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Wedding Pins for Cancer Relief

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Local charity Cancer Relief has teamed up with an artisan design and illustration specialist to create fund-raising wedding favours.

They are individually available for mix and match, come supplied with a table place-card with space to write names and a thank you from Cancer Relief for your donation. The sale of these beautiful pins goes directly towards continuing to provide all the services the charity currently offers.

The project was piloted by Janieve and Ben Hawkins (photographed), who were keen to include Cancer Relief in some way as part of their own wedding, and the pins themselves are designed by Caithness-based volunteer Elisa Mackenzie (elimac.co.uk).

For more details call 20042392 or email fundraising@cancerrelief.gi

New online service for International Driving permits

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HMGoG has announced that it will soon be easier to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP).

A new online service will become available via gibraltar.gov.gi to simplify and speed up the process, as the Rock gears up for life outside the EU. The IDP has subtle differences, depending on the country required as there are two conventions that differing countries have signed up to. The new portal aims to navigate users to the correct permit variant.

Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia commented, “This online service will make it much easier for drivers to apply for an International Driving Permit without the need for them to queue at the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Centre. It will also be a useful way of providing the appropriate advice so that drivers apply for the correct IDP. I am grateful to the staff of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Department and the IT and Logistics Department for all the work they have put into this project.”

Blue Island Charter

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In a landmark moment, the Blue Islands Charter – an idea born in Gibraltar – was signed by Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies present at a recent meeting in Alderney.

Gibraltar, Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, Montserrat and Tristan da Cunha  signed the document, and the Charter will make its way to collect the remaining signatures, before returning to the Rock for a future Blue Islands Summit.

The Charter commits the governments of these territories to protect the seas around them, and commit to environmental protection on land and sea.

Gibraltar continues to play an important role in environmental protection among the British family of Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, with John Cortes being co-Chair of the UK Overseas Territories’ Environment Ministers’ Council.

Commonwealth Plaque in London

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COMMONWEALTH PLAQUE IN LONDON
COMMONWEALTH PLAQUE IN LONDON

A new prestigious metallic plaque has been fixed at the entrance to Gibraltar House on the Strand in London, to celebrate the Rock’s place as part of the Commonwealth community of nations. The plaque is part of the London Commonwealth Walkway, launched by Her Majesty The Queen in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, last year.

The walkway consists of a 1.25 mile route that links Gibraltar House with the High Commissions of Canada, Cyprus, Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, India, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia as well as the government offices of The Falklands. It begins at Australia House, followed by India House, both close to Gibraltar House, and ends at Marlborough Palace, the seat of the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia commented, “Gibraltar’s relationship with the Commonwealth has always been important to us and becomes all the more so as Brexit unfolds. Recognition of our place in the Commonwealth of Nations with our inclusion in the London Commonwealth Walkway is a welcomed cultural gesture as we continue to work to find and build on the opportunities that the relationships with people and members of the Commonwealth can bring. It also reinforces our strong ties with the United Kingdom and London and with the wider British family.”

New Members for Public Service Commission

L-R: Mr Mario Maurice Hook, Ms Nadine Marie Collado, Mrs Nyreen Marie Bossano-Llamas, with His Excellency the Governor

Annual Charity Cardboard Race

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In its 11th year, the Annual Charity Cardboard Boat Race didn’t disappoint, both in the ingenuity of the vessels entered, and the amount raised for local charities.

The event was held in Ocean Village, in partnership with The William Tilley Lodge of the RAOB.

A total of £5208.06 was raised for Clubhouse Gibraltar & the GBC Open Day Fund.

The results were:

Senior Category

Monster Energy Shield Adults Race:

  • 1st: Morrissippi – Morrisons Supermarket
  • 2nd: Batmobile – JP Haulage
  • 3rd: Gracie-Lou – Humphries

SCSI Shield for Best Fancy Dress: 

  • Batman – JP Haulage

The Bridge Bar & Grill Shield for Best Boat Design: 

  • Land Rover Defender – AM Capurro

Junior Category

Ibex Insurance Shield Junior Race;

  • 1st: Jami – Monica’s Vikings
  • 2nd: Tornado – No2 Overseas Sqn
    Air Cadets
  • 3rd: Little Rockers – Little Rock Cafe

JP Haulage Shield for best fancy dress: 

  • Jami – Monica’s Vikings
  • Bruno’s Shield for Best Boat Design: 
  • Tornado – No2 Overseas Sqn Air Cadets

Overall:

Anglo Hispano “Titanic” Shield for Most Dramatic Sinking: 2B 

Bruno’s Buffalo’s Special Prize “Tug of War”: Morrissippi – Morrison Supermarket

Those wishing to take part next year should contact williamtilley@raobgibraltar.org

National Banner Day

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National Banner Day
National Banner Day

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) has announced that the National Day banner will be available to be signed by the general public, as in previous years.

The SDGG calls on all Gibraltarians to come down to Main Street and sign the banner that as customary will then be placed at the stage in Casemates for the National Day Festivities. The stand will be set up every day from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th September at the Piazza.

Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019

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Her Majesty The Queen has granted the following National Honours:

Dr Rene Arthur Beguelin to be an Officer of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to health in Gibraltar.

Mr Frances Clive Carreras to be an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Gibraltar.

Miss Alice Mascarenhas to be a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to media, culture and the arts in Gibraltar.

Mr Horace Gafan to be awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the ship repair industry in Gibraltar.

On behalf of the Gibraltar Honours Board, His Excellency the Governor, Lieutenant General Edward Davis CB CBE KStJ, has granted the Gibraltar Award to:

Mr Barry Hope for services to the Office of the Governor.

Ms Pilar Rodriguez for services to the Community in Gibraltar.

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