Gibraltar Today

Action4Schools, Women of Gibraltar, St John, Hanukkah, Murga Bar


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Local charity Action4schools joined forces with local supplier Wastage Products Limited (WPM) and Xylem Watermark Spain celebrated the completion of its 106th water well in Moyamba, Sierra Leone. We spoke to the founder of Action4Schools, Jimmy Bruzon.


Since the 2024 Cultural Awards, we've been inviting all the winners into the studio to reflect on their respective years. The ‘Best Educational Project’ was awarded to Claire Montado. Her innovative book, 'Women of Gibraltar', profiles 25 remarkable women from Gibraltar’s history, from the Neanderthal era to present day.


St. John Ambulance have been in Gibraltar for over 130 years. The charity's priority is the community and they are delighted to have acquired an additional new ambulance which they hope will add to their capabilities and resilience. We spoke to Franco Cassar.


This year the start of the Jewish festival of lights coincides with Christmas. Hanukkah follows the Hebrew calendar aligning with the 25th of December in the Gregorian calendar. Levi Attias of the Jewish community told us more.


And the Governor has issued a certificate to terminate the tenancy of the Murga Bar at the Victoria Stadium. Sir Ben Bathurst has used his authority under Section 66 of the Landlord and Tenant Act, to end tenancies when the property being redeveloped is deemed necessary for the public interest for the economic development of Gibraltar. GBC understands Alan Asquez, the owner of the Murga Bar, is taking legal action to quash it. Jonathan Sacramento told us more.

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