GBC News
What are your thoughts about the proposed data centre in Gibraltar?
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- What are your thoughts about the proposed data centre in Gibraltar?
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- 1:24
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- 8 days ago
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- The subject of AI data centres has also become a major political issue in today's midterm elections in the United States. But what are your thoughts about the proposed data centre in Gibraltar? GBC went to town to find out.
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- Lincoln Red Imps host Croatian team Hajduk Split on Thursday in UEFA Conference League match
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- 2:17
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- 8 days ago
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- Lincoln Red Imps host Hajduk Split on Thursday in the Conference League, and the match has been classified as high risk.
Visiting supporters have been given their own allocation of seats.
Everyone else can buy tickets, but Gibraltar fans have to show their Gibraltar ID to do so.
That hasn't stopped Hajduk fans trying to get in elsewhere. Posts have appeared online asking locals to buy tickets on their behalf, and some Gibraltarians have been happy to help.
The club is asking people not to do this. Lincoln Red Imps president Dylan Viagas told GBC why.
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- From a 36-year military career to a vibrant art showcase
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- 1:46
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- 8 days ago
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- Veteran, Alex Stone, is proving it's never too late to chart a new course.
His debut art exhibition, Beyond the Horizon, is officially open at Sunborn Gastro Bar and features 14 pieces inspired by global travels during his service.
Alex recently marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month by creating and donating a symbolic and anatomically inspired piece to Breast Cancer Support.
Running through to January 2027 at the Gastrobar, the showcase marks Sunborn’s sixth local art exhibition as it continues to support local artists who wish to exhibit.
For further information on Alex’s work, visit his Instagram page @alexstone_art.
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- Man accused of defrauding six individuals of more than £80,000 pleads not guilty
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- 0:47
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- 8 days ago
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- 58 year old UK national Andrew Master pleaded not guilty to nine charges, including fraud by false representation and use of criminal property.
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- Lighting of the Moorish Castle walls now a feature of Gibraltar’s night-time landscape.
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- 1:40
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- 8 days ago
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- The lighting of the Moorish Castle walls is now a feature of Gibraltar’s night-time landscape.
It forms part of the wider programme of works centred on the Moorish Castle and Northern Defences and follows the recent inauguration of the restored and interpreted Tower of Homage and ‘Dungeon Experience’.
The Tower of Homage opened to the public on 14 September as the first attraction delivered under a wider history vision, which will bring together Gibraltar’s Moorish, Spanish and British stories through some of its most important historic sites.
In a statement, the Government says, the architectural lighting has been designed to reveal the form, texture and scale of the historic castle walls after dark, allowing the fortifications to remain a prominent landmark within Gibraltar’s night-time skyline without requiring intrusive additions to the historic fabric.
The system also provides flexibility to illuminate the monument for ...
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- Nautilus Project opposes plans for proposed data centre
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- 3:44
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- 8 days ago
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- The Nautilus Project has released a statement opposing the plans for the proposed Pelagos data centre.
The marine conservation charity says cooling the data centre with seawater will turn the Bay into a heat sink, with a significant impact on sea life.
Speaking on Gibraltar Today, Director of Nautilus, Lewis Stagnetto, said a data centre like this has no place in Gibraltar.
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- UK-EU draft agreement to remove post-Brexit checks on food
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- 1:22
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- 8 days ago
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- The upcoming EU-UK summit is expected to see the ratification of a new plan to remove post-Brexit checks on food products.
To achieve this, the UK will bring its food standards back into alignment with the EU.
The BBC reports that the draft text of the plan has been circulated to EU nations in Brussels for consideration.
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- Gib attends Routes World Conference and pitches to airlines
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- 3:59
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- 8 days ago
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- More than 30 meetings with airline and aviation representatives were held during a visit by Tourism Minister Christian Santos and Kevin Bossino to the Routes Europe conference in Italy.
The event, held in Rimini, brings together airlines, airports and tourism destinations to discuss air links.
Mr Bossino said the meetings gave Gibraltar the opportunity to speak to airline network planners about the airport’s position as a regional airport.
He spoke to Jonathan Sacramento
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- Partido Popular threatens to reverse EU/UK Treaty if it gets into Government
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- 1:07
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- 9 days ago
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- The Partido Popular has threatened to reverse the EU/UK Treaty if it gets into Government.
MEP Antonio López-Istúriz told the European Parliament everything would change in a month.
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- New attraction at Moorish Castle officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister
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- 4:39
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- 9 days ago
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- Gibraltar Dungeons and Battlement Walks, a new visitor attraction at Moorish Castle was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister today.
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- Local man charged with child sexual offences
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- 1:12
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- 9 days ago
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- The trial of a local man charged with sexual offences began today at the Supreme Court.
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- Benches removed from cemetery are to be re-installed
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Benches removed from the cemetery are to be re-installed with the Government saying their removal should never have taken place without proper consideration of the people who use them and the personal significance they hold for many.
The Opposition, who highlighted the situation on social media, has welcomed the decision.
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- Top of the table clashes in football & futsal, plus a big win for the Gibraltar girls in basketball
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- 1:39
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- 9 days ago
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- Top of the table clashes in football & futsal, plus a big win for the Gibraltar girls in basketball.
Robin Sheppard-Capurro has the latest sport.
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- Justice Minister considers new measures which could see wealthy prisoners pay for their stay
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- 1:11
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- 9 days ago
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- Wealthy prisoners could be made to contribute towards the cost of their imprisonment under proposals being explored by the Minister for Justice.
Nigel Feetham has requested legal advice on whether such a scheme could be introduced, particularly for prisoners convicted of serious sexual offences against children.
He’s also considering a separate proposal concerning investigations into alleged child sexual offences that are discontinued without charges.
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- Jazz Collective holds night of eerie tunes at MAG club
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- 2:20
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- 12 days ago
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- The Jazz Collective is getting ready for a night of eerie tunes at the MAG club tonight!
Our reporter Michael Beltran is at the Spooky Jazz Party and has spoken to the band.
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- Halloween: we took to the streets to ask children about their costumes & trick-or-treating plans
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- 3:01
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- 12 days ago
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- With Halloween just a day away, excitement is building among children across Gibraltar as they prepare for the spookiest night of the year.
We took to the streets to find out about their costumes, trick-or-treating plans and all things Halloween. Here's what they had to say.
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- ERS residents can retain commuted pension savings, but monthly pensions count towards costs
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- 2:56
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- 12 days ago
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- Pensioners entering Elderly Residential Services will contribute their pensions towards their care, but those who have taken their occupational or private pensions as lump sums and invested them in Gibraltar Savings Bank debentures can keep those savings.
In response to GBC questions, the Government confirmed that savings, investments and debentures are excluded from the calculation.
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- Futsal, basketball and netball all in the mix, along with World Cup action for the under 15s
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- 2:14
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- 12 days ago
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- In futsal two of the four teams which are currently tied for first place go head-to-head.
GABBA's Under 14 side get their Cadiz League started at home this weekend.
Some exciting news coming from netball; but first football and we're off to Azerbaijan for the inaugural under-15 FIFA World Cup.
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- Its not JUST menopause workshop offers public practical advice on symptom management
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- 1:51
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- 12 days ago
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- To mark both menopause awareness and breast cancer awareness month, Menopause coach and Cancer and Exercise Specialist Petra Boddington, teamed up with Cancer Relief to host a free public workshop at the John Mackintosh Hall.
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- 'All the World is Green' - documentary looks at food production and animal welfare
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- 4:28
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- 13 days ago
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- A documentary on food choices and environmental impacts was recently screened at the John Mackintosh Hall.
'All the World Is Green' was produced by the Chellaram Foundation and looks at food production, animal welfare and its effects on climate change.
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- Government launches online parking guide for people travelling to Gibraltar
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- 0:47
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- 13 days ago
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- The Government has launched a website to help people travelling to Gibraltar find parking in La Línea and plan their journey.
It follows meetings between the Ministry of Transport and the La Linea Ayuntamiento.
However, the initiative brings existing parking and transport information together online, rather than introducing new facilities or services.
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- Two men understood to be from HMS Queen Elizabeth to appear at Supreme Court after a serious assault
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- 0:50
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- 13 days ago
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- Two men charged in relation to a serious assault that took place in Ocean Village have seen their case sent to the Supreme Court.
GBC understands both men are personnel on board the Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth, which arrived in Gibraltar on Saturday.
The UK nationals were arrested following a report of an incident that saw a man sustain serious injuries to his face, head and collarbone.
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- Government says residency rules remain under review
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- 3:59
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The Government says its residency rules remain under review, following concerns that they will encourage employers to recruit under-30s from Spain instead of the UK.
In answer to GBC questions, Number Six also says it does not anticipate any significant impact on the Rock's £361 million imports from the UK arising from the treaty’s new customs arrangements.
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- Stroke survivors speak of their personal experiences on World Stroke Day
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Stroke survivors Sean Reyes and John Shephard spoke about their own experiences on Gibraltar Today.
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- World Stroke Day highlights how 'Every Minute Counts' when responding to a stroke
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Stroke Day is observed annually on the 29th October to raise global awareness about stroke prevention, emergency symptoms, treatment, and survivor support.
This year’s theme is “Every Minute Counts”, highlighting that millions of brain cells die each minute a stroke goes untreated.
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- Business community calls for same support measures available to competitors in Spain
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- 2:12
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- 14 days ago
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- The business community is calling on the Government to offer the same support measures available to businesses in Spain, over and above the transaction tax relief already announced.
Speaking on last night's Treaty Talk, businessman George Russo and GFSB Chair Owen Smith said higher costs on the Rock mean there cannot be a level playing field unless Gibraltar businesses have access to the same support as their competitors across the border.
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- UK budget sees 'significantly less severe' outcome for gambling industry than feared, says Feetham
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- 0:56
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- 14 days ago
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- The Minister for Trade and Industry says the UK Government's budget has seen a "significantly less severe outcome" for the gambling sector than many in the industry had feared.
Nigel Feetham added while the Government cannot control decisions taken in the UK, it will continue to defend Gibraltar’s interests through lobbying efforts.
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- Government says changes to concession rules bring Gibraltar into line with UK law
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The Government says changes to Gibraltar’s concession rules bring them into line with UK law, allowing contracts to be awarded without competitive tender in certain circumstances.
In response to questions GBC put to the Government a week ago about safeguards to prevent abuse and favouritism, Number Six says direct awards would be subject to safeguards, although no award is currently being considered under the amended provisions.
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- GSD questions proposed changes allowing multi-million-pound concessions without competitive tender
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The GSD has questioned the reasons behind the Government's changes to procurement regulations which would allow it to award multi-million pound concessions without tender.
It asks who would benefit from such a transaction and why?
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- Gibraltar represented at Technical Committee on Environmental Matters in Madrid
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The Government has described the first meeting of the Technical Committee on Environmental Matters held in Madrid on Monday as "positive and constructive".
The meeting, held under arrangements linked to the Gibraltar Treaty, brought together representatives of the UK, on behalf of Gibraltar, and Spain.
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- 50 years of parity - trade unionists look back on the CPSA Lockout
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- This week marks the 50th anniversary of the CPSA Lockout.
On October 25th 1976, over 300 members of the Civil and Public Services Association were effectively 'locked out' of their jobs at the Ministry of Defence, following failures to reach agreement on pay for clerical grades.
With around the clock demonstrations outside the Convent, hundreds of arrests, and international attention, the seven month campaign by CPSA members was one of the longest industrial disputes in Gibraltar's trade union history.
On Gibraltar Today, Sir Joe Bossano, then leader of the Gibraltar Democratic Movement, former CPSA Gibraltar Branch Secretary Joe Gingell, and Antonio Rocca former TGWU Branch Officer, reflected on the dispute.
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- HMS Tireless 2000 repair - UK prioritised Royal Navy's reputation and US relationship over cost
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Britain chose to repair HMS Tireless in Gibraltar in June 2000, despite internal military assessments suggesting that taking it back to Britain could be cheaper and quicker.
Secret documents now declassified at the National Archives show officials took the view that repairing the submarine outside the UK was considered a demonstration of military capability.
Jonathan Sacramento has been researching the archives in Kew Gardens.
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- 50 years on: looking back at the fight for parity on the Rock
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Half a century after 300 MoD employees were locked out of their workplace, we asked members of the public what they remembered from that time.
The lockout was a turning point in ongoing pay disputes as Gibraltarian workers sought parity with their UK counterparts.
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- When Colour Meets Gaze: local artists present joint exhibition at Fine Arts Gallery
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- 3:42
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- 15 days ago
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- A new exhibition explores how contrasting styles can complement each other, as artists with very different approaches examine the same themes.
'When Colour Meets Gaze: A Shared Language' brings the portraits of RoseAnn Victor and the abstract paintings of Nadine Collado together, in a celebratory collection that opened at the Fine Arts Gallery this week.
Rose Ann’s pastel portraits explores her subjects through the emotion of the eyes, while Nadine’s abstract mixed-media works bring colour, texture and movement to life.
Both artists spoke to Kelly Anne Borge on Gibraltar Today
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- Three arrested on suspicion of arson in two separate incidents
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson, following two separate fires.
The first incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, when a fire broke out in a container unit in the area of Western Beach, resulting in the deployment of emergency services.
The investigation identified a 52-year-old UK national as a suspect, and she was arrested on suspicion of arson and possession of a controlled Class A drug.
The investigation remains ongoing.
In a separate incident in the early hours of Monday morning, RGP officers and the GFRS responded to a fire in a communal area of Varyl Begg Estate.
The fire was extinguished by the Fire and Rescue Service, with no traffic diversions or evacuation of residents needed.
Two local men, aged 26 and 33, were arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the incident.
The investigation also remains ongoing.
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- Unite the Union regains bargaining agent status at Gibraltar Bus Company
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Unite the Union has announced that it has secured its status as bargaining agent for employees at the Gibraltar Bus Company again, achieving a majority under a collective bargaining request.
The announcement comes days after Unite’s rival union, the GGCA, announced a substantial pay and conditions agreement for the GBCL.
Unite’s Regional Officer, Donovan Correira said he was pleased to welcome members back to Unite, the union where they belong, but the question on how the GGCA had reached an agreement so close to employees conceding bargaining rights to Unite was for the Ministry of Transport.
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- 2000 Tireless Repair: Declassified files reveal Governor kept timing of Spanish inspection from CM
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- In 2000, Governor David Durie deliberately withheld the timing of a visit by Spanish nuclear safety experts to HMS Tireless from Chief Minister Peter Caruana.
This is according to secret documents recently declassified by the British Government.
The records also show that Mr Durie felt his advice to keep Gibraltar Government experts informed was ignored by the MoD, and warned that trust would be damaged.
Jonathan Sacramento has been researching the story at the National Archives.
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- GSD accuses Government of using police reform to rewrite findings of McGrail Inquiry
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- 4:38
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- 15 days ago
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- The GSD has accused the Government of using police reform to rewrite the findings of the McGrail Inquiry.
Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi says Fabian Picardo has misrepresented why the reforms are needed.
Mr Azopardi says the Inquiry found the Chief Minister had attempted to interfere in a live criminal investigation, and argues those findings should not be confused with the wider question of police governance.
Our reporter Kevin Ruiz asked Mr Azopardi to explain his criticism.
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- Taxi Association apologises for dropped fares as it continues to work on improvements
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The Taxi Association has apologised for dropped fares last week, which led the Government to say it's considering suspending taxi licenses if issues persist.
Committee member Malcolm Martin told GBC the issues arose from the implementation of a new telephone system.
He says the Association is continually working on improvements, and that the Government's reaction was unfair.
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- Vocational qualifications to be offered from September 2027
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- 1:02
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- 15 days ago
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- The Government intends to start offering sixth form vocation levels next September.
The Department for Education in the UK has recently completed its consultation on the subject content for the first phase of the new vocational qualifications, with further details expected to be confirmed shortly.
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- AmCham kicks off inaugural 30 under 30 programme
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- 3:33
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- 15 days ago
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- The American Chamber of Commerce officially launched its inaugural 30 under 30 cohort, kicking things off with its panel – Careers without a Roadmap.
Deputy Governor, Marc Holland, Savills Director Sammy Armstrong, and Gibraltar International Bank’s Chief Business Officer, David Bruce, shared their insights with the young professionals, revealing the real stories behind the roles.
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- Police Council will prevent the sort of issues that arose in McGrail Inquiry, says Governor
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- 3:45
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- 16 days ago
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- The newly formed Gibraltar Police Council will provide a forum for discussion between those responsible for policing, improve communication and create a formal record of decisions to help prevent the sort of issues that arose during the McGrail Inquiry.
Speaking to GBC, the Governor, Sir Ben Bathurst, said the White Paper on reform of the governance of the RGP goes further than the recommendations of Sir Peter Openshaw's report.
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- Police Commissioner describes white paper on the Governance of the RGP as a step forward.
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- 4:45
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The Police Commissioner has described the white paper on the Governance of the Royal Gibraltar Police as a step forward.
Owain Richards particularly welcomes the fact that the operational independence of the Commissioner and of the Royal Gibraltar Police is recognised and safeguarded.
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- Weekend Sports roundup: Football, Futsal and more!
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- 2:44
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- 16 days ago
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- Over to Sport now and in football Gibraltar has wrapped up their under-15 World Cup experience and a competitive start to the domestic futsal season which sees four clubs fighting for first place. But first a busy weekend of basketball and Cadiz League action.
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- HMS Queen Elizabeth calls at Gibraltar, welcoming visitors on board for an open day
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- 6:18
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The Chief Minister has touted the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth's visit to the Rock as a demonstration of Gibraltar's British sovereignty, saying she's home.
An Open Day was held yesterday with the Commander British Forces, Commodore Tim Davey saying it presented a unique and rare opportunity for the community to engage with the Royal Navy’s sailors and cutting-edge capabilities.
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- GSLP Chair denies new leader has been chosen ahead of AGM; welcomes prospect of first female CM
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday the 1st of December, when a new party leader will be elected.
Gemma Arias Vasquez is currently set to stand uncontested after Nigel Feetham withdrew his leadership bid in June.
However, the GSLP chair has rejected the suggestion that the next leader has already been chosen.
Speaking on Gibraltar Today, Pepe Baldachino said nobody knows who else might stand, with nominations open until the 20th of November.
Kelly Anne Borge first asked Mr Baldachino why he thought it was that the GSLP has never had a contested leadership election.
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- Government publishes a White Paper on the Reform of the Governance of the Royal Gibraltar Police.
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- 1:53
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- 17 days ago
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- The Government has published a White Paper on the Reform of the Governance of the Royal Gibraltar Police. The proposed legislation directly implements all of Sir Peter Openshaw’s recommendations from the McGrail Inquiry.
It proposes the creation of a Minister for Policing and a Police Council, while strengthening the Police Authority.
The goal is to make police management clearer and more open, while protecting the police from political interference. Only the Commissioner of the RGP will direct police operations.
A Policing Protocol will be developed to define the respective roles and responsibilities of all those involved in police governance, with this to be laid before Parliament.
The White Paper has been developed from the Steering Group’s discussions on Gibraltar’s existing constitutional and statutory arrangements.
Responsibilities are more clearly defined, decisions will be more transparent and everything ne...
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- Chief Minister reacts to publication of White Paper on the reform of the Governance of the RGP
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- 4:20
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The Chief Minister says the Government remains fully committed to seeing these reforms through and encourages as many people as possible to take part in the consultation.
Fabian Picardo has welcomed, what he describes as a modernisation of police accountability, transparency and the financing model in Gibraltar.
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- Director General says 'no concerns for patient wellbeing & no patient risk whatsover' on beds issues
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- 6:17
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The Health Minister says this is a purely operational matter and the Director General is the person best served to deal with the matter.
Dr Paul Bosio says there are no concerns for patient wellbeing and no patient risk whatsover.
Iain Triay-Clarence spoke to him in studio.
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- Bus Company says services will improve following new agreement with GGCA
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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The Gibraltar General and Clerical Association has reached an agreement delivering improvements in pay progression, staffing levels, working conditions and employee benefits for staff of the Gibraltar Bus Company.
The agreement also aims to benefit the public with revised weekend timetables for Routes 1, 6 and 7, and an earlier starting time for Route 1.
The Union has welcomed the agreement saying it's an important and positive step forward for Bus Company employees.
