The winner of the 2013 Miss Gibraltar Pageant will make an appearance in the 2013 Starlight Festival fashion shows, which will be held in Marbella during the Summer.
This prize is in addition to the cash incentives being offered to Miss Gibraltar delegates and the opportunity for the overall winner to participate in Miss World Pageant to be held in Indonesia in September.
The Mayoress of La Linea, Gemma Araujo paid a visit to No 6 Convent Place this morning to continue her series of regular meetings with the Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia. Mrs Araujo was accompanied by Councillors Asuncion Barranco and Angel Villar.
Both sides reviewed the latest developments in cross-border relations and discussed ways of improving co-operation, including projects of mutual interest. A number of business initiatives were looked at, together with potential investment projects with a view to increasing job opportunities.
Following the Government’s statement on the Chief Minister’s Washington visit, the Opposition has insisted that the Government reveal who paid the minimum donation of $100,000 for the invite to the President’s inaugural Candlelight Dinner. The GSD asks what arrangements (if any) does the Government have the individual or company that donated to the president’s election campaign.
Minister for Financial Services, Gilbert Licudi is currently in Rio de Janeiro speaking at a conference discussing hedge funds. The event brings together experts in the field from both North and South America.
This event is part of a programme by the Government to elevate the profile of Gibraltar as a major centre in Europe for the establishment and management of funds. It follows Mr Licudi's participation earlier last month at a funds conference in Zurich where he was also able to address an audience of professionals.
