Gibraltar Today

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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