European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, met in Brussels earlier today.
The sixth edition of the Gibraltar Charity Cardboard boat race saw a record number of entries this past weekend, with Emilia Hazel Smith of Ocean Village noting that the enthusiasm and effort this year was ‘quite incredible.’
She added that, ‘Weeks of hard work clearly went into several of the boats, with winners of the Junior Race, The Black Pearl, also claiming Best Junior Boat Design for their unbelievable pirate ship construction and costumes. Meanwhile Saxomania, although only managing second in the Adult Race, won Best Adult Boat Design for their lifelike HMS Victory complete with papier-mâché pirate puppet who was given its own medal. O’Reilly’s won the adult race for the fifth consecutive year, and I am sure that fellow cardboard-constructors will be keen to learn the secret to success.’
A new stall selling organic fruit, veg and bread has opened at Fish Market Road behind Ocean Heights. The stall, called Local Organics, is owned and run by Simon Cooper.
An incident earlier this month saw Guardia Civil Officers attempt to board the King of Morocco’s yacht during a patrol for drug smugglers and human traffickers. The Telegraph’s Madrid Correspondent, Fiona Govan reports that officers of the Spanish Paramilitary force approached King Mohammed VI and his entourage and their two speedboats and three jetskis, ‘to enquire about the identities and destination of those on board.’
The Chief Minister is in London today for a series of meetings including meetings with senior officials in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Mr Picardo is accompanied by the Chief Legal Adviser to the Government Michael Llamas QC.