Gibraltar Defence Police Welcome Eight New Officers
Following a recruitment process conducted during the summer, the Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) has welcomed eight new officers to the force.
Friday’s Power Outage Caused By Fault In Distribution Switch
Last Friday evening, at around 20:30 Gibraltar suffered a major power outage which effectively resulted in some 75% of the community being left with any power. This outage was the most serious and significant in some years, and was mitigated by the equipment responding properly in shutting down and thereby preventing any further damage or incident.
Consumer Awareness: Toy Safety
Advice from the Office of Fair Trading: With Halloween just around the corner, many consumers will be purchasing fancy dress costumes and associated items for their children to celebrate the occasion. Fancy dress costumes and items intended for play for children under the age of 14 are usually classified as toys and, as such, must conform to rigorous safety standards that ensure children’s’ safety. Many consumers may also already be thinking of what toys they will be purchasing their children for Christmas.
New Bicycle Racks at Rosia Road
The Ministry of Transport has announced the rollout of a further 12 new cycle racks at Rosia Road, adjacent to the new GBC premises. This addition of cycle racks provides a total of 24 new spaces for bicycles in an area currently lacking these facilities.
