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.”
The GSD says it is not surprised by the significant public interest shown in the Chief Minister’s part ownership of a sunglasses shop on Main Street and his decision in this year’s budget to reduce import duty on sunglasses to zero. The Opposition says the public should be entitled to know whenever a Government changes laws, taxes or any other benefits which may directly, or indirectly, be of benefit to a member of that Government. This is all the more crucial, argues the GSD, when it is the Chief Minister who, as Minister for Finance and the person with ultimate responsibility for the budget, is directly involved.
Major General Richard Semple CBE visited Gibraltar last weekend to present a “Sapper Chalice” to the King’s Chapel which has been donated by the Royal Engineers.
A presentation by Group 2000 featuring poetry and photos relating to the First World War will take place on Thursday 4th December at 8pm at the Garrison Library.
Friday will see Miss Gibraltar’s 2nd Princess, Claire Nunez take part in the Miss Supranational finals, to be held in Poland. During her time in Poland thus far, Claire has participated in the Miss Fashion World Competition. Last week online voting for the final 20 contenstants commenced.