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.
Following representations received from the industry, including a request from the Association of Trust and Company Managers (ATCOM), the Government has agreed to extend the date for commencement of the Companies Act to 1 November of this year. The Insolvency Act (together with related regulations) will also be commenced on 1 November. This will ensure that there is a smooth transition regarding the practicalities associated with the new pieces of legislation.
The ninth edition of the Gibraltar Beer Festival takes place this evening at 7pm at the Bayside Sports Complex. A selection of beers and ciders will be available. There will also be a BBQ and live music will be provided by local bands The Trio and Jetstream.
Taking note of the recent news that the UK Ambassador held a meeting with the President of the Junta de Andalusia, the Opposition regrets that the people of Gibraltar must hear about such a meeting in the Spanish press, before the local press.
A statement released by the GSD notes that ‘without having further information, we do not understand why the UK Ambassador should be talking about Gibraltar to the President of the Junta de Andalusia in the absence of the Gibraltar Government.’