Upper Town Residential Parking Scheme Announced

Minister for Tourism Christian Santos has presented Gibraltar’s Nature Positive Tourism pilot at the Tourism Innovation Summit in Seville.

The Royal Gibraltar Police and Gibraltar Defence Police have renewed their commitment to working together following the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding on 8th September.

An immersive poetry programme aimed at Year 9 students at Bayside and Westside Schools, led by writer Jonathan Teuma and the Department of Education, will be one of several fringe events organised as part of this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival.

The annual Autumn Classical Concert will take place at The Convent Ballroom on Wednesday 21st October at 8pm, organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services in conjunction with the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society.

The Convent Christmas Fair Committee has donated £1000 to MAG to support its work with local musicians and its Instrument Loan Programme.

Two of Westview Park’s four play areas are being relocated further south within the park as part of the ongoing reclamation works.

The Government has announced a new Residential Parking Scheme for the Upper Town, covering the area from Sacred Heart Church and Castle Road up to Willis’s Road by the Moorish Castle.

Ocean Village is supporting the University of Gibraltar’s marine science programmes by providing a complimentary berth at Ocean Village Marina for the University’s research vessels.

The Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival has announced a series of affiliate events taking place before and after the main festival, bringing together writers, artists, performers and students.

OTWO’s Sustainable Transport Campaign is continuing in 2026, with three buses carrying messages promoting sustainable transport, environmental awareness and wellbeing.

Minister for Environment John Cortes has promoted Gibraltar’s approach to protecting swifts during meetings with MEPs in Brussels.

A seminar focusing on writing by women in Gibraltar will take place tomorrow, Friday 9th October, at the John Mackintosh Hall. The event will be followed by a recital of poems and other literary extracts by women writers.

Gibraltar Cultural Services is asking the public to share photographs and memorabilia from past editions of the Gibraltar International Drama Festival ahead of a major exhibition in March 2027 marking its 70th edition.

The 2026 Schools Programme for the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival has been announced, with international and local authors set to take part in workshops and talks for students.

The Rosia Bay pier wall will be closed to the public on Saturday 17th October from 7:30am to 11:30am for a jigging and spinning competition organised by the Gibraltar Shore Jigging and Spinning Club.

The Government has launched Gibraltar’s first Maritime Apprenticeship, offering locals a new pathway into the maritime industry.