The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) investigation into the allegation that ‘whistle-blowers’ were incentivised to provide evidence to the McGrail Inquiry “has not uncovered any evidence that meets the threshold for criminal prosecution for Misconduct in Public Office.”
RGP Commissioner Eddie Yome has welcomed the fact that, in agreement with His Excellency the Governor, the Chief Minister, invoking powers under Section 15(1)(a) of the Police Act 2006, has requested a factual enquiry on the allegations made against RGP Officers, and the force as a whole, following a recent selection weekend.
The Chief Minister and Governor were written to recently by a person making ‘allegations against certain officers of the RGP and against the RGP as an institution’ after they attended a recent RGP selection weekend.
Exercising their powers under the Police Act, the Governor and Chief Minister agreed to this morning meet with Gibraltar Police Authority Chairman, Mr john Goncalves, as well as the Commissioner of Police, Eddie Yome.
With the 2014 edition of the GBC Open Day taking place tomorrow, the Open Day Charitable Trust is appealing to the Gibraltar community to once again be generous in their donation of funds. In 2013 the event raised £104,000, thanks to an amazing effort by individuals, associations and companies who came together to help those most in need.
The Gibraltar World Music Festival has opened it’s books, for the 2015 competition, to all professional artist and the general public. The competition, which will be held next year, has the theme Khamsa.
Khamsa stands for ‘Five’ in Arabic, and in symbology, the open right hand, has a significant usage as a sign of protection throughout history. The symbol is thought to provide defence against the evil eye and will feature as the main theme in this fourth edition of the GWMF.
The invitations to participate is open to all, for all artistic expressions. The competition boasts public exposure in Gibraltar, through an exhibition of works (to be shown in Irish Town and the winner will receive £200, a night stay at the Sunborn Hotel and two tickets for the festival.
All entries must be processed by the 15th February 2015.