European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, met in Brussels earlier today.
On the 19th July, at approximately 0200hrs, Customs Officers conducting an anti smuggling operation involving the Marine Section, Outfield and Flexible Anti-Smuggling Team became aware of a small vessel approaching BGTW from Spain and heading towards the rocks at Emerson’s Place.
Last Wednesday saw the start of the Sports Train Family Fun Evenings, a night for all of the family to come along and enjoy playing sport and recreational activities.
Below follows a joint statement from ESG and GONHS in regards to recently announced Tuna Tag and Release competion:
The ESG and GONHS note that fishing for Tuna as a sport is popular among some in Gibraltar and that interest exists locally in the eating of this animal. However, the groups have voiced their objection to the fishing of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for sport in the past and continue to hold this position.