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.
On the 19th July, at approximately 0200hrs, Customs Officers conducting an anti smuggling operation involving the Marine Section, Outfield and Flexible Anti-Smuggling Team became aware of a small vessel approaching BGTW from Spain and heading towards the rocks at Emerson’s Place.
Last Wednesday saw the start of the Sports Train Family Fun Evenings, a night for all of the family to come along and enjoy playing sport and recreational activities.
Below follows a joint statement from ESG and GONHS in regards to recently announced Tuna Tag and Release competion:
The ESG and GONHS note that fishing for Tuna as a sport is popular among some in Gibraltar and that interest exists locally in the eating of this animal. However, the groups have voiced their objection to the fishing of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for sport in the past and continue to hold this position.