Tag: Gibraltar

• Wednesday, April 27th 2022 - 10:09 UTC

  Gibraltar's Falklands war exhibition: “we share the right to freedom and self-determination”

  

  An exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands was opened in Gibraltar by Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Joseph Garcia. The exhibition was curated by the Archivist Anthony Pitaluga and prepared by the Gibraltar National Archives.

• Friday, April 15th 2022 - 09:23 UTC

  Gibraltar reduces duties on fuel until July first, to help consumers

  

  Given the increased cost of automotive diesel and petrol, the Government of Gibraltar is taking action to reduce the price of fuel to help consumers.

• Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:46 UTC

  Gibraltar joins commemoration of 40th anniversary of Falklands conflict

  

  As part of the commemorative plans for the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Islands conflict, Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, will be hosting a series of lectures. 2022 marks 40 years since the end of the conflict.

• Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 - 09:38 UTC

  Royal Gibraltar Regiment guarding Tower of London, St James Palace, Windsor and Buckingham Palace

  

  The Royal Gibraltar Regiment is conducting Ceremonial Public Duties in London, almost ten years after their second commitment, with their first being in 2002. Following a rigorous inspection of ceremonial uniform and drill sequences which was carried out at Wellington Barracks on Friday, the Royal Gibraltar Regiment proceeded with their First Queen’s Guard which took place at Buckingham Palace on Monday 21 March.

• Monday, March 7th 2022 - 09:35 UTC

  Brexit keeps Gibraltar ambulances off Spain

  

  In a new direct Brexit spinoff, authorities at the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar have confirmed that routine patients may henceforth be ferried for treatment to Spanish hospitals only if their ambulances are staffed by Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) employees who live in Spain or by EU nationals, it was reported.

• Friday, March 4th 2022 - 18:43 UTC

  Gibraltar will place a plaque to commemorate Falklands' war anniversary

  

  The Gibraltar Heritage Trust and the Friends of Gibraltar Society (FOGHS) have filed a planning application to place a plaque to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Falkland’s War and Gibraltar’s contribution to the war effort.

• Wednesday, February 9th 2022 - 09:23 UTC

  Gibraltar associate partner of Cruise Lines International and conference sponsor next May in Southampton

  

  The Gibraltar Tourist Board has been confirmed as a new long-term associate partner of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland. The agreement will enhance Gibraltar’s brand awareness across the region, bringing them into CLIA’s wider community of cruise lines, travel agents, and stakeholders.

• Friday, December 10th 2021 - 08:55 UTC

  Book on OTs Parliament buildings marks 110th anniversary of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

  

  To mark the conclusion of the 110th anniversary of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association this year, the CPA has published a special anniversary book showcasing over 180 Parliament buildings around the Commonwealth and giving an insight into their varied histories. The historic Parliament buildings of Anguilla, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Virgin Islands (BVI) are featured in this new book.

• Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 08:25 UTC

  World Voyageur on its inaugural visit to Gibraltar

  

  The cruise ship “World Voyageur” on its inaugural visit to Gibraltar was welcomed by Minister for the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Education John Cortes has welcomed the World Voyager cruise ship on its inaugural visit to Gibraltar.

• Monday, September 13th 2021 - 07:37 UTC

  Gibraltar receives full support from Boris Johnson on its National Day

  

  September 10 is Gibraltar National Day and Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an open letter addressed to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo QC MP sent a message of support to the people of the Rock confirming that there will be no sovereignty process against their freely and democratically expressed wishes: