- 1:29
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- 3 months ago
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- Scouts UK has confirmed former scout leader Clayton Busto has been permanently excluded from the movement and will never be allowed to volunteer with it again.
They described his crimes as abhorrent.
The former teacher and scout leader was found guilty on all charges of sexual offences against children last week.
Scouts UK also told GBC another local scout leader remains suspended. During the trial the court heard one of Busto's victims confided in the man about the abuse, but he did nothing about it.
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- Franco Cassar invested as knight of the most venerable order of St John of Jerusalem
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Franco Cassar has been invested as a knight of the most venerable order of St John of Jerusalem.
Better known to us as the Order of St John, it was set up by Queen Victoria in 1888.
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- Joint exhibition provides insight into life in Gibraltar
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Two local artists are currently collaborating with an exhibition at the Fine Arts Gallery.
It's a first for both Vanessa Ramos Israel and Douglas Ignacio, who had previously only seen each other's works online.
Duetto provides an insight into local life, with colourful installations adding to the visitor experience.
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- GSD says new residency rules could have adverse effect on economy
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- 4:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The GSD says the new residency rules are likely to have an adverse effect on British people seeking to relocate or invest in Gibraltar.
Responding to the measures announced by the Government last week, it also argues the salary threshold of £37,500 doesn't reflect average private sector earnings or the pay of some key public or private sector jobs.
The GSD says the new rules will hamper business and growth in the economy.
Christina Cortes spoke to Opposition Leader, Keith Azopardi.
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- Supreme Court ruling raises questions over lengthy remand in BB Gun possession case
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A Supreme Court puisine judge has said it’s “regrettable” that Gibraltar has no custody time limits like England and Wales.
Back in February, Justice Matthew Happold denied bail to a man who had spent nearly a year on remand.
But the defendant, Mark Macias, was later acquitted of four out of five charges, and was sentenced to only three months, meaning he spent more time on remand waiting for trial than his eventual sentence.
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- GBC News 24/06/26
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- 20:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Closing date nearing for Miss Gibraltar; No1 Models encouraging young women to take part
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- With one week to go before the closing date to sign on for Miss Gibraltar, Kelvin Hewitt of No1 Models is encouraging young women to take part.
Joined by last year's first princess, Ashlyn Gonzalez, Kelvin spoke to Kelly-Anne Borge about why he thinks the sign ups have been slow this year.
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- "It's happening, we're there!" CM pleased with where Gibraltar has got to ten years after Brexit
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- 6:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Chief Minister has described the Brexit vote as the worst act of political self-harm the United Kingdom has ever inflicted on itself.
But Fabian Picardo is pleased with where Gibraltar has got to ten years on, against all odds.
With the treaty signature round the corner and demolition at the frontier underway ahead of its implementation, the Chief Minister told GBC: it's happening - we're there.
In fact if the UK ever wanted to rejoin the EU, he believes Gibraltar could be in a position of having to evaluate what would work best for it.
Christine Vasquez joined the Chief Minister in looking back at the past ten years post-Brexit.
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- CAT 2 residents to be charged for their children’s education
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Cat 2 residents may be charged for sending their children to Government schools in the future.
The move comes alongside recently announced stricter residency rules, aimed at ending what the Chief Minister described as the 'free for all'.
He said he wanted to make it clear that Cat 2 was a 'stand on your own two feet' route to residency.
Published in the Gazette, the Bill will be debated in Parliament and sees the amendment being proposed to the Education and Training Act.
However, Fabian Picardo said told Katy Docker no decision has yet been made on the level of fees.
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- Gibraltar Music Festival returns with ‘Summer Sessions’ in September
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Gibraltar music festival is back!
A new “Summer Sessions” format will see three evening concerts this National Week from the 3rd to the 5th September.
Headliners include James Morrison, Sophie Ellis-Bexter, 10cc, Rosario and Billy Ocean.
Local acts are also on the line-up - including international band Melon Diesel.
They'll perform at the Europa Sports Complex, at no cost to the taxpayer.
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- GBC News 22/06/26
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- 23:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Fines and reporting hotline planned for cross-border food deliveries post-Treaty
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Strict penalties and an anonymous reporting hotline will be set up for anyone attempting cross border food delivery services when the new Treaty comes into effect.
This is according to the Government’s new business FAQs on the implementation of the Treaty.
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- Final of Youth Parliament sees key issues debated
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The first Youth Parliament has seen a series of lively debates on key issues affecting young peoples lives.
Sixteen teenagers aged 16 to 19 have debated a number of issues in the Parliament chamber, with proceedings overseen by speaker Karen Ramagge Phillips.
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- Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Keir Starmer is stepping down as Labour Party Leader and Prime Minister.
His resignation follows weeks of intense pressure, and paves the way for the new Makerfield MP, Andy Burnham to take over.
Sir Keir emerged from Number 10 Downing Street this morning with his wife at his side to address the media.
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- Direct Democracy: Chief Minister comments on Principal Auditor's findings on loan notes
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- On Gibraltar Today, Kelly Anne Borge also brought up the Gibraltar Savings Bank, noting that the last Principal Auditor’s report highlighted tens of millions of pounds in loan notes being issued to companies linked to the national economic plan.
She asked Mr Picardo whether savers had a right to know how their money is being used.
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- Futsal and swimming seasons draw to a close
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The futsal and swimming seasons draw to a close, plus a busy few days ahead.
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- Tobacco regulations gazetted ahead of July's implementation date
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A series of tobacco regulations contained in the UK-EU treaty on Gibraltar have been gazetted ahead of July's implementation date.
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- Direct Democracy: Chief Minister confident of UK concordat signing ahead of treaty
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Chief Minister says Gibraltar could not sign the UK EU treaty without a concordat being agreed with the UK, but that he doesn’t expect this to be an issue.
In March, Fabian Picardo had said he hoped for the arrangement between Gibraltar and the UK to be agreed ahead of the signing.
Speaking on Direct Democracy today, Mr Picardo told Kelly Anne Borge that work towards the signing of the concordat was on schedule.
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- Unite Gen Sec candidate, Simon Dubbins, says he is attuned to Gibraltar issues
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Unite's International Director, Simon Dubbins, is calling on local members to support his bid and vote for him in his campaign to become General Secretary.
Mr Dubbins says he is well attuned to Gibraltar's issues, having been here during the Brexit referendum, and visited since.
He says the rise of the far right is something the Union must acknowledge, and calls for an end to corruption.
He spoke to Jonathan Sacramento.
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- GBC News 19/06/26
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- 24:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Overnight diversion for pedestrians & lane restrictions for vehicles in place while works continue
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- If you're crossing into Spain this weekend, expect some temporary changes at the frontier.
An overnight diversion for pedestrians and lane restrictions for vehicles will be in place while works continue.
In a sign of growing cooperation, the Gibraltar and Spanish governments say they're working together to keep disruption and delays to a minimum.
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- Weekend sport lookahead - 19.06.26
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Looking ahead to the weekend sport, there's swimming. basketball, futsal and weightlifting.
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- Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election; puts him in strong position to replace Keir Starmer as PM
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Andy Burnham has won an emphatic victory in the Makerfield by-election, receiving 55% of the vote to Reform’s 35%.
This puts him in a strong position to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
The by-election has been followed closely having had the power to transform British politics.
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- Treaty business protection measures set out in FAQ
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Commercial goods entering Gibraltar after the Treaty comes into effect will still have to go through customs controls, even once the border becomes more fluid for people.
That’s one of the key messages in a new set of business FAQs published by the Government on the implementation of the UK-EU Treaty.
There will be measures in place to protect local businesses and prevent Spanish businesses from masquerading as personal sellers online or on Facebook.
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- Local short film 'The Last Sun' premières at Leisure Cinemas
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Last Sun, a 30 min short film about a dystopian future where a corporation blocks out the sun, premièred at Leisure Cinemas on Thursday night.
The film is set and produced in Gibraltar.
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- Jump Around Gib brings together creatives for Rock-wide project
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- 4:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Local artists, schools and organisations are taking part in the recently announced project that will see 10 1.5m tall macaques placed around the Rock as part of a monkey trail.
Jump Around Gib is looking for sponsors for the macaques, which will feature at strategic locations for a year.
Our reporter Claire Hernandez spoke to the local artists as they started painting their macaques, and asked how it felt to be part of the project.
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- Business groups welcome updated guidance but raise concerns over residency salary threshold
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The updated residency rules, cat 2 threshold and latest guidance for customs was the topic of last night's Viewpoint.
While Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez said there had been widespread consultation with the Government working at speed, Shadow MP Craig Sacarello claimed there remained a great deal of concern and uncertainty.
Meanwhile, business groups on the panel reacted to the measures, raising concerns about the minimum salary requirement.
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- GBC News 18/06/26
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- 23:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Chestertons' Director says changes to Cat 2 requirements broadly welcome
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Chestertons' Director Mike Nicholls says the changes to the Cat 2 requirements are broadly welcome and much less dramatic than some had feared.
He claims a £5 million net wealth requirement remains internationally competitive and, if anything, the previous £2 million threshold was relatively modest by global standards.
He spoke to our reporter Iain Triay-Clarence on GBC News.
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- Fire station plans revisited as GFRS seeks alternative site
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The future location of Gibraltar's new fire station was again under the spotlight in Parliament after Government revealed the GFRS has asked it to consider an alternative to the Rooke site.
The Minister for Civil Contingencies, Leslie Bruzon was also questioned on overnight fire cover at the airport and the rates paid to officers carrying out those duties.
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- Former teacher Clayton Busto found guilty on all counts of sexual offences against children
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The case centred on allegations that Busto used positions of trust, friendship and influence to get close to school boys; first as the “cool teacher”, the “cool scout leader”, and then as someone who crossed serious sexual boundaries.
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- Balaena expands with £150 million acquisition as Gibdock rebrands
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gibraltar-based Balaena, the owners of Gibdock, have announced a £150 million acquisition of British marine engineering group APCL.
The deal brings shipyards in Birkenhead, Falmouth and Tyneside into the group, while Gibraltar will remain its headquarters.
It also includes a UK training college, which the company says will help expand apprenticeship opportunities locally.
Chief Executive Simon Gillett told our reporter Kevin Ruiz, the acquisition will strengthen the group's position in the ship repair market, creating more work and opportunities for Gibraltar.
As part of the move, Gibdock will be rebranded as Balaena Gibraltar.
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- Changes to Category 2 high-net-worth-individual regime announced
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Changes to the Category 2 high net worth-individual regime have been announced.
The current application fee has been increased from £1,233 to £5,000 and the minimum net wealth requirement for new applicants goes up from £2 million to £5 million.
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- Chamber welcomes long-awaited publication of new residency guidelines.
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the new residency guidelines.
It will be analysing its contents and engaging in a consultation exercise.
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- Bishop: 'we have to work' to ensure Gibraltar continues to be a peaceful community in future
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Monsignor Charles Azzopardi is back on the Rock after attending a major celebration at the iconic Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, where Pope Leo presided over Mass before more than 120,000 people.
The Sagrada Famila has been under construction for over 144 years, and this celebration marked a significant step towards its completion - which might still be a decade away.
The visit formed part of the Fourth Mediterranean Meeting - an assembly bringing together bishops and church leaders from across the region to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing their communities, including peace and dialogue.
Upon his return, he told Kelly Anne Borge that hearing about the issues affecting other churches in the region made him appreciate Gibraltar – without taking it for granted.
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- GFSB and University of Gibraltar collaborate on student placements
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A collaboration between the Federation of Small Businesses and the University of Gibraltar sees students using their skills in real life work environments, while providing businesses with fresh perspectives and practical development ideas from students in the School of Business.
Our reporter Claire Hernandez asked the University's Aine Panter how the collaboration came about.
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- Churros and Chat event aimed at combating loneliness
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Loneliness Awareness Week has been marked in the community with an event aimed at helping over 55s build connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Organisers say loneliness can affect individuals of all ages, and attendees were encouraged to pull up a chair, start a conversation and meet new people.
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- Workers at the frontier tell GBC their brief is to have everything ready for the 15th July
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Works to demolish canopies at the frontier have started ahead of Treaty implementation.
In what were very visual changes, Spain began removing its infrastructure at the exit from Gibraltar to Spain Tuesday night.
Gibraltar has started its preparatory works with demolition expected soon.
Christine Vasquez was at the frontier.
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- Jury hears closing speeches in Clayton Busto sexual abuse trial
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The jury in the Clayton Busto sexual abuse trial has heard the closing speeches from the prosecution and defence.
The Crown says the former teacher and scout leader was a predator who used trust, friendship and sexualised messages to target vulnerable boys.
The Director of Prosecutions, Christian Rocca told jurors the four complainants had shown bravery by coming to court, and said the evidence revealed a clear pattern in the way Mr Busto operated.
But the defence says this is not a case to be decided on emotion, sympathy or dislike of the defendant, arguing the evidence is vague, unsupported in places and tested many years after the events. Chris Marsh Finch told the jury to set aside their own personal feelings and make a true finding with the evidence.
Clayton Busto is charged with 19 counts of sexual abuse against children. He denies all charges.
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- GFSB annual dinner comes at key moment for Gibraltar businesses
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses Annual Dinner took place last night, coming at a timely juncture between the publication of new customs guidance and today’s announcement on residency rules.
The Minister for Business addressed the event, announcing a raft of supporting measures aimed at easing concerns over new trading arrangements under the treaty.
Keynote speaker Louise Hill, founder of the children’s financial app GoHenry, highlighted the role Gibraltar has played in the company’s success.
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- Business community consulted ahead of residency rules, says Minister
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- 5:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Minister for Business says there has been wide public consultation ahead of the publication of the new residency regulations.
She said the business community had been given the opportunity to have meaningful input.
She spoke to Jonathan Sacramento who asked about the spirit of the legislation.
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- New residency applicants must earn £37,500 and be under 55
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- People applying to become Gibraltar residents will face stricter requirements under new rules aimed at ensuring newcomers make a genuine economic contribution before accessing public services.
The policy, unveiled by the Government, would apply to people seeking residence in Gibraltar after 6th October 2025 and would not affect existing residents or holders of Gibraltar identity cards.
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- GBC News 16/06/26
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- 28:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Business Minister announces measures aimed at supporting businesses ahead of Treaty's implementation
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Minister for Business has announced a raft of measures aimed at supporting businesses ahead of the Treaty's implementation.
Alongside the publication of new customs guidance, the Government will launch a customs testing platform, consult on a Business Act and appoint a State Aid expert.
Speaking to GBC after her address at the GFSB dinner, Gemma Arias-Vasquez reassured local firms that the new residency rules will allow employers to recruit young talent below the revised salary threshold.
She also said a series of town hall meetings will be held in the coming weeks to answer questions from the business community.
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- Weekend sport round up with rugby, darts and pool
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gibraltar Rugby 7s return with silverware from kosovo, ultra distance runner Faye Morse wins gold at the British Trail Running Championship and a performance that won the crowd over at the World Cup of darts, and the latest from Gibraltar's pool players.
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- Government says Gibraltar "very likely" to follow UK under 16s social media ban
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Government says it's very likely Gibraltar will follow the UK's lead in banning social media use for under 16s, and may even do so before legislation is passed in the UK Parliament.
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- Local tennis legend and Justice of the Peace, Tita Stagnetto, dies aged 91
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Irene Stagnetto, known to many as Tita, has died at the age of 91.
A well-known figure in Gibraltar’s sporting, civic and social life, Mrs Stagnetto was one of the Rock’s long-established tennis players, having taken up the sport at the age of 11. Her career saw her compete in Spain, Morocco, the United States and Canada, and she also devoted decades to coaching future generations of players.
Away from sport, she served as a Justice of the Peace for 23 years and became the first woman to be elected President of the Magistrates Association, a post she held for five years.
Mrs Stagnetto was also closely associated with the Bayuca restaurant, which she ran alongside her late husband Johnnie after the closure of the frontier in 1969. The restaurant became a popular venue for Gibraltarians, visiting Royal Naval officers and well-known figures, including Prince Charles, Tommy Cooper, Deborah Kerr and Michael Palin.
She was also a founde...
