The trial of a local man accused of Attempted Murder began in the Supreme Court this morning. Anthony Da Palma Costa is accused of attempting to murder Tarik Sabou in an incident dating back to June 2011. He also faces an alternative, lesser charge of Wounding with Intent relating to the same incident.
The Daily Mail yesterday published a detailed report of this weekend’s extensive frontier queues, highlighting recent incidents that are said to be the cause of the 7-hour tailbacks.
The article, written by Damian Gayle noted that Saturday was ‘the second day that border guards had blocked links to the mainland, in a move that seemed calculated to bring Gibraltar to a standstill.’
Greenrock has chosen Gibraltar for the finish of the RACE (Race across Europe) which will take place between the 27th August and the 12th September.
The Gibraltar City Taxi service is set to see a new system implemented as from 12th August. Detailing the new scheme during a press call this morning, attended by Gibraltar Taxi Association representatives and newly recruited Transport Inspectors who will be able to track taxi drivers’ routes and suggest to them, areas that are in need of a taxi service. This new scheme will work through modern and effective meters.
The City Taxi Service currently has 112 cabs and 7 private hire cars, Minister Costa announced that the Association has no plans to increase the fleet, but instead wish to work towards resolving people’s concerns and improving the service available to the community.
