Accident investigation calls for greater use of pilots in Gibraltar

More pilot use is recommended in Gibraltar, according to a new accident report surrounding one of the most high-profile casualties to hit the British overseas territory in recent years. On August 29 2022, the OS35 bulk carrier was departing the Bay of …

Gibraltar Calls for Use of Pilots Saying OS 35 Master Misjudged Departure

Two and a half years after the accident which caused the loss of the bulker OS 35, Gibraltar’s maritime authority issued its report finding poor planning and that the captain misjudged the maneuver resulting in the casualty. The report calls for …

Animal activities bring joy to Gibraltar Nursing Home

Alexandra Smith, CEO and Founder of Animals Interactive, commented that "It has been scientifically proven that animals can have a range of physical and mental health benefits for people. These range from lowering blood pressure, improving mood to …

Gibraltar police officers honoured for bringing historical child sex offender to justice in harrowing prosecution

THREE Royal Gibraltar Police detectives have been awarded Commissioner’s commendations for their work in bringing a dangerous child sex offender to justice. Detective Sergeant Jo Ullger, Detective Constable Maxine Rodriguez, and Detective Constable Daniel …

State of the art Royal Navy nuclear submarine being "armed" at Gibraltar

Britain´s most modern submarine, the brand-new HMS Anson is in Gibraltar on her first visit to the port. According to press reports she is being armed with weapons stored at the "Rock." Although HMS Anson is nuclear powered she does not carry …

War of words between Gibraltar’s Chief Minister and former police chief over GibTalk jibes as McGrail report looms

A PUBLIC slanging match has erupted after Fabian Picardo resurrected his dispute with former Commissioner of Police Ian McGrail during his GibTalk on Saturday. Picardo, in his role as main speaker at the popular TED Talks-style event, took advantage of the …

Nuclear submarine docks in Gibraltar: British vessel is part of ‘cutting edge’ fleet

A ‘CUTTING edge’ UK nuclear submarine has docked in Gibraltar. The HMS Anson arrived to the British territory’s naval base on Sunday after travelling from the Clyde in Scotland. The Anson is part of the Astute class of submarines, which includes the HMS …

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'Why the Chagos Islands aren't the Falklands, but probably should be'

It won't be long before someone self-identifying as a patriot says it's time to send the Royal Navy to defend the Chagos Islands. But they probably won't be able to say who from, exactly . This group of stunningly beautiful atolls lies smack …

'Group of nobodies' on cusp of major change for Merseyside's colleges

A Liverpool student has said his friendship group are on the cusp of making a big change to education in Merseyside. Krish Daryanani, who lives in the city centre, is part of a national campaign that aims to increase assistive technology across colleges …