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 GGCA says as from Monday 9th May, staff of the Department of Social Security (DSS) will no longer be answering any phone calls or replying to/sending any emails which will impact the services provided to the public, including the paying out of benefits. The GGCA says this is because staff will be dealing with the back office work which has been building up since the evacuation of Governor’s Parade in January 2022.
His Excellency The Governor, Sir David Steel, is opening the Convent Garden to the public on Saturday 14th May so that visitors can stroll through the garden and admire the plants, trees and heritage of the garden.
The Ministry of Transport will be introducing walking infrastructure improvements at Prince Edward’s Road from Hargraves football pitch to Forty Steps. The western section of this road will be segregated to allow for the safe passage of pedestrians, an area where it is deemed necessary to connect other existing footpaths in the Upper Town, as well as providing safe access to clubs and out of school activities.
Justin Hewitt, Craig Galliano and Sean Negrette have travelled to Wigan to participate in events 6 to 10 of the Professional Darts Corporation Development tour.