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 Chief Fire Officer, Mr Guillermo Mauro will today visit the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. The CFO will attend the Recruit Passing Out Parade and display.
The Government has been in touch with the Brussels-based European Citizen’s Action Service (ECAS) regarding the unacceptable delays to enter or exit Gibraltar that have been deliberately generated by the Spanish authorities.
Spain has this week clamped down heavily on its zero tolerance approach to drink driving. The Olive Press notes that fines for any individual found driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs have risen to €1,000. Under-Secretary of the Interior Ministry, Luis Aguilera has stated that the proposal will be tabled before the Cabinet in the next few weeks.