The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
The Headmaster of the new Prior Park School has started 2016 by relocating to Gibraltar. Peter Watts will be based at the School’s temporary office in 3 Bell Lane whilst refurbishment of the old Sacred Heart site is carried out.
The Government has replied to the announcement that the Opposition have given notice of a motion which calls for the publication of the allowances of Ministers and Members of Parliament in the Annex to the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure.
The Government says it is “greatly saddened” to learn of the death of Sir Albert McQuarrie. Sir Albert passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, aged 98. He is survived by his wife, Rhoda, and his son, Dermot.
We’re all warned about the dangers irresponsible firework use poses to people but it’s no surprise that they can also cause substantial damage to buildings.