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.
A major art exhibition is being planned by the Ministry of Culture in conjunction with Gibraltar Cultural Services. This exhibition will celebrate the artistic life of Gibraltarian artist Mario Finlayson BEM, now considered the doyen of Gibraltar’s fine arts, having dedicated his whole life to the cause.Among the exhibits will be several heritage artworks by the artist which are currently in the Government of Gibraltar’s art collection, as well as other artworks and memorabilia kindly loaned for this occasion from private collections.
The Government has been made aware of reports in the media which indicate that burglars are trying to make use of scaffolding around blocks in order to gain access to flats while the hugely successful and welcome estate refurbishment programme is in progress.
Gibtelecom is, for the second year running, offering students the opportunity to be supported during their studies and be considered for employment with the company on the successful completion of their degree.
Opening their case today in London’s High Court, the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association is challenging the UK Government’s change to their New Licensing Regime, that has come about as a result of a number of amendments to the Gambling Act 2005.