Gibraltar Today

The UK House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has been considering arguments for and against the proposed tax increase on the gambling industry, expected to be announced in the UK Budget on 26 November. UK Gaming companies have threatened wide-spread closures if the Chancellor goes ahead with increased taxes. We discussed how this could affect Gibraltar.But most of today's episode will focus on menopause. What is it, how does it affect us, and why do we need to talk about it? We took a deep dive into this topic with Dr Reena Verdi, GP and part of the team at the Well Woman clinic; Daniella Payas and Gabriella Agius from the Department of personnel and development; and Petra Boddington, a fully qualified and licensed menopause champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Justice has discharged a jury in a rape trial due to possible jury tampering. Our court reporter Katy Docker brought us the latest on this extraordinary development in the case of 33 year old Elliott Brooke. In football news - last night Manchester 62 staged a planned 2-minute sit-down protest reportedly over several months of unpaid wages for players and staff. We heard from team captain Joseph Chipolina. Journalist and broadcaster Alice Mascarenhas has launched a new book, Palabras Al Viento, celebrating the writings and radio broadcasts of her father, Manolo Mascarenhas.We caught up with Gibraltarian Pili Rodriguez, who has been unanimously reappointed as Chair of Citizens Advice International.The Gibraltar National Museum has signed a landmark scientific cooperation agreement with a University in Marrakech, on bat conservation. Dr Stewart Finlayson explained the significance of this partnership.And, a fashion show to celebrate 20 years of the Bosom Buddies charitable trust is happening on Thursday. We spoke to the show's presenters Henry Sacramento and William Gomez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was another power cut over the weekend, this time on the east side, after AMCO workers drilled through a live power cable on Devil's Tower Road.We'll have all the latest sports with our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz with a particular focus on football, as Gibraltar Women's double header of international friendlies against Andorra has come to an end; we heard from the team's Shania Robba and Naomi Victor. Gibraltar artist Ambrose Avellano is marking six decades of creativity with the launch of a new book El Niño Tiene Algo! The Making of an Artist.As Halloween approaches, Gibraltar's own Llanito History Doctor, Ryan Asquez is hosting a series of ghostly walking tours.And Miss Gibraltar Julia Horne is teaming up with photographer Joelle Ferrar for Snapshots of Strength - a heartfelt photoshoot event honouring cancer warriors and their loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A historic night for Gibraltarian football saw Lincoln Red Imps win their first ever match in the UEFA Conference League - we hear more about the team's success as well as all the sporting news with Jose Mari Ruiz.It's World Polio Day - The Rotary Club is marking the occasion. We'll hear from Jane Hart and Paul Church from the charity, as well as polio survivor Eric Rowbottom. Two of the biggest names in the online gaming industry, with offices in Gibraltar, are caught up in an extraordinary legal confrontation in the United States.Evolution is suing Playtech for defamation - The Newsroom's Jonathan Sacramento tells us more on that complex story. And we speak to new leaders of the DSA Sequence Dance Club Salvador and Bernie Sivers, as well as world-class talent, UK dance duo Mark Chilcote and Maddie Ingoldsby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second cycle of the Skills for Care Apprenticeship has just been launched - Minister for Employment, Christian Santos, says it's about creating meaningful career pathways.As autumn turns to the darker season, author and poet Jackie Anderson is encouraging readers and writers alike to embrace the eerie. Face Off: the Next Generation: Gibraltar's very first Reality TV Make Up competition continues on GBC Television. We're getting to know two more of the contestants, Yousra and Stella. Gibraltar's gaming community has a brand-new hub - Dice Bastion! Founded by Nick Calamaro and Jen Lüttig, the new brand builds on years of local board game, card game, and RPG events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gibraltar Day in London continues. The Chief Minister told a packed Business Conference at London's Oxo Tower - that the combination of the tax treaty with Spain, and the UK/EU Treaty on Gibraltar, will unleash unprecedented business and investment opportunities, beyond membership of the EU. We listen to part of that fireside chat, which featured the Attorney General Michael Llamas and Fabian Picardo, and was moderated by Peter Montegriffo KC.Dr Meenal Viz, a Gibraltarian doctor who stood up to the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic, is now sharing her powerful story of courage, justice, and hope. Her new book traces her journey from Gibraltar to the heart of Westminster, charting how one woman's protest changed national PPE policy.The Gibraltar Disability Society has celebrated a £31,000 grant used to enhance equipment and therapies at St Bernadette's Resource Centre. The funding, secured through the Playtech Recovery and Resilience Fund, has provided vital support for the mental health and wellbeing of people with disabilities. We spoke to Debbie Borastero from the disability society, specialist occupational therapist Rachel Tobelem and drama therapist Nyree Robinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from London, as the Gibraltar Day in London events continued with an insurance breakfast this morning. Leaders from the insurance sector discussed the challenges and cases for AI, how rapidly the technology is evolving, how it can save time and improve the customer experience.We spoke to leaders of the insurance sector and who attended the insurance event: Chaiman Ian Clark from Aviva Insurance; Will Moulder, CFO of Gibraltar Admiral Insurance; Peter Allchorne and Andrew Thomson of DAC Beachcroft; Targ Patience, Founding Partner of Dolya Consulting; Jay Gomez from Triay Lawyers; Sam Buxton, founder and chairman of Damex; CEO of Bitso Dan Vogel, and Anthony Provasoli from Hassans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today Christine Vasquez joins us live from Gibraltar House in the UK capital to speak to a varied range of people regarding upcoming events over the next 3 days for Gibraltar Day in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we discussed the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados with Minister Leslie Bruzon who will be in the studio, as well as CPA Honorary Secretary of the Branch, Philip Borge McCarthy.There's growing concern among parents of Gibraltar's youth rugby players over a sharp reduction in training time. Tom Tunbridge and Chris Lugnani, representing the parents of Gibraltar's youth rugby community, spoke to us in the studio.A charity five-a-side football tournament was taking place from the stadium, raising money for the GBC Open Day, organised by the Peter J. Isola Foundation. We heard from Albert Isola from the Foundation, as well as our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz, who was there playing football himself!And, Journalist and writer Priya Gulraj reflects on “the millennial ache” - reminiscing about cassette tapes, beach days, and long phone calls on landlines. She joined us in the studio with fellow Millennials and GBC journalists Christina Cortes and Michael Beltran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on today's show...The Queen's Gate project was granted full planning permission at the latest meeting of the Development and Planning commission.Our reporter Katy Docker has been covering DPC this morning and will bring us the latest. .A delegation from the Gibraltar Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has represented the Rock at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados.The Gibraltar team included Opposition MP Damon Bossino. .Sixteen-year-old student Havannah Salcedo is using her voice to challenge how neurodiversity is represented online. .Music with a purpose - that's the idea behind a series of sold-out recitals organised by GAMPA at The Kasbah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister has defended the decision to pause residency applications in Parliament. Our reporter Shelina Assomul has been covering the story and has the latest.Do you have any photos from relatives who were evacuated during the war? We find out more about a project which is inviting the public to help identify evacuees captured in historic World War II photographs with Joe Gingell. Gibraltar's only known patient living with Multifocal Motor Neuropathy - a rare neurological condition that causes progressive muscle weakness - John Navarro has just returned from Berlin where he visited a plasma donation centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Works have started to deploy the EU's Entry/Exit system across Schengen Borders. In Spain. The Government says it is reported the Spanish authorities will not apply the EES at the Gibraltar Spain border. It adds the intention – in line with treaty negotiations – is to not have EES applied at the border now or at any point in the future. However, it suggests the public makes itself familiar with those countries using it when travelling, as the Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia explained.With over 10% of Gibraltar's population living with diabetes, Diabetes Gibraltar says local awareness and prevention have never been more important. Diet & Nutrition Advisor and Eating Psychology Coach Karen Jacobson will host a Food & Mindset Talk tomorrow, focusing on how nutrition and mental wellbeing can transform overall health. Karen was in the studio along with Susan Edwards from Diabetes Gibraltar.The Fine Arts Association is hosting a temporary art exhibition. ‘Cadiz 360' by Cecilio Chaves is on loan from Cadiz University, from today until the 29th of October. It's an exhibition of some 30 paintings, offering a panoramic view of rooftops in the city of Cadiz. We spoke to Cecilio as well as Patrick Sacarello of the Fine Arts Association.The Arts Society Gibraltar is preparing to launch its 2025/26 season with the first lecture set for tomorrow at the Garrison Library. The society's Jane Hart talked us through this year's programme, which is now available online.Week two of Gibraltar's first-ever reality TV makeup competition, Face Off: The Next Generation, continues tonight. The competition will feature six challenges, culminating in an exciting final to claim the title of Gibraltar's Next Top Makeup Artist! We're going to be getting to know the contestants better over the coming weeks, starting today with Melaine Garcia and Mathew Moreno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A midterm poll, conducted by GBC with Mediatel, suggests a significant swing - in voting intentions - to the GSD, but it's still all to play for ahead of the next election due to the many who don't know how they'd vote. At the midway point in the electoral cycle, we asked over 1,000 respondents about their voting intentions in face-to-face interviews over nine days earlier this month. News editor Christine Vasquez went over the findings. Kelly-Anne Borge is hosting today's episode because the Gibraltar Today presenter and Senior Broadcast journalist Jonathan Scott is leaving GBC to take up the post of UK representative and head of Gibraltar House in London, previously held by Dominique Searle. We spoke to Jonathan in the studio from a different mic than what he's used to.Local researcher and advocate for wildlife and conservation, Professor Julia Fa, will deliver her inaugural Beacon Professor Lecture tomorrow at the University of Gibraltar. Her talk, titled “Edge of Two Continents: Enabling People and Nature Across the Western Mediterranean”, will explore how people and nature can coexist sustainably across the region.Our Sports recap with Robin Sheppard-Capurro is dominated by the international football fixtures this weekend, as the GFA took on Croatia which ultimately ended with a loss 3-0. This weekend also saw the end of the paddle tournament, and the third event hosted by the Gibraltar Shore Gigging and Spinning Fishing club.The Nautilus Project, the marine conservation charity, is teaming up with podcaster Michelle Rugeroni to create a new Nautilus Podcast, bringing you marine science from all around the world. The charity's marine biologist Lewis Stagnetto and presenter of the podcast Michelle Rugeroni told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister says work on the treaty text is happening on a daily basis, with the Attorney General in Brussels yesterday. Fabian Picardo told GBC that following the negotiations and the agreement, he now has more time to focus on other things. He spoke to our News Editor Christine Vasquez.A milestone moment for the EV Foundation - one of its bursary students has officially graduated, marking the first-ever graduate from the charity's education support programme. Founder of the charity, Nicole Jones, told us they aim to break generational cycles through opportunity and empowerment rather than simple financial aid. ‘Let's Talk about It': There's a new element in Gibraltar's 5 year Mental Health Strategy. Gibraltar is now part of an Anti-Stigma Capacity Building Programme, which focuses on building capacity and providing support to people with lived experiences to tackle mental health stigma. We spoke to Kayron Pozzo of Public Health Gibraltar. Robin Sheppard-Capurro brought us the latest in sport including reactions from the recent international football game against New Caledonia, and looked ahead to the GFA's world cup qualifier this weekend. He also spoke about what's coming up in motorbike racing and darts. And, live music lovers are in for a treat over the coming weeks. Tomorrow night Bandslam 2025 kicks off with the first of three events, featuring 12 talented bands from Gibraltar and Andalucia going head-to-head in a competition. Steven 'Noni' Belilo from the Musicians Association told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Childline Gibraltar, in collaboration with GHA's Young Minds, will open its helplines for 12 hours; the first time doing so in its 19-year history. Childline's CEO Caroline Carter was in the studio together with GHA Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Ashim Bettadapura.Dyslexia Awareness Week is in full flow - with events across Gibraltar highlighting understanding, inclusion, and support for those with dyslexia. Sabrina Mauro and Mandy Gaggero told us about what's happening and how the community can get involved.The MBS Centre is hosting a free workshop for those living with Parkinson's disease this Saturday. It will be led by Lori Tillman, who will focus on a holistic approach to managing symptoms. Lori shared what inspired her to create this workshop for people with Parkinson's.And at the Gibraltar Photographic Society's second Special Exhibition to commemorate its 60th Anniversary, Prem Mahtani won the prestigious accolade: photographer of the year. It follows success at the National day competition also. We asked Prem what these wins mean to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin today's podcast with the Chief Minister's address to the UN General Assembly in New York, where he accused them of failing to fulfil its mandate, with Gibraltar remaining on its list of non-self-governing territories. Fabian Picardo stressed he was not there to ask for favours but to demand the right to self-determination. Ros Astengo was following the address late last night.But the majority of this episode focuses on well-being, and how it we can encourage young people to reflect on well-being in today's connected world. As part of this week's Gibraltar Schools Mental Health Festival, renowned parenting expert Sue Atkins will lead sessions on navigating the digital age. She was in the studio together with campaigner, lawyer and parent Selwyn Figueras; Havannah Salcedo, a 16-year-old student with clear ideas on the topic; and Secondary school teacher and parent Natalie Massetti. Together, they explored the challenges of raising happy, resilient children in an online world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gibraltar's first-ever reality TV makeup competition, Face Off: The Next Generation, premieres tonight on GBC. The show brings together local talent in a creative showdown, judged by Deepak Ramchandan, Jayden Fa and Silva Moreno. A new map of every street and alleyway of Gibraltar's Upper Town has been meticulously put together by author and creative Rebecca Calderon, who has transformed hand-drawn notes into an illustrated work.We looked ahead to tomorrow's live football. An International Friendly at the Europa Point Stadium between Gibraltar and New Caledonia. The Gibraltar Head Coach Scott Wiseman spoke with our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz.BabyStepps charity, which offers support through early parenthood and pregnancy, is marking Baby Loss Awareness Month this October; a time to honour and remember babies lost during pregnancy or infancy. Among those sharing their stories is Ann-Marie Finlayson, alongside the charity's Kate Llufrio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deputy Chief Minister has told the UK Conservatives that Gibraltar's place in the British family of nations is “unshakeable and unbreakable”. Joseph Garcia was addressing delegates at the Gibraltar Government reception at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.Today marks the start of Dyslexia Awareness Week, and this year's theme - “Raising the Volume” - is all about encouraging people with dyslexia to share their stories and experiences, and to help others understand how it affects their everyday lives. Paul Gache and Liam Worth told us what it's like for them to live with dyslexia.It was a busy weekend of big competitions happening on the Rock: our Sports Reporter Jose Mari Ruiz shared all of the results from the annual GASA endurance swim, the Gibraltar Triathlon, the UEC Mountain Bike Eliminator European Championships, and futsal's Luisito Bonavia Cup.The Gibraltar Mental Welfare Society is marking World Mental Health Day with a public talk this Wednesday. They'll dicuss holistic care planning and Gibraltar's model of mental health care — all aimed at promoting awareness, support, and community wellbeing. Mark Montovio is one of the speakers. Applications are now open for the Kusuma Trust Professional Development Award - an annual initiative supporting those who want to further their professional training but may not have access to other funding. We spoke to Michelle Tosso from the Kusuma Trust.And, it was Grandparents Day yesterday and the Citizen's Advice Bureau is asking those lucky enough to have their grandparents in their lives to take a little time out to show them some appreciation. We listed to some of your messages giving thanks to the grandparents in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gibraltar's Public Services Ombudsman has renewed calls for legislative reform to strengthen her office's ability to protect the most vulnerable in society. In her first Annual Report since taking up the post, Wendy Cumming has urged the government to grant her office “own-motion” powers - the ability to launch investigations without waiting for a formal complaint. She explained further in the studio.The Supported Needs and Disability Office has teamed up with the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service to raise awareness about Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, known as PEEPs. These plans are tailored to help people with disabilities or medical conditions evacuate safely in the event of an emergency. We spoke to Supported Needs and Disability Manager, Jenny Victory, as well as Leading Firefighter, Dwayne Trinidad.A writer for television and computer games is on the Rock to research for his next project. Dr. Liam Creighton is also a lecturer at both Imperial College and New York University in London and he's now turning his attention to Gibraltar. He's developing of a new comedy series, with characters hailing from both Gibraltar and La Línea.Gibtelecom is launching an exhibition celebrating 155 years of communications history, called 'Gibraltar Calling'. Hosted at the historic Garrison Library as from today the exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the first submarine telegraph cable in 1870 to today's high-speed fibre and mobile networks. Head of Enterprise Services at Gibtelecom Lianne Garcia told us more.And Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in local sport including the start of the domestic pool season, GASA's annual endurance swim, the Gibraltar triathlon, and the UEC mountain bike eliminator European Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monsignor Charles Azzopardi received a Papal Blessing from Pope Leo XIV during a visit to the Vatican. The Bishop-Elect is in Rome ahead of his Episcopal Ordination, scheduled for December. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez told us more about the meeting.The Gibraltar Health Authority has received a boost in its ability to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders, thanks to a £100,000 donation from the Gibraltar-based Pramila Trust. Vikrant Udeshi, Trustee of the Pramila Trust, told us that the grant has funded a new suite of gastrointestinal function testing equipment, allowing local patients to access tests without needing to travel abroad. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; an international health campaign to promote screening and early detection. The local support group is once again launching its 'Move the Boob' campaign, inviting sports clubs, schools, and societies to get moving and fundraise. We spoke to Heidi Jeffries and Mercy Posso from the charity.And, Miss Gibraltar Julia Horne will be travelling to Ghana to support the Help Me Learn Africa charity. She's asking the community to get involved by donating football tops and kits for children. We caught up with Julia ahead of her trip. She told what drew her to this particular charity and what the mission means to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode was recorded live from Devils Tower Camp, as we took a deep dive into the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. Over summer the Royal Gibraltar Regiment took part in some instructor roles in Chile as part of the Joint Centre for peacekeeping operations. We asked Lieutenant Colonel John Pitto, Commanding officer of the Royal Gibraltar regiment, what it entailed.Warrant Officer, Regimental Sergeant Major, Karon Fortunato is often described as a "regimental figurehead". As Regimental Sergeant Major, he is the figurehead of regimental discipline and tradition.Warrant Officer Corporal Jordan Drake has just recently returned from a deployment in Estonia. We asked him what was your role was there and how the regiment contributed to the mission.And we discussed the role of sport in the regiment with Warrant Officer Ethaniel Mor and Sergeant Arnold Rogers, being known for judo and running respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The iconic Sundial Roundabout could be replaced by a new design. The Government has asked architects and design professionals to design a new roundabout at the site as well as the Kingsway Roundabout. Christina Cortes told us how some of the community has reacted to the announcement. Environment and Transport Minister John Cortes was in the studio to chat about a number of topics, such as the end of Active Travel Month, a major sewage infrastructure project, as well as the plans to update the Sundial roundabout. The Sovereign Young Artist Competition 2026 has been launched, organised by the Sovereign Art Foundation in conjunction with Gibraltar Cultural Services. The competition will now feature two categories, recognising young artists aged 11 to 24. We spoke to Sovereign Group Marketing Coodinator, Phoebe Kelly. It's not every day that a work colleague celebrates their 40th work anniversary. In fact, we think it's the first time anyone has worked at GBC for 40 years. Today is 40 years since a beautiful, 19 year old, Sangeeta Fabre joined our finance department. This morning the boardroom was packed with people this morning who wanted to surprise her and wish her well on her 40th work anniversary. And there's a new TV show to tell you about. Force Origins: Red Four on the Rock airs tonight, and is about a Hollywood actor exploring one's roots on the Rock. It's the brain child of Jonathan Sacramento, who told us more about the new programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! On today's episode of Gibraltar Today...-What a nine days it's been for Netball in Gibraltar!World Netball president Dame Liz Nicholl was full of praise for the organisers. Team Gibraltar shared the court with giants; what an experience for Sophia Shacaluga, Neina Roberts Cantrell, Cellene Griffin and and Arabella Duck. Look forward to speaking to them.Also Jose Marie Ruiz was there, he spoke to the winners, Australia.-The Gibraltar FA says it's improved its pathway for girls. Tiago Costa is now their grassroots manager and one of their coaches for the U15 girls. Tiago joins us after attending a UEFA conference on Women's Coach Development at National Team Level in Ireland. -And, nominations for the "Ladies That Rock The Rock" award are now open.Ayelet Mamo Shay has the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Team Gibraltar has just achieved its highest scoring game so far at the Netball World Youth Cup. Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz had just returned from the match and to bring us the latest and look ahead to what's coming up in sport over the weekend.Bayside School is marking European Day of Languages today. It's a date that has been celebrated every year since 2001. With the school organising events to celebrate the day, we spoke to by Bayside language students Jessie Chipol Nunez and Stan Bielanowicz, as well as Deputy Head Girl and part of the Y12 responsibility team Celine Cruz. The weekend is in sight and EY's annual Relay for Children is taking place this Sunday, raising money for a different cause every year. This year, the event is supporting Cancer Relief Gibraltar and the Cancer Relief Centre. EY's Stephen Carreras and Cancer Relief's Marisa Desoisa explained more about the event.Local band Cedar are getting ready to go on the road, with a new tour starting next month. They also have a new single, 100%, being released next week, but they allowed Radio Gibraltar to play it early as a one off exclusive! Band members Daryl, Patrick, and Daniel explained what their new song is about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister has denied all allegations of “perception of corruption” made in the Principal Auditor's report, particularly those concerning the Wildlife Gibraltar Ltd contract and references to the wife of Environment Minister John Cortes. Fabian Picardo described the report as “egregiously wrong and factually unfair,” accusing the former Auditor of poor practice. We unpacked his speech from this morning's Parliament session.The Netball World Youth Cup now moves into the next phase as Gibraltar prepared to face Fiji. A song synonymous with the Cup has of course been Simon Dumas' 'Mighty as a Rock'. The Nashville based local singer gave Radio Gibraltar's Breakfast Show an exclusive listen of his new single 'Pretending I'm A Cowboy' earlier today.Next week, the community will once again come together for the Cancer Research Walk For Life. Last year, over 450 people took part and raised an incredible £3,500 for life-saving research. This year's event takes place on Saturday the 4th of October at Casemates. We spoke to Annette Goodman from Cancer Research Gibraltar.And the Gibraltar Cadet Force is recruiting new members. You need to be between twelve and eighteen years old and the idea is to have fun, learn new skills and meet other youngsters with similar interests. We invited Officer Commanding Gibraltar Cadets, Major Juri Williamson and Company Quartermaster Sergeant involved in recuit training, Jean Paul Latin to the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke to Jose Mari Ruiz live from the Europa Sports Complex, as Gibraltar was gearing up to take on reigning champions New Zealand at the World Netball Youth Cup! He also asked the organisers how the tournament has gone for them.The 29th edition of the Calpe Conference has just come to an end, with a focus on Gibraltar during the Second World War. For the first time the conference was held in the newly refurbished World War II Tunnels Complex. The Director of the Gibraltar Museum, Professor Clive Finlayson told us more.And, the International Centre for Atlantic History is hosting its first symposium on the Rock focused on the Spanish Civil War. Featuring speakers both local and international, the ICAH hopes to make Gibraltar a hub for historians studying Atlantic history. We spoke to cofounders Anthony Pitaluga Prof. Christian Cwik along with two of the guest speakers Nikolaus Braunshor and Claudia Martinez Hernandez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister has started an analysis in Parliament of the latest Principal Auditor's report, which is expected to last a few days. He hopes the public will see the allegations made against the Government by the former Principal Auditor are factually and legally improper. Mr Picardo says he has consulted an audit specialist and is clear the report fails to comply with the basic requirements of independence and impartiality. Ros Astengo has been following Parliament proceedings.Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz shared sad news from the Netball Youth World Cup: the sudden passing of one of World Netball's Technical Officials. Carol Alexander was in Gibraltar for the Netball World Youth Cup. World Netball says Carol was a valued member of the Netball family whose dedication and passion for the sport, both in Europe and on a world level, was invaluable. Success for team Gibraltar at the Special Olympics European Aquatics Open Water Cup in Barcelona! Ivan Manion Gomez claimed first place in the unified 800m event, whilst Adam Stewart came second. We caught up with Ivan and Adam, as well as Unified Partner, Charles Harrison and Coach, Darren Grech. The Gibraltar Risk Management Association is hosting a discussion for the business community. It's theme; From 'Risk to Resilience: Embedding ESG into Business Strategy', will feature Martin Massey, founder of One Risk Consulting; he was in the studio now alongside GRMA members, Kevin Borret and Knolly Knights. And as part of Menopause Awareness Month, the Federation of Small Businesses' next Wellbeing & Health in the Workplace session will focus on the Menopause & Stress: Thriving at Work. The session will explore practical and holistic strategies to better manage stress in the workplace during menopause. GFSB Board Director Dr Karl Alvarez was in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Gibraltar Netball Youth World Cup in full swing, our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz gave us a roundup of how the games are going, sharing news that both Zambia and Sri Lanka have withdrawn from the tournament due to visa issues. He also told us news of other sports events from over the weekend.The Gibraltar Triathlon 2025 is just around the corner, taking place Sunday 5th October. The event will be raising funds for the GBC Open Day and are encouraging teams to get creative with their team names. Triathlete Chris Walker explained why.According to Clubhouse one in four people experience a mental health condition in any given year. As many of us spend more time in the office than at home, the charity has launched a course on “Empowering Managers". Mental Health First Aid Instructor for Clubhouse Maryanne Nacimiento, Clubhouse member Tim Benson and People Director from Bassadone Nicole Stevens, told us more about the course.And, summer may be over but there's lots to look forward to over the coming months as Gibraltar Cultural Services has announced its Autumn programme. There are around 20 art, literature and Christmas events lined up. We spoke to Jodie Ferrar Barcio and Naomi Duarte from GCS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viewpoint was back on our screens last night after a break. There were heated exchanges around the Principal Auditor's Report, as well as discussions on Tuesday's powercut, with both the former Opposition Leader Daniel Feetham and former Government Minister Neil Costa agreeing that there could be a case for negligence on the part of SDE Limited. We caught up with the show's host Ros Astengo. The Netball Youth World Cup is here! The opening ceremony kicks off this evening, with coverage live on GBC Television. Gibraltar's first game will be tomorrow morning at 10am, against the Cook Islands, which is sold out! We spoke to coach Janice Moreno and player Anna Howard.Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz also spoke about a meeting held last night to discuss a complete revamp of youth basketball, a big moment for rowers Leslie Grech and Enrique Briones, and how Gibraltar's darts team is gearing up for the WDF World Cup in South Korea.Marking the 40th anniversary of the complete opening of the Frontier, Theatre Makers are putting on a new play called In the Still of the Night. Performances at the World War II Tunnels from 14th-16th October. Jackie Villa, Anne Balestrino Reyes and Katie Reyes from Theatre Makers were in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new exhibition marking 40 years since the full reopening of the land frontier with Spain opened Monday at the John Macintosh Hall. Curated by the National Archives, it reflects on the 16-year blockade imposed by Franco's regime and the political tensions that shaped its eventual reopening in February 1985. Gerry Wood is the Archivist and has led the team preparing it. ViewPoint is back on GBC Television tonight and starts off strong with a strong panel, as we approach the midway point of the GSLP/Liberals' 4th term in government. We spoke to the programme's host Ros Astengo.Melon Diesel are back! They were in the studio to announce that they'll be playing in Malaga and Madrid soon but will also have a concert in Gibraltar in February. Band members Dylan Ferro, Danny Bugeja and Dani Fa explained that ticket sales will be through their new website. And, British Forces Gibraltar are hosting an open day, offering military displays, boat rides, and family entertainment. And it's free to enter! Squadron Leader David Walker has been busy preparing for the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with a discussion of yesterday's seven-hour blackout with our reporters Ros Astengo and Jonathan Sacramento. Topics covered include the cause of the outage, its impact on local and business owners, and how the Government is considering legal action and new laws to hold contractors accountable.But the majority of today's episode features a catch up with Dominique Searle, the former Director of Gibraltar House in London, who retired a few weeks ago. He led Gibraltar's UK office for almost a decade and was previously the Editor of the Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Gibraltar Today it's a busy one!Our news editor Cristine Vasquez will tell us about the launch of a new Dementia Assessment Unit.-A power cut affects all of The Rock.-A guide for new mums navigating postpartum and parenthood has been created.We speak to Natalia Nunez and Becky Garro, who together launched the 'Empower Mama Edit'. -For the first time, Startup Grind Gibraltar is offering a £5000 cash prize.The £5k prize will go to the winners of the “Build Local, Think Global” End of Year Pitch Battle 2025. Denise Matthews and Ethan Mancera join us. -It's Clean up the World this Saturday...It will be Gibraltar's 20th edition. Organiser of Clean Up the World, Janet Howitt, joins us. -And, on Thursday, Afterhours Project will present its newest album, Sum of All Fears, in a live concert at the Ince's Hall. Trevor Guilliano & Antho Rocco tell us what to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government and Unite the Union have confirmed that an independent review into the GHA's Critical Care Unit has been completed, but the full report will not be made public. Christina Cortes has been following the story.We discuss the former Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Margallo, comments in the ABC newspaper today, where he explained why he is not happy with the Gibraltar treaty.Gibraltar stamps, history and culture will be celebrated at the Garrison Library. Stamps help us to send stuff internationally. And they're great collectors' items! Tomorrow marks the start of Three Days of Philately - an event at the Garrison Library. Richard Garcia told us more.The Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association is playing in the Spanish basketball competitions after a long break. They're starting with 5 teams: Under 18 boys, Under 16 boys and girls, Under 14 boys and girls. We spoke to Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association's President John Goncalves.Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz told us about the traditional Caleta Regatta and how the football season kicked off for St Josephs and Lincoln Red Imps. He also looked ahead to the Netball Youth World Cup in a few days' time.And Gibraltar is going to take part in a global wellness event this weekend. Over 10,000 wellness platforms around the world will be celebrating and here on the Rock, and the MBS Centre has organised a two day schedule, including yoga, mindfulness and mindset workshops. We spoke to Monique Grambow from MBS Wellness Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Charles Azzopardi is the Roman Catholic Church's new Bishop in Gibraltar. He takes over from Bishop Carmel Zammit, who - in keeping with Canon Law - was obliged to send in his resignation when he turned 75 last year. The Newsroom's Christina Cortes covered the press conference at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned. In King Charles III's National Day letter this year, he praised Gibraltar's 25 year environment plan, which “places sustainable development goals at the heart of creating a greener, more sustainable and low-carbon Gibraltar." Environment Minister John Cortes gave us his reaction to the King's words.A Public Sector Pay and Industrial Relations Framework Agreement was signed yesterday by the Government, Unite the Union, the GGCA, the Police Federation, and the NASUWT. The teachers' union says that its long-standing call to review the £50,000 pension cap will be considered. We had NASUWT President, Clive Barton in the studio.In sports Jose Mari Ruiz spoke about GFA's second Euro qualifier against Czechia, gave a roundup of the fixtures, and looked ahead to the traditional Caleta regatta later this evening. And, each September mental health charity GibSams recognises Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spark conversations, and show support. As part of the initiative the community has been encouraged to wear green today. We spoke to the charity's Brenda Cuby and Vivian Benatar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we reflect on National Day. Iain Triay Clarence was reporting in town for GBC, we caught up with him in the studio to share his highlights from yesterday.Marine conservation charity, the Nautilus Project, says it's humbled to receive recognition from King Charles for its work on the Gibraltar Seagrass Restoration Project in his National Day letter this year. We spoke to Marine biologist Lewis Stagnetto.Gibraltar will be hosting the European Championships of Maintain Bike Eliminator Races in a couple weeks, in collaboration with the European Cycling Union. We spoke to Karl Soleci, one of the main organisers, and Giles Cerisola who'll be participating at the event. What did you think of the drone display last night? It seems to have divided opinion. Unfortunately the signal for the GBC coverage suffered, leaving many disappointed. We discussed the opinions from some of our listeners, and are pleased to confirm that the full drone display is now available on our website.How was your National Day? For Malcolm Blagg, the day is always a chance to celebrate community. Malcolm goes out of his way to make sure those around him at El Quarri have a great day. So much so that he was presented with a special award yesterday from Quarri regulars.And a scooter club from Pontefract in Yorkshire embarked on a charity ride to Gibraltar with their arrival coinciding with National Day. The Elm Valley Scooter Club is raising money for local charity Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust. Patrick Mulhern, Dean Howarth and John Wesbroom and Dean Smith from the club came down to the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Casemates, looking ahead to the National Day celebrations tomorrow.With the political rally, packed beaches, a drone display and more, it's a busy day for the Royal Gibraltar Police Superintendent. Head of Operations Division Paul Chipolina told us how they have planned ahead for National Day.LOL Productions' “Gibraltastic” is a comedy celebrating llanito culture and language, and the play is even set on National Day! Charlie Bishop and Jesse Hansen, of LOL Productions, are thrilled that the show will be part of the National Day coverage.Kelly-Anne Borge, cohost of the Radio Gibraltar Breakfast Show, told us that after working at GBC for over 16 years, she still feels that it is an absolute privilege to work in Casemates and be part of the National Day celebrations.We had live updates from Jose Mari Ruiz on the U21s match against Czechia in Europa Point, and also look back at the World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands last night.Gibraltar Cultural Services have been busy working on not just National Day, but for the many events in the leadup as well such as the Cultural Awards. Davina Barbara from GCS told us how important it is to celebrate llanitos and their contributions to local culture and art.Llanito tenor Nathan Payas gave a beautiful rendition of the national anthem at the world cup qualifier yesterday, and described it as a very special moment of civic pride. He'll also be on the stage tomorrow in Casemates and gave us a taste of what he'll be performing. The live entertainment from Casemates will form part of GBC's National Day coverage; our News Editor Christine Vasquez told us what we can expect from Gibraltar's local broadcaster tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This September is Dementia Awareness Month, and this year's theme is: “Ask about Dementia, Ask about Alzheimer's”. We had Dementia Coordinator Karen Truman and the Gibraltar Alzheimer's & Dementia Society's Jeanette Ochello in the studio.Gibraltar takes on the Faroe Islands tonight at the Europa Point Stadium. The World Cup Qualifier will be the first time a major tournament qualifier is played on the Rock since 2019. Our Sports Reporter Jose Mari Ruiz will be covering the match this evening.The Gibraltar Classical Music Society will be opening its 2025/2026 season with a Recital by Nicholas Martin & Lora Dimitrova. Tenor Nicholas Martin returns to Gibraltar after 25 years with internationally acclaimed pianist Lora Dimitrova and unite for an unforgettable recital of Argentinian tangos, Latin American & Spanish songs.A conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging is taking place tomorrow organised by Rock Learning. Keynote speakers are travelling to Gibraltar especially, including Director of Ethical Gambling Forum Adrian Sladdin. We spoke to him along with Jo Abergel from Rock Learning.And, leisure Cinemas is bringing the magic of cinema outdoors at the Alameda Open Air Theatre. Their first outdoor screening will be 'Times of Closure' tomorrow night. Amy and Odette Benatar from Leisure Cinemas told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A local cyclist who represented Gibraltar in the Commonwealth Games and Island Games has died in a traffic accident in France. 27 year old Sam O'Shea was cycling in France when the accident occurred. Jose Mari Ruiz said the news has shocked the local sporting community.A landmark £1.8 billion data centre is to be built in Gibraltar by Pelagos Data Centres, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in the Rock's history. The project will see the construction of a 250 megawatt facility on a twenty thousand square metre site near the Port, developed in five phases through to 2033. Jonathan Sacramento brought us the details.A finance centre careers fair is said to be the first of its kind. It'll give students, young people, a chance to talk to industry professionals and think of possible career paths. Karon Cano is Project Manager at the Ministry for trade and industry, and Targ Patience is a specialist in new technologies, working in the private sector.Jose Mari Ruiz spoke about a record attendance at Europa Stadium for an international friendly in his roundup of sports news.The General Secretary of Rugby Europe will be on the Rock this weekend ahead of the Gibraltar rugby union submitting their request to join in December. Rugby Development & Operations manager Tom Read described the visit as an exciting time.And, a jampacked lineup of live music kicks off at 6pm at Ocean Village today. The Weekender will see both local and UK talent playing original music at The Arena Stage outside O'Reillys and all for free. We spoke to organiser Wayne Meenagh as well as musicians from one of the bands playing later; Aidan and Bennie from Saiphon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays we are live from Europa Point Stadium talking all things football with Ivan Robba and Stella Gotel.We're also chatting to Unite The Unions Stuart Davies on the latest developments in reference to potential strike action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode was recorded live from Eastern Beach which will be the last of our At the Beach series.Anthony Pitaluga has been a regular at Eastern Beach for over 60 years. He's excited to see future generations of his family enjoying their summers in the same place he did. The Karma Chiringuito has enjoyed serving guests over the summer. Michelle Martinez and Tim Perera told us what the restaurant has planned for the National Day celebrations. We spoke to resident Gareth Banda about the dog park at Eastern Beach and walks along the promenade as part of his daily routine.Matthew Turnock comes to Eastern Beach regularly as he feels it is the most accessible. He spoke fondly of his ‘vecinos del verano' who help him enjoy his summer.We asked a group of young people – Sienna, Jules, Leo and Riley – about what they love about Eastern Beach.And we wrapped up our Beach Wednesdays by catching up with Claire Hernandez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Day is round the corner, and what better time to cast a thought back to the Gibraltar of yesteryear. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez told us about a GBC News feature ‘Llevame Donde Naci”.We've previously spoken to the University of Cambridge Team of Linguists about their research of Llanito and Gibraltar English. They have a long-standing interest in Llanito, and now they're asking you for your help with a survey about your language history, use, proficiency, and attitudes. We spoke to Professor Brechtje Post, Professor Joanna Sitaridou, and Research Assistant Amber Holt.A-Level students recently received their results and those who performed exceptionally well - and as a result have obtained a place at a leading university - are eligible to apply for the Kusuma Trust Excellence Prize. The application process is now open and Michelle Tosso was in the studio to tell us how it works. A locally produced Christmas horror film is being pitched to distributors. It's called Vases and its tag line; ‘when loved ones are vanishing from their graves, a determined Police Officer must summon every resource to unravel the chilling mystery'. Director Nigel Canepa and actors Peter McKay and Kavish Sachanandani told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Day banner is in Casemates once again with people asked to sign it so that it can be displayed on stage on the 10th September. Kevin Ruiz was in town this morning.The Fine Arts Association is showcasing young talent at a Graduate Showcase exhibition at Gema Gallery. Four young artists are displaying their work until the end of the week. Victor Gonzalez from the association as well as two of the young artists, Jack Hernandez and Charlie Gingell, told us more about the exhibit.Jose Mari Ruiz talked sport including the last game in football before the international break and looked ahead to the national side's friendly against Albania as well as Gibraltar's 100th competitive game. Gibraltar Netball has launched its official kit while presenting its squad for the 2025 World Netball Youth Cup. Two designs fuse our cultural, social, and historical heritage. We spoke to Moira Gomez from Gibraltar Netball, as well as Museum Director Geraldine Finlayson, who's collaborated on the project.The Cardiac Association is launching a walking challenge to support heart health as part of a Step Up for World Heart Day campaign. It's called “25 FOR 25” and the charity's Suyenne Catania told us what the challenge entails.And dog groomer Ella Baines is fundraising for cancer relief, a charity very close to her heart. She's teaming up with Morrisons to put on a dog grooming event on Thursday. She explained what the motivation was for the fundraiser and what she'll be doing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOOD AFTERNOON, HAPPY FRIDAY! ON TODAYS SHOW...- WE'LL HEAR FROM THE CHIEF MINISTER ON THE DISPUTE BETWEEN UNITE AND THE GGCA- ROCK EL KASBAH EVENT COMING UP- WE ALSO SPEAK TO A MOTHER CAMPAIGNING FOR MORE MATERNITY LEAVE SUPPORT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR- AND SOME FRIDAY FEELS, LIVE MUSIC TO LOOK FORWARD TO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unite has called a strike over its public sector pay dispute and says it comes after the Government cancelled its most recent meeting at short notice, and also didn't respond to correspondence. In response, Number Six says it will "not act irresponsibly with public money" and allow the community to be "held to ransom". Iain Triay Clarence has been covering the story.Active Travel Month begins Monday! This new community initiative invites individuals, families, clubs, schools, companies and organisations to replace short car journeys with walking, cycling, running or scooting. Stuart Hedley came up with the idea and told us how it'll work.PJI and Kusuma will be hosting workshops in response to two command papers issued by the government, they propose repealing the charity's act with a modern version, alongside new regulations covering accounting, reporting and external scrutiny. We spoke to Jose Julio Pisharello of the Gibraltar Charity Commission.Two young rowers will be taking on a 24 hour challenge to raise money for Cancer Relief. Thomas Zammit and Maia Norton represent the Calpe Rowing Club and explained how the challenge will work and why they've chosen to support Cancer Relief.And we have a chat about the announcement that the government is putting premium personalised number plates up for auction with reserve prices starting at £10,000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode was recorded live from Catalan Bay as part of our At the Beach series.The Catalan Bay Senior Committee has condemned the East Side marina development. Chris Riddell from the Committee expressed their issues and in areas such as environmental and public health concerns.News Editor Christine Vasquez brought us the latest regarding the trade dispute on the public sector pay rise. Unite have called for four days of strike action.Regular beachgoer Bob Estella came to Caleta as a child and is now making new memories there with his grandchildren.Opposition Minister Giovani Origo told us that by going ahead with the Eastside project the Government will be going against one of their key manifesto commitment. Manolo Bonfiglio has been a local in Caleta his entire life: he told us what the beach was like when he was a boy, and remembers accessing the beach by Williams Way tunnel.David De Castro and his daughter Eliza are visiting Gibraltar but have family ties to the Rock. He spent many summer holidays on the shores of Catalan Bay.And tourists Ross and Betty Saint Quentin are on the Rock celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary! They've thoroughly enjoyed their time here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We followed the story of union members at the bus company jumping from Unite the Union to the GGCA. Unite has been seeking to talk to bus drivers today, GBC understands the union had not been granted access to the bus depot and has told management it has a right to address its members. We spoke to Ros Astengo from the bus depot to see if there have been any developments.Monday's ferry service from Morocco to Gibraltar was cancelled leaving a Gibraltar-based mother and young children stranded, with the next scheduled ferry in two weeks. An added issue for the family, the children need medication and were left without enough medication for the extra time they will be staying in Morocco. So what now? We spoke to dad Kyle Fraser.A basketball initiative to encourage children to get into the sport is being rolled out next month. ‘Hoops For Schools' is a FIBA Europe initiative and encourages kids from all over Europe to participate in a multi-dimensional basketball program targeting children from 5 -12 years old to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity.In sport Jose Mari Ruiz told us about the latest in sport with Europa FC in Bulgaria for their Champions League preliminary round, as well as the news on the transfer window for local sides at the start of this season's Rock Cup. And a new Llanito comedy, ‘Nightmare En El Museo', is coming to the Ince's Hall in October. Tickets have gone on sale today. It's a Nathan Conroy and Michael Prescott production, hot on the heels of last year's production. We asked them what the inspiration was for this new production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOOD AFTERNOON, HAPPY FRIDAY! TODAY ON THE SHOW...- WE TALK BANKING WITH CEO OF THE TRUSTED NOVUS BANK CHRISTIAN GARCIA.- WE LOOK AHEAD TO THE GIBRALTAR FAIR WITH CULTURE'S SEAMUS BYRNE.- AND IT'S A WRAP! THE GSLA SUMMER SPORTS AND LEISURE PROGRAMME REACHED ITS CONCLUSION TODAY, WE HEAR FROM SOME THE KIDS AND LEADERS INVOLVED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...- It's GCSE results day so we speak to some of the students and teachers involved!- Film-maker Nina Danino tells us about her latest project.- And we talk techno with local DJ Luke Hinds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are Live from Sandy Bay talking to a variety of people to find out their opinions on this specific beach! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Gibraltar Today…Director of Civil Aviation Chris Purkiss joins us to discuss a new agreement to develop the Gibraltar Aircraft Registry.Louise Barea tells us about the importance of strengthening the pelvic floor, in particular for women recovering from pregnancy and birth.We cut through the fog to find out about Gibraltar's participation in a global event aiming to raise the profile of lighthouses and preserve maritime heritage.And Local charity ‘PossAbilities' reflect on their 2025 summer camp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's edition of Gibraltar Today...- Newly crowned Miss Gibraltar Julia Horne joins us to reflect on the magic of Saturday night- She's a poet, she's a writer, unafraid to speak her mind on social media… and now Rebecca Calderon has her own column in the Gibraltar Chronicle Newspaper! - We speak to some of the local cast members in an independent film shot in Gaucín- Stamps help us to send stuff internationally. But they also help connect us to history and culture. Local historian Richard Garcia looks ahead to an exciting event next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.