Gibraltar Chronicle

15/01/2025

The GHA has earmarked £585,000 from the Covid-19 fund which will be spent on training, disability access, equipment, charitable projects, and community awareness. This means the money raised by the public during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic...

15/01/2025

Aspiring writer Sheridan Povedano will pen a series of essays on Main Street as part of a writing initiative organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services. The writing initiative was open to young authors aged 14 to 15 with applicants encouraged to pro...

15/01/2025

Gibraltar has joined a new Interpol scheme, called Silver Notice, to help trace and recover criminal assets from international crime groups. Silver Notice was launched this month and will help countries share alerts and worldwide requests for info...

15/01/2025

Care workers at the Care Agency were presented with their Level 2 certificates in Health and Social Care. The initiative in collaboration with the Gibraltar College gave 10 care workers the chance to undertake the GCSE equivalent qualification, en...

14/01/2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales La Linea mayor Juan Franco has again put the focus on Brexit, vowing to step up efforts in Spain and Brussels to ensure the city’s unique circumstances and relationship with Gibraltar are properly understood and factored...

14/01/2025

Police Constable Vincent Cruz retired from the Royal Gibraltar Police today after 26 years of service. He joined the RGP on April 6, 1999 and over the years worked as a Response Team Officer, Coxswain in the Marine Section, Driver to former RGP Co...

14/01/2025

Carl Viagas has carved out a career in heritage conservation that bridges the gap between history and modernity as a project manager and conservation officer for the Government. His work is a testament his deep love for the Rock’s rich past. ...

14/01/2025

Hello again, yes, R as in Resolutions for this New Year of 2025. An activity, pursuit, or even a diversion, I would say many of us like to take part in in an attempt to succeed - although likewise, many are equally miserable failures, at achievin...

14/01/2025

The Ministry of Employment has launched Applied Philosophy workshops at Windmill Hill Prison, led by expert Eduardo Vergara Aguilar, to foster critical thinking, address social exclusion, and enhance inmates' employability as part of the PATHS progra...

14/01/2025

The transformation of Gibraltar's Northern Defences, led by Project Director Carl Viagas, is revitalising the historic site with educational initiatives, private investment, and plans for enhanced facilities, making it accessible and engaging for bot...

14/01/2025

The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, met the Italian Ambassador to London, Inigo Lambertini for lunch on Monday at the Italian Embassy at Grosvenor Square. Discussions during the lunch explored opportunities for increasing trade between Italy and ...

13/01/2025

Man acquitted as Crown presents no evidence in false imprisonment case

Prosecution lawyers on Monday presented no evidence in respect of five charges against a man accused of imprisoning a woman in a house. George Cabrera, 36, of the Mid Harbour Estate, had been charged with one count of false imprisonment, one count...

13/01/2025

By Manar Ben Tahayekt The NYE Collective was all set to ignite the New Year with a spectacular concert at Casemates Square, marking the start of a fresh chapter. Five months of preparation had gone into perfecting every note and every beat. Bu...

13/01/2025

The Mayor, Carmen Gomez, has invited nominations from members of the public for the next conferral of Mayor’s Awards to be held in March. The Mayor’s Awards have become a permanent fixture in Gibraltar’s annual civic calendar and serve to h...

13/01/2025

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) welcomed three new recruits to its ranks during a recent ceremony held at Battalion Headquarters on Devil's Tower Camp. The ceremony, witnessed by proud family and friends, marked the first step in these individu...

13/01/2025

The Gibraltar Cultural Services has announced the 2025 Youth Arts Jamboree, running in February and March, which offers diverse artistic opportunities including a video project, library card design competition, recitals, and art tours to inspire youn...

13/01/2025

Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, launched a new voluntary scheme aimed at encouraging individuals to play a vital role in supporting the cultural sector. “This initiative seeks to strengthen community inv...