The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
Sir Joe Bossano’s replies to questions regarding the delays and non-payment of sub-contractors by the contractor of the elderly residential home at Rooke gives rise to serious concern.
A statement from Action for Housing follows below:
We wish to thank the Minister for Housing the Hon. Pat Orfila for accepting our invitation to visit several run-down dwellings. She was accompanied by the acting Principal Housing Officer and other officials from the Housing Department.
A local man appeared in the Magistrates’ Court this morning after being charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Cruelty to Animals. He was remanded in custody until next week.