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 GSD’s candidate for the forthcoming by-election was formally presented to the media this morning. Marlene Hassan-Nahon, daughter of former Chief Minister Sir Joshua Hassan, will be standing for election on the 4th July for the parliamentary seat vacated following the death of Charles Bruzon.
Formally announced today, Minister for Education Gilbert Licudi outlined the Government’s plans to convert the former St. Bernard’s Hospital into St. Bernard’s First and Middle Schools. As promised in the Government’s 2011 General Election Manifesto, Sacred Heart Middle School will be re-homed and re-named in the revamped building.
The schools will provide facilities for a sports court and sports hall, which will be shared by both schools, and will be available for public use after school hours. The building will house 16 classroom for the Middle School, as well as a library and a number of specialised rooms for Music, ICT, Art and Science. St. Bernard’s Middle School will also feature a glass roofed central hall, which will be available for students an teachers to carry out social and education activities.
The Chief Minister has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in the run-up to the G8 meetings later this month. Mr Picardo will attend the Trooping the Colour ceremony as the Prime Minister’s personal guest and a private meeting with the Prime Minister afterwards.