Gibraltar Today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The UK and EU have agreed to a new deal, which including a 12-year agreement on EU fishing boats in UK waters. Fabian Picardo was in the studio who stated that any deal between the UK and the EU is positive news for the wider UK family, but says Gibraltar is negotiating its own treaty, which he says is excruciatingly close.Earlier this month, 10-year-old Gibraltarian Alma Belle Baharal competed at the Portuguese National Puzzle Championships, and she wasn't just there to make up the numbers. Alma Belle claimed not one, not two, but three gold medals! She's loved puzzles since she was a baby, and gave us some tips or how to complete them.Message in a bottle: a simple but effective way for people to keep their basic personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge. A Lions Club initiative, it helps emergency services personnel to save valuable time in identifying an individual very quickly and knowing if they have any allergies or take special medication. We spoke to Manolo Olivera from the Lions Club, John Perry from the emergency services and Jenny Victory from the Special Needs and Disabilities office.It was a busy weekend for local sports with Europa FC going to the preliminaries for the Champions League, another league title for the ladies' Europa hockey team, and the Gibraltar half marathon. Jose Mari Ruiz covered all of them.And, today marks 50 years of the CCC Sequence Dance Club! Husband and wife Curro and Ana Maria Morro have been at the helm since the beginning. They have kept the club active throughout even during lockdown. We caught up with both of them to find out how they are marking this huge milestone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit plays a key role in Gibraltar's efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other forms of financial crime.It is the central authority for receiving, analysing, and disseminating Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). They've just published their annual report. We invited the GFIU's Director Edgar Lopez into the studio to break down the results. A relentlessly busy weekend of sports, and Jose Mari will certainly be busy this weekend covering them all! A big event happening tomorrow is the play-off final in Futsal. Europa and Bavaria will go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all contest - qualification for the UEFA Champions League the main prize. With just over 24 hours to go, we spoke to Europa's Frank Warwick and Bavaria's Chris Remorino.Later this month, the Law Council of Gibraltar will host the rock's first-ever Legal Walk. Inspired by the London Legal Walk, this landmark event will bring together the legal community for an evening of walking, networking, and fundraising – all in support of the GBC Open Day Fund. Partner at Hassans David Montegriffo told us more.And, ahead of International Museum Day on Sunday, the Gibraltar National Museum is holding an open day tomorrow! The annual event always proves popular, which is perhaps unsurprising, given the rock's rich natural history. We asked Tyson Holmes of the National Museum what we can look forward to in tomorrow's event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Gibraltar Today...Pat Orfila joins us to educate us on the Anti-Wipes Campaign.-Shelina Assoumull reports on the new planned Waste Facility.-Nick Pecino is in the studio telling us about Careers in Insurance.-And one of the most popular bands on the Rock joins us, Cedar is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What lessons have been learned from the Grenfell tragedy? The Fire Industry Association has grown to become Europe's largest fire protection trade association, with over 1,200 members. Tomorrow, the Sunborn Hotel will be the venue for their annual Fire Safety Summit. The main aim is to enhance competency and promote education within the fire safety sector. We invited the FIA's Chief Executive Officer Ian Moore and Sir Ken Knight, a retired British fire-fighter and public servant, into the studio.It's mental health awareness week. GBC's Nicole Byrne has been involved in an initiative to brighten people's days with small plants. With the help of Greenarc, a support station was set up inviting colleagues to spend some meaningful time with each other, and leave a kind message in exchange for a small succulent. And, Daria Bogacka is a passionate mother, yogini, life coach, and traveller... for nearly 30 years Daria lived with Bulimia. Bulimia is an eating disorder in which a person has regular episodes of eating a very large amount of food (bingeing) during which the person feels a loss of control over their eating. The person then uses different purging methods to prevent weight gain. This evening, she will be speaking at the Gibraltar Yoga Centre on "Holistic Healing of Eating Disorders". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister has insisted “we will get there” on a treaty. Speaking to Times Radio this morning, Fabian Picardo re-stated sovereignty was not on the table in discussions. He said the comments by Jose Manuel Albares to the BBC were “not worrying at all”, as they refer to the fluidity of trade and immigration across the frontier between Gibraltar and Spain. The trial of Kijani Liquidators v NatWest Bank in Gibraltar has come to an abrupt end after the parties reached an agreement. The proceedings had been expected to last four weeks, with Liquidators Edgar Lavarello and Simon Conway of PWC suing the bank over its alleged role in the dissipation of USD100m of investor funds, which were funnelled through accounts at NatWest, before being transferred out to a subsidiary in Ghana. The details will remain confidential. Ros Astengo told us more.By all accounts, menopause can be challenging. But is it also a chance to reinvent yourself and focus on you? The Menopause Exchange – Gibraltar's First Free Drop-In Menopause Conversation is happening tomorrow. Petra Boddington from Menopause with Petra will be inviting questions can ask questions, check your symptoms, and chat all things menopause in a relaxed, supportive way. The deadline is fast approaching: the Citizen's Advice Bureau is inviting you to nominate an outstanding individual for volunteer of the year 2025! They are looking to honour a volunteer that shows remarkable dedication, with this year's theme being “Volunteers Make Waves”. Ivan Cruz and Charlene Lima from CAB told us more about the award.And, Miriam Drury and Skyanne Hollands are both Zumba instructors, and are hosting an event later this week for the Cancer Research & 24hr Relay for Life. It's a collaboration with Bassadone motors, who have supported these charities for over a decade. We caught up with both of them alongside Joelle Vasquez of Bassadone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Workplaces and individuals are marking "Get Lippy" Day on Friday - a day to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. UK charity the Eve Appeal asks people to get loud and talk about gynae health. The aim is to start conversations about what is often considered an 'awkward' thing to talk about. Francesca Makey has campaigned to 'Get Lippy' for years now, following her own experience of being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 17. We spoke to her as well as Eloise Leto, a fellow survivor, and Dr. Olivia Gonzalez from the Women's Health Clinic.Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness week. The theme this year is "Community". For Childline, it's an opportunity for the charity to raise awareness of children's mental health. Jenny Olivero and Caroline Carter explained that young people often use their services for support for bullying, family issues or mental health concerns.It'll be a busy week for Clubhouse Gibraltar also, as they have organised a number of workshops to help people understand good mental health. We spoke to Gianna Da Costa, a staff member at Clubhouse Gibraltar, alongside Brandon Ainsworth and Veena Purswani, both service users of the charity.There's a new look for gbc.gi. The redesigned TV and Radio areas are now simpler to navigate. It's a mobile-first design with enhanced accessibility. And, the news page also has a number of new features making it easier for you to follow the day's stories and helping you stay informed. GBC's CEO James Neish explained the motivation behind the redesign.Louis Parral joined us in the studio once again to fill us in on all the big news in local sport from over the weekend, including a surprise in futsal and the Eagles taking the trophy in men's hockey.And the 2025 Gibraltar International Half Marathon takes place on Sunday! Jonathan Chichon and Maurice Turnock of Gibraltar Athletics were in the studio to talk us through the 21.1km route and the logistics of organising a half marathon in Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Habemus papam - the first American pope has been elected. 69 year old Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost is the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. He has taken the papal name Leo XIV. On the Rock, the bells have been ringing at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez spoke to Bishop Carmel Zammit, who met Robert Prevost in Rome last year.A lack of continuity, failures in communication, and substandard care were among the concerns raised during a public meeting this week on domiciliary care services. With Lifecome Care's contract terminated just seven months after it started, the Minister for Health and Care says a thorough overhaul of the service is under way. Iain Triay Clarence was there and thought it was worth doing long-form coverage in the form of a special Viewpoint programme last night.Gibraltar Red Cross is holding its annual Flag Day today, joining Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world in a global day of fundraising and solidarity. Gibraltar Red Cross President, Lady Bathurst, said “this year's Flag Day holds special significance, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe." We were joined in the studio by long-standing committee member Tessa Imossi, alongside Tim Bristow, the chairman of the Gib Red Cross.Last month, the Gibraltar national team took part in the 2025 World Backgammon Team Championships in Greece. Teams from 25 nations from across the world descended on the Greek town of Phthiotis. Michael Pitaluga and Nadine Chipolina told us how the team got on.And Louis Parral told us about what's happening in sport this weekend, including darts and futsal, and also had a chat about the rise in popularity of racket sports on the Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government claims there's been a notable improvement in the availability of GP appointments at the Primary Care Centre since reforms were introduced in February. Changes have included a dedicated sick note line and a new pre-appointment telephone call reminder system. There are still improvements to be made to reduce waiting times for an appointment, as the Health Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez told our News Editor Christine Vasquez earlier today.It's Victory in Europe Day, and a number of activities and events are taking place to mark the occasion. Our producer Robin Sheppard-Capurro was at the newly renovated WWII tunnels with history enthusiast Peter Jackson MBE. We also listened to a song penned in Gibraltar celebrating world peace.The Gibraltar Shore Jigging & Spinning Club has recently been formed and aims to promote outdoor activities in a safe and environmentally friendly way. They will be hosting regular competitions based on seasonal activities, involving different types of jigging and spinning techniques. Alfred Vasquez and Julian Delippiani told us how they hope to engage young people in the sport.The Med Steps 5 Challenge has raised over £100,000 for Cancer Relief so far, supporting those affected by cancer and funding our essential services for patients and their families. It's more than just a challenge, it's a celebration of resilience, unity and encouragement. The event will be held 10th May and is open to everyone. We spoke to organiser Mark Cooper and Rowena Wallace from Cancer Relief.And as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations the Photographic Society are putting together a number of workshops next week, for both members and the general public. Leslie Linares from the society talked us through the planned programme and what each session will entail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister is in Madrid to continue talks for a future EU relationship treaty for Gibraltar. The Government says it remains firmly committed to reaching a treaty which is "safe, secure and beneficial for Gibraltar". Number Six says this contact between the different parties at all levels is expected to continue going forward.It's Dying Matters Awareness Week. People use this week to talk about death in whichever way they are comfortable. We had an in-depth chat with Cancer Relief's Kate Howard and Alejandro Ocaña as well as service user Liz Conner, who has used the centre's bereavement service and was supported during her husband's illness and his passing.General Sir Patrick Sanders is one of the British Army's most senior and respected officers. He says the Regiment needs to be brought up to full strength in the context of the current geopolitical issues. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento has spoken to Sir Sanders about his new role as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment.In general, we spend more time with our co-workers than with our family. With that in mind, how happy are you from 9-5? Tomorrow, a group of speakers will assemble at the Sunborn Hotel for a conference on 'Wellbeing at Work'. The event, hosted by GibSams, will explore practical strategies for fostering good mental health in the workplace. We spoke to Kerstin Andlaw and Pete Cush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has said there's been “substantial progress” in negotiations on Gibraltar's post-Brexit relationship with the EU.Speaking before the Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee, he highlighted advances on the movement of people and goods, environmental cooperation, and taxation. Mr Albares stressed that Spain's sovereignty claim over Gibraltar remains unaffected and reaffirmed the goal of creating a shared zone of prosperity, particularly for the neighbouring Campo de Gibraltar.Fr Hayden Williams is a well-known preacher, who travels the world preaching the Gospel, will be in Gibraltar this weekend. He wanted to become a doctor but during a Charismatic Conference on the 10th April 1994 on Divine Mercy Sunday he felt Jesus calling out to him to become a priest and he did. Margaret Lombard and Mark Porral explained how this visit from Father Hayden came together.Spring is a feast of blossom! The Gibraltar Horticultural Society's annual Spring Flower Show begins today. Annabelle Codali forms part of the judging panel, and Christine Ferrary is a contestant. They both joined us in the studio.It's a family affair this weekend. A fundraiser for Cancer Research UK and what better way to raise money than by selling cakes! Lauren Reyes and Brenda Ocaña are part of the fundraising team.And there's loads happening on Thursday as well: Victory in Europe Day is being marked down at Casemates, and The Queen's are celebrating with a day full of live music nostalgia and some surprises! Odette Benatar told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year sees the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, with countries around the world marking the anniversary with different events. Loads to look forward to here on the rock as we commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II. Minister for Culture Christian Santos joined us in the studio to whet the appetite.The second phase of Hassan Centenary Terraces is now complete. Buyers from Phase 2 can expect a phone call in the next few days letting them know that Notices to Complete are available. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz is working on the story.Lincoln Red Imps are league champions. For the 29th time. Jose Mari Ruiz told us just how close the title race was over the weekend, and also brought us the latest in futsal, basketball, and darts.Sticking with sports, this coming weekend James Perera and Tom Appleton will become the first Gibraltarians ever to compete in Weightlifting in Spain. We asked James Perera how he's feeling ahead of el Campeonato de Andalucia.And, in a world full of tensions and disagreements, one thing that unites all is football. That was evident recently as local charity Rifcom held an annual tournament in Chefchaouen high in the Rif mountains. We spoke to Gemma Podesta and Tom Cawthorn from RifCom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The show is live from the Eliott Hotel on International Jazz Day, with Robin Sheppard-Capurro, and live music from local group Dejavu.Musicians Anselmo Torres and Victor Francis speak about the group's music.Other topics discussed include refuse collection changes with Unite's Christian Duo, and a look ahead to May Day with the GGCA president Darren Cerisola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ministry of Transport has announced the publication of the new Taxis Regulations. These will provide for a dedicated Airport Service to be provided by the Gibraltar Taxi Service. The Taxi Association's Christian Agius joins us in the studio, alongside Stuart Harrison of the Ministry of Transport, to tell us how the service will work.This year marks the 35th anniversary of Women in Enterprise - a grassroots organisation that over 3 decades later is still very much on the up! We spoke to two long-standing members of the network: Janet Brear and co-founder Lydia Darham, to share how much progress has been made since the group's inception in 1990.Yesterday Spain and Portugal saw a mass power outage, with major disruption for businesses and on the roads. Even though Gibraltar was not affected, many Gibraltarians travelling over the long weekend were caught up in the chaos. Jonathan Sacramento shared more details.The Westside Class of '87 is reuniting to mark a major milestone, their 50th birthdays with an 80s inspired fitness event for the GBC Open Day Fund. The session will be led the class's own ‘Fitness Guru' Natalie Hill. Heidi Jeffries is one of the organisers and told us how the idea came about.Local runner Kim Baglietto broke the national record at the London marathon on Sunday, smashing the previous national record that she set in Sevilla last year! Jose Mari Ruiz told us more about this achievement, as well as the rest of the local sports news including the cycling tour de Malta and how the table is looking for the Rock Cup.And, a cultural exchange in Tangier took place recently. Tito Vallejo has just returned from Morocco, and told us how impressed he was with the knowledge and enthusiasm shown by the children at the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some very exciting news in local Boxing: it was announced that Kriss and Evan Montegriffo have signed with former World Champion Sunny Edwards as their manager, fresh off the back of that incredible night at Europa a few weeks ago. Evan and Kriss explained what this signing means for them.Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the rest of the local sports news, with the return of Pan disability football, the cycling island games in Malta, and the inter-school competitions.The Young Enterprise Competition is in full swing, with teams working hard on their innovative and unique products. Beyond Books have developed a book based on teaching the youth about environmental issues and problems and how they can fix it. We asked Calum Marsden, Freddie Cunningham, and Sam Chapman how they came up with “Gully the Seagull”. Tomorrow evening there's a concert at the Ince's Hall commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Itfeatures the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Band and corps of drums. Described as a 'Shared Moment of Celebration' Bandmaster Ben James shared more details about the concert.And, Triay Lawyers are collaborating with the Growing Artists Programme and have organised an exciting art competition for young people in school years 12 and 13. Angela Almeida from PR & Marketing at Triay, Amy Shepherd from the Growing Artists Programme, and Triay partners Charles Simpson and Jay Gomez, told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unite and Action for Housing have held a protest against the living conditions for tenants of the hostel at the site of the Queen's Hotel. The protesters gathered at Number Six today, and handed in a letter to the Government. We spoke to Iain Triay Clarence, who was there for GBC news, and Henry Pinna from Action for Housing.The Taourarte Education Charitable Association was created to provide access to education for children in the village of Taourarte located in the Rif mountains. The charity raises money through different events, with the aim of supporting the educational needs of mainly girls in the remote area near Chefchouen. Maurice Valarino told us more.And, you may have heard of the Sovereign Art Foundation, our next guests have been successful so far in the 'Gibraltar Students Prize' category of the foundation's art competition. Zoe Payas is the 2024 Judges Prize Winner, and Eve Abudarham has won the Public Vote Prize. Zoe's painting 'Sanctuaries of Light' and Eve's piece 'Staring into the Eye' now go into the global students prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Gibraltar Today...The Chamber of Commerce has welcomed changes to ensure a minimum number of taxis are available at the airport for up to 90 minutes after each flight arrival. We speak to the Chamber's John Isola about that and also about local working from home trends.-How will the next Pope be chosen? A locked-door vote - called a Conclave will begin 15 to 20 days after the Pope is buried. Our news editor CV talks to us about the process… The Bishop told GBC it won't necessarily be one of the well-known favourites.-And, how might a merger between Calpe City and Bruno Magpies benefit young football players on the Rock? We speak to Seamus Byrne and Haig Oubdijan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Lourdes Chapel at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned following the death of Pope Francis. Locals have been gathering there to sign a book of condolences which will be sent to the Vatican.The Chief Minister visited Pope Francis twice and described how his humility has touched so many around the world. The pontiff had told Fabian Picardo his hopes for a treaty deal to be struck for the sake of local working families.We spoke to churchgoers Joe and Brenda Cortes who attended a special mass held earlier in the day for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. They told us the impact that he had on them as worshipers.John Collado was at the Cathedral to sign the book of condolences and spoke of how Pope Francis was a champion of peace, and how he took on the challenges faced in the world today.Kevin Ruiz has been on Main Street and noticed how everyone he spoke to highlighted how unique Pope Francis' pontificate has been, and hopeful that the Church will continue the work that he started.Bishop Carmel Zammit reflected on how special Pope Francis was to receive so much coverage around the world. He described him as a unique pope who was humble, yet passionate.The Dean of the Anglican Church in Gibraltar gave us his thoughts on the passing of Pope Francis. He spoke about the unique relationship on the Rock across different Christian denominations as well as other faiths.And, Celia Fernandez of Elite Travel told us how many Gibraltarians would have been travelling when they heard the news about the pontiff's passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It celebrates Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed. The week leading up to Easter is called Holy Week. And, this year, Easter Sunday is on the 20th of April. Today is Maundy Thursday - what's its significance? We asked the Roman Catholic Bishop, Carmel Zammitt.A new programme on GBC Television “Rhythms of Worship” celebrates the feast of Lent and Easter with music by the Tears of Joy choir and personal testimonies by members of the Gibraltar Catholic Charismatic Renewal. What does Easter mean to those who practice the Catholic Faith, and how do they mark the occasion? We spoke to Tears of Joy's choir master, Melissa Hales.And, life is relentless - stress awareness and management is increasingly important. April is Stress Awareness month, and next Thursday the GFSB is hosting a talk on recognizing the impact of stress on our lives. MJ Feeke and Preesha Budhrani will both be involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can Gibraltar make the most of the enormous potential of artificial intelligence? How can we manage the risks? Questions for Toby White, who is based on the Rock, his company Artimus advises organisations across the world on adopting AI.The Unite Education Branch has criticised the Government's handling of its public consultation on scrapping school summer hours, calling the process unclear and poorly managed. Unite says staff and unions should have been consulted first, rather than relying on an ad hoc email survey to gauge public opinion on School Summer Hours. Kevin Ruiz has been following the story.Spain's former Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo has renewed calls for joint sovereignty over Gibraltar, criticising the Spanish government for abandoning the principle of territorial integrity. He says Chief Minister Fabian Picardo is winning all the battles. Jonathan Sacramento told us more.And, do you have plans for Maundy Thursday? Boyd's is hosting an old-school rave - Viva lo 90's! - featuring local DJ's and headlined by the 'Queen of Rave' herself Rozalla! Organiser Jehan Garcia told us how the preparations are going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trusted Novus Bank is celebrating its fifth birthday. What have the main challenges been? The owner of TNB is investing heavily in Gibraltar, what does that mean for the bank? How is global uncertainty impacting day to day business? Questions that our reporter Shelina Assomull has put to the bank's CEO Christian Garcia this morning. Another season of City Pulse came to a heart-warming end last night, and it did feel a little emotional. Kevin Ruiz was joined by his regular contributors: Kenneth Cardona, Davinia Torrilla, Denise Matthews, David Revagliatte, Michelle & Ricky Rugeroni. There were mantecados, un cake, and even a t-shirt which the contributors gave Kevin saying “ser felices & build community”. We spoke to Kevin after yesterday's show.Passover is a celebration of the story of Exodus. During Passover, the Jewish community remembers how their ancestors left slavery behind them when they were led out of Egypt by Moses.Today, the focus is on resilience, redemption, and renewal in the face of persecution and uncertainty. Rabbi Noiky Roberts joined us in the studio.The Gibraltar Heritage Trust have announced the date for their annual painting competition. This year the theme is “Witham's Cemetery”, and their asking local artists to capture the view, or an aspect of, this historic site. Rebecca Fa from the Heritage Trust told us more. And, she may be known for her social activism with Action for Housing, but there are other sides to Zohra El Gharbaoui. As she showed recently on The Hub, when she delivered a few excellent coplas! She's putting on a music show on the 24th April inspired by her love for traditional Spanish songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marked Richard Ullger's last day with the Royal Gibraltar Police. The outgoing Commissioner of Police is retiring after 37 years of service with the force. Mr Ullger took over from Ian McGrail as Commissioner in July 2020. He was originally set to serve for two years but his appointment was extended twice. An emotional moment for Richard Ullger, as Christine Vasquez confirmed.The cost of the McGrail Inquiry has hit £5.7M. It was 3 million in early April last year, so in the past 12 months the cost has almost doubled. As it is a public inquiry, it's funded by the government with tax payers money. It was called to address public concern about how and why Ian McGrail retired early as police commissioner in 2020. But the fact the cost has risen to 5.7 million points to the many documents prepared by everyone involved in it since the last public hearings. We went through the final day of last week's hearings in detail.Bringing generations together - one card at a time! 'Collectify' is a Young Enterprise team aiming to combine the fun of collection cards, with the education of Gibraltar's cultural figures, landmarks and more. The team consists of 9 individuals, 3 of them joined us in the studio: Jessie Chipol-Nuñez, Celine Cruz and Adi DhanwaniThe Government has proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act 2010 which set out to make tax avoidance harder. The Commissioner of Income Tax would get new powers, including involving a person's professional or regulatory body when it's believed they have submitted, or helped with, a tax return suspected to be inaccurate. We asked Grahame Jackson, the Chair of the Association of Tax Advisers, how the proposed law has gone down among industry professionals.And, Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on the latest in local sports including the athletics round the rock race, a women's hockey training camp and the latest football results as both Lincoln Red Imps and St Joseph's have their eyes on the Rock Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you own an unused Mac Book or iPad? A donation scheme between Bayside, Westside and the Newton Store, which aims to provide devices to underprivileged kids. Noah Segui is heading the initiative.On the final day of the reconvened McGrail Inquiry, lawyers in the McGrail Inquiry delivered their final submissions. At the time of recording, we'd heard from the lawyer for the Government parties Sir Peter Caruana, lawyer for the former Operation Delhi defendants, Benn Cooper KC, lawyer for Paul Richardson Patrick Gibbs KC, and the Gibraltar Police Authority's lawyer, Kelly Power. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento was at the Garrison Library.We talk about investment on our high street with our reporter Kevin Ruiz, following the opening of Mango where Mothercare was previously. The original façade of the former Emporium store has been preserved and left on display also. But do we need more international brands or independent locally run stores on Main Steet?And, Jose Mari Ruiz was in the studio to tell us about this weekend's sports, including a women's hockey mini tournament, the darts workplace cup and the 8 ball pool Nations Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Day 2 of the reconvened McGrail Inquiry, former police commissioner Ian McGrail has accepted responsibility for not having disclosed several WhatsApps on his phone as evidence before the Inquiry at an earlier stage. He says he is kicking himself and embarrassed for not having done so but adds there was nothing sinister in his failure to disclose, merely an oversight. He said he had not deliberately withheld any evidence from the Inquiry. Jonathan Sacramento was at the Garrison Library.Keep or scrap? The Government is considering scrapping half-days at schools and opening a consultation period ahead of the potential change. Half days were originally introduced in Gibraltar to avoid students being stuck in classrooms on excessively hot summer afternoons - Number Six points out this is no longer a factor as most schools now have air conditioning. Our reporter Iain Triay-Clarence was out and about hearing the opinions of parents, grandparents and the kids themselves.And, Gibraltar loves electronic music! A brand-new series called "Beat Zone" begins later this month - diving in to the global evolution of electronic sound and shining the spotlight on local DJ's and producers keeping the beat alive at home! We spoke to producer Luis Ruiz, DJ Kristian Viñales, and Jose Mari Ruiz who absolutely loves a night out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a Gibraltar-wide power outage yesterday. Some areas were without electricity for over five and a half hours, with Catalan Bay and the Upper Town having power restored just before 10pm. GibElec advised that the outage was due to a contractor having cut through a major cable next to the North Mole Power Station. Calpe Electrical has taken responsibility for the power cut; they were undertaking works for the installation of reserve battery power systems. We spoke to Michael Caetano, CEO of GibElec.And, three days of hearings have started this morning as part of the public inquiry into the early retirement of former police commissioner Ian McGrail. This morning saw Assistant Commissioner Cathal Yeats answering questions. Jonathan Sacramento has been following the proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following an on-site visit last week, the Eastside Project has received the go-ahead for the next phase of the marina development from the Development and Planning Commission. However, there's still a condition: The approval is subject to remodelling the revetment at the end of the sea wall to reduce its visual impact. The Environmental Safety Group continue to have reservations about the development: we spoke to Janet Howitt.Yesterday GBC News reported on the discovery of a caiman, a reptile from the alligator family, that was reportedly being kept as a pet and has now been re-homed at the Alameda Wildlife Park. It has generated a lot of interest, with people wanting to know how it got here and what will happen to it. Alameda Wildlife Park's Vanda Marnato told us how the caiman is doing in its new home.It's been 100 days since the new Commanding Officer of the Gibraltar Regiment took up his post. Lieutenant Colonel John Pitto took over from the previous CO, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Moore in December last year. At the time he said he was immensely proud to be taking up the post, but how does he feel a few months in?The McGrail Inquiry hearings are due to take place over the next three days at the Garrison Library. Chairman Sir Peter Openshaw will open the hearings tomorrow, followed by evidence from Assistant Commissioner Cathal Yeats and Commissioner Richard Ullger. GBC will be following proceedings with live coverage, albeit with a ten minute delay for legal reasons. Jonathan Sacramento has been at the Garrison Library ahead of tomorrow's hearing.And, Gibraltar's women are on the field again this evening, this time facing the Faroe Islands in their fourth game in the UEFA Nations League. The team are coming off the back of a defeat last week against Slovakia at home. Stefan Borge is part of the commentating team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community Care Gibraltar has announced the establishment of a new company, Community Care Domiciliary Services Limited, aimed at continuing the delivery of home care provision. The decision comes in light of recent challenges faced in the provision of services by LifeCome Care Gibraltar Ltd. Ros Astengo has been following the story.GibSilver is a new initiative launched by GibSams in collaboration with the GHA to tackle loneliness among the older generation. Its offering listening and befriending services to seniors, addressing the growing issue of loneliness and its effects on mental health. Peter Montegriffo and David Revagliatte from GibSams are in the studio to tell us more about this new service.We've been speaking about the importance of smear testing recently and Radio Gibraltar's Lucinda Snape is encouraging all women to get checked. She told us how she may not be here today were it not for the screening programme.Jose Mari Ruiz was in the studio to fill us in on the weekend sports such as the gap narrowing in the Rock Cup and the end of the basketball season. He also looked ahead to the next match for Gibraltar women's squad in the Faroe Islands after their defeat against Slovakia last Friday.And, there's a Digital Success seminar on Saturday. It will be hosted by Ahmed Rehan, co-creator of the Hey Gibraltar Facebook page and podcast. He joins us in the studio with his co-host Adam Kaan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International football is back at the Europa Point stadium this evening. The history-making team is back in action - they recently became the first to represent Gibraltar in the UEFA Women's Nations League. They take on Slovakia. How's the team feeling? And how windy is it at EP? We asked our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz.Balanced Being is a Young Enterprise team promoting happy, healthy lifestyles for children. It remains to be seen who will win the overall competition, but this week they won the pitch battle organised with StartUp Grind! Congratulations to Isabelle Ramos, Stan Bealanovic and James Vinet.Did you watch Viewpoint? Really interesting, live discussion around the use of weight loss drugs: how they can be used properly and how they are being misused. But what is beautiful? Shelina Assomull and her panel shone a light on this issue.And, any plans on Sunday? From jumping castles to hook a duck, crazy golf - you name it, it's happening at the Easter carnival! PossAbilities are hosting it, the group's Nicole Buckley, Ay-Lee Latin, Jade Yusifredo and Dakota de las Heras told us more about the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.