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 41st Gibraltar International Art Exhibition is inviting artists aged 16 and over to submit up to two original paintings and sculptures. The event is organized by the Ministry for Culture with prices including £4,000, £2,000, £1,500, £1,00 towards a young artist aged between 16 and 24 years, and £3,000 for the best Gibraltar theme.
This weekend, HMS Kent will call into Gibraltar as part of her six month deployment in the Indian Ocean, centered around maritime security operations in the area. The Type 23 Frigate will carry out an exercise in and around BGTW during its time on the Rock.
A lecture entitled "Health And The Heart" by Dr. Luis Inigo - Garcia, a cardiologist at the Costa del Sol hospital in Marbella, was delivered yesterday evening at the Instituto Cervantes in Gibraltar.
Jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker offered a jazz masterclass yesterday evening at the O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel. The participants, including the students who attended the workshops at John Mackintosh Hall, were introduced to the main foundations of jazz.