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Gibraltar News 3 November 2023

A current and two former police officers arrested in Gibraltar linked to inquiry over ex-police chief

A SERVING police officer and two former officers have been arrested in Gibraltar ‘following investigations in relation to the McGrail Inquiry’, the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) said. The serving officer, 34, is charged with Misconduct in Public Office, Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice and in connection with Unauthorised Access to Computer Material. An […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 5 August 2023

Gibraltar health chiefs promote breastfeeding as ‘perfect nutrition to help babies’ in global WHO campaign

GIBRALTAR’S maternity department at St Bernard’s Hospital highlighted the health benefits of breastfeeding babies using the latest research. Aided by the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) Breastfeeding Team, they put on a stand at the Piazza Friday and told passers-by how ‘breast milk is the perfect nutrition to help babies.’ The event was part of World […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 22 July 2023

Nearly half a million people used Gibraltar airport in 2022, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels, minister says

GIBRALTAR airport finished off 2022 with a 70% increase in passenger movements compared to the year before, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly half a million people arrived or departed via the airport, but it was hindered by the Brexit process that means European airlines cannot fly directly from the UK to Gibraltar. Despite […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 7 July 2023

Huge barge carrying two sections of OS 35 wreck gets ready to leave Gibraltar for the Netherlands

THE OS 35 bulk carrier will finally leave Gibraltar’s Catalan Bay Friday afternoon aboard a huge barge just over ten months after it beached there following a bay accident. The mammoth Fjord semi-submersible barge that scooped it up Tuesday will carry it off to the Eastern Anchorage south of Eastern Beach after weeks of work […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 7 June 2023

British woman who was shot and seriously injured by husband returns for Gibraltar fireside chat

A UK woman who survived being shot and severely injured by her husband after an 18-year abusive relationship will speak in Gibraltar at the second Ministry of Equality fireside chat. Rachel Williams will tell her story as the group led by Minister for Equality Samantha Sacramento tackles the topic of domestic abuse. It follows Sacramento’s […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 23 May 2023

UK’s Young Shakespeare Company puts on ‘Hamlet’ for over 2,500 students from Gibraltar schools

THE Young Shakespeare Company kept over 2,500 students from Gibraltar’s upper primary and secondary school on the edge of their seats last week. The UK professional theatre company put on two daily performances of Hamlet for pupils at John Mackintosh Hall theatre. Each show started with an interactive session where the actors introduced children to […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 22 April 2023

Workers redeploy oil barriers around OS 35 wreck as storm passes in Gibraltar and salvage continues

AS this week’s storm passed Friday, port workers got to work redeploying the floating oil barriers around the OS 35 shipwreck off Gibraltar’s coast. Captain of the Port John Ghio said the operation to continue protecting the sea from further oil leaks would be finished by Saturday morning. It followed a week when howling 40km/h […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 7 April 2023

Gibraltar government get £90 million cash payment for Eastside reclamation as project moves forward

THE latest developer of the Eastside Project has made a £90 million cash payment to take over the site in a deal that will provide £330 million in value for the Gibraltar Government. The government chose TNG Global Foundation as the highest bidder for the Eastside Reclamation. Minister for Economic Development Sir Joe Bossano said […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 10 March 2023

Gibraltar government cuts short soaring plans by property developers to protect the public interest

NEW planning guidance will force private developers in Gibraltar to make sure their buildings care for the public good. The new government policy paper will make sure all buildings are shorter than the current E1 tower on Devil’s Tower Road. They will need to have shops, spas, restaurants, cafes and cultural venues at street level […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …