Tag: Gibraltar

Tuesday, January 6th 2015 - 22:12 UTC
Spain tried to abort US Congress bill in support of Gibraltar's right to self determination

Spain tried to persuade US politicians to drop an initiative calling for the House of Representatives in Washington to formally recognize Gibraltar’s right to self-determination. The plea was contained in a letter from Spain’s ambassador to Washington, Ramon Gil-Casares, to Republican Congressman George Holding, who sponsored the bi-partisan resolution.
Thursday, November 27th 2014 - 06:46 UTC
Gibraltar MEP leader of UK Tories delegation to the European Parliament

Gibraltar MEP Ashley Fox was elected this week leader of the British Conservative delegation in the European Parliament, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Tuesday, November 18th 2014 - 13:51 UTC
Gibraltar with new air links: to Bristol and Morocco

The Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the announcement of new air links to the UK and to Morocco, highlighting the tourism and business opportunities they will create. In a statement, it said the addition of the Gibraltar-Bristol route would open up additional markets for visitors, both business people and tourists, from Wales and the south west of England.
Monday, November 17th 2014 - 06:34 UTC
Top Gibraltar delegation after trade and political contacts in US

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia are in Washington DC for a series of commercial and political meetings, which took off at the US Chamber of Commerce building in order to support the formal accreditation of AmCham Gibraltar.
Thursday, November 13th 2014 - 06:39 UTC
UK Overseas Territories celebrates 20tt anniversary at Westminster

A reception was held on the evening of November 4, in the Palace of Westminster to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA), as reported by the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Monday, November 10th 2014 - 07:28 UTC
US Congress members support for Gibraltar's self determination

British Government is working with the US Congress in order to bolster support for Gibraltar’s right to remain under British sovereignty.
Wednesday, October 29th 2014 - 06:15 UTC
UK corrects Spain and El Pais: no change in Gibraltar Tripartite talks

Spanish Foreign Ministry briefings to media designed to reinforce Spain’s assertion that the Tripartite Talks are dead were challenged this weekend by the UK Government. In an unusual move Simon Manley, the British Ambassador to Spain, wrote to El Pais to correct their report which suggested that the ad hoc talks were a new phase of dialogue replacing the tripartite talks and that UK had changed its position on talks.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 04:03 UTC
Gibraltar contracts top politician to lobby for the Rock's interests in Brussels

Sir Graham Watson has been hired by the Gibraltar Government to represent the Rock in Brussels on a three-year contract. His recruitment is part of Gibraltar's move to strengthen its presence in Brussels to ensure that Gibraltar’s voice is heard on issues that may impact on the Rock’s community and economy.
Tuesday, October 21st 2014 - 02:10 UTC
Why Falklands are not extended the right to self determination: “shame on G24”

Since 1961 the UN Committee of 24 has brought almost 750 million people out of a colonial status, based on their right of self-determination, but “what a shame it won’t extend this same right to another 2,500 people of the Falkland Islands”, said US born Luke Coffey, member of the Heritage Foundation and one time advisor to the UK Defense ministry.
Saturday, October 18th 2014 - 08:22 UTC
Fallon visits Gibraltar and reaffirms UK support to deal with unlawful Spanish incursions

A package of new measures announced by the Defense Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s support to Gibraltar. On his first visit since becoming Secretary of State, Michael Fallon paid tribute to those working to support defense activities in Gibraltar and emphasized the strategic importance of the permanent joint operating base there.