Gibraltar Today

The Government has dismissed claims by the GSD linking recent elective surgery cancellations at St Bernard's Hospital to wider systemic issues, saying the disruption was due to an isolated staffing problem. The Health Minister has apologised to affected patients saying this was an isolated and highly unusual incident. Gemma Arias Vasquez has been speaking to our reporter Iain Triay Clarence.Politics, history, monarchy, crime, sports, music and memoirs are just some of the genres that will feature in the 2025 Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival. Gibraltar Cultural Services has confirmed a further eight authors, including another headliner: Conservative MP and former Chancellor and Foreign Secretary, Sir Jeremy Hunt! The festival is the brainchild of Chief Culture Officer Seamus Byrne.Are you considering a step towards a new career? The Ministry of Employment and the Gibraltar Insurance Institute are hoping to help people who want to enter work in insurance. It's a programme that has run for the past four years. This is year five. It is directed at young people and giving them skills and helping them to be job ready. We spoke to the President of the Gibraltar Insurance Institute, Nicholas Pecino.A lovely moment last week for Francis Avellano who was formally recognised for his dedicated service and outstanding contributions as a member of the Assisted Travel Team at Gibraltar International Airport. He's been described by airport manager Terrence Lopez as someone who is “clearly a natural at what he does, has a permanent smile on his face, and is always eager to help." We invited Francis and Terrence to the studio, alongside Annie Risso of Special Olympics Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Camp Bay, known as the Quarri, as part of our “At the Beach” series.Beach Supervisor Lee Coombes spoke to us about the recent incidents of vandalism and cleanliness of the pools. Despite the frustration that these matters can cause, he explained the protocols that are in place to keep the pools safe for bathers.We spoke to two Beach Head Lifeguards James Rovegno and Sasha Gravette. They told us what it's like training and working throughout the summer, and how being a lifeguard has helped become more connected to the weather.Paul Tunbridge has been a regular for over 25 years, but has been coming to the Quarri well before that. Despite the wind picking up at times, he agreed with the term “Quarribean”, and spoke about how it's a slice of paradise compared to the levante in town.Camp Bay is a popular spot for divers and has an abundance of marine life. We spoke to Bianca Daniell: she's part of the Gibraltar Sub Aqua Club, which was established over 50 years ago. Maruchi Golt has been coming to the Quarri since 1950 and shared some of her memories, including how even accessing the bay was completely different! She remembers going down a long flight of stairs starting from around Rosia Dale, as the small tunnels just off Parson's Lodge didn't exist yet! And, Maryam Senouni was on the programme a couple of weeks back to discuss the facilities available in local beaches for her daughter with disabilities. She came back to explain how the chairs available for her daughter are not suitable for her needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louis Baldachino was diagnosed with stage four Pancreatic cancer in 2015. He was told he had a maximum of six months to live. 10 years later, against the odds, Louis is well and has spent much of his time advocating for regular health checks. We invited Louis to the studio to congratulate him on such a huge milestone.Just over a month to go until a live music festival in aid of Cancer Relief! On Saturday 31st of August, the Arena in Ocean Village is the place to be. We spoke to Danny Peach who's organised the event, alongside Beth Sosa and Bianca Yeo of Cancer Relief.How well is the LGBTQ+ community represented in GIbraltar's schools? Paul Perez is heading the research - exploring inclusion, identity and experience in secondary education is the main purpose of the study. Paul told us more about the survey and emphasised that everyone's perspective is invaluable - LGBTQ+ or not.And, the rise in use of electric vehicles and devices using lithium-ion batteries has a direct impact on safety. These batteries store a lot of energy in a small space, which can sometimes lead to overheating and release of flammable and toxic gases. Leading Firefighters from the Airport Fire & Rescue Service, Mitch Mifsud and Lee Muscat, have recently completed specialist training in the UK, focused on the safe and effective management of lithium battery incidents across various environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cardboard Boat Race returns very soon: on Saturday 16th August. It's become one of the liveliest and exciting charity events of the year - here to tell us what we have to look forward to is Darren Olivero of the organising committee, alongside William Bowman and Amy Pretty.A collaboration between Theatre Makers and Cultural Services will offer musical theatre workshops, delivered by not just anyone, but professional performer Emma Caffrey! She has a wealth of musical experience, including "Babette" in Beauty and the Beast , "Anytime Annie" in 42nd Street and "Bubbles" in Funny Girl. Erica McGrail from Theatre Makers told us what the workshops will entail.In sports Jose Mari Ruiz brought us up to speed as both Lincoln Red Imps and St Josephs gear up for their away legs of the Champions League qualifiers. Jose also told us told us how the Gibraltar basketball squad got on at the FIBA Euro Basketball Competitions, and how Zamara Espinosa will be officiating the Euro Hockey Senior Championship in Turkey.World Drowning Prevention Day is a reminder to all of us about the precautions we can take for ourselves, our families and friends in order to be able to continue enjoying our swims. Thankfully, this is not a big issue in Gibraltar – but it is something to keep aware of. We do generally have a few instances each summer where lifeguards need to get involved, usually involving youngsters or tourists. So whether for others or ourselves, it's important to be aware of the basics. As Norbert Sene of the Royal Lifesaving Society explained,And, Edd Valatka is becoming a very familiar face on the Rock; he's now 7 months into his year-long initiative, taking on different challenges every month as he generates awareness and donations for different causes. From 50km runs around the Rock, to biking to Cordoba and back; the challenges seem to be getting more and more creative. This month, he's taken on an insane fitness challenge in the name of homelessness awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Action for Housing says it has serious concerns following the Principal Auditor's report and its findings that the Chief Minister was personally involved in the allocation of government housing. For his part, Fabian Picardo has said he can't go into the details of the case but that they are harrowing, adding he believed those on the housing list would have agreed with the need to intervene. Henry Pinna from Action For Housing was in the studio.You may recall we recently spoke to HM Customs Gibraltar about a new software, a new system for clearing goods at the frontier. It's a new automated system for customs data - ASYCUDA. Senior Customs Officer Nigel Lia told Gibraltar Today the system is already up and running, with scope for amendments if required as and when the UK-EU Treaty is ratified. But it's experienced problems, as our reporter Jonathan Sacramento told us.Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz was at the second of this week's Conference League qualifiers yesterday evening, which saw St Joseph's lose to Republic of Ireland's Shamrock Rovers 4-0 at the Europa Sports Complex. He also brought us up to speed with what's happening in local basketball.Less than two months to go until the start of the Netball Youth World Cup... 57 days, to be precise. It's the pinnacle of netball competition for emerging players under the age of 21... so how is Gibraltar preparing to host such a major event? We spoke to Moira Gomez and Geraldine Rodriguez of the management team.And, the Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 and quickly became a global phenomenon. Now, celebrating 50 years of the Rubik's Cube, we look ahead to the 2025 Gibraltar Open this weekend! It brings together the Spanish and UK Rubik's cube communities. Father and son, Javi and Javi Garcia Mata joined us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does Gibraltar want from its politicians? It's a question posed by Together Gibraltar's Nick Calamaro. In an opinion piece in the Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper, Mr Calamaro interprets what he thinks the Principal Auditor's Report tells us about politics in Gibraltar. He talks about opaque payments and power being concentrated in the hands of ministers. Earlier this week, Professor Clive Finlayson was in this studio. He teased a discovery at the Moorish Castle and said we would get details very soon. True to his word, we now know more about the discovery, which he says changes our understanding of the construction of the Tower of Homage. Professor Finlayson is at the Moorish Castle spoke to our reporter Iain Triay Clarence.Help Me Learn Africa is a Gibraltar-based charity which provides volunteering programmes that help support children's education in developing countries. In areas of Ghana and Kenya - to name a couple - there are villages with little or no access to education. We spoke to the founder of the charity Louise Barea alongside volunteer Jodie Ferrar.Tomorrow The Mindspace Summer Camp comes to end after 7 days. Children aged 6-12 years old took part accompanied by 40 buddies and leaders aged 13+ plus 10 adults. Visiting a wide variety of locations across the Rock, the camp focused on building confidence, social skills, and emotional well-being in a fun, supportive environment. We spoke to one of the volunteers Abigail Mañasco. And a new date has been set for the introduction of the EU's digital Entry/Exit system. After several delays, the EES is now set to launch on the 12th October. How are Spanish cross frontier workers feeling about the EES and about the Treaty Agreement? ASCTEG's Juan Jose Uceda and Antonio Sanchez joined us in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode was recorded live from Rosia Bay, known as El Rolli, as part of our “At the Beach” series. Lincoln had a home match against Serbia largest club Red Star yesterday evening. A fiercely competitive game, but which in the end didn't go Lincoln's way. Sports Reporter Louis Parral was at Europa Stadium yesterday.Alex Sanchez-Soiza of the Naulilus Project told us about the abundance of marine life at El Rolli and has been involved in a number of clean ups of the area.Matthew Perez lives nearby and come to Rosia Bay year round to snorkel, and feels he's become more attune to the area over time.One of Gibraltar's best young oarswomen Sofia Rammage enjoys a refreshing dip in El Rolli. She's only just returned from the British Nationals as part of the Calpe Rowing Club team.Part of the appeal of Rosia Bay is how wild it is; and even offers opportunities for rock climbing. Keilan Schembri has been rock climbing there for some time.Phillip Vasquez, rocking his retro GBC cap, comes down to El Rolli regularly as a way to unwind, disconnect and destress from everyday life. Julian Dellipiani has recently set up the Shore Jigging and Spinning Club; he told us how their first event went and what plans they have for the future. And David Perez has been coming to Rosia his whole life; he told us what the place means to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Parliament has voted to close its investigation into Spain's alleged breaches of the Schengen Borders Code at the Gibraltar frontier. The move was backed by mainstream parties, including the Partido Popular, socialists, greens, and liberals. It leaves only far-right groups like Vox supporting further action. Kevin Ruiz has been following the story.The Environmental Safety Group is seeking answers after noxious fumes were reported downwind of the Port. The ESG says on Friday, many sea-facing estates were hit by strong "drain" smells. The ESG says on Saturday there was more pollution - in the form of black smoke from bunkering ships. It's urging the Port to increase its surveillance and take action, saying, "Profits must not come before community and environmental costs". We spoke to the ESG's Janet Howitt.The annual Calpe Conference will focus on Gibraltar's strategic importance during the Second World War. The international academic event will bring together scholars from around the world. And there will be broader context from other global conflicts. The Museum's Professor Clive Finlayson told us more.And, are you interested in a career in media? The GBC Summer Camp is back! From the 4th – 8th August participants can get involved in all aspects of broadcasting from presenting to filming. Justine Cartwright is heading the project and told us what the camp will entail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first CEO of the Sports and Leisure Authority has died aged 70. Joe Hernandez was a lifelong champion of sport on the Rock, both on and off the court. He helped to create the Strait Games, which was a very positive project, promoting unity among young people from Gibraltar, the Campo, and Ceuta. Joe spent his life committed to sport and community, and leaves behind a lasting legacy on and off the court.Lincoln Red Imps are set to take on Red Star, Serbia's biggest club. It's the second qualifying round for the UEFA champions league. First leg is at the Europa Stadium, at home. We spoke to Dylan Viagas of Lincoln football club.This past weekend, a video recorded locally went viral, appearing to show a pod of dolphins rounding up a huge school of fish just off the shore of Eastern Beach. Lewis Stagnetto of the Nautilus Project explained what "bait balling" is why it occurs.The Musicians Association of Gibraltar is organising “Writer's Round”, a night of original music in aid of the charity Little Smiles. A whole host of local artists will be taking part including Della Slade; she told us more about the event alongside Lesley Chadwick from Little Smiles And, Little English helps people develop their spoken and written English, Spanish, French and Italian. The language school is located just off Main Street. It has locally based clients. But it also helps people who visit from further afield. Samuele and Gloria are visiting from Italy, and are part of a group coming to study for 2 weeks. We spoke to both in the studio as well as Chris Hedley from Little English. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on the show today with Jonathan Scott: 1. Principal Auditor's Report - Discussing Ros Astengo's recent interview with the Chief Minister on Viewpoint. Fabian Picardo asked the public to be fair and consider all of the facts when reacting to the Principal Auditor's Report. 2. Sport – GBC's Louis Parral has the latest in European football and darts, and Robin Sheppard-Capurro updates on the Island Games. Kim Baglietto finishes fifth in the half marathon and announces a step back from this level. 3. Stylos Academy - Lilian Montero and her team are in the studio after a successful Dance World Cup Finals 2025 in Burgos. Gibraltar placed 15th out of 51 countries! 4. UK lowering the voting age to 16yrs old – GBC's Kev Ruiz looks at the arguments for and against 5. Nautilus Project – The marine conservation charity is running an eight week summer programme with youngsters. Interns Luke, Lucy and Lexi from Bolton are in the studio to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...The Chief Minister has just spoken to GBC about the Principal Auditor's Report.Fabian Picardo is away from the Rock on holiday, but it's a conversation that has been dominating and today he has given Ros Astengo an interview - recorded via a video call - for tonight's Viewpoint. The CM vigorously defends the decisions taken by his Government on how public money has been spent.We continue our reporting on what Tony Sacramento says in his report - today looking at rates arrears.We also discuss a positive development for the Financial Intelligence Unit with carl Ramagge.Cultural Services is now a skills provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardMichelle Turner and Mikey Piri tell us about the GSLA's sports train Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the second Beach Wednesday of the summer! And today Jonathan Scott is at the GASA Bathing Pavilion. On the show today: 1. Regular GASA-goers Maryam Senouni & Leanne Collado talk about disabled access to the pavilion and share their suggestions for improvements; 2. Jonathan updates on continued reaction to the Principal Auditor's report, specifically regarding housing; 3. The latest Island Games report from Orkney with sports reporters Robin Sheppard-Capurro & Jose-Mari Luiz 4. Hector Zammit & Antonio Puertas discuss their experiences and views about the GASA bathing pavilion; 5. Katy Lowe from the Met Office explains the new health alerts, ahead of a hot few days coming up. The Director of Public Health has issued a Heatwave Health Alert with a Level 2 / Yellow Warning.Next week our Beach Wednesday will be at Rosia Bay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on today's show with Jonathan Scott:1. Principal Auditor's Report – it's emerged that a public servant and prominent GSLP activist was paid over £250,000 in a taxpayer-funded settlement, after over three years on paid garden leave. The officer is now employed by the Ministry of Justice; Court documents obtained by GBC confirm she is Joelle Baglietto. The Chief Minister says he has received death threats as a result of the Principal Auditor's report, and what he says is its sensationalist and biased nature and language. Fabian Picardo says the report's publication and coverage has led to "libellous accusations, threats of violence, and members of our community feeling publicly vilified." 2. Queens Hostel – GBC Newsroom's Iain Triay Clarence updates on the refurbishment progress. 3. Island Games – The latest update also from the Orkney Islands with Jose Marie Ruiz.Robin Sheppard-Capurro spoke to the youngest member of Team Gibraltar, 13yr old swimmer Katie Maddox who beat her personal best in backstroke. 4. Davina Barbara from Cultural Services outlines a new initiative: the 'reading passport' is aimed at getting children to embark on a summer of discovering new books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on today's show with Jonathan Scott: Our latest coverage of the Principal Auditor's report: The Government's failure to comply with its' own Purchasing and Procurement Policy and to adhere to procurement regulations has left it open to criticisms of lack of transparency; Unite's Donovan Correia speaks about the Union's position on the Government's public sector pay increase; The Island Games are well underway in Orkney – there's updates also from Jose Marie Ruiz and Robin Shepard Capurro about the athletes, including the latest medal alerts; Former minister Paul Balban gives his views about the potential impact of a free flowing frontier on our transport infrastructure; Julian Felice has led a group of college drama students to top place, at a One-Act Play Festival in the UK – he tells us all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On todays episode...Minister for Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham joins us in the studio to talk more about the recent Principal Auditor's Report.We talk Women's Rugby with Gibraltar Captain Sophia Lombard after a recent Sevens Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The outgoing Principal Auditor has just published his report, it covers the period 2018-2019, and it runs to over 500 pages. Tony Sacramento says the Chief Minister prevented him from carrying out an anti-money laundering compliance audit of Gibraltar Savings Bank. We are going to take an initial look at that today.The Leader of the Opposition says it contains stunning revelations, that the Government is reckless with the people's money. Keith Azopardi says what else may have happened in the last five years that the GSLP Liberal Government is so keen to delay the report from being made public. We spoke to Mr Azopardi in the studio.Kelvin Gomez is Gibraltar's first professional triathlete. No mean feat, he's had to compete against some of the toughest athletes on the triathlon scene to achieve his professional status, such as a finishing second place in the Outlaw Triathlon in the UK! He told us more about his journey.The school summer break is here, with many families looking for activities to keep their kids entertained. The Gibraltar Museum is offering Walks Through History, starting in a few weeks' time, on Wednesday mornings as part of the Summer Spots and Leisure Programme. Tyson Holmes and Phil Smith shared more details.And, Michelle Brown is Head Orthoptist at the GHA She's also the British and Irish Orthoptic Society's (BIOS) Champions Award winner this year. The award is for services to BIOS within the scope of public work. After congratulating Michelle, we asked her what people should do to keep their eyes healthy, and when should they seek out an orthoptist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today was the first episode of our “At The Beach” series for 2025, recorded live from the shores of Western Beach. This year we decided to reverse the order, starting with the beach which rounded up the series last year.It's been a busy week in Parliament, with yesterday focusing on changes to the Communications Act, namely changes in satellite television and the use of mobile phones in schools. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez explained the impact of these changes. Audrey Hanglin chose to celebrate her birthday today on Western Beach and has been going there for over 30 years – even in the days when the only way to get to the beach was through a hole in the fence!Kevin Salmon enjoys wing foiling at Western – he told us more about this relatively new sport and how it's the best beach on the Rock for it. He comes out all year round to practice, with good weather conditions for the sport year-round.Naiala has been coming to Western Beach since childhood, and highlighted some of the advantages of this beach including how much sun it gets as well as being disability friendly.And Daphne Alecio invited everyone to come down to Western, especially when there's a strong levante like today. She did say though that she's concerned about the safety of the beach when the frontier fence comes down as outlined in the Treaty agreement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parliament got on with business today, debating a number of Bills which are expected to go through later today. The Communications Amendment Bill was presented by Sir Joe Bossano and is divided into three parts. The first gives the Regulatory Authority the power to investigate allegations and take action on protected content infringement- electronic communication which infringes copyright. We spoke to Sir Joe Bossano during the break in parliament sessions.HM Customs has launched ASYCUDA Version 4.4. It's a new system that is said to modernise the management of the border. Senior Customs Officer Nigel Lia told us more about the new system, how it differs to the previous one, and what challenges they faced in its implementation."Where have all the volunteers gone?" That was the question posed recently by GibSams trustee David Revagliatte in an opinion piece in the Gibraltar Chronicle. It's kicked off a wider conversation; we invited GibSams Brenda Cuby and Nicola McCaine of Cancer Relief to the studio to share their thoughts.And, the blue-fin tuna season in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) has two periods. The first expired recently, and was the fastest closure ever! Ahead of the second season, we spoke to Sam Marrache of the Tuna Fishing Club and asked if tuna fishing is gaining popularity in Gibraltar, and how regulations are enforced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...The GHA says there's a rise in salmonella food poisoning cases in the community. Separately, there has also been a Norovirus outbreak at Elderly Residential Services.The Director of Public Health Dr Helen Carter joins us.Together with a representative of the Environmental Agency.-Short term lets have been growing across Europe. They're shaking up the market. Legislation is now in effect. We speak to property owner Esteban Bravo.-12 year old, Arya Arun, has published his first comic book. It's called "Potato Man, The Living Potato Superhero - Part I" and is available in local shops and in all Amazon marketplaces across the globe. Arya joins us with his dad Arun.-Eastern Beach is the place to be this Thursday evening, Stay Late Order Pizza.Jonathan Collado of Fresh Entertainment and Cultural Service's Giovi Viñales join us...-And, the Island Games start on Sunday! Jose Marie joins us with the latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week, Education Minister John Cortes announced a significant boost to Gibraltar's education workforce, with 49 new permanent teaching posts set to be created this year. Dr Cortes also confirmed the introduction of a signal-proof pouch system to restrict mobile phone use during the school day. The Minister was in the studio to give more details. The Mount held its first event in years this evening, to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Parasol International. The events hall has been refurbished with a million pound donation from the Parasol Foundation. The renovation forms part of wider works to restore the Mount and its grounds, and open these up to the community once again. News Editor Christine Vasquez was there.Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on what's happening in local sport, including rowing, basketball, futsal, as well as plans to get children playing cricket this summer, as we get closer to the start of the school holidays.The countdown is on! 78 days to go until the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup here in Gibraltar!Earlier this week, World Netball revealed the official mascot: The Barbary Partridge. But, as Dylan Trenado and Moira Gomez told us, the mascot needs a name.And, happy 4th of July! What is the state of Gibraltar-American relations? And more importantly today: how will Independence Day be celebrated? What does it symbolise? We talk to James Lasry of AM Cham Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Speaker of Parliament has moved to set the record straight on the latest Principal Auditor's Report. Karen Rammage told there's no question of her team not doing it's job properly. It comes after the Opposition accused the Government of delaying the presentation of the latest Principal Auditor's report, at precisely the time that Parliament is debating Gibraltar's finances and the state of the nation. Jonathan Sacramento told us more.How will Europe's continuing heat wave impact Gibraltar? On Wednesday it helped fuel a deadly wildfire in Spain - two farmers were killed in Catalonia while apparently trying to flee in a vehicle, local authorities said on Wednesday. We asked Meteorologist Clément Hutin whether we can expect another worrying weather event in the near future.Just over a week to go until the Island Games! Gibraltar one of 24 island groups from across the world set to compete in Orkney. Ivan De Haro has been chosen as Gibraltar's flag bearer in the opening ceremony... and Christian Navas Jnr has been chosen as water carrier: two significant roles in an opening ceremony steeped in tradition.A decade and countless hangovers later, the Gibraltar Wine Festival is back for a tenth year! It's an evening filled with wine, food and live music... and it all kicks off in just over 24 hours! Organisers Glenn and Michelle Sanders have been busy preparing for the event, but were keen to tell us why people should head down to Chatham Counterguard tomorrow.Next week, dance meets history in a powerful tribute to Gibraltar's military past. Mediterranean Dance School's production of “Letters to Lilly" tells the story of a young nurse and soldier who fall in love during the turmoil of WW2 in Gibraltar. We spoke to director Genyka Celecia in the studio alongside both lead dancers in the production Jayce Caetano and Juliana Martin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the turn of the Minister of Education John Cortes to give his address in parliament where he shared a number of interesting announcements. These included recruiting new teachers and possibly building a new school. Shelina Assomul was following his speech closely, and also gave us an update on the case involving the Government and the owner of the MUGA bar Allen Asquez at the Supreme Court. But the majority of today's episode is focused on social media, as Social Media Day was a couple of days ago. For many of us social media has become a key part of our day to day lives. We spoke to several Gibraltarians that have a prominent social media presence and asked them what role social media plays in their lives, some healthy habits as well as a few dos and don'ts. In the studio were historian Ryan Asquez, known online as the llanitohistorydoc, travel influencers Penelope Bielckus (the_flyaway_girl) and Gianni Spiteri (teawithgi), foodie content creator Em Todorova (theoutdoorfoodie), as well as Steven Pardo (snbattlereports) who posts videos about WarHammer, and professional gamer Keiron Prescott who goes by scoom on Twitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commander Owain Richards has been sworn in as Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police in a ceremony at the convent today. Cdr Richards is the first Commissioner to be appointed from outside Gibraltar since Alan Castree in 1997. He brings with him nearly three decades of policing experience, having served in both Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales and in London's Metropolitan Police Service. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez was at the swearing in ceremony.After speaking to the Chief Minister about his Budget Speech yesterday, we asked Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi for his reaction, particularly with the announcement of the public sector pay rise of 5% for low income earners.Gibraltar NASUWT has welcomed the public sector pay increases. The teachers' union believes the Chief Minister's budget is as progressive and socially responsible as possible under the current political and economic circumstances. The union particularly welcomes the effort to help those on lower salaries the most. It says changes are still needed to ensure workers' contributions translate into a more adequate pension. We spoke to Jenique Berllaque.We talk mental health, continuing the conversation around what a new model of care at Sir Joshua Hassan House might look like. With the new hub, they'll be a more holistic way of looking at the patient. The Mental Welfare Society's Mark Montovio told us more.Do you know a young person capable of changing the world? Sister Cities International - a non-profit organisation created in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower - recently held its annual Youth Leadership Summit. Each year, 50 students are selected from thousands of applicants, and on this occasion, two local students were in attendance! Sienna and Luna Lee told us all about it.And, just over a week to go until the start of 2025 Summer Sports & Leisure programme! We asked Matt Reoch and Lyzanne Olivero of the GSLA whether they are ready to receive the hundreds of kids that will be taking part this year. They told us about the pathway that is in place for those wanting to become leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public sector workers across Gibraltar are to receive a consolidated, pensionable pay increase this year, with lower earners seeing the largest rise. This has been announced in the Chief Minister's budget address. Fabian Picardo revealed what he described as the highest revenue in Gibraltar's history, three times the projected surplus, and a new rise in minimum wage. The Chief Minister was in the studio after delivering his address to discuss it further.We also heard reactions of the Budget address from the Chairman of the Gibraltar General and Clerical Association Darren Cerisola, Donovan Correia of Unite the Union and Mike Nicholls of Chestertons.And Louis Parrall brought us the latest results from a busy weekend of local sports, including the Gibraltar 7s and the round the rock swim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK, EU, Spain and Gibraltar believe the Treaty Agreement reached earlier this month will bring confidence and legal certainty to the lives and well-being of the people of the whole region. Though, when asked about the possible impact on retail and wholesale sectors, Sir Joe Bossano warned that changes to the Gibraltar economy are likely to see winners and losers. How are Main Street traders feeling about all this? We spoke to Raju Alwani of Carlos Electronics, Kapil Radhakishen of Sports City, and Chris Walker of Marks & Spencer, Next and Early Learning Centre.A Pride conference at the Sunborn tackled issues like Pride at work and understanding gender diversity. Organised by the Ministry of Equality, it covered the history of Pride in Gibraltar, creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ young people, and more. It comes ahead of the more celebratory Pride event tomorrow. Our reporter Michael Beltran was at the conference and will be part of the celebrations tomorrow.It's Armed Forces Day this weekend! SSAFA Gibraltar, the local arm of the UK's Armed Forces charity, is marking it by sharing stories of how it supports serving personnel and their families stationed on the Rock. This year also marks SSAFA's 140th anniversary - a huge milestone! Joining us in the studio were charity chairman Alan Jones, Command Warrant Officer Sean Mead, and Warrant Officer Kayron Fortunato. Beauty was the topic of discussion on last night's episode of ViewPoint. Taking a deep, unfiltered look at body image, diet culture and evolving beauty standards. It was hosted by Katy Docker, who told us how did the discussion came about and what questions she was trying to address.And, Louis Parral has a busy weekend ahead of him as many local sports are planning to host their big events: he spoke to us about how a local boxer is flying the flag for Gibraltar internationally, a charity round the rock swim, and the rugby 7s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin hosts the show today, with the following topics and guests:Unite has reached a pay agreement for 2025 with Mitie Defence Gibraltar - speaking to Unite's Christian Duo"Memories of a Gibraltar from times gone by..." Rebecca Fa talks about her new bookTherapeutic counselling introduced at the prison - Maitre Carreras from the Care Agency and Kevin Galliano from the prison explain more about the initiativeThe Institute of Risk Management launches a Gibraltar branch - Kevin Borrett is in the studioLooking ahead to Pride this weekend, with organiser Raygan Martinez Gaivizo from the local LGBTQ+ Committee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi has cautiously welcomed the agreement but - as you'd expect - he's looking forward to giving a more detailed position when the treaty text is published. Keith Azopardi was in the studio to share his thoughts.Just three days to go until the "5 in 5" lads take on currents, winds, jellyfish and perhaps more in a ‘round the Rock' swim, and it's all for the GBC Open Day. We spoke to one third of the trio behind the challenge Charles Harrison.And, do you have plans over the coming days? The Gibraltar Pool Association is hosting an 8-ball festival at the Europa Sports Complex. It starts tomorrow and runs through until Sunday. Charlie Bear told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Chief Minister, Adolfo Canepa, says that the treaty deal delivered by Fabian Picardo is 'a very good agreement.'Mr Canepa told Gibraltar Today he believes the agreement should be supported in Parliament, and that a public vote or referendum on this 'just isn't practical politics.'Fabian Picardo has hailed the recently concluded Gibraltar treaty negotiations as a “very positive result”. Sir Joe Bossano says no red lines have been crossed, and he supports the treaty. Sir Peter Caruana said he was confident the Government will have got a safe deal, reminding us that there's a price for the prize. Gibraltar Today's Jonathan Scott asked former Chief Minister Adolfo Canepa what he thinks. Just over two weeks to go until the start of the GSLA Summer Sports and Leisure programme! Registration began yesterday, and the public have wasted no time with 321 applications already submitted! Michelle Turner, Sean Collado and Liam Payas join us, ahead of the biggest and most diverse programme yet. The Gibraltar Heritage Trust has announced the return of its Heritage Summer Camp, which will run mid-August and offer children an opportunity to explore Gibraltar's history. Claire Montado and Eli Farrell told us what Gibraltar's youngsters can look forward to. A new podcast is making waves across the legal world and Gibraltar's professionals are next. Legal Off the Leash, hosted by the sharply mismatched duo of Elizabeth de Stadler and Scott Simmons, launched earlier this month with one mission: to drag the legal profession into a more happy and hopeful future. We spoke to one of the hosts Scott Simmons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GBC's CEO James Neish will be leaving the post when his three year contract expires in a few months time. This has been announced to staff this morning with a joint statement released by James Neish and the GBC Board. Christine Vasquez told us more.What impact will the Treaty agreement have on the workforce represented by the Gibraltar General And Clerical Association? How are members feeling about Public Sector Pay Claim negotiations? We spoke to GGCA president Darren Cerisola.Today is International Women in Engineering Day. It's a global campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and encourage more young women and girls to consider engineering as a career. We had a great chat with Katherine Edwards, civil and structural Design Engineer, and Candice Marsh, chartered Engineer (CEng) and MCIBSE member specialising in sustainable building services and low-carbon design.In recent years, Gibraltar's had taste of stand-up comedy... so why not give it a go ourselves? This Friday night, Comedy Club Gibraltar will have its launch night at the Magazine Studio Theatre. Ben Lynch and Hannah Mifsud will be performing on the night alongside Lucy Amans.Louis Parral was in the studio to bring us the latest in local sports, including the Gibraltarian fire fighters who competed in the Fire Fit championships in Poland, the results of the men's U21s game against Liechtenstein, and a look back at the 40th anniversary of the Special Olympics.And, this weekend the Europa Sports Park is the place to be! The 2025 Gibraltar 7's guarantees two thrilling days of rugby. Gibraltar Rugby's Tom Reed brought us all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome along! Today we discuss...- The Treaty agreement, and what it might mean for Gibraltar's workforce.-We won't go 12 rounds, but 5 minutes or so with boxer Tyrone Buttigieg as he looks ahead to his latest fight - A local dance studio celebrates 30 years together!- And "Closets are for Clothes, not People", a new initiative launched by the Ministry of Equality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As details on the treaty agreement begin to emerge, we asked the Chamber of Commerce's John Isola what opportunities may lie ahead for Gibraltar businesses under this new relationship with the EU. We also spoke to Unite's Christian Duo about how members are feeling about the emerging details of the treaty arrangement, while also touching upon the Health & Care demonstration organised by Unite yesterday. The season for bluefin tuna fishing is open and will run to the 25th of July or until 23 tonnes are landed, whichever comes first. A second window with a quota of 3 tonnes will open on the 6th August. We spoke to tuna fishing club member Sam Marrache.And Calentita, Gibraltar's popular food festival, returns tomorrow. The festival is a celebration of Gibraltar's multicultural community and features a variety of food stalls, live music, dancing, and other entertainment. It will be the 16th Calentita since the festival began in 2007. Stall holders David Clemens of AINF, Yassine Chahid of the Moroccan Youth group, and Sanjay Nankani told us how preparations are going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from the open day at Victoria Stadium. The doors were open to allow the public to see the place before its demolition in the autumn. An event is also being held this coming Saturday to pay tribute to a place that hold many special memories for local sportsmen and women.General Secretary of Gibraltar FA Ivan Robba explained what the plans are for the new stadium, not just for football but for other sports as well. He also spoke about a time capsule that is planned to be buried on the site filled with sporting memorabilia.It isn't just football that has a long history at the Victoria Stadium: we spoke to John Goncalves, longtime president of the Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association, about his memories, as well as what he sees for the future of basketball on the Rock following the announcement of the treaty agreement.Eddie Guerrero plays walking football at the Victoria Stadium at least three times a week. He told us how walking football blossomed on the Rock, and how it's a great way for over 60s to keep fit and active.Luis Ghio is the oldest player in the walking football squad at 87 years old! He was presented with a shirt from the Governor Sir David Bathurst. He told us how football means everything to him. Jimmy Perez is part of the walking football but used to jump so high he would hit the crossbar with his foot! He reminisced how he started playing football at the Victoria Stadium with the U15s from the grammar school. Next we spoke to members of the amateur athletics association: Frank Carreras shared his earliest and most special memories of Victoria Stadium, from when his father would play cricket. Similarly, Sharon Celecia has memories from when she was 9 years old and started breaking records. Avelino Baldachino meanwhile is pleased that the love of athletics is very strong in the next generation as well.Paul Montegriffo, Assistant Manager of the Gibraltar Walking Football squad, explained how the side will continue to train at Victoria Stadium while construction is underway, as they prepare for an upcoming international competition in Malmo Sweden.Clive Beltran shared what Victoria Stadium means to him. He has memories from his early days but also from his time as a teacher. Many Gibraltarians have fond memories of the Sunshine Games from back in 1995: Linda Alvarez was a major part of those games and took us all down memory lane. It showed off what Gibraltar could do.Sports and Leisure Authority Chief Executive Rigan Lima is sad to see Victoria Stadium go but is happy to embrace new facilities with the new stadium. He explained the challenges over the years in managing the site especially when having to follow the UEFA rules and regulations.History runs in Charlie Cumbo's blood: he's been analysing the memorabilia at the Victoria Stadium that is on display as part of the open day.And, former captain of the national football side Roy Chipolina has countless memories at the stadium, and actually scored the last international goal there against Andorra. He told us what the new stadium will mean for Gibraltar football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Brexit Agreement has been announced for Gibraltar's future relationship with the EU. The GFSB has arranged a Brexit Town Hall discussion this evening to discuss the challenges and opportunities. Chairman of the GFSB, Owen Smith was in the studio to discuss what the mood is like among small businesses following the announcement.This Friday, Gibraltar Triathlon are hosting the 2nd edition of their Splash and Dash event. Building on last year's success, it promises to be a fun evening of swimming and running. Chris Walker and Nicky Bennett told us more.Political observers in Gibraltar and the UK are following developments in the Spanish parliament closely, as Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez battles a corruption scandal engulfing senior figures in his Socialist Party. Mr Sanchez's embattled PSOE Government, together with the EU, the UK and Gibraltar, reached a political agreement last week on the future of the Rock, although a treaty has yet to be completed and signed. Jonathan Sacramento has the details.Jose Mari Ruiz brought us up to speed on all the sports news from the long weekend, with the Gibraltar women's cricket team having just returned to the Rock after taking part in two competitions in Chechia, and this week also marking the start of the Special Olympics. Celebrating 40 years of inclusion, unity and courage! Tomorrow afternoon's 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Gibraltar takes on extra significance. It also precedes the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics National Games at the Lathbury Sports Complex. We spoke to Matt Coulthard and Francis Williams.And, are you new to Gibraltar? or perhaps just love meeting new people? Tomorrow evening there's a social walk that might peak your interest. With Gibraltar becoming increasingly international, the event is a chance for new residents to network. Organisers Emma Vaughan and Lilly Palmer gave us more details about “Walk and Talk”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two thirds of employees in the gambling sector are cross-border workers, with the sector eager to find out the result of the treaty negotiations to see how they could be impacted. Yesterday, Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham addressed the KPMG Gibraltar eSummit. He said the agreement protects the economy. As we begin to unpack and hear more details on the treaty News Editor Christine Vasquez has been at the helm of the coverage. She told us how it was essential to keep people informed and how the public are hungry to keep up to date.We talk sports with Louis Parral, as Gibraltar is being represented in a number of tournaments away from the Rock, including the women's cricket Prague Central European Cup, and the PDC World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt. And, it's Men's Health Week, marked internationally with awareness events to encourage men to look after themselves more, be it their mental or physical health. The theme for this year is 'Healthy Habits, Healthier Men'. Vanessa Cross, Clinical Nurse Specialist, emphasised the need to break the stigma and promote open conversations about men's health. The same sentiment was echoed by Cancer Relief service user Martin Ford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gibraltar, the UK and the EU have reached a landmark political agreement on the long-awaited post-Brexit treaty, aimed at securing prosperity and a fluid border. The deal, finalised after talks in Brussels, removes all physical checks on people and goods crossing between Gibraltar and Spain, while preserving the integrity of the Schengen area and the EU Single Market.The Chief Minster had only just returned from Brussles when this episode was recorded: he was in the studio together with News Editor Christine Vasquez to explained more about how Schengen checks at the airport will work, and also confirmed that the four-year limitation to the treaty is now gone.We also spoke to Kevin Ruiz, who has been looking into the reaction to the Treaty from the Spanish side of the border, as well as Iain Triay Clarence, who was at the KPMG Gaming Summit: he asked the Minister for Trade and Finance, as well as other gaming professionals, about their thoughts on the Treaty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Brussels, the heart of European politics, where top level meetings were about to take place to see if it's possible to do the deal. The Foreign Secretary David Lammy spent the morning in Gibraltar and held a meeting with cabinet ministers. This unannounced visit from David Lammy to Gibraltar increased speculation that a deal is imminent. The Foreign Secretary then boarded a private flight, together with the Chief Minister, to Brussels. At the time of recording, a high-profile meeting between Mr Lammy, Mr Picardo, Jose Manuel Albares and Maros Sefcovic was imminent. It would be the first top level meeting between the four of them in a year.Jonathan Scott, alongside GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez, speculated on how the day could unfold, as they wait for the arrival of Fabian Picardo and David Lammy at the European Commission HQ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brazilian jujitsu is on the up! Not just globally but here on the Rock too: this past weekend a local contingent enjoyed success across the border at the Copa Kimura in Malaga. Dualta Doherty and Jordan Celecia of the 'Angry Chill' club both came home with medals.Joe Gingell is calling out to the public to help piece together the history of one of the most important events in Gibraltar's history: the evacuation. We invited him to the studio to chat about what he hopes to achieve from compiling these stories. Anjali Soneji is a jewellery designer, launching her own brand, De Roms, back in 2024. It's rooted in storytelling, and inspiration comes from literature and art, and now she's been short listed for an award at the UK Jewellery Awards 2025. She told us where her your inspiration comes from.The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society is putting on “A Celebration of Opera at the Holy Trinity Cathedral tonight. It's the last concert for the season and will feature highly-acclaimed tenor Matteo Lippi, together with soprano Aitana Sanz, and distinguished pianist Ugo D'Orazio. We spoke to all three performers in the studioAnd, the Miss Gibraltar pageant is around the corner! It's one of the biggest events of the year and this one is extra special, as its a special 60th anniversary edition! This special show will be produced by No 1 Models Gibraltar: we spoke to organiser Kelvin Hewitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a powerful and emotional event that brought people together in the fight against cancer and your dedication made a real impact. GBC and Radio Gibraltar were at the Relay for Life this weekend. It was emotional for those of us working, but a real privilege to help heroes, survivors to tell their stories with care, heart and integrity. Shelina Assomul was also covering the event.Jose Mari Ruiz talked sport as Gibraltar are in action again tonight in their 4th world cup qualifier, the second match in this international window after a 7-0 loss to Croatia. He also covered the latest in dressage, Brazilian jiu jitsu, bowling, and women's cricket.The University of Gibraltar's conference ‘Research that Benefits Gibraltar' is in its third edition! It's a chance to highlight the work of PhD Students, Faculty, and Adjunct Researchers. They cover four main topics: marine science, environmental science, health science, and business, management, and law. We spoke to Leon Leanse, University of Gibraltar's Research Programme Coordinator, as well as PHD students Julia Tibot and Tyson Holmes.St. John - the charity for health and first aid in our community. They always have a presence at big local events, including the Relay for Life this last weekend. Matthew Turnock told us how it went, and spoke about the recent visit of Mark Compton, the Lord Prior of the Order of Saint John since 2019. And, we took a deep dive into the ocean as we spoke to Lewis Stagnetto and Alex Soiza of the Nautilus Project on how World Ocean's Day was marked in Gibraltar yesterday. It came at the end of Blue Week, where the organisation were busy teaching school kids on invertebrates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode was recorded live from the Sunborn for the Aspire Conference. Its a gathering of industry professionals and government ministers talking about how to make Gibraltar more sustainable. We start the podcast by speaking to the organiser Candice Marsh from GSBG. She told us about some of her highlights from the conference.Christopher Martin is a designer for Urban Movement, they work in shaping transport and movement in sustainable ways. He gave us his thoughts on this for Gibraltar's uniquely small and dense space, and with Gibraltar's high car usage.Ella Martin Vasallo was representing Bayside School as their Net Zero Learner Ambassador at the conference. She told us how much she's learned from today's talks.David Richardson is a Chartered Surveyor has been to the Aspire Conference in the past; he told us how it's vital to keep an eye of the changes in regulations and technologies available.Sophie Garbarino is the CEO Montagu Group has been involved in putting the conference together. She felt a strong sense of unity in working together to make Gibraltar more sustainable.Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP Minister for Town Planning gave a talk giving an update on the Development Plan, and stated that there are plans to publicise a draft the plan later on this year, and looking for feedback from the public.Dr Emma Fieldhouse from Future We Want knows that people care about climate change, but knows that telling stories about the impact of climate change will help people to make changes in their lives to better the environment.We spoke to the CEO of the Department of the Environment Stephen Warr said that the conference has given him a different way of looking at developments that he feels would be great for Gibraltar.And Javier Torres from Gamma Architects told us how the conference is a great way to get people from the construction industry together, to talk about how we can do better when it comes to designing new developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A GBC investigation has found the removal of physical barriers at the frontier – if a treaty is reached – would be limited to the crossing area. Sources suggest critical installations such as the MoD estate, customs zone and airport infrastructure will remain fenced off. The port and airport would be the controlled entry points, with Gibraltar and Schengen checks there. We analysed the report in greater details with our News Editor Christine Vasquez.We also spoke to Police Superintendent Paul Chipolina briefly regarding the potential changes at the frontier. He has a busy few months ahead, with more leisure activities during the summer months as well as preparations for National Day. He shared how the force is preparing for this busier period. Matchday minus one. A World Cup qualifier takes place tomorrow, as Gibraltar host Croatia at the Estadio Algarve in Faro. On Saturday it will be 10 years to the day that we last played Croatia, a friendly that we lost 4-0. Jose Mari Ruiz was at the press conference in Faro.The Citizens Advice Bureau celebrated the contributions of volunteers around Gibraltar. Their annual awards to mark Volunteer Week usually only apply to those who have worked with the Bureau directly. This year - for the first time - the bureau extended its criteria to recognise volunteers from any charity, with five nominees highlighted for their work at an awards ceremony. We spoke to two of the winners Conchita Triay and Jayne Wink.And, plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet — even in our bodies in the form of microplastics. The science is unsettled, but researchers say there is cause for concern. World Environment Day 2025 calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution, by drawing inspiration from nature. Beth Gadd and Rhian Guillem spend their lives admiring and learning from nature – they're putting together an open day at the Alameda Gardens this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We exist to beat cancer and to make breakthroughs tomorrow, we need your help today". That is the message from Relay for Life, and Gibraltar's biennial event takes place this weekend at the Lathbury Sports Complex. Francesca Makey, Sofia Baglietto and Steph Stevens have been working hard ahead of Saturday.This morning Citizens Advice Gibraltar announced the winners of the Volunteer of the Year 2025 Awards. Whilst a similar event has been organised in the past to recognise its own volunteers, CAB have for the first time opened it up to other charities and organisations. Ian Triay Clarence was there.Last night, Gibraltar's inaugural women's Nations League campaign reached its conclusion with a 4-0 home defeat to Moldova.It also marked the end of Scott Wiseman's stint in charge, he'll now focus on his role as men's national team head coach, exclusively. We discussed lessons learnt, positives to take, and everything in between with captain Shania Robba, Nicole Nash, and our very own Stefan Borge was commentator at yesterday's match.The Gibraltar Fashion Collective will be launched next week. It's an exciting venture bringing together young people interested in fashion, and next week's event in collaboration with Dorcas Fashion Academy, features a wide range of names, from well-known local fashionistas to young people. Grace Manfred told us what this fashion collective is all about.And, we discuss two big names in local photography: Johnny Bugeja was the subject of photographer Steven Hermida's portrait that went on to win the ‘Discovering Our People' competition! Steven was in the studio to discuss why he chose use Johnny as his subject, and told us what he thinks is fundamental to taking a good photograph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being closed for renovations, the Mario Finlayson gallery has now reopened and is looking better than ever to mark its 10th anniversary. The gallery celebrates Gibraltar's heritage and identity, featuring work from Mario Finlayson, Gustavo Bacarisas and others, and has added a new room with works by Christian Hook. Today's episode was recorded live from the Mario Finlayson gallery, as they hosted an open day for its reopening. Minister for Culture Christian Santos was a friend of Mario Finlayson and no stranger to City Hall from his time as Mayor. He told us how grateful he was that Mario Finlayson was able to experience the gallery before his passing. One of Gibraltar's most renowned current artists Christian Hook highlighted how important it is for locals to see the evolution of Gibraltarian art and inspire future generations of artists, and told us how Mario Finlayson encouraged him to pursue a career in art.Mercedes Corbacho knows Gibraltarian art very well. She's the Director of Museo Cruz Herera de La Linea, and also works as a restorer. As a result, she has a close relationship with Gibraltarian artists and their pieces.Alice Mascarenhas has family ties to Mario Finlayson, and has fond memories of interviewing him throughout her career. She told us how Mario carried the history of local art with him, and felt strongly that Gibraltar needed a national art gallery. She's put together a panel that will be celebrating the legacy of Mario Finlayson.From one family member to another: Richard Gomila, known from the band Vibrations, also happens to be Mario Finlayson's nephew. He recounted how much creative flare Mario had, and how he loved not just painting but other forms of art too. Chief Cultural Officer Seamus Byrne has, along with his team, have worked incredibly hard to renovate the gallery. He feels strongly about how every painting tells a story, and how their work will be remembered for generations to come. Davina Barbara is part of the team from Cultural Services told us how thrilled she is to see such great feedback from visitors to the new and improved gallery. We put her on the spot to try and pick a favourite Gibraltarian artist, but found that she was spoilt for choice.And having recently won the Spring Visual Arts competition, local artist Naomi Duarte shared her excitement in being part of the renovation project, and how inspiring it is to be surrounded by so many local works. She's keen to promote Gibraltarian art to young people in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Daniella Tilbury has been doing environmental work internationally for some years now. In recent weeks, she delivered the Gladwyn Lecture at the UK Parliament on “The Commonwealth's Response to Sustainable Development”, she's co-authored a book called "Education and Learning for Sustainable Futures: 50 Years of Learning for Environment and Change", and in recent days she's been in Geneva for the 20th Session of the UN Economic Commission for Europe's (UNECE) Steering Committee on Sustainable Development in Geneva.Today marks the start of Nautilus Blue Week! As part of the Senegal Appeal, the Nautilus Project are encouraging you to do your bit! They've teamed up with Recycle.gi and Metalrok Ltd offering the public an opportunity to donate clean, usable textiles and pre-loved running shoes in support of communities in Senegal. Lewis Stagnetto of The Nautilus Project and Jean-Paul Lugaro from Recycle.gi told us more.Jose Mari Ruiz gave us a round-up of the weekend sport including who won the futsal Rock Cup, a charity pool tournament, and a busy weekend for the under 14s basketball squad. He also looked ahead to the Gibraltar women's final National League match for the season against Moldova.Aspire Gibraltar is a gathering of industry professionals, experts and enthusiasts, Government ministers, officials and NGOs, all seeking to deliver a more sustainable Gibraltar. A conference at the Sunborn Hotel on Friday will provide a platform for participants to share their expertise, discuss current trends and challenges and network with like-minded individuals. Organiser Catherine Walsh and Candice Marsh of the Gibraltar Sustainable Buildings Group joined us in the studio.Invasive species are non-native organisms that, when introduced to a new environment, cause ecological, economic, or environmental harm. They can be animals, plants, or even diseases, and they often out-compete native species for resources or disrupt ecosystems. Here in Gibraltar, University student Emma Ocaña is monitoring the Atlantic Blue Crab - how and why have they turned up in our waters? We spoke to Emma alongside her father Terrence, who also studied marine life as a student. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does the huge country India have an interest in tiny Gibraltar? The High Commissioner of India to the UK is on the Rock. Vikram Doraiswami has been speaking at an event at the Finance Centre Boardroom with The Financial Services Minister Nigel Feetham and industry professionals.OTWO were the winners of the Gibtelecom Business Innovation Awards. The company organises a magazine, the Eco Festival and Green Week. We spoke to Vanessa Byrne and Margherita Haiduk.Jose Mari Ruiz brought us up to speed with local sports, as the women's squad prepare for their last nations league matches, the latest in the badminton nationals, a visit from Taekwondo Grand Master Neil Guest, and a 8 ball pool tournament for GBC Open Day.Beauty with a purpose: Miss Gibraltar Shania Ballester is one of 108 contestants from around the globe who will compete for the Crown of Miss World 2025. Tomorrow's grand finale in Hyderabad, India will be broadcast live on GBC. So, how will Shania be feeling ahead of the occasion? Who better to ask than someone who's, not only lived it, but worn the crown too - Kaiane Lopez. The Muga Sports Complex is the place to be tonight for Back to the Classics! After the roaring success of last year's show, this time they're going bigger and better! It's a collaboration of the best local musicians covering classic hits from the ???? to the noughties! We asked organiser Dion Mifsud whether the stage is set for tonight.And, Bloomsday, a day to celebrate the works of James Joyce, is just around the corner! His most famous work Ulysees has strong ties with the Rock, with the character Molly Bloom being a llanita! Patrick Sacarello, known for his love of art, has brought PJ Murphy to Gibraltar to help develop Bloomsday locally in the future. PJ runs one of the Joycean centres in Dublin at Sweny's (the chemist that appears in Ulysses) and is heavily involved in the Bloomsday festival in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Gibraltar Today...What's happening with the public sector pay claim? Unite and the GGCA had a meeting at the CM's office this morning, we get the latest from Donovan Correa and Darren Cerisola-A sporting send-off for the Victoria Stadium, we find out more from the GFA's Steven Gonzalez and Kim Macedo-Patricia Linares and Kayla Livingstone tell us about a Funds and Investment Association event for the Alzheimer's & Dementia Society.-And, who is going to judge GBC's new reality tv make up programme, Face Off? Deepak Ramchandani has the exclusive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Saturday afternoon, four local cyclists made a triumphant return to Gibraltar after completing a gruelling 10-day, 1,200 km ride from Lourdes for charity. The challenge was dedicated to the memory of the late Daphne Alcantara, aiming to promote awareness about the critical importance of early diagnosis of brain tumours. Three of the four cyclists join us in the studio: Jimmy Alcantara, Ian Howes and Glen Ballantine.The Gibraltar General and Clerical Association (GGCA) held an Extraordinary General Meeting where members voiced frustration at not having received a meaningful pay rise since 2019. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento is reporting on this today.May is Stroke Awareness Month - a time to highlight the realities of strokes, the importance of recovery support, of stroke prevention and what can cause strokes. John Shephard is no stranger to GBC television and Radio Gibraltar for his sports coverage, but today he speaks to us as a stroke survivor and a campaigner for increased awareness.And, June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate and commemorate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. It is observed in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment in the gay rights movement that occurred in June 1969. Gibraltar Pride 2025 is exactly a month away! Raygan Martinez-Gaivizo is leading the organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday, Liverpool's Premier League title parade was marred by an incident when a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured. Police say they do not believe the incident was terrorism-related. A group of local Liverpool fans were at the victory parade including Dani Buhagiar, who shared his experience.Admiral Sir Derek Reffell was a Governor who served Gibraltar with dignity, dedication, and distinction, according to the Chief Minister. He served on the Rock from December 1989 to April 1993. We spoke to Sir Joe Bossano about the former governor, as he was Gibraltar's Chief Minister for that time. Sir Joe Bossano also spoke to us about a speech he gave recently in East Timor about self-determination.Campion Park is the place to be this coming Saturday! A mixed 3v3 Street Netball competition promises intensity and fun, and everyone is welcome. It's a first for Gibraltar, and GNA President Moira Gomez told us more about the inspiration behind it.And, Ricky the Teddy Bear has become somewhat of a local celebrity in recent years. He is the face of local charity RICC's annual picnic - raising money and awareness for research in to childhood cancer. Ahead of this weekend, we were joined by Denise Marsden, Sebastian Garro and Karen Celecia in the studio, along with Ricky the Bear of course! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin Sheppard-Capurro hosts the show today, covering the following topics:1 - We start with a tribute to former Crown Prosecutor and Barrister, Robert Fischel, who died earlier this year, aged 72. A ceremony at the Supreme Court yesterday in his memory. GBC Newsroom's Katy Docker summarises the tribute, and studio guest Charles Gomez adds his memories of Mr Fischel KC.2 - The UK has signed a deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but what does this mean for Gibraltar? Charles Gomez is an Honorary Professor of International Law and International Relations of the University of Cádiz and a member of the Key Advisory Group for Law at the University of Gibraltar. He shares his strong opposition to the Chief Minister's views in Parliament yesterday, where he said the UK has made the right decision.3 - The winners of this year's Young Enterprise competition are a group called "Collectify" - a company selling trading cards about the Rock's community and culture. The top prize was awarded at a ceremony earlier this week where all the teams made their final presentations. Jessie Chipol-Nuñez spoke about what the group have learned on their journey, with a look-ahead to the next stage.4 - Sport: Jose Marie Luis gives a round-up of the week's sports news, including Scott Wiseman's appointment and squad announcement for the up coming Nations League matches. And it's 50 days until the Island Games - we check in with Linda Alvarez and Louis Chichon of the Gibraltar Island Games Association for the latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister told us the UK/EU reset deal is hugely positive for Gibraltar, and says that Gibraltar is "excruciatingly close" to a Treaty. Fabian Picardo admits he's running out of metaphors to describe how close we are but he remains positive, believing the Gibraltar negotiations have moved forward a lot in the past 8-12 weeks. But what does the Leader of the Opposition think? Keith Azopardi joined us in the studio.The charity Men in Need works with men in the community who face a range of personal challenges. Single fathers, men who sleep rough, men trying to refresh their lives & reintegrate into society. The charity helps them find physical things they may need, but also gives them help with their daily challenges... and: hope! Jayne Wink, Carmen McLaren and Nick Calamaro told us about a 25 kilometre sponsored walk being organised to raise funds and awareness of Men in Need.The Spring Visual Arts Competition attracts a range of artists, from painters and sculptors to photographers and videographers. Naomi Duarte is the overall winner of the competition, her painting 'Devotion' scooping the top prize. It's a portrait of her grandfather: she told why she often turns to her family for inspiration.And, coming soon on GBC Television, “Face Off” will follow six local make up artists as they battle it out to become Gibraltar's next make up star! You may have seen the TV promo with Deepak Ramchandani, who'll present it. We spoke to the producer of the show James Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a fatal accident at sea in Gibraltar waters out from Camp Bay yesterday. A Filipino crew member died following an incident with machinery on board a Gibraltar-flagged bunker barge. The Government said: "The incident took place onboard as the vessel was manoeuvring to berth alongside a receiving vessel". A police investigation is underway. Unite the Union is calling for a comprehensive enquiry by the relevant authorities.And, mental health is something that we talk about often and, and we have all felt its affects in some form or another. In times where we may we need support, we turn to the GHA. But how well are their services working? A report has recently published by the Mental Health Board, which essentially acts an audit of Gibraltar's mental health services. It's prepared by a statutory board. We invited the Chair of the Mental Health Board George Parody to discuss it in depth, alongside Conchita Triay from the Mental Welfare Society, who has read the report and shares her feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment says the RG needs to be brought up to full strength in the context of the current geopolitical issues. General Patrick Sanders, the head of the British army up until his retirement last summer, has a long history of association with the Rock, having served here with the Royal Green Jackets. We spoke to the outgoing Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Francis Brancato.With the lovely weather we've had lately, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than taking a walk in the Convent Gardens. The Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst and Lady Bathurst have opened their doors to the public today to raise funds for the EV Foundation and Men In Need. Robin Sheppard-Capurro was at the Convent taking in the atmosphere and trying some of their signature spinach and feta sausage rolls.This Thursday, Gibraltar Athletics will host a brand-new event at Lathbury: the inaugural Dynamic New Athletics, or DNA, competition. It's a concept created by European Athletics consisting of a team-based, interschool competition between Bayside, Westside and Prior Park. Frank Carreras, alongside Avelino Baldachino of Gibraltar Athletics, called it a welcome re-introduction of field events locally.The Rotary Club is known for its charity fundraising initiatives, and the organisation have worked closely with youth groups over the last few years. And they plan to celebrate their relationship with local youth charities by hosting a cheese and wine night! MJ Feeke and Sara Anderson of the Rotary Club told us more. And, you may have heard of Pickleball - it is the fastest growing sport in the United States. And the ripple effects are being felt across the world, with more and more countries picking it up. Gibraltar is no exception. There are over 40 members playing up to twice a week. Later this week, the GSLA is hosting an Open Day for the older folk! Development and Training Officer Michelle Turner told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.