GBC News
Exhibition opens to uncover missing names of Gibraltar's wartime evacuees
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- Exhibition opens to uncover missing names of Gibraltar's wartime evacuees
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Launched by researcher Joe Gingell, the exhibition builds on his campaign which brought together evacuees, as well as their family and friends, to help name those in photographs.
While many evacuees were identified, there are still a significant amount of people which haven't and the exhibition encourages the public to help piece together this vital chapter of Gibraltar's history.
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- Tourist Board and Department of the Environment introduce Nature Positive Tourism pilot
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Tourist Board and Department of the Environment have launched a pilot project examining how tourism can develop while protecting Gibraltar's natural environment.
The Nature Positive Tourism Pilot, being carried out with a specialist consultancy, will assess how tourism depends on local ecosystems, the pressures created by visitors and opportunities for the industry to contribute to conservation.
Government, tourism and hospitality businesses, tour operators, transport providers and environmental groups will be consulted.
Their input will help develop a strategic roadmap setting out potential future measures.
Environment Minister John Cortes says Gibraltar's natural assets, including the Nature Reserve and macaques, must be properly protected, with animal welfare a priority.
The pilot will continue over the coming months, with its findings used to identify practical measures for Gibraltar's tourism industry.
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- Unite and Govt agree on parity deal for allied health professionals
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Allied Health Professionals at the GHA are to receive pay parity with their UK NHS counterparts, under an agreement signed by Government and Unite.
The new rates for most grades will be backdated to April 2025, following a ballot in which 95.9 percent of Unite members voted in favour.
Jonathan Sacramento spoke to GHA Convenor, Alex Nuñez, and asked who was included in this agreement.
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- After 13 years, Cancer Relief Gibraltar prepares for new leadership
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Cancer Relief Gibraltar is preparing for a change at the top, with Chief Executive Gráinne McKenna stepping down after 13 years at the helm.
During her time with the charity, Gráinne has overseen a significant expansion of its services, including the development of Gibraltar’s first community-based Hospice Outreach Service and the Cancer Relief Centre.
Taking over as Chief Executive is Nic McCheyne, who says being asked to step into the role is a huge honour.
They both spoke to Katy Docker, who began by asking Gráinne about some of her proudest moments during her 13 years with the charity.
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- Gibraltar get their Nations League campaign underway
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Over to sport now and Grammarians hockey club celebrate 75 years, and women's EuroHockey return to the Rock but first international football.
Jose Mari Ruiz has the latest.
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- Chief Justice says Gibraltar’s courts need greater specialisation to meet growing demands
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- 6:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gibraltar’s legal community has gathered for the formal Opening of the Legal Year: an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and look to the year ahead.
The ceremony took place at the Supreme Court.
Our reporter Melanie Chipolina Guilliano was in attendance.
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- Vengaboys headlining local 90s festival this Saturday
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- 5:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Cake decorating for European Day of Languages
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Year 7 Bayside students took part in a European themed cake decorating competition to mark the day.
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- Fabian Picardo delivers last address at Legal Year Bar Council lunch-talks of changes to the courts
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Chief Minister has told the Bar Council lunch that he will be returning to legal practice next year.
Fabian Picardo spoke of the changes the courts were witnessing but he said the principles remain the same.
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- Online gaming operator Midnite launches office in Gibraltar
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- At a time when gaming companies are making redundancies locally, one international company has expanded its operations into Gibraltar.
Online gaming operator Midnite's move to the Rock follows a period of engagement with the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, as part of his international outreach programme.
Ten employees are currently based in temporary offices, with a move to permanent premises at Waterport Place planned for the new year.
The new offices will have capacity for more than 60 people.
Megan Stringer spoke to Midnite co-founder Daniel Qu, who explained why now was the right time for the company to expand to Gibraltar.
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- All Mount Alvernia residents and hospital patients offered a place at Rooke care home agree to move
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- All Mount Alvernia residents and hospital patients offered a place at the Rooke care home have agreed to move there.
Speaking on Viewpoint, the Director General Dr Paul Bosio said everything was on track for the transition in November.
While the Government normally retains residents’ State Pensions as a contribution towards their care, Health and Care Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez confirmed that spouses remaining at home could retain two-thirds of the pension if they needed the income.
Dr Bosio also confirmed that the GHA intends to engage an accredited organisation to monitor standards of care.
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- Gibraltar in a 'dangerous place' - Nick Cruz explains why he's joined the GSD
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- 5:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Nick Cruz says he joined the GSD Executive because he believes Gibraltar is in a 'dangerous place' and is in desperate need of change.
Speaking to GBC, he defended his political record, which saw him leave the GSD in 2005 and co-found the PDP the following year. He later expressed support for the GSLP/Liberal Government before returning to the GSD before the last general election, but was not selected for their slate.
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- Clean Up the World 2026: 30 sites targeted in Gibraltar-wide drive
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Over 500 volunteers took part in this year’s Clean Up the World, removing 10 truckloads and four skips worth of waste and debris from litter hotspots all around Gibraltar, including green areas, shorelines, neglected corners of town and underwater sites.
Organiser, Janet Howitt was on Gibraltar Today; she was joined by headteachers Lorraine Parral and Gaynor Lester as they discussed the importance of recruiting student volunteers in order to help instill a sense of civic responsibility in younger generations.
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- DPC approves 24 hours works for Eastside project
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Approval for 24-hour marine works to the Eastside project has been granted, subject to conditions being met.
The DPC stressed that this was not a blanket approval, with nearby residents to the site having been considered.
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- Rosia Bay: Government guarantees public access under redevelopment plans
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- 4:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government has guaranteed Rosia Bay will remain open to the public under plans to redevelop the site.
It says discussions with a preferred bidder are aimed at restoring the Bay and opening it up to more people - with no residential development.
The Government says any eventual scheme would require the consent of the landlord, planning approval and, where relevant, a heritage licence - what Number Six describes as a “triple lock” of three separate consents.
But the Environmental Safety Group and the Federation of Sea Anglers are calling for more detail on exactly what is planned.
The debate has been fierce on social media, with many expressing strong views.
Katy Docker with this report.
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- Government issues technical notice to gauge how many people have been wrongly registered on EES
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government has become aware that some Gibraltar residents have been wrongly registered on the European Entry Exit system by Schengen border authorities after the 15th of July.
It has issued a technical notice as it tries to establish the extent to which Gibraltar residents have been incorrectly registered.
The notice provides information to Gibraltar residents who may have been affected and explains what they should do.
Number Six asks anyone who feels they may have been incorrectly registered to report the matter to the Government on eesinfo@gibraltar.gov.gi
Christine Vasquez spoke to Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia.
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- Fire aftermath: Site handed back to Casais following risk assessment
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The site of One Bayside has now been handed back to the developers, Casais, after a risk inspection by the Fire and Rescue Service following last night's fire.
The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
Fire crews remained at One Bayside overnight to monitor the site and deal with any possible reignition.
Around 30 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze, with a further 16 officers brought in to provide additional manpower and increase the volume of water being applied.
The fire was confined to the construction site, with no injuries reported and no requirement to evacuate Glacis Estate or surrounding residential areas.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Matthew Payas explained the black smoke was because petroleum based products had ignited.
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- Fire at One Bayside extinguished
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- 4:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A fire at One Bayside has been extinguished.
The Fire and Rescue Service, assisted by the Airport Fire and Rescue Service, had been tackling the blaze since around 8pm Wednesday evening.
No injuries have been reported.
Approximately 30 firefighters have tackled the blaze. A further 16 fire officers were called in to provide additional manpower and increase the volume of water being applied to the fire.
Our reporter Kevin Ruiz spoke to Deputy Chief Fire Officer Matthew Payas as the fire was being brought under control.
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- Government announces tax relief measures for businesses to get used to new Transaction tax
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- New rules are now in force for a Government scheme helping eligible retailers and wholesalers with higher transaction tax costs following the Treaty.
The relief applies for an initial 90 days, while a separate scheme will offer support for modernisation and training.
Our reporter Kevin Ruiz asked Business Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez why the Government felt the need to introduce this support.
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- CRPS can cause severe, debilitating symptoms, having a big impact on sufferers' daily lives.
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Complex regional pain syndrome is a rare and poorly understood condition that can affect people of any age, and for which there is no known cure.
Some local patients have experienced positive results from a treatment known as scrambler therapy, which is not available locally.
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- A goalless draw for Gibraltar in international friendly against São Tomé e Príncipe
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gibraltar kicked off their international window with a friendly against São Tomé e Príncipe at the Europa Point Stadium. The match resulted in a goalless draw.
Our sports reporter Jose Marie Ruiz caught up after the match with Arsenal winger, James Scanlon.
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- GSD insists aspects of Government's residency policy are anti-British and will push jobs to Spain
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The GSD has reiterated its view that aspects of the residency policy are anti-British in effect and will push jobs to Spain.
It insists they are a dis-incentive to British inward investment and unpopular among the business sector and financial services operators.
A GSD Government would seek to reverse those aspects of the Residency policy. It says this can be done while also protecting public services from undue strain by a series of targeted residency and contribution obligations for new entrants where appropriate.
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- Ten supply bus drivers are given permanent contracts under new agreement with the GGCA union
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government says the drivers awarded permanent contracts have provided consistent service on a supply basis.
It says the appointments will give them job security while providing the Bus Company with a stable, experienced core of drivers, allowing it to offer more routes, such as the Upper Rock Shuttle, Beach Bus and transport to major events.
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- CRPS support group grows, brings hope to sufferers
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- 4:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Complex regional pain syndrome, known as CRPS, is a condition that can cause severe, debilitating symptoms. It can affect people of any age, and there is no known cure.
Some local patients have experienced positive results from a treatment known as scrambler therapy, which is not available locally.
On Gibraltar Today, Claire Hernandez spoke to CRPS patient Nadine Martinez, Alejandro Muñoz, who has experienced scrambler therapy, and founder of CRPS support group, Alana Clarke
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- MONEYVAL delivers training on the Rock ahead of evaluation
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Minister for Trade and Industry has welcomed the fact that representatives of the MONEYVAL Secretariat are delivering training on the Rock.
The training forms part of Gibraltar’s preparations for its forthcoming MONEYVAL mutual evaluation.
In his opening address, Nigel Feetham highlighted the importance of protecting Gibraltar's reputation, recognising where improvements are necessary and demonstrating the Rock's framework is effective in practice.
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- New book to help children and families understand dementia launched
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A new children's book is helping families talk about dementia with love, compassion and understanding.
Mama’s Treasure Chest, by Karen Truman, was launched this week with proceeds going to the Gibraltar Alzheimer's and Dementia Society.
The book is in memory of dementia champion, Daphne Alcantara.
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- Sex offender denied appeal of sentence and Sexual Offences Prevention Order
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Court of Appeal has refused Zakaria Laaraj’s bid to challenge his seven year prison sentence and a ten year Sexual Offences Prevention Order. Laaraj was convicted by a jury in February 2025 of 13 sexual offences against two girls, involving sexual touching and kissing. He was sentenced in May last year.
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- Govt to raise Direct Debit date change with Gibtelecom
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government will raise Gibtelecom's decision to change direct debits from the 28th of the month to the 21st at the next board meeting.
In answers to questions from Opposition Leader, Keith Azopardi, in Parliament, Minister Nigel Feetham said this was a decision made by management to bring direct debits in line with the day bills were issued.
Mr Azopardi he had received a lot of complaints from pensioners that they were now being debited in advance of their monthly income instead of after.
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- Not guilty on all counts: police sergeant Elliott Brooke says 'justice has prevailed'
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Police Sergeant Elliott Brooke has been found not guilty on all counts in his sexual offences trial.
The jury returned unanimous verdicts, acquitting the 34 year old of attempted rape and two counts of sexual assault against a female police officer.
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- Gibraltar v São Tomé e Príncipe lookahead
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gibraltar are back in action on Wednesday evening, in a friendly with São Tom e Príncipe, the visitors to Europa Point Stadium The game kicks-off a busy international window for Gibraltar, and marks a rare test against European opposition for the travelling side.
It's the calm before the storm, Sunday brings the start of Gibraltar's UEFA Nations League campaign at home to Andorra, before the squad heads to Malta for their second game of the group.
Gibraltar's defensive options have been boosted with the return of Ethan Britto. He's been out for over a year after an injury last summer. He's back in the squad, and joined head coach Scott Wiseman at this afternoon's press conference, where he told us how important a win tomorrow night is to build confidence ahead of the Nations League.
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- New charity initiative to put instruments into 20 music classrooms
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A new charity wants to put instruments into 20 music classrooms across Gibraltar, giving children the chance to discover music from as early as nursery age, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
The Gibraltar Music Trust was founded by music educator Lili Olivero, who explained its 'Donate an Instrument' campaign, and an ambitious long-term vision that could even help nurture a home-grown Gibraltar orchestra.
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- Being European does not diminish our Britishness, DCM tells Lib Dem Conference
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Deputy Chief Minister has said Gibraltar is an example of how there is no conflict between being British and maintaining close ties with Europe.
Joseph Garcia was speaking at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Brighton during a panel discussion on reconnecting with the European Union.
Dr Garcia said the UK-EU Treaty had already reconnected Gibraltar with Europe in areas including the border, immigration, trade and the airport.
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- 'Treaty Talks': Paul Grant to host upcoming new programme on GBC
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An upcoming programme on GBC will examine the impact of the treaty on different aspects of life on the Rock.
'Treaty Talks' will air fortnightly as part of GBC's Autumn schedule, as announced by Head of Television, James Murphy on Gibraltar Today.
He was looking ahead to what GBC Television has in store in the lead up to Christmas.
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- Adjudicator says standard of entries in Photographic Society competition is very high
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The overall winning image in the Photographic Society's Annual Competitive Exhibition is a monochrome print representing a scene from 1970s Belfast.
Jim Crone's 'Hearts and Minds' was the adjudicator's top choice, with winners in various categories and a large number of entries being highly commended.
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- GSD Conflicts of Interest pledges - Opposition Leader vows to cut ties with law firm if elected CM
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Opposition Leader, Keith Azopardi, has committed to severing all ties with his law firm if he becomes Chief Minister, and says a GSD Chief Minister will serve only eight years.
In addition, he will ban Ministers and other individuals connected to to the party in power from the award of public contracts.
Mr Azopardi says the McGrail Inquiry is the tip of the iceberg, and believes the Government's Conflicts of Interest law is toothless to do anything about it.
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- Former teacher Clayton Busto given 14 years in prison for sexual offences against teenage boys
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Former teacher and scout leader Clayton Busto has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexual offences against teenage boys.
Busto was sentenced at the Supreme Court after being convicted of 16 charges involving four boys who were aged between 14 and 17.
Chief Justice Anthony Dudley described him as a “sexual predator” who targeted and groomed adolescent boys for his sexual gratification.
The offences were committed between 2007 and 2016, with some taking place under legislation that pre-dated the Crimes Act 2011.
Fourteen years in prison for offences spanning eight years, committed against teenage boys while Clayton Busto occupied positions of trust.
In passing the sentence, Chief Justice Anthony Dudley described the former teacher and scout leader as a “sexual predator” who targeted and groomed adolescent boys for his sexual gratification.
He said Busto had shown no remorse.
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- Government rejects GSD's "anti-British rhetoric" on residency
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government says it completely rejects, what it terms the GSD's attempt to characterise Gibraltar's new residency framework as "anti-British".
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- Government hosts Gibraltar Link event in Marbella
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gibraltar has taken its post-treaty message to the Costa del Sol.
The Government hosted its first Gibraltar Link event in Marbella, bringing together business interests around investment, talent and the opportunities created by easier movement between Gibraltar and Spain.
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- Under 15 football success and commonwealth boxing in the latest sport update
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Included in today's update, success abroad for Gibraltar’s young footballers, and the latest commonwealth boxing rankings.
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- Pioneering Royal Navy unit commemorated at Rosia Bay
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A plaque and information boards commemorating the Underwater Working Party have been unveiled in Rosia Bay.
The pioneering 2nd World War Royal Navy unit was based in Gibraltar, tasked with inspecting Allied ship hulls and neutralising enemy limpet mines.
Navy veterans and dignitaries gathered to hear stories about the small team of heroic divers in the UWWP who risked their lives in Gibraltar harbour.
The unit was founded by Lieutenant Bill Bailey and was later famously led by Lieutenant Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
Lieutenant Bailey's son attended the event.
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- Chief Minister 'four square' behind the Falkland Islands
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Chief Minister says he is four square behind the Falkland Islands after the UK's Overseas Territories Minister restated British Sovereignty and the right of the Islands to develop their own resources.
He was responding to a statement issued by Uma Kumaran amid growing economic threats by Argentina.
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- GSD says it would reverse 'anti-British, anti-Business and ageist' residency rules
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The GSD says it would seek to reverse aspects of the new residency rules it describes as agist, anti-British and anti-business.
The Opposition describes the policy as ill thought-out and without proper consultation, with grace and favour exemptions from the Chief Minister adding uncertainty and extra costs.
GSD Executive Member Nick Cruz, says the best way to protect the Rock's British way of life and social services is to have an economy that allows businesses and individuals to contribute via tax and social insurance.
Ros Astengo asked Mr Cruz what evidence the GSD had to support its criticisms.
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- Rosia Bay development: negotiations continue with preferred bidder
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government says negotiations are continuing with the preferred bidder for the future development of Rosia Bay and the AHQ building.
Five Expressions of Interest were received, with a preferred bidder appointed.
The Government says the proposal involves commercial, leisure and tourism-related activities - and not residential development.
The latest tender for the site marks the sixth since 1990.
A preferred bidder for the future of Rosia Bay and the former naval headquarters site was selected in July, from the Expressions of Interest received by the Government.
Negotiations are now underway, and the Government says it cannot provide further details about the proposal while these remain live.
Rosia Bay was transferred to the Government by the Ministry of Defence in 1990, and successive administrations have attempted to find a solution for the site.
The Government says any plans need to take a...
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- Motorists react to rising fuel prices
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Motorists are paying considerably more to fill up than they were six months ago.
A litre of unleaded has risen from around £1.21 in March to £1.50 today.
We spoke to local drives about what the increase means to them.
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- Cordoba Agreement- 20 years on
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- 9:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Former Chief Minister, Sir Peter Caruana claims the UK/ EU agreement could not have happened if the Cordoba agreement had not paved the way for it.
Córdoba was signed on the 18th September, twenty years ago today by Gibraltar, the UK and Spain.
It was the culmination of the Trilateral Forum of dialogue where Gibraltar was recognised as a distinct voice for the first time.
News Editor Christine Vasquez asked Sir Peter about the issues tackled by the agreement.
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- Why have petrol prices gone up?
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Petrol prices have risen, as higher global oil costs feed through to the pumps.
Crude prices have climbed sharply in recent weeks amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East.
Katy Docker looks at what is behind the increase.
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- Measures in place for safety of pupils while works continue at St Joseph's Schools
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government says measures in place around St Joseph's Schools are to ensure the safety of pupils while major works continue on the school site.
Addressing the installation of portacabins in the parking area outside the schools, the Government says the temporary facilities allow students to access science and music lessons.
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- Sports: Gibraltar on the international stage in football, darts and padel
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Plenty happening away from home in football and padel, plus the start of the new futsal season.
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- Attorney General says business support measures coming soon
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Attorney General has confirmed that the first piece of legislation relating to the Transaction Tax deduction rules will soon be introduced.
Speaking on last night's Viewpoint, he said businesses would received the difference between what they used to pay under the old import duty regime and the 15% transaction tax.
He said the Government was also exploring exemptions from State Aid Rules.
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- Treaty talks overcame EU red line of exclusive Schengen checks on arrivals, Michael Llamas reveals
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gibraltar's Attorney General has provided some insight into Treaty negotiations and the hurdles that had to be overcome before an agreement could be reached.
One of these, Michael Llamas said, was the EU's initial red line that arrivals in Gibraltar should be subject exclusively to Schengen checks.
As talks progressed, agreement was reached on a system of dual control, which preserved Gibraltar's own immigration check, with residents using e-gates rather than the EU's Entry/Exit System.
