Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia met the Chair of the UN Committee of 24, Ambassador H.E. Menissa Rambally, in New York today, following the Chief Minister's address to the C24 on Monday.
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- Talks covered the Committee's consideration of Gibraltar. Dr Garcia also met the UK's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador James Kariuki.
- The Chief Minister, the Hon @FabianPicardo KC MP, addressed the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation in New York for the last time as Chief Minister. youtu.be/eKqjn46_Kh8
It is eighty years since Gibraltar was listed as a Non-Self-Governing Territory in 1946. He is the fourth Chief Minister of Gibraltar to address the Committee, and has done so more often than any of his predecessors.He spoke about the generations of Gibraltarians who came before, from those evacuated in the war to those who lived through the closure of the frontier in 1969, and the generations still to come. "The times change. Our people will not. Our rights will not." - Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia chaired the panel of adjudicators yesterday for the first Gibraltar Youth Parliament. He said that all the young people were impressive and that the future of Gibraltar was bright.
- QR codes for the PLET registration system are now being printed and handed out at the Customer Care Hub. Applicants will receive an email once their QR code is ready to be picked up. If you have not registered your PLET yet, please do so at plet.gi
- 🇬🇮 Gibraltar students: want to attend a UK party conference this autumn? HM Government of Gibraltar is offering placements at all three major conferences. Thread 👇
Replying to @GibraltarGov✅ YOU MUST BE → Gibraltarian & receiving a HMGoG grant → Aged 18–24 → Studying a relevant degree at a UK university → Able to confirm no clash with your studies📩 HOW TO APPLY Email [email protected] Include your details + up to 500 words on your interest in politics. ⏰ Deadline: 24 June 2026 - The first residents from the Queen's Hotel have moved into the Sunrise Hostel, as Phase 1 of the expansion and refurbishment project completes. 49 new rooms, shared kitchen facilities all fully furnished.
00:00 - The latest episode of the podcast is out now. Minister Christian Santos talks about how a career in performance and media shaped his approach to politics, and what it means to represent people who don't always see themselves in public life.
Then we meet Jenny and the Supported Needs and Disability Office team. Their work is practical, human, and often invisible. They're building connections, raising awareness, and making sure people with supported needs have a real place in public life.Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0XqBgw… YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=bmkdnA… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fro… - Transport Road reopens to all vehicles this Sunday 17 May. Traffic returns to its original flow as the Eastside Sewer Transfer Scheme enters a new phase. New parking restrictions take effect from 12:00 noon on Sunday 17 May.
Check temporary signage carefully to ensure your vehicle is correctly positioned for the restored traffic flow. New Mole House area: temporary traffic lights will manage northbound and southbound traffic from Sunday. Previous diversions to the south are no longer needed.Take extra care and follow all onsite signage as you adjust to these changes. - The DVLD public counters will be closed this Monday 18 May for staff training and the transition to a new IT system. All counters will resume normal service on Tuesday 19 May. MOT bookings and driving tests are UNAFFECTED. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
- Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has stressed the importance of promoting a greater understanding of Gibraltar in the United States at a time of significant global uncertainty, describing Gibraltar as a symbol of strength, security and stability in a rapidly changing world.
