Following the testing of a number of samples of beef products currently on sale in Gibraltar, for the presence of horse DNA, the Environmental Agency has noted that the results have been found to be negative. The analysis was commissioned following the on going scandal in the UK, that has seen a number of products sold in Supermarkets contain horse meat. The test included samples from a number of wholesalers in Gibraltar.
During the February session of Parliament held on Friday, whilst responding to Opposition questions Minister Neil Costa noted that Chris Ridell had been appointed Project Manager for the Small Boat Owners Project.
The inter-ministerial Committee in charge of the matter is made up of Justice Minister Gilbert Licudi, Environment Minister Dr. Cortes, Employment minister Joe Bossano and Tourism and the Port Minister Neil Costa.
His Worship the Mayor, Tony Lima will celebrate the Festival of Purim during a reception set to be hosted on Monday 25th February at the City Hall.
Media – Police ReportsFrom 0700hrs 18/02/13 to 0700hrs 19/02/13
1 Person arrested for disorderly conduct whilst intoxicated.
