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 Minister for Culture has congratulated Gibraltarian conductor Karel Chichon on his debut at one of the world's most prestigious opera houses, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, where he is currently conducting Puccini's Madama Butterfly.
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, will hold a Spring Visual Arts Competition in May 2016 as part of the Gibraltar Spring Festival.
In an address to Year 12 students from Bayside and Westside Schools, the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has said that there was a risk that exit from the European Union would leave Gibraltar “politically exposed” and “at the mercy of Spain.”
Cancer Relief Gibraltar is delighted with the success of its third Pancake day held on Shrove Tuesday 9th February. To date, the donations made by a combination of 47 restaurants, businesses, community groups and families amounts to a fantastic total of £3836.35 with more money still coming in.