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​Keith Azopardi to continue leading the GSD after winning party leadership election

Date: 05 December 2023

Keith Azopardi has won the leadership election to continue leading the GSD and remain as Leader of the Opposition.He took 58.6% of the vote, with Damon Bossino on 41.4%. Speaking to GBC on Tuesday night after the result was announced, he said leadership c...

​Nick Calamaro set to continue as Together Gibraltar's leader

Date: 05 December 2023

Nick Calamaro is set to continue as Together Gibraltar's leader.Ahead of an uncontested leadership vote, he says "Gibraltar still needs a party that sets a good example".Nick Calamaro spoke to Shelina Assomull....

Speaker of the House of Commons takes over role of trustee at Calpe House from his father

Date: 05 December 2023

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has taken over the role of trustee at Calpe House from his father, Baron Douglas Hoyle.Calpe House says it welcomes Sir Lindsay’s commitment to public service and philanthropy, adding it aligns sea...

Public's donation to Covid fund will now not be used to fund new entrance to hospital

Date: 05 December 2023

The GHA has scrapped plans for a new entrance to the hospital, which would have been funded by the public's donation to the Covid fund.Back in July, they reached out to the public on a proposal for a single main entrance for the hospital and Primary Care ...

RGP warns against online scams using direct messages to offer financial returns

Date: 05 December 2023

The RGP is warning against online scams where fraudsters use direct messages to offer unrealistic financial returns.In recent weeks, it's become aware of one person who's been defrauded of several thousand pounds and of others targeted by investment fraud...

UK national pleads not guilty to assault and coercion

Date: 05 December 2023

An English national has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and coercive behaviour.Lee Jones, of Middleton, is accused of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour between July and September, and of then assaulting the same complainant.He denied ...

DPP seeks answers in illegal fishing case

Date: 05 December 2023

The Director of Public Prosecutions made a rare appearance in Magistrates Court this morning to make an application related to the case of a Spanish fisherman charged with illegal fishing in Gibraltar waters. Christian Rocca expressed concern over the cou...

​New Year's Eve celebrations back at Casemates after four year absence

Date: 05 December 2023

New Year's Eve celebrations are back at Casemates after a four year absence. "Countdown, Confetti and Celebrations" is hosted by GCS, and organised by GibMedia.The event starts at 10.30pm with live performances from JetStream and The Jesse Tree. GBC's CEO...

Treaty Talks 'positive & productive' says CM

Date: 05 December 2023

The Chief Minister says the latest round of treaty talks in Malaga have been positive and productive, although still tough in some respects.Speaking on Direct Democracy on Radio Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo said there was still no timeline for a treaty, alth...

GDP Federation elects new Chairman and committee

Date: 05 December 2023

The Gibraltar Defence Police Federation has elected a new Chairman and committee. Following an AGM, Reggie Azopardi was elected Chairman. He says it is an honour, adding he is proud of what GDP officers do every day to keep the Ministry of Defence safe in...