The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) investigation into the allegation that ‘whistle-blowers’ were incentivised to provide evidence to the McGrail Inquiry “has not uncovered any evidence that meets the threshold for criminal prosecution for Misconduct in Public Office.”
With the 2014 edition of the GBC Open Day taking place tomorrow, the Open Day Charitable Trust is appealing to the Gibraltar community to once again be generous in their donation of funds. In 2013 the event raised £104,000, thanks to an amazing effort by individuals, associations and companies who came together to help those most in need.
The Gibraltar World Music Festival has opened it’s books, for the 2015 competition, to all professional artist and the general public. The competition, which will be held next year, has the theme Khamsa.
Khamsa stands for ‘Five’ in Arabic, and in symbology, the open right hand, has a significant usage as a sign of protection throughout history. The symbol is thought to provide defence against the evil eye and will feature as the main theme in this fourth edition of the GWMF.
The invitations to participate is open to all, for all artistic expressions. The competition boasts public exposure in Gibraltar, through an exhibition of works (to be shown in Irish Town and the winner will receive £200, a night stay at the Sunborn Hotel and two tickets for the festival.
All entries must be processed by the 15th February 2015.
The Calpe Band is hosting a Christmas Concert on Thursday 18th December at 8pm at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in conjunction with Sacred Heart Middle School Choir. The band will be led by its conductor Miguel Gomila.
In response to an article written in Irish Independent Group publication, The Argus, reporting on Irish bookmaker Boylesports move to Gibraltar, the Chief Minister has corrected the journalist’s comment that Gibraltar is a ‘British controlled Spanish Territory’.