Gibraltar Today

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.

The 2025 National Risk Assessment has been published, and a new financial crime portal launched. The assessment identified Gibraltar's exposure to money laundering, terrorist financing and other relevant risks. We spoke to National Coordinator Designate for Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism, Annette Perales.In sport Jose Mari Ruiz shared the big news about Lincoln Red Imps who are now guaranteed a place in the Conference League after winning their game against FC Noah. After a 0-0 draw away in Armenia, Lincoln won on penalties 6-5. The Gibraltar FA say Lincoln is the first-ever Gibraltar club to qualify for the UEFA Europa League play-off round. We also spoke to Kevin 'Salsa' Parody, Lincoln's first number six, and lifelong Lincoln fan.The National Celebrations programme has been announced. The fair, exhibitions and live music are planned for the next few weeks. The fair starts on the 23rd August at the Victoria Stadium. That will be on until the 31st August. But there's a lot more to come, as Jodie Ferrar and Jesse McClaren from Gibraltar Cultural Services told us.We have spoken before about the excellent work done by local charity Action4Schools in Sierra Leone. Jimmy Bruzon's work there has seen him link up with Joe & Sarah Boxall. Joe and Sarah run a charity called Spark2action in Sierra Leone. They are Christian missionaries who work with the needy, including with a drugs rehab project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week's Direct Democracy, it was the turn for the Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi to answer your questions in The Opposition: Your Questions. Topics covered included the Motion of No Confidence and the Principal Auditor's Report.It's results day for A-Level students. According to the Department of Education, the overall A-Level pass rate across Bayside, Westside, and the College stands at 89%. We spoke to three successful students: Eva Gerada from Westside, Quentin McGlashan from Bayside, and Shanique Martinez from the Gibraltar College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode was recorded live from Little Bay as part of our “At the Beach” series. Nikolai Celecia says that the community at Little Bay makes it their favourite beach. He feels the area is very peaceful and has inspired many impromptu jam sessions over the years.Dr Keith Bensusan from GOHNS has spent his entire life studying flora and fauna; he described Little Bay as a hidden gem in terms of wildlife and natural history. We also taught us about the jellyfish which have been common this summer.Thirteen-year-old Dre and five-year-old Frankie Montovio are some of the younger regulars of Little Bay. He enjoys coming here with his family and likes the restaurant there.We also spoke of the Government's response to the global anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International. We touched upon their main points in their reply which was published yesterday evening. Tracey Gonzalez, along with her grandchildren Emeila and Ava, shared how much Little Bay has changed over the last 15 years. She gave some ideas on how the area could be improved. Eleven-year-old Sienna Prescott loves playing football at Little Bay's football pitch, despite it getting too hot sometimes. She also enjoys snorkling with her. Her friend Maya also told us what she likes about Little Bay.And, known as the Mayor of Little Bay, Johnny Cumbo expressed his thoughts on the state of Little Bay, particularly regarding access to the water. Having been a regular for over fifty years, he knows the area well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transparency International has waded into the row over Gibraltar's Principal Auditor's report, asking: “What else don't we know?” They also question why Gibraltar shouldn't have a Public Accounts Committee. Ros Astengo has the details.The Supported Needs Action Group is donating new interactive projectors to St Martins, St Joseph's Upper Schools, the College of Further Education and the St Bernadette's Resource Centre. We crossed over to Iain Triay Clarence at City Hall, who spoke to Eric Rowbottom.GibSams are calling on companies to support their GibSilver volunteer recruitment campaign by asking if they can spare one employee for 2 hours a week for a total of six weeks to take part in our training programme. The initiative is in conjunction with Kusuma Trust Gibraltar and The Peter J Isola Foundation. We spoke to GibSam's Brendy Cuby.Open Mic Poetry to look forward to later this month! "Native Tongues" invites poets and storytellers from all walks of life to share what is native to their heart. All are welcome – any language or culture! James the Heartist and Jonathan Teuma told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Feetham says he believes he has the "widest electoral appeal" in respect of his party leadership once Fabian Picardo steps down. In an interview with the Gibraltar Chronicle, the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry suggests the Chief Minister has overtly thrown his support behind Gemma Arias-Vasquez, resulting in an unfair leadership race. Our reporter Ros Astengo has the details.This Saturday is the Miss Gibraltar contest. It's a special one as they celebrate 60 years of the show. Producer and Director of this year's show Kelvin Hewitt told us what we can expect on Saturday and how the Miss Gibraltar pageant has developed over the years.Jose Mari Ruiz brought some big news in his sports roundup: Gibraltar will host the Blackball Nations Cup in 2026! It'll be the first time a major tournament like this will be held on the Rock. He also told us about the latest in football for the GFA U15s and the Tangier Cup.Stargazers in Gibraltar can look forward to a spectacular celestial treat over the coming 48 hours as the Perseid meteor shower streaks across the night sky. It is one of the brightest and fastest meteor showers of the year and occurs when Earth passes through the debris trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle. We spoke to Willie Recagno of the Gibraltar Astronomical Society.And, the ultimate 90's throwback party is back, your chance to sing and dance your way through the golden era of electronic music! It's the 3rd edition of the event and promises to be bigger and better than ever, with Sonique and Ian van Dahl headlining. We spoke to organiser Daniel Guerrero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lincoln Red Imps will go to Armenia with a chance of progressing past the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, after a 1-1 draw against FC Noah last night. Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz was at the game yesterday and spoke to Tjay De Barr about what he said were the finer details that the Red Imps could've improved on.Karl Ullger will be exhibiting his works alongside 35 other artists in Peckham, London next month as part of artist collective Cane-Yo. The exhibition called ‘We met on the internet' Held over four days from August 14 in Copeland Park Gallery. Mr Ullger was selected from Cane-Yo artists to participate in the exhibition.RifCom is a Gibraltar registered charity, their purpose is to assist the impoverished communities of the Rif mountains across the strait in Morocco. For their latest donation, Julian Campbell of Rifcom and Matthew Turnock of St. John's Ambulance have arranged to take an ambulance across by ferry to Morocco to be donated to the Chefchaouen Health Authority.And, the GSLA Summer Sports and Leisure programme is in full flow, with hundreds and hundreds of kids producing hundreds and hundreds of smiles on a daily basis. One of the many activities on offer is "junior dog handling". Richenda Collado has been conducting the classes, she joins us now, alongside two participants and Iree the dog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister answered questions from the public on Direct Democracy.Fabian Picardo joined Jonathan Scott in the Radio Gibraltar studio and answered questions on housing, the Principle Auditor's Report, the Treaty and the Europa Pool.There is some strong language towards the end of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Europa Pool as part of our At the Beach series.Europa Pool has been a major talking point lately with acts of vandalism the forcing the closure of the pool to ensure that the area is cleaned up, sanitised and safe for bathers. We spoke to Reagan Lima of the GSLA; he expressed his disappointment at these incidents and has confirmed that CCTV is being installed.Kat Howes uses the pool pretty much every day of the week. She described it as a very peaceful place, and is well equipped for the disabled. However she did have some ideas of how to improve the space, such as a toddler pool. During his time serving on the HMS Calpe, Malcolm Beanland was able to access Europa Pool, then known as Nuffield Pool, when it was run by the MOD. He remembers using the pool to teach his children how to swim. Even though the pool was renamed Europa Pool some years back, even young people like Kian Borge calls it the Naafi pool. He enjoys coming here with his friends, and is happy to hear that CCTV is being installed so he can continue enjoying his summer there without interruption.Debbie Borastero prefers coming to Europa Pool over the beach, and enjoys it so much that she queues outside before the pool is even open to secure a spot by the pool. She praised the facilities on offer there.Theo Nunez regularly plays beach volleyball nearby and even has a dip in the pool after matches. He shared his appreciation for how beautiful the setting is. The beach volleyball community is relatively small, but Theo hopes that they will expand in the future.Charles Fa is a regular at Europa Pool, echoed the good facilities there. However, there are some areas that are concerning to him, such as kids playing in the toilets and a lot of wasted space.And Annabella Ferrary feels that the pool needs a full-time manager. She explained that there have been instances of verbal abuse and people not abiding by the rules. Despite the lifeguards and pool attendants trying to intervene, she feels that they shouldn't have to be dealing with these problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been stuck in traffic in town recently? Government has acknowledged the current disruption, saying it's unfortunate but unavoidable. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz has been speaking to the Transport Ministry's Stuart Harrison. During the summer fire risks increase for a number of reasons: the dry conditions, increased electrical usage - especially to cool us down - and... BBQs. High temperatures and dry vegetation create ideal conditions for wildfires, which is a threat for much of Spain and Portugal, and also the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. We spoke to Liam Byrne - the GFRS's Station Officer for Fire Safety.Christina Giuffre has written a Children's book, called: ‘Dear Little One: You're Perfect, As You Are'. It's illustrated by Otávio Valões who brings the adventures of Sunny and Sheepito beautifully to life. She's officially launching in Gibraltar in September and in Australia later in the year. We caught up with Christina in the studio.And it'll be island vibes only at El Quari this Thursday evening. Camp Bay will host Reggae Jam! It's the last event of the Summer Nights series, which included the SLOP at Eastern Beach and the 90's Boogie at Casemates. Jonathan Collado of Fresh Pro AVL and The Bandoleros told us what we can expect on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Europa Pool will remain closed today following a serious act of vandalism discovered early this morning. Staff say they found faeces deliberately smeared across the toilet walls, with further contamination in the pool and surrounding areas. Although no structural damage was caused, the extent of the mess requires full sanitisation and three filtration cycles before reopening. An academic paper by a Gibraltar lawyer and a Spanish lawyer focuses on the 2019 Gibraltar-Spain Tax Treaty. It's a collaboration between Grahame Jackson of the law firm Hassans and Manuel Benitez Perez of the University of Cadiz. With a UK-EU future relationship treaty for Gibraltar being written up as a legal text at the moment, the paper suggests we need to have a conversation about how a treaty can be interpreted differently in Gibraltar and in Spain. Grahame Jackson told us more.Today, marks the 321st anniversary of the capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch marines commanded by Admiral Rooke on 4 August 1704, during the War of the Spanish Succession. This pivotal event forged an enduring bond between Gibraltar and the United Kingdom and marked the beginning of a distinct Gibraltarian identity, shaped by centuries of immigration and cultural blending. Who better to discuss this with, than local historian Richard Garcia?We spoke to Louis Parral about the latest in local sports including the incredible achievement for Calpe rower Sophie Lines who won gold with team GB at the Coup de La Jeunesse in Linz Austria. He also looked ahead to the big Netball Youth Cup that's just around the corner.And, need school uniforms for the new term? Later this month, local charity 'Generous Hearts' will host a couple of uniform giveaway evenings! its popularity testament to the struggles of some parents in Gibraltar. Daphne McGrail-Trico and Kelly Trico of the charity spoke to us in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GBC's outgoing CEO has highlighted the importance of proper funding for the Public Service Broadcaster. In an opinion piece, James Neish says the call for de-funding, when there's something people don't like, is extremely dangerous. He quotes the Public Media Alliance which emphasises that public service media is crucial for a functioning democracy. James Neish leaves GBC today as his three year contract comes to an end.We talk about an incredible story from Wednesday evening when a local Abdul jumped into the rough sea at La Caleta to save tourists who were being dragged out. Abdul's girlfriend Jee-han explained exactly what happened and the terror she felt and she couldn't see any of them and feared the worst - then Abdul came out of the water having helped 2 of them, with a 3rd making his own way out. Shared Reading sessions have been introduced for patients at Ocean Views, St Bernard's Hospital, Cancer Relief and Clubhouse. The purpose of these sessions is to support mental health an well being in our community. Medical librarian Shirley Sardeña has been delivering these sessions, and explained to us what shared reading entails.Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on the latest in local sports including the results of the Conference League qualifiers, the start of the European Cricket Series, and an exciting opportunity for Sophie Lines as she becomes Gibraltar's first ever woman to represent team Great Britain. And, the Global Dance Open in Birmingham featured 2,700 dancers from 37 nations. Bringing home a hoard of medals are Danza Academy, with success in solos, group pieces, duos, and a variety of dance styles throughout the competition. Anne Marie Gomez is no doubt very proud of the Academy members, from the minis to the older dancers and choreographers. We spoke to Anna and some of the dancers, 6 year old Layre Bolaños and Sofia Duarte Costa who are both 6 years old, and 9 year old Olivia McKinnon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.