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.”
The Development and Planning Commission met this morning to discuss the Government project for an extensive small boat marina to be built in the harbour next to Coaling Island. Chris Riddell, the project manager, announced that the plans for the wharf at the northern end of the marina had been altered to allow for a wider channel to access the marina. He also explained that a small island would separate the access channel from a special exclusion zone where only sailing and rowing boats would be allowed to navigate. Mr Riddell said that there would be a 20 meter bathing zone by the shore in the area of the Mediterranean and Calpe Rowing Clubs.
Wednesday the 10th of July 2013 will mark the fifth anniversary of Chaima Slim’s disappearance. Chaima, who is now 24 years old, was last see walking across the Gibraltar frontier into Spain at around midnight of the 10 July 2008.
The Royal Gibraltar Police continue to carry out enquiries into her whereabouts and periodically review the investigation. Any new potential lines of investigation will be pursued.
This weekend the Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association achieved an outstanding result in the Under 16 European Championship C Division, which was hosted in Gibraltar.
The Under 16 Men squad was awarded Gold at the end of the tournament, with the Under 16 Women’s team achieving 4th place in their respective European Championship C Division.
Following GSLP By-election candidate, Albert Isola’s win last week and his swearing in as a Minister of the Gibraltar Government, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo this morning announced that Mr. Isola would take over the ministerial portfolio for Financial Services and Gaming.
These responsibilities were formally held by Justice and Education Minister, Gilbert Licudi. The Government insists that the Cabinet was advised this morning of the minor reshuffle of portfolios. All other ministerial portfolios are to remain the same.