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.
Saturday 25 May 2024 marks six years since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “EU GDPR”) came into force. Whilst largely similar, the EU GDPR was superseded by the Gibraltar General Data Protection Regulation (the “Gibraltar GDPR”) on 1 January 2021, providing a comprehensive and modern framework for the local data protection landscape.
In his last official act as Governor before his departure, Sir David Steel invested Mrs Gaynor Vatvani and Mr Terence Lopez with the Gibraltar Award. Approved by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1957, it is awarded to recognise those who have rendered loyal and valuable public service worthy of special recognition, or those who have, by their loyalty and meritorious conduct, been of exceptional benefit to the people of Gibraltar. The medal is known as the Badge of Honour.
The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) hosted the 2024 Business Innovation Awards last night (21st May) on the rooftop of the Eliott Hotel. The event celebrated the innovative spirit of Gibraltar's business community.