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Gibraltar’s Enterprise Scheme just got a major update. Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez has confirmed that applications will now be accepted all year round. According to a Government press release, it's a big shift aimed at giving small business owners more flexibility when seeking funding.
Historic Agreement Reached
The UK and EU today announced a political agreement on Gibraltar’s future relationship with the European Union. After years of negotiations, the agreement marks a significant breakthrough, but it’s not a treaty, and for businesses, the details that matter most are still to come.
Progress Recognised, Again
The European Commission has once again proposed removing Gibraltar from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing — a long-awaited recognition of the Rock’s progress in strengthening its financial oversight.
Shop Window Winners
For the third year running, OTWO Magazine, in partnership with the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB), hosted its annual Shop Window Competition to mark World Environment Day. This year’s theme, #BeatPlasticPollution, invited local businesses to get involved by decorating their shop windows with sustainability in mind. This year’s finalists were: ISOLAS, Marble Arc, and […]
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a new online complaint form to streamline how Gibraltar's consumers file formal complaints about businesses operating in or from Gibraltar. It's live now on the OFT website: oft.gov.gi/complaints
Smoke-Free Future?
The Government has published a draft Bill that could reshape how nicotine and tobacco products are sold locally. The proposed Smoke-Free Generation, Nicotine Products and Single-Use Vapes (Ban) Bill 2025 introduces a range of public health measures, and the GFSB wants your views, especially if you operate in retail, wholesale or vending.
The Gibraltar Sustainable Awards are back and the GFSB is once again partnering with The Nautilus Project to help shine a light on the businesses, clubs and organisations making greener choices.
Employment Law Alignment
The Gibraltar Government has introduced a new Employment (Amendment) Act 2025, confirming that key worker protections will apply during the transfer of services between companies, commonly known as TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) in the UK.
The GFSB and OTWO magazine have teamed up to launch a special Shop Window Competition to mark World Environment Day 2025. This year’s theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution,” and local businesses are invited to show their creative side—and their green credentials—by designing eye-catching, eco-friendly window displays.
Meet Kim Chang
With experience spanning three continents and sectors from sport to higher education, Kim Chang joins the GFSB as our new Business Support Manager. A familiar face from the 2019 Island Games, Kim brings insight, a hands-on approach, and a passion for collaboration. We sat down with him to learn more about his background, what he’s looking forward to, and why he sees so much potential in our network.