Gibraltar Community - November 2025

🧮 Census Insights

👥 Population Growth

  • 37,936 residents (+17.8% since 2012)

📊 Ageing Population

  • Average age rose from 47 to 50; 65+ group up 36.4%

🌍 Nationality Shifts

  • Gibraltarian: +14%

  • UK/British: +30%

  • Moroccan: -50%

  • Other nationalities: +56.7%

🏘️ Housing Trends

  • Owner-occupied homes now outnumber government-rented flats

  • Private rentals up 21% since 2012

🏛️ Government & Policy

🛂 Residency Rules Incoming

  • Expected to protect access to schools, healthcare, and elderly care.

⚖️ Gibraltarian Status Act

  • Cross-party talks underway on proposed amendments.

🔌 Infrastructure Law Passed

  • New penalties for damaging electrical infrastructure.

📣 Audit Dispute

  • Chief Minister rejects 2018–19 audit findings as politically biased.

🎭 Community & Culture

🎤 New Mayor Announced

  • Nicholas Guerrero to take office Dec 16, with Andrea Simpson as Deputy.

🕊️ Remembrance Events

  • Nov 9: Ceremony at Cross of Sacrifice

  • Nov 11: WWI commemoration at Parliament House

🌍 Tourism Milestone

  • Gibraltar nominated for “Best Tourist Board” at 2025 UK Globe Travel Awards.

🏰 Moorish Castle Update

  • Minor planning amendment submitted for entrance and dungeon area.

📲 Public Services & Media

📱 WhatsApp Channel Launched

  • Official updates now available via private, one-way broadcast.

🎙️ Podcast Feature

  • Fabian Picardo reflects on 14 years in office on Crónica de Frontera.

📉 Economy & Climate

💰 Interest Rate Debate

  • Split vote: some call for cut to 3.75%, others hold at 4%.

🌡️ Warmest October on Record

  • Average temperature: 22.1°C (tied with 1997)