GrumpyOldMan
English expat in Gibraltar
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33
About me
English
Lives in Gibraltar
Registration: 17 December 2011
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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
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
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
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
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
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