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.
The Government says that the Opposition has “once again tried its hand at scaremongering and distorting of facts” by claiming that Social Services are down by eight members of staff, explaining that this is “simply not the case.” The Government says the Opposition would be more responsible in discharging its duties if, at the very least, it attempted to seek clarification from the relevant minister before “spreading misinformation.”
HM Customs have arrested a 16 year old local youth who was found in possession of 23g of cannabis resin and 3g of herbal cannabis as he entered Gibraltar via the Land Frontier from Spain. The youth appeared in the juvenile court on Monday where he pleaded guilty and has been bailed to re-appear on Feb 28th.
The Gibraltar Tourist Board has announced further infrastructural enhancements ahead of the summer 2014 bathing season. This includes the refurbishment of all public swimming pools at Camp Bay and Little Bay and the installation of a much-needed new chlorination system that will ensure standards of water cleanliness are maintained.