Jul 15 - EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive Transposed into Gibraltar Law

Written on 15 July 2013.

In one of his primary moves as Minister with responsibility for Financial Services, Albert Isola has signed regulations transposing the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) into Gibraltar Law. The legislation is set to commence on the 22^nd July.

Commenting on the move, Mr. Isola noted that the legislation provides Gibraltar with an excellent opportunity and competitive advantage, which should provide for further growth in this key area of Gibraltar financial services industry.

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Gibraltar Crime Report for weekend ending 14th July

Written on 15 July 2013.

Media – Police Reports

From 0700hrs the 12/07/2013 to 0700hrs the 15/07/2013

CRIME REPORTS

4 Reports of Theft

3 Report of Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

2 Report of Criminal damage

1 Report of Harassment, Alarm or Distress

1 Report of Burglary

1 Report of Threatening, Abusive or Insulting Words

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Jul 12 - Police Promotions

Written on 12 July 2013.

Commissioner of Police Mr Eddie Yome CPM is pleased to announce promotions to the rank of Inspector and Sergeant.

The following officers have been promoted:

Inspector Thomas Tunbridge joined the service in 1998 and has served in various departments. Early in his career he served as a Community Constable, then as a detective in the Criminal Investigation Department and also in the Financial Crime Unit. He has also been deployed as a sergeant in uniformed policing.

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Jul 12 - Governor Awards Visiting Scout Group Leaders

Written on 12 July 2013.

As part of the Midlothian Scout Group’s visit to Gibraltar this week, scouts, Kirsty Harrison and Peter Hyde were awarded their Wood Badge by acting Governor, Her Excellency Alison MacMillan. Kirsty completed her leadership training in order to become a Beaver Scout Leader, whilst Peter now qualifies as an Explorer Scout Leader.

The scout group, who hail from Scotland, have spent the past week in Gibraltar touring the Rock and visiting the Gibraltar Sea Scouts at their base.

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