The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
Petty Officer Michael Theobald was recently awarded a Commander British Forces Gibraltar Commendation. The award is presented to personnel who have gone beyond the call of duty in terms of outstanding achievements.
The Department of the Environment and Climate Change is reminding anglers who practice sports fishing, as well as recreational boat users, of the need to adhere to the Cetacean Protocol. The Department says that its Environmental Protection & Research Unit will be closely monitoring vessel activity over the coming weeks, particularly sports fishermen employing ‘popping’ techniques, to ensure that the requirements of the Protocol are met.
The Mayor, Adolfo Canepa, has launched a fund for the purpose of making a presentation to the Right Reverend Carmelo Zammit on his installation as Bishop of Gibraltar, on behalf of the community.