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 GSD says it would like to remind the public will about the concerns it raised over Mr Sardeña’s claim against the Gibraltar Bus Company Limited for unfair dismissal. As predicted, says the GSD, the “unexpected and sudden withdrawal” by the Government has resulted in a “significant award” of £51,238.40 being made to Mr Sardeña. This information was revealed in answer to questions put to the Government by Mr Selwyn Figueras.
The following is the full text of a speech delivered by the Chief Minister at a Gaming Breakfast held this morning as part of the Gibraltar Day events.
Ministers, Sir Peter, Members of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen. Friends.
Yesterday, officers of the Royal Gibraltar Police’s Drug Squad arrested a 37 year old local man on suspicion of possession and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug. A 22 year old local woman was also arrested for the same offences. The arrests came about following a search of a local residence. A total of approximately 400 grams of Cannabis Resin was seized.
The Instituto Cervantes in Gibraltar yesterday evening hosted a talk entitled "Prosperity in human systems: a point of order. The systemic perspective in Spain" by the director of the Systemic Institute in Mexico, Dr. Manuel Mora.