GHA Summer Programme Offers Career Experience

The Government has rejected the GSD’s criticism of the Residency Policy, saying the rules are based on residency criteria rather than nationality. The Government says the policy will continue to be reviewed as its impact becomes clearer.

Llanito was showcased at a European languages conference in Brussels, where Gibraltar joined representatives from several UK regions and Brittany to discuss the role of language in society and economic growth.

A new children's book by GHA Dementia Coordinator Karen Truman has been launched to help young people understand Alzheimer's and dementia. Mama's Treasure Chest is aimed at children aged 5 to 11, features familiar Gibraltar landmarks, and will form part of this year's Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival Schools Programme.

More than 500 volunteers took part in Clean Up The World 2026, with 10 trucks and four skips filled with waste collected across Gibraltar. The ESG said cigarette butts, litter in Rosia Bay and waste escaping from uncovered bins and trucks remain key concerns, and is calling for greater enforcement and monitoring to help keep Gibraltar clean.

A new exhibition documenting the wartime evacuation of Gibraltarians has opened at the John Mackintosh Hall Art Gallery.

The Gibraltar Government stand has been named Best Stand at the Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton. The award recognised the Gibraltarian students volunteering at the stand throughout the conference.

Students have gained experience across wards at St Bernard’s Hospital through the GHA Summer Placement Programme. The programme also gives students an insight into non-clinical roles, including IT, data analysis and administration, helping them explore potential career paths

The Government has launched a new mentorship programme for Gibraltar’s Public Service, bringing together 21 mentors and 30 mentees. The programme will run until June 2027, focusing on professional development, skills and knowledge sharing.

The GSD has responded to the Government’s recent comments on its concerns over the Residency Policy.

The Gibraltar Youth Service has held its annual Time 2 Shine BBQ and showcase, bringing together young people from across its youth clubs. The event featured performances by young people, with Young Leaders helping to organise and host the evening.

More than 160 people attended the first GibLink event in Marbella on 17th September, bringing together Gibraltar and Marbella business communities.

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment will hold its third Insight Weekend from 16th to 18th October for young people aged 15 and over.

The Government says Rosia Bay will remain open to the public and will not be privatised as part of proposed plans to restore the area.

Eleven-year-old Alma Belle represented Gibraltar as part of the United Kingdom team at the 2026 World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship, finishing 4th in the world in the Teams competition and 13th in the world in the Pairs competition.

The Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers is calling for sport fishing to be considered as part of the proposed Rosia Bay development.

Maxstead Holdings Ltd has sold the £100,000 first prize winning ticket in Gibraltar Government Lottery Draw 19 held on the 22nd of September 2026.