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.”
Today saw the official launch of October’s inaugural Literary Festival for Gibraltar. The full line up is set to feature prize-winning author Joanne Harris, Man Booker Prize winner Ben Okri and Carnegie Medal writer, Kevin Crossley-Holland. Novelist and former Moroccan culture minister Mohammed Achaari will take part in an event, as will a selection of Spanish authors including Mercedes Aguirre. Professor Paul Preston, the distinguished historian of 20th century Spain will hold an event looking at some of his more recent controversial work on the ‘Spanish holocaust’.
A statement from the GSLP Youth Section: "The GSLP youth section deeply regrets the sudden passing of our fellow committee member and friend Kyle Bagu.
The Spanish Minister for Agriculture Miguel Arias Cañete has insisted that his Government is doing their best to preserve the marine ecosystem within the bay. Europa Sur has stated that Sr. Cañete has filed a complaint with Department of the Environment. He told the newspaper that the Gibraltar Government’s creation of an artificial reef, using concrete blocks is a ‘human invasion’ and could be a environmental crime.
A letter published by the UK newspaper the Daily Telegraph has suggested that the diplomatic deadlock between Britain and Spain over Gibraltar might be dissolved by adopting the “pragmatic” option of leasing the territory to Britain like China did with Hong Kong.