Across the Table: Monique Grambow

This disc, released at the end of August, is dominated by two violinists: the first is, most obviously, the soloist María Dueñas—a 23-year-old from Granada, Spain, who is Gramophone magazine’s Young Artist of the Year and a BBC New Generation Artist (2021-2023) with an exclusive recording contract with the classical music giant Deutsche Grammophon. The second hovers in the background as guide and inspiration and that’s Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), a Russian-American violinist who many consider one of the greatest violinists of all time.

And to anyone, anywhere, who still thinks our people can be bought, or bullied, or worn down, or waited out, I have a very simple message. Nothing — nothing — is going to stop us now. No one is going to stop THE PEOPLE OF THE ROCK. Red, white and blue! Red, white and proud! Red, white and free! I love you Gibraltar.

HM Customs has arrested a man after a parcel containing around 1kg of cannabis resin was intercepted during an investigation. The man was later arrested on suspicion of drug possession, possession with intent to supply and attempted exportation, with a further arrest made after officers allegedly found suspected cocaine during a search. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service has completed another stage in the delivery of its new high-reach aerial ladder platform after a team travelled to Finland to inspect the vehicle during production.

A 32-year-old Georgian national is due to appear before the Magistrates' Court after being charged with possessing a forged passport. The RGP says she was arrested at Gibraltar International Airport after officers allegedly found her with a forged Lithuanian passport and her genuine Georgian passport in her possession.

Passport applications for Gibraltar variant British passports are set to move online from November, as part of a new digital application service. The new system will allow residents to apply, upload documents and track their application online through the Government of Gibraltar website, while the current paper process will remain in place until the service launches.

A tree has been planted at St Bernard's Hospital in memory of Juan Jesus Vecino, whose organ donation became the first ever carried out by the GHA. His family attended the ceremony, where a commemorative plaque was also unveiled to honour his legacy.

Monique opens up about the health battle that changed her life, the challenges she faced along the way, and the journey that brought her to where she is today.

The Gibraltar Bus Company will provide a shuttle service for those attending the National Day Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe. Buses will leave Campion Park at 5:30pm and 6pm, with return services from Europa Point starting at 8pm.

West View Park will remain open until 11pm on National Day, 10 September, giving residents and visitors another viewing spot for the fireworks and drone display. The display will begin from the Detached Mole at 10pm. No music will be played at West View Park.

The GSD says the Public Services Ombudsman’s findings on Disability Benefit highlight ongoing issues with delays, transparency and appeals.

The Government is highlighting its Inclusive Recruitment Programme for Persons with Disabilities, saying reasonable adjustments are available to help make recruitment more accessible. The reminder comes alongside the latest Government job vacancies, with applicants encouraged to request support where needed during the recruitment process.

The ESG says volunteers are still needed for this year’s Global Clean-Up on 19th September, with 30 sites across Gibraltar set to take part.

The Government has extended the GASA Bathing Pavilion season until 30th September, with the facility remaining open after the official bathing season ends. From 14th September, opening hours will be 4pm to 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 8pm at weekends.

National Day is a day of reflection of the past and of hope for the future. A day where dressing in red and white is not  just about identity but about our collective free expression of our will and of our rights. It is a statement of intent for  the future as well as a reaffirmation of generations past.

“This will be the last National Day that I address you as your Chief Minister. I am not going to pretend that it is easy to write those words. I have proudly led this nation for fifteen years. Furthermore, I re instated the Casemates events and have stood on the stage in good years and in very hard ones. In every one of those years, the same thing has happened. I have looked out at a square full of red and white and I have remembered why representing you was never a burden. ”

The Government will launch its new GibLink international business series in Marbella on 17th September, bringing together businesses, investors and entrepreneurs from Gibraltar and Spain.