Ten Territorial Army soldiers of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment received recent promotions from CO Lieutenant Colonel Ivor Lopez boosting them to the positions of Sergeant, Corporal and Lance Corporal.
Commenting on the promotions the CO insisted that the Regiment’s Reservists are incredibly dedicated and are all part of demanding civilian professions including, the civil service, fire-fighting and nursing.
2013 proved to be yet another busy year for the RGP’s Charity Committee. Over £15000 was raised by its members throughout the year. A significant proportion of the funds were raised under the auspices of the annual Mini Olympiad held in October. This popular sporting event, held under the banner of ‘LOVE LIFE, LIVE SPORT’, brings together schoolchildren, Police Officers, teachers, sporting associations and parents alike.
Presenting to the DPC their redevelopment of Rosia Bay, Europa Point Marine Village Limited outlined their proposal to develop the existing mole to feature commercial units and a timber walkway. They also spoke of the proposal’s inclusion of a beach, beach restaurant, car park and an indoor water theme park to be built by North American water attraction giants White Water Industries.
Tabled before the Development and Planning Commission this morning, the Caleta hotel’s flagship refurbishment proposal included a new five star rating, 6 more floors added to the existing building, and a further set of residential apartments where the current unused annex currently stands.
