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”).
Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture has announced the programme of events for this year’s Autumn Season, from 1st October to the 31st December 2015.
The Ministry says it is delighted to be part of what should be a series of enjoyable musical, dance, dramatic productions and sporting events, and trusts that everyone will find something to their liking. The programme includes well-loved events like the International Art Exhibition, the Literary Festival, the European Dance Championships and the New Year’s Celebrations, amongst many other cultural activities.
The Gibraltar Port Authority, together with a number of entities, will be hosting Gibraltar’s first ever World Maritime Day celebrations for families and children of all ages on Sunday 27th September from 10am to 2pm.
Fresh from representing Gibraltar at the Round Table International World Meeting in Gotland, Sweden, Round Table Gibraltar held its first meeting following the summer recess.
The Chief Minister has asked the Chief Secretary, Mr Ernest Gomez, to contact the Leader of the Opposition, Daniel Feetham in order to facilitate contact with senior civil servants in the run up to the General Election.