Further to the technical guidance notes recently issued by HM Government of Gibraltar, the Minister for Business, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, has organised a series of sector-specific Town Hall meetings to support businesses in preparing for the implementation of the new arrangements under the UK-EU Treaty in respect of Gibraltar.

The meetings fulfil the commitment made by Minister Arias-Vasquez during her address at the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses Annual Dinner earlier this week to provide businesses with further opportunities to receive practical guidance, engage directly with officials and raise sector-specific questions.

The first Town Hall meetings will take place on Monday 22 June 2026 at Inces Hall as follows:

4:30pm to 5:30pm – Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products

5:45pm to 6:45pm – Special Customs Procedures, including Bonded Warehouses

The Town Hall meetings will be attended by the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, the Minister for Business, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez, the Attorney General and the Collector of Customs.

The sessions will provide affected businesses with an opportunity to better understand how the new arrangements will operate in practice and to discuss the technical issues most relevant to their respective sectors.

Minister Arias-Vasquez said:

“During the GFSB Annual Dinner, I promised that the Government would organise further sector-specific Town Hall meetings to accompany the detailed technical guidance we have published.

“These sessions will allow businesses to engage directly with the relevant officials, ask questions and receive practical information tailored to their particular sectors.

“We understand that the guidance is detailed and highly technical. The Government will therefore continue to work closely with businesses throughout the implementation process to ensure that they are supported, informed and as prepared as possible.”