Wednesday At The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival

Today we speak to architect Kim Loddo. Kim studied architecture at Cambridge, M.I.T. and Harvard, and is currently a director of IBLA (Inglis Badrashi Loddo), a small, award-winning, design-led RIBA Chartered practice based in London.

Restoration work across Gibraltar’s Northern Defences is continuing, with new historic routes uncovered, archaeological research under way and further visitor experiences being developed.

Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez has published a new Bill that would prevent tobacco sales to anyone born on or after 1st January 2009, while banning the sale of disposable vapes and nicotine pouches in Gibraltar.

The Government is inviting businesses in Chatham Counterguard, Casemates Square and Main Street to consultation meetings on proposed beautification works on Friday 20th November.

The Government has announced plans to build 2,162 homes at the Westview Reclamation, with construction expected to begin in late summer 2027.

The full programme of events for this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival continues today.

Representatives from Citizens Advice Bureau Gibraltar travelled to Warsaw for Citizens Advice Poland’s 30th anniversary conference, where they joined international discussions on improving advice services and strengthening cross-border collaboration.

Minister for Tourism Christian Santos visited the Star Legend cruise ship on Monday 9th November, meeting passengers and crew as part of a visit organised with local agents MH Bland.

The Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority has delivered its Community Sports Leadership Award during the recent Midterm break, giving young people the chance to develop leadership skills and gain practical experience in organising and leading sports activities.

The annual Bookmark Competition, organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) in conjunction with Dyslexia Gibraltar, attracted a total of 316 entries.

Christmas Saturdays in Town will return on 5th and 12th December, with Main Street hosting live music and entertainment throughout the morning. The programme will include choirs, DJs, regimental bands and a Zambomba in Casemates Square.

The Government has defended its Rent and Repair Scheme, saying the additional 20 properties will create more opportunities for people on the housing waiting list.

Draw 23 takes place on Tuesday 17th November 2026 and is the penultimate draw of the year, so don't miss your chance to take part before the year comes to a close!

A group of 46 students from the University of Granada, representing 11 nationalities, visited Gibraltar on 6th November as part of an academic study trip.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has issued a statement explaining his decision to discontinue his judicial review of parts of the McGrail Inquiry Report, following the recent joint statement by the Royal Gibraltar Police and James Levy KC.

Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez and Attorney General Michael Llamas have met with business representatives to review the first four months of the provisional application of the UK-EU Treaty.