Gibraltar’s representation at the Labour Party Conference continued yesterday evening with the Gibraltar Reception hosted by the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and featuring a keynote speech by the UK Minister for Europe and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty MP.
The Royal Gibraltar Police is investigating a small number of cases where social media has been used to make comments or post things that may be considered offensive or leading to racial or religious hatred.
An RGP statement on the matter insisted that ‘these appear to follow current world events where varying opinions and viewpoints are common.’
During an incident over the weekend, a number of persons were arrested and have appeared before the court, for being in possession of a prohibited weapon, namely a BB gun.
Education Minister for the Gibraltar Government, Gilbert Licudi will be present at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games tomorrow evening, in representation of the Chief Minister who is unable to attend.
Specialised equipment is now available at Catalan Bay for beach users with restricted mobility as part of an interministerial project to make Gibraltar’s beaches easier to access for all users.