CNN – 19 Jun 24 Louisiana classrooms now required by law to display the Ten Commandments |...

Louisiana schools are now required to display the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.

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Why Are 5 STATES SUING PFIZER and NOT Moderna? Pfizer researched and developed their COVID-19 mRNA injections independent of the Operation Warp Speed program while demanding to maintain ownership and control of their human safety data.

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Pfizer’s COVID-19 mRNA Products and Data Belong to Pfizer, NOT the US Government

Kobach explains that Pfizer researched, developed, (and manufactured) their COVID-19 mRNA injections independent of the Operation Warp Speed program, while demanding to maintain ownership and control of their clinical safety data, per their contract. This enabled Pfizer to suppress, manipulate, and misrepresent the actual harmful (and sometimes lethal) effects of their COVID-19 mRNA injections.

Per the press conference, Kobach reported that Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla stated publicly that Pfizer did not participate in the Operation Warp Speed program to avoid government oversight and maintain control (and secrecy) of their data reports.

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Pfizer researched and developed their COVID-19 mRNA injections independent of the Operation Warp Speed program while demanding to maintain ownership and control of their human safety data.

Kansas AG Sues Pfizer for Misleading Public

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Biometric Update | Biometrics News, Companies and Explainers – 13 Jun 24 Gibraltar’s eGov platform advances with digital ID cards and open-source shift...

The digital ID card, which is currently in the testing phase, allows citizens to store government-issued documents on their phone's digital wallet.

In the past six months, Gibraltar’s e-Gov platform has made considerable strides in enhancing its digital services, Chief Secretary Glendon Martinez told GBC News. A new team and additional developers have been brought on board to drive these improvements. However, given the organization’s size, technical challenges, such as unexpected cybersecurity threats or major infrastructure issues, are inevitable.

One of the major initiatives currently underway is the re-platforming of every single service provided by e-Gov. This involves transitioning to open-source technology, which is expected to yield substantial savings compared to licensed products. The shift is aimed at improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of digital operations.

Another notable advancement is the introduction of a digital ID card, which is currently in the testing phase. The card will allow citizens to store government-issued documents on their phone’s digital wallet. When interacting with government counters, users will need to double-tap their wallet, and the system will recognize them and provide the relevant services.

Traditional methods of identification, rooted in the 19th-century practice of photographic IDs, are increasingly outdated.

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Now, Spain is just getting silly...

UK ordered to withdraw military base from Gibraltar as row with Spain deepens

Spain has demanded the UK close its military base in Gibraltar, as political tensions between the two countries threaten to explode. Gibraltar enjoys a strategic location at the western entrance to the Mediterranean, where the straits between Europe and Africa are only 14 km wide.

As such, the Oversees territory is routinely used by Royal Navy ships, RAF aircraft and other units that temporarily deploy to conduct training.

The MoD also employs 952 personnel in Gibraltar, of which 528 are locally employed civilians. The remainder are military and UK-based civil servants. The presence of the base as well as Gibraltar's status as a British colony havre become sources of growing frustration and anger in Spain.

Spain's UN ambassador, Héctor Gómez Hernández, alleged that the UK was contravening an existing Resolution (3163) passed by the Assembly in December 1973.

He called for the immediate demilitarisation of Gibraltar at a session of the UN in New York.

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Boluda Bolsters Its Gibraltar Tug Fleet - Marine Link

June 18 - the renaming ceremony of the new tugboat “VB Responder” took place at the Small Boats Marina in the port of Gibraltar, strengthening its current fleet in such a strategic point for maritime transport as the Strait of Gibraltar.

Boluda Towage has added a tug to its fleet in the port of Gibraltar. The vessel, renamed VB Responder during a ceremony on Tuesday, is the company's fifth tug in Gibraltar, a strategic point for maritime transport.

The event was attended by the Hon Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo KC MP, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, the President of Boluda Corporación Marítima, Vicente Boluda Fos, Executive Vice President of Boluda Towage, Vicente Boluda Ceballos and the Captain of the Port, John Ghio.

Vicente Boluda, President of Boluda Corporación Marítima, said, “The importance of Gibraltar and its port as a strategic hub for our operations in the strait, a real gateway from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean via the Mediterranean, where it is essential to act with a powerful and prepared fleet such as that of Boluda Towage."

Minister for the Port, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, said: “This partnership reflects the Gibraltar Port’s commitment to adapting to the evolving maritime industry and enhancing the services it offers. I would like to thank Boluda for their interest in Gibraltar and I look forward to many years of collaboration."

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP, said: “I welcome the addition of “VB Responder” to Boluda Towage’s fleet as it signifies their confidence in Gibraltar not just as a strategic point in geographic terms, but as a trustworthy place for business. This is also an important acquisition that strengthens the Port of Gibraltar’s maritime capabilities which will enhance their service.”

Boluda Towage is strengthening its activities despite global geopolitical tensions. Following the latest events in the Red Sea, the ports in the Strait of Gibraltar will be the first in Europe to be touched by the shipping lines now sailing the Cape of Good Hope route and will be a key point on the trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Minister for the Port Gemma Arias-Vasquez added: “Boluda's acquisition of Resolve Salvage and Fire (Gibraltar) Limited and their expansion to Gibraltar undoubtedly strengthens our maritime capabilities. - Govt welcomes the addition of a new tugboat to Boluda Towage fleet

CM hosts former Spanish President Felipe Gonzalez in Boluda reception.

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Boluda Towage has launched its 2024 fleet renewal and expansion programme with a harbour tug from a Turkish shipbuilder. Med Marine has delivered a MED-A2575 series tugboat to the Spanish towage provider from the Eregli Shipyard in northern Turkey after securing the contract Q3 2023. According to automatic identification system data, 357-gt VB Lusitania has left Turkey and is en route through the Mediterranean to Sines, Portugal, where it is scheduled to arrive on 2 March. - Riviera - News Content Hub - Boluda boosts towage with new tugboat

Boluda Towage assists The Spanish Navy midshipmen training vessel "Juan Sebastian Elcano" - A great honour for Boluda Towage to assist and escort the Juan Sebastian Elcano, which departed from the port of Las Palmas yesterday, with the Boluda tugs VB TAMARAN and VB ADRIATICO.

Boluda Towage assists The Spanish Navy midshipmen training vessel "Juan Sebastian Elcano"

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gbc.gi Picardo says he will serve term as Chief Minister; suggestions he will stand...

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Fabian Picardo says he will serve the term as Chief Minister, if the GSLP membership continues to entrust him with the leadership of the party.

He says any suggestions that he would stand down if a treaty is announced are based on untrue rumours with no foundation.

Mr Picardo was responding to GBC questions after Justice Minister, Nigel Feetham, said he would stand in a future GSLP leadership contest if the membership supports him.

This weekend, Nigel Feetham posted on Facebook that he would consider standing for GSLP leader if Fabian Picardo decides not to seek re-election as leader.

He said this would be about “public service and democratic choice, never about political ambition”.

In response to GBC questions, Mr Picardo said he welcomes the fact that a Parliamentarian as able as Mr Feetham has said he will consider putting his name forward.

Mr Picardo says he will continue to put his name forward to lead the party during this term - but that this will be his last term as Chief Minister, as he has previously said.

Mr Picardo did not confirm whether Gemma Arias-Vasquez remains his preferred successor, as was his opinion in September last year.

Instead, he said once he decides to step down as leader, he will decide who to vote for from the list of candidates.

He added he believes the the GSLP is the home of the best political talent in Gibraltar, and that whoever is chosen as the next leader will also be chosen by the electorate to become the next Chief Minister.

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gbc.gi ​McGrail Inquiry Senior Investigating Officer John McVea to be appointed GDP...

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RGP Senior Investigating Officer John McVea is to get the top job at the Gibraltar Defence Police, GBC understands.

Mr McVea arrived in Gibraltar to investigate criminal matters related to the McGrail Inquiry.

Sources say three candidates from the UK were interviewed by the Commander British Forces for the role of Chief of Police.

Mr McVea was said to have been the preferred candidate to take over from Rob Allen who has recently retired.

John McVea is a former Chief Superintendent with the Northern Ireland Police Service who, having retired, accepted a call for Mutual Aid by the RGP to investigate the McGrail Inquiry Data Breach late in 2022.

His career spanned 30-years, throughout the peace process. Of those, he spent 15 years in the serious crime branch.

Mr McVea was sworn in as a Royal Gibraltar Police officer with full constabulary powers and took on the role of Senior Investigating Officer. He led a team of RGP officers, which included officers from Dyfed Powys Police and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Mr McVea was paid at a rate of £500 for each day worked.

Arrests soon followed in relation to the data breach, followed by the shock arrests of the former police commissioner Ian McGrail. He was later cleared of all charges.

As the Inquiry neared, there were more arrests of former police officers who had made Whistleblower statements against Ian McGrail and senior members of the Royal Gibraltar Police. The McGrail Inquiry learned that they had received letters of guarantees signed by the Chief Minister.

Three have since been charged with attempting to pervert the course of Justice.

A senior government employee was arrested at the end of last year.

Speaking on a recent Viewpoint programme, Police Commissioner Richard Ullger said the investigations remained ongoing, although the allegations made against senior members of the RGP had been dismissed by Mr McVea.

In answer to GBC questions, an MOD Spokesperson said: “The Gibraltar Defence Police are in the process of appointing a new Chief of Police. When the usual pre-employment checks have been completed, British Forces Gibraltar will then be in a position to formally announce the official appointment of the new GDP Chief of Police.”

Meanwhile, the RGP has declined to comment.

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Gibraltar Messenger – 18 Jun 24 Kansas AG Sues Pfizer for Misleading Public - Gibraltar Messenger

“Pfizer made multiple misleading statements to deceive the public about its vaccine at a time when Americans needed the truth,” said Kris Kobach.

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CNN – 17 Jun 24 The British Army trains in Kenya. Many women say soldiers raped them and...

Seventeen-year-old Marian Pannalossy cuts a striking figure wherever she goes in Archer’s Post, a small town 200 miles north of Nairobi. She lives alone and is light-skinned in a place where mixed-race people are a rarity and therefore ostracized.

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