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 Commandant Deuxieme Brigade d’Infanterie Parachutiste (2BIP), General de Brigade M’barek Moutaleb, of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, visited the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) during their annual UK training camp Exercise Jebel Tarik.
The month long training exercise in Folkstone and Brecon has seen joint training with both regulars and reservists from the RG, a number of soldiers from 2BIP and elements of the Light Dragoons.
His Excellency the Governor Sir James and Lady Dutton recently visited the Technical Services Department. Paul Balban, Minister for Traffic, Housing and Technical Services and Hector Montado, Chief Technical Officer accompanied His Excellency and Lady Dutton around the Department where they met all members of staff.
The visit started with the Minister explaining the different areas of responsibility under his Ministry, including Traffic and Housing.
The Gibraltar Tourist Board are once again hosting a promotional stand in the FIA World Touring Car Championship that takes place in the Moroccan city of Marrakech between today and Sunday.
This event will provide the GTB with the opportunity to showcase the local tourist product and general services to the international annual gathering of WTCC motoring fans that will be attending the prestigious event in Morocco.
Criticising the GSD’s most recent press statement on the public healthcare system and the Primary Care Centre’s advance appointments system, the Government has insisted that unprecedented improvements have been made in many aspects of healthcare in Gibraltar.