Jan 29 - Government Statement Following Strong Winds
- One person injured as direct consequence of strong winds
- Full investigation into Ocean Spa Plaza scaffolding incident requested
- Bayside Comprehensive School, St Anne’s School, Notre Dame School and St Martin’s School will be CLOSED tomorrow Tuesday 30th January
A Civil Contingency meeting was held early this morning at No 6 Convent Place in the wake of heavy wind conditions experienced since Sunday afternoon. The Government inspected all its building sites to assess any overnight damage and to make the sites secure.
The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia arrived in Brussels today for a busy schedule of fourteen engagements mainly related to the UK and Gibraltar’s departure from the European Union.
On Saturday a Holocaust Memorial Event was held at Commonwealth Park. This was attended by a number of Ministers and His Excellency the Governor. The GSD says it is unclear whether the event was organised by Government.
A “prolific burglar” was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of burglary at the Magistrates’ Court this morning.
