Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism

📢 The Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism hosted the second Age Symposium to address issues affecting older persons in Gibraltar. Discussions included upcoming changes to the pensionable age for men. The next Symposium will be in the autumn. Contact the Ministry of Equality for more information.

🏳️‍🌈 Join the Ministry of Equality in celebrating on June 18th at the Sunborn Hotel! Hear from a diverse panel of speakers and join the conversation on authenticity, courage, and community. Free to attend - just register with the Ministry of Equality. Let's continue to promote .

📢 Last week, the Gibraltar Tourist Board co-hosted the annual Travel Weekly Cruise Leaders Dinner at the CLIA Southampton Conference. Minister Santos gave an update on Gibraltar's future developments. Over 40 cruise companies and senior agencies attended, and the Visit Gibraltar team interacted with over 500 cruise consultants during the trade fair.

📚 Exciting news for young people in Gibraltar! The GCS is offering a summer programme themed around 'Books Without Borders' to spark imagination and love for reading. From the Summer Book Club to creative workshops, there's something for everyone. Visit Culture.gi for the full schedule and book your spot now!

🎨Exciting news! GCS is launching a vibrant summer cultural programme for adults in July! From a Paint & Brew session to a Culture Crawl, there's something for everyone. Plus, the John Mackintosh Hall Library will open after hours for a unique literary experience! Check out culture.gi for more info!

Reminder: Join us this Wednesday, 10 June, for the Second Age Symposium.

The second Age Symposium will provide feedback on the key findings, discussions, and recommendations that emerged from the first Age Symposium, while continuing the conversation on issues that matter to older persons in Gibraltar.
We look forward to welcoming you.

🌟The Gibraltar Citizens Advice Bureau will be recognising the amazing volunteers who make a difference in our community. Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, the Hon. Christian Santos GMD MP will be presenting certificates on Friday 5th June.

📚 The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2026 has announced a further ten authors joining this year’s programme, including bestselling novelists, historians, diplomats, art experts and thought leaders.

The Festival returns from 9–15 November 2026, offering a diverse range of talks and discussions covering fiction, history, diplomacy, art, wellbeing, technology and contemporary issues.

Minister Santos welcomed the latest line-up, highlighting the Festival’s continued ability to inform, entertain and appeal to a wide audience.

The Ministry of Equality recently held the final group learning session for mentees participating in the Women’s Mentorship Programme.

The session, titled 'Advocating for Yourself', was delivered by trainer, coach and educator Anne Marie Morello, who provided participants with practical tools and strategies to build confidence, communicate effectively and champion their own personal and professional development.

The Women’s Mentorship Programme continues to support and empower women by fostering leadership, growth and meaningful connections, helping participants to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.