The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has said that the Government remains fully committed to a treaty which governs Gibraltar’s relationship with the European Union.
Speaking in Brussels to a meeting of the UK-EU Committee of the Regions Contact Group, Dr Garcia expressed the hope that an agreement would be arrived at soon.
Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has announced the programme for the 2024 Gibraltar International Drama Festival that will be held from Monday 11th to Saturday 16th March 2024.
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry for Culture, has announced the programme for the 2024 Youth Arts Jamboree, which will take place over February and March.As in previous years the aim of the Jamboree is to offer new insights and opportunities and inspire young people to get involved in the arts.
The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, visited the local offices of Advantage Insurance Company Limited at their invitation as part of the Ministry’s outreach programme. During the visit the Minister discussed a range of issues, including the Government’s policy in key areas and was afforded, at his request, an opportunity to meet and talk to staff.