Rooke Elderly Care Facility To Open Later This Year

The Gibraltar Contingency Council has reviewed the Rock’s security and civil contingency risks, including terrorism, cyber threats, public health and wildfire preparedness. The Council confirmed Gibraltar’s terrorism threat level remains at MODERATE, meaning an attack is possible but not likely.

The GSD has welcomed the additional capacity at the Rooke elderly care facility but says a number of questions remain over the project. The party is calling for more detail on the cost of the development, the future of Mount Alvernia and the consultation process with residents and their families ahead of the planned move later this year.

Unite has welcomed the GHA’s acquisition of The Rooke, saying the move is positive for staff and residents. The union says employees will remain with the GHA and that consultations will continue ahead of the planned move later this year.

The Government says the Rooke building has been completed and will be run by the GHA as a new elderly care facility, with 170 en-suite rooms and space for 218 residents.

Action for Housing has welcomed the allocation of the 44 pensioner flats at Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Mews, but says the eligibility criteria should be reviewed.

Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, has confirmed that Dame Prue Leith will be headlining the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival for 2026.

The GSLA’s Summer Sports and Leisure and Stay and Play programmes have wrapped up after eight weeks of activities for children and young people. This year saw 1,079 Sports Train sign-ups and 52 children take part in Stay and Play, with more than 200 staff, volunteers and carers involved.

The SDGG is inviting Gibraltarians to sign the National Day Banner at Casemates Square from Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th September, between 10am and 1pm. The banner will be displayed on the National Day stage.

Voting for the 2026 Gibraltar Cultural Awards has opened today, with the public able to vote by phone until 30th September. Calls cost £1, with proceeds going to the GBC Open Day Charitable Trust. Voting is available through Gibtelecom landlines and mobiles only.

The RGP says a 26-year-old local man was arrested on Friday on suspicion of assault following an incident near Canton House in Varyl Begg Estate. The victim was taken to hospital with facial injuries and suspected fractured ribs. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Department of Education will introduce a new telephone system from 1st September. The main number - 200 77486 will remain the same, while 200 78638 will be switched off from 31st August. The new system will direct callers to the right department through an automated menu.

Patuka Press has issued its final reminder for writers to send submissions for its next publication on the theme of ‘Death and Dying’.

At almost one hour and fifteen minutes of inventive music, this Hyperion release is tremendous value. Listen closely—this is not background music.

As a painter, Cruz was influenced by the numerous abstract art movements of the early 20th century.

The Government has allocated all 44 pensioner rental flats at Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Mews, Chatham Views, through a public ballot. The new tenants will move into fully completed homes, with their previous Government rental properties returning to the housing stock for future allocation.

PC Kyle Davis and PC Ethan Davis have been officially confirmed in the rank of Police Constable after completing their two-year probationary period with the Gibraltar Defence Police.

A ‘Letter Writing’ Workshop will take place on Tuesday 1st September from 4pm-6pm at BOOKgem bookshop in Ince’s Hall.

The Government says a break-in took place overnight at the Income Tax Office, with the incident limited to the cash office. No cash or valuables were taken, and the rest of the office remains open as normal while the RGP investigates.

The Government has welcomed international delegates to the 30th Calpe Conference, marking 100 years since the discovery of the Gibraltar 2 Neanderthal skull and 10 years since the Gorham’s Cave Complex became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The conference runs from 2nd September, with free entry for Gibraltar residents by registration.

The Royal Gibraltar Police has signed an agreement with Complyport for a new system to track money and property seized during financial crime investigations.