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.
As the annual bathing season comes to a close, the Chamber’s board of directors has said that it would like to congratulate the Government for the “significant improvement” it has made to Gibraltar’s beaches this year. The additional facilities have, it says, enabled greater access to thousands of beachgoers this summer.
Royal Caribbean International has scheduled a full day call to Gibraltar by the world’s largest cruise ship. The “Allure of the Seas” will arrive at 8am and depart at 8pm on Wednesday 26 October 2016 en route from Cartagena to Las Palmas.
Despite the wind and rain, today kicked off the Department of the Environment’s ‘Energy Efficiency Campaign’, a 12-month long strategy to increase the Rock’s public awareness on saving water and energy. Sera Fromow, the Department’s Energy Conservation Officer was joined by fellow scientific officers Janine Galliano and Elaine Prescott in manning a stall at the Piazza this morning, informing passers-by on how they can conserve energy in their homes, as well as save money and boost Gibraltar’s economy.
Gaming giant Bet365 have announced that as part of a major corporate restructuring, it is moving operations, including the sportsbook team, to Gibraltar. E Gaming Review claims that the company’s Stoke-on-Trent offices will continue to uphold a presence, with approximately 2,000 members of staff, including the board of Directors.