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 Government notes that the weekend press and television in Spain has been full of misleading allegations against Gibraltar. Each of these will be challenged by the Government in correspondence as well as in public statements designed to reverse the negative impression that such allegations may have given.
The Gibraltar Health Authority has announced that, in keeping with a manifesto commitment to improve conditions for Ambulance personnel, new, expanded accommodation has been provided for the GHA Ambulance team.
YGTV has just heard reports that the proposed European Commission team which is set to visit the Gibraltar-Spain border will now arrive within two weeks.