GrumpyOldMan
English expat in Gibraltar
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About me
English
Lives in Gibraltar
Registration: 17 December 2011
New Year ... plans and stuff ?
Apart from all the parties, pubs and restaurants there will be a fireworks display in Casemates Square at midnight.This is a central gathering point for many people accompanied by bottles, before moving on again. Which bit of Geordieland? Read More
VoIP in Gibraltar
I use Skype to make calls within GibraltarBut can people in Gibraltar call you on your Skype?Yes Read More
VoIP in Gibraltar
I use Skype to make calls within Gibraltar Read More
want to live in gibraltar by tracybatty
hi i was just wondering if anybody knows what the security industry is like in GIB? im an experienced security officer in the uk. i have worked in retail and static security, but mostly leisure security ie events, functions,pubs and clubs. im also ...
Hi DE Suto Here is a link to education in Gibraltar http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/education-a-training Read More
Road cycling clubs
Yes. But I have no idea of how to contact them other than to spend some time at the frontier on a weekend morning and try to make personal contact Rethink Try the Sports and Leisure association at the Victoria Stadium Tel.20078409 Read More
Relocating to Gibraltar on Thursday by pyjm84
Hi, I'm moving to Gibraltar this week to start a job and was just wondering if anyone could offer some advice on a few things. What rate of tax would I be paying? Do I have to register with doctors, dentists, etc? What are the chances of finding ...
Hi pyjm84 Tax http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/taxation Accommodation, are you intending to live in Gibraltar? If so it's expensive. The cheapest I have personally seen are at present advertised on the " Customer Notice Board" in Morrisons, check it ... Read More
Visting old Pubs....Can anyone remember??? by diana&delia
hello, Planning a trip down to Gib soon and going down memory lane. It's been quite a while (over 40yrs), but can anyone remember these two pubs and if they still exist can they tell me where they are: The 9 Tombs Six Steps Down Please ...
You made me think about the 6 Steps Down, so I did a search and came up with some old memories. http://www.gibraltarcomcen.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=8&pid=293#top_display_media Read More
Visting old Pubs....Can anyone remember??? by diana&delia
hello, Planning a trip down to Gib soon and going down memory lane. It's been quite a while (over 40yrs), but can anyone remember these two pubs and if they still exist can they tell me where they are: The 9 Tombs Six Steps Down Please ...
Never heard of 9 Tombs. If I remember right 6 Steps Down was at the top of City Mill Lane if so it is no more Read More
Nursing by Hel76
I am a qualified children's nurse and have worked in the NHS for 12 years,I am looking for a change and am very interested in working in Gibraltar.I would appreciate any advice on how I can go about this,I am currently single with no ...
A reply already, they must be desperate. Check your PMs Read More
Nursing by Hel76
I am a qualified children's nurse and have worked in the NHS for 12 years,I am looking for a change and am very interested in working in Gibraltar.I would appreciate any advice on how I can go about this,I am currently single with no ...
The GHA are not renowned for their response time. I would give it a week and then phone them if you get no e mail reply Read More
Nursing by Hel76
I am a qualified children's nurse and have worked in the NHS for 12 years,I am looking for a change and am very interested in working in Gibraltar.I would appreciate any advice on how I can go about this,I am currently single with no ...
First contact the Gibraltar Health Authority http://www.gha.gi/httpdocs/index.htm Read More
where to live?
Not much difference to any other urbanisation. However I believe there are not many facilities on site and no public transport, therefore you would need transport of your own. Please note I have very little personal experience of Alcaidesa Read More
where to live?
There are lots of places depending on your definition of cheap Can you be a bit more specific on your requirements? 1, 2, 3 beds, pool, type of travel or maybe school requirements? Read More
weddings in gibraltar
Why not contact them and ask. But do it before lunch, Government offices close at lunchtime in the summer Tel: (+350) 200 72289 Fax: (+350) 200 42706 E-mail: marriages.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi Read More
Taxi licence in Gibraltar by migavart
Hello everybody! I am thinking to relocate to Gibraltar and I need some information about how can I get a Taxi Licence in Gibraltar. Unfortunately the official website www.gibraltar.gov is not very helpful. Does anyone knows how can I be licensed ...
Hi migavart I had a beer and a chat with a Taxi driver a couple of nights ago. He rents his license at £250 per week and has to supply his own car, fuel etc. Plus if he is sick or on holiday he still has to pay. He also said that licenses now change ... Read More
Taxi licence in Gibraltar by migavart
Hello everybody! I am thinking to relocate to Gibraltar and I need some information about how can I get a Taxi Licence in Gibraltar. Unfortunately the official website www.gibraltar.gov is not very helpful. Does anyone knows how can I be licensed ...
You have the choice of working for someone else, or renting a licence from someone, not the Government. I understand that all Government issued licences were taken up many years ago and to buy one today you would have to purchase from the private ... Read More
Just joined and worried!
Personal opinion is that the GHA is a good employer. However there is an abundance of motorcycle workshops plus competition from Spain. Have you visited Gib?? Read More
Driving license in Gibraltar
One of the questions on the Driving Test application form is:- Have you lived in Gibraltar, Great Britain or Northern Ireland for at least 185 days in the preceding 12 months More information is available here ... Read More
tax
If you follow the link I posted above all the answers are there on the Goverment web site. Read More
tax
Hi tom Are you asking as a Gibraltar resident or as someone who will be resident outside Gibraltar Some info here :- http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/taxation Read More
Unfurnished Apartments in Gib and/or La Linea by coco77
Hi All Just wondered if anyone out there know of any estate agents that have unfurnished apartments in Gib or possibly La Linea? What have been your experiences? Have they been significantly cheaper? Thank you! coco
Coco here is a link to some of the estate agents in Gib propertygibraltar.com/index.php?type=To+Rent&town=&minbeds=&minRentPrice=0&minPrice=0&maxPrice=100000000&action=torent I believe this and other links have been posted in the past Best of luck Read More
Healthcare in Gibraltar by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gibraltar ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gibraltar? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Hi Zoltan to the best of my knowledge there is no method for paying for government healthcare Read More
Healthcare in Gibraltar by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gibraltar ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gibraltar? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
If you are an EU citizen you should be entitled to a European Health Card from your mother country. This will entitle you to emergency health care anywhere in Europe. This care would be available in Gibraltar or Spain while you look for work. The ... Read More
Healthcare in Gibraltar by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gibraltar ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gibraltar? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Gibraltar has a very good public health service which is available free to residents and frontier workers. Prescription charges are £2.50 for each item up to 3 items, over 3 they are free. There are also a number of private clinics. Read More
Nearby chemical plant
Gibraltar has a fairly high levels of pollution. Some from the industries in nearby Spain, but also from it's own electrical generating plants which are diesel powered. Also there is a high level of vehicle pollution and noise pollution. Read More
Eager to join you all! by 22joanneb
Hello all :) Just wanted to take the opportunity to say Hi to you all and look for a bit of advice really. There's probably not much that hasnt been posted already and weve read all your advice to other people which has been amazing, but I guess ...
3) it's a great location, yes - and when you are a Gibraltar resident you may be entitled to a job in Gib. People, please do your research.There is no requirement to be a Gibraltar resident in order to seek or take employment in ... Read More
Getting married in Gibraltar
The link below gives comprehensive information. http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/getting-married Read More
Working in Gibraltar, Living in Gibraltar, Lifestyle, Nightlife by jammake
Hi I am a 24 yr old male. I Currently Live in Newcastle, England. I have been offered a role for the insurance company i currently work for in Gibraltar. I need to know whether it is worth my while and whether i would like in in Gib. My current ...
If you are stuck book into a cheap hotel in La Linea while you look around Read More
SEEKING JOB
Links Yellow pages http://www.gibyellow.gi/ Recruitments ... Read More
New government by blulagoon
What are people's views on the change of Government in Gibraltar. In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals. Does this mean tax rises across the board and doing away with some ...
Now, to be able to register at the job centre you need to have a Gibraltar residence card. To get one of those, you need proof of Gib ID, and proof of employment. Plus a photo and a fiver. You can find a job on the street if you are lucky. You ... Read More
New government by blulagoon
What are people's views on the change of Government in Gibraltar. In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals. Does this mean tax rises across the board and doing away with some ...
In her excellent blog, Roughseasinthemed has questioned how the new Government will fund some of their proposals.Probably the same way they funded their last term in office, by encouraging smuggling Unlikely that a new govt will make much ... Read More