The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) investigation into the allegation that ‘whistle-blowers’ were incentivised to provide evidence to the McGrail Inquiry “has not uncovered any evidence that meets the threshold for criminal prosecution for Misconduct in Public Office.”
The first two new initiatives by the GHA to improve surgical services started on Friday, with the second following in a week's time.
For the first time since the move to the new St Bernard's site, operating theatre slots on Friday afternoons that were left empty and unused every week will be taken up with minor surgery and orthopaedics. This will allow prompt treatment of trauma and increased turnover of patients.
The Minister for Social Services, Samantha Sacramento, has returned from meetings in London in connection with the review of the substance abuse rehabilitation services provided by the Care Agency. The visit was aimed at obtaining information on the latest proven methods of good practice so as to introduce them locally under the current review of the service.
The Minister met with a provider of a wide range of community-based services for people suffering from drug or alcohol related problems, held meetings with its Chief Executive and management and was also invited to site meetings at outreach facilities where she was able to meet key members of staff.
The GSD will show that the Government’s fanfare in relation to the latest employment statistics is misplaced and unjustified. The reality is much different to the pretty picture which is in the Government’s electoral interests to paint days before a by-election.