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CHIEF: Fabian Picardo
TaXing times ANY products bought online or across the border now cost 10% more in a historic measure announced by the Chief Minister. The flat rate applies to nearly all products bought outside Gibraltar. The main exceptions from this new tax will be food, medicine, sanitary products, books, children’s clothes and objects worth less than £25. The import duty, introduced on July 2, is part of a package of measures to push Gibraltarians to ‘buy local’. Although this could be another unpopular decision, a tax on shopping abroad has long been a demand of small businesses looking to protect their trade. “People are reminded that they should declare their dutiable goods to HM Customs Officers as they cross the border,” said the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. “This is not a voluntary duty but something that will be strictly enforced. “In respect of fuel, building materials, tobacco and wines, spirits and malts, and disposable single use products such as plastic plates and straws the existing regime will continue.”
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LOVED: Artist Michael Montegriffo (right) pictured with a family member, was brutally battered in Prince Edward’s Road HE was hit over the head four times by someone he probably knew well. In what is now thought to be a long-running dispute, Michael Montegriffo, 58, was left on the pavement outside
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his house with blood seeping from a series of fatal wounds. Now two years since the artist’s tragic death, Gibraltar police are making a fresh appeal into his murder. Police hope to find fresh witnesses on the unsolved murder that took place in broad daylight at Prince Edward’s Road by Gavino’s Dwelling at 11.17am on July 7, 2018. Montegriffo, a musician, who
had lived in France and England for many years, was treated at the scene by paramedics, but died soon after arriving at St Bernard’s Hospital. On the second anniversary of his death, the RGP has reminded the public there is a £25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of his killer. After consulting international forensic experts detectives believe the argument was with someone Montegriffo knew. The RGP believes it was over a problem which had been going on for some time but it was not a premeditated attack. “We believe this person was in the neighbourhood for a legitimate purpose,” said Chief Inspector Roy Perez. “They were either living there,
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visiting another person or resided there. We believe this person may have acted impulsively after having lost control of his or her temper. “This type of anger, hostility and impulsivity would carry over into his or her other relationships and conflicts.” The RGP noted that the suspected murderer may have changed their appearance or lifestyle after the incident. “We feel very, very strongly that someone out there knows something about what happened but this person is unwilling or scared to talk,” said Insp Brian Finlayson. Montegriffo left behind a daughter and son, both of whom who are very aggrieved by their father’s death. His daughter told the Olive Press he was ‘a great dad’ and
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the whole family ‘wants to get closure on the matter’. Maurice Montegriffo, the victim’s father, also made an emotional appeal to the public for information where he asked for ‘closure’ on his son’s death. An old school friend of Montegriffo, lawyer Charles Gomez, said: “It remains a complete mystery. “How he was killed in broad daylight on a bright sunny summer day and the police have found nothing, it is no wonder the family and friends are distraught.” He added: “He was a bright guy, well above average, and I had got to know him better since he came back to live from France.” The RGP are also concerned that this person could strike again and murder someone else in a similar situation. “We urge anyone who may have any information related to the case to come forward,” said an RGP spokesman. Anyone with any information they believe might be of assistance is requested to contact New Mole House on 200 72500.