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.
On Monday, the residents of Mount Alvernia were treated to their Christmas party organised by the Friends of Mount Alvernia. Also attending the party were the Chief Minister, the outgoing Minister for the Elderly, Samantha Sacramento and the new Minister for the Elderly, Dr John Cortes.
As the festive season comes into full swing, arrangements are well underway for the organisation of the Three Kings Cavalcade, organised by the Cavalcade Committee. The Gibraltar Cultural Services have been working closely with the committee to ensure that once again sweets are distributed at the event.
In yet another example of close co-operation between RGP and Spanish Guardia Civil marine assets, yesterday morning saw the seizure by the RGP of 33 bales of Cannabis Resin off Gibraltar’s eastern coastline following a joint RGP / Guardia Civil chase the previous night.