Mar 25 - Gibraltar Regiment Soldier Awarded Mention-in-Despatches
As a reward for his notable acts of courage whilst serving on an operational tour in Afghanistan last year, Pte Liam Downs of the Gibraltar Regiment has been awarded a ‘Mentioned-in-Despatches’ (MID).
When a soldier is ‘Mentioned-in-Despatches’ his name appears in an official report written by a senior commander to his superiors, detailing the conduct of a military operation and describes a soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy.
MOD Chief Fire Officer Alec Button retired yesterday, after 36 years service. Mr. Button joined the Admiralty Fire Service in 1977 working in Dock Yard with specialist fire training for ships. The Defence Fire Service was created in the early 90’s and relocated to the airfield. The Admiralty Fire Service were then given conversion training from ships to aircraft.
Minister for Health Dr. John Cortes paid a visit to the Breast Cancer Support Group's stand at St Bernard's Hospital today. The stand is part of the Group's campaign to raise awareness of lymphoedema, a condition that can occur following surgery for breast cancer.
During their time in Brussels, the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister met with a number of European Parliament delegates to discuss a vast range of Gibraltar’s issues. During a meeting with Gibraltar Liberal Democrat MEP, Sir Graham Watson and two European Commissioners, Mr. Picardo raised the issues of queues at the Frontier, on-line gaming, taxation and home affairs.
