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A TEAM of Andalucian scientists has reconstructed for the first time what Gibraltar looked like nine million years ago, proving that its shape has changed completely.
Action stations CHARITIES will join forces to host a bumper cancer awareness day. Eight good causes will host activities and give out information at the Piazza on February 4.
Chilly dip MISS Gibraltar Kayley Mifsud joined local Stuart Felice for a swim in the sea last week, supporting him in his goal to fundraise for cancer research with a dip a day for a year.
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Rock’s new man in New York posted photo at Women´s March in Big Apple EXCLUSIVE by Joe Duggan
GIBRALTAR’S new man in the US David Guerrero Liston has told the Olive Press he ‘was not marching against the Trump administration’ at a recent Women’s March. Liston posted a Facebook photo of himself at the New York City protest days before his new role was announced. Up to five million people across the globe took part in the marches, say organisers, which this year were widely seen as having a strong anti-Donald Trump agenda. But Liston told the Olive Press he was there ‘to express my support for many people’. Liston said: “Gibraltar and the US have a proud tradition of embracing diversity, welcoming people from other countries, and protecting the rights of individuals.
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THE Queen will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee. February 6 will mark 65 years since Queen Elizabeth II was ordained. She already became the longest-reigning monarch in British history in 2015 when she overtook Queen Victoria’s record of 63 years. Large-scale celebrations are more likely be reserved for the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 – although any events will take into account that the Queen is due to turn 96 that year.
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“I was not marching against the Trump administration, with which I enjoy excellent relations, but in favour of the rights of my fellow Americans.”
He added: “I was also carrying on a proud tradition in the US, which is free expression, and the notion that one need not agree with everything the government does to still be a patriot. “Above all, “I was marching in my individual capacity and certainly not in my official capacity as Gibraltar’s representative in the US.” Liston can be seen (above) holding an American Civil Lib-
erties Union (ACLU) banner, which has raised more than £19 million to fight Trump’s executive order restricting travel from seven Muslim-majority countries. The current leader of the Gibraltar-America Council, Liston’s grandparents emigrated from Gibraltar to the US in the 1920s, and he is replacing the retired Joe Carseni. “My grandparents travelled over the ocean from Gibraltar to start a new life in America but their hearts were always home in Gibraltar, where my heart is as well”, said Liston, who is also a partner at a New York law firm. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, welcomed Liston, saying: “David is already well versed on the positive issues that Gibraltar needs to project in the United States and I am certain that he will serve as a bridge to further cement cultural, heritage, commercial and political ties between our two countries.”
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A CONFECTIONER has raised over £1,000 in a charity baking challenge. Talented Charles Harrison earned £1150 for Cancer Relief after locking himself in his kitchen over the Christmas period to make hundreds of pan dulces. He sold the goodies all the rock before giving the money to the Gibraltar-based charity, which provides free support to cancer sufferers on the Rock. Thanking him for his work, Deborah Huxley of the centre said: “We can also confidently say that they were absolutely delicious judging by the sample batch we were lucky enough to have at the Centre. “Thank you so much Charles for the hard slog in the kitchen, you have really brightened up our January, we promise all your hard work will be put to good use in the coming year.”
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A BIG-HEARTED teen has praised the generosity of Gibraltarians in a charity food drive. Nicole Britto of Westside School was overwhelmed with the amount of products people donated to help Nazareth House, the Rock’s soup kitchen, feed those in need. She collected dozens of bags over the Christmas period after posting a request on Facebook for donations. The charity will now use the food to make meals at its Hospital Hill venue. “I thought that collecting donations would be a good thing to do”, said Nicole, 18. “I would like to thank everyone who helped to get the word out or donated. “I’d also like to specially thank the ladies in the kitchen who devote their time to making the food. “Together we can all help to make a difference.” The soup kitchen provides food, clothing and showers for those in need.
GOVERNOR Edward Davis has praised the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival as a 'remarkable achievement'. The Caleta Hotel event attracted over 250 players from over 60 countries, including some of the world's top players. The chess festival, which is in its 15th year and climaxes on Wednesday, has been called 'one of the strongest in the world' by the Financial Times. Davis told competitors: "I would like to salute you all, your ability on the boards and also your loyalty to this competition. "If it was not for you, it would not happen. Keep coming back and I wish you all the best of luck in the competition and in your matches." He also praised Brian Callaghan, who helped to organised the first festival 15 years ago. "Brian had an idea, he had a vision, he was bold, innovative, and it has been a great success," said Davis.