Gibraltar Today

There's been growing opposition to the proposed Pelagos data centre. The Environmental Safety Group has backed concerns raised by the Nautilus Project about the potential impact on the Bay’s marine environment. And the plans have sparked considerable debate. As preparations for the GBC Open Day ramp up, we'll be taking a trip down memory lane as we discuss the GBC Open Day's 60th anniv...

Environmental group the Nautilus Project is raising concerns about plans for a major data centre in the port area, warning that using seawater to cool the facility could have serious consequences for marine life in the Bay. We’ll be hearing why the group is opposing the proposal and what it believes the environmental impact could be. The Musicians Association is organising a series of Christmas sh...

It's Youth Work Week: celebrating the people and places that help young people grow, develop confidence and feel a sense of belonging. We’ll be finding out more about this year’s theme, Where Our Futures Begin, and hearing about the difference youth work can make to young people’s lives. All the latest local news and sporting updates also coming up. We’ll also be taking a step back in time, wi...

On today's programme we're looking ahead to a busy Halloween weekend, with plenty happening around Gibraltar. Starting tonight, with a Spooky Jazz Party at the MAG Club. Jonny Cooper, Richard Joines and James Rose from the Jazz Collective will be here to tell us what they've got planned. And if you're out and about tomorrow, you might want to stop by the Piazza for a Halloween-them...

We hear more about MaghreBats, a joint project linking Gibraltar and Marrakech, involving expeditions in the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Dr Stewart Finlayson will be here, along with Stephani Kassam and Chantal Kassam from the Cadi Ayyad Unversity of Marrakech to tell us more about the project. Raising money for the GBC Open Day can be as simple as raising a glass. Maurice Stagnetto and Alf...

50 years ago, more than 300 Ministry of Defence workers were locked out of their workplaces in Gibraltar, sparking a seven-month pay dispute that would change the Rock's trade union and political landscape. Today, we're looking back at what happened and why it mattered. We'll be joined by Sir Joe Bossano, who was then leader of the Gibraltar Democratic Movement, and we'll also hear...

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and the risks involved in investing in digital assets will be under the spotlight in an upcoming webinar hosted by GACO's Women in Compliance. SatoShe founder, Lisa Tscherry, will be telling us more. A new documentary looking at how the food we eat affects the planet, our health and animal welfare will be shown in Gibraltar this evening. All the World is Green explores...

On Gibraltar today, the GSLP will be announcing a new leader at this year's annual general meeting which will be held on the 1st of December. The bus company has said improvements will be made to the service after an agreement was made for increased pay and benefits for staff. We'll be joined by GGCA President Darren Serizola. The Royal Navy's flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth has been in G...

Join us Live from Pitch 2 at Victoria Stadium for the Peter J Isolas Foundation annual 5-a-side football tournament, raising money for GBC Open Day. We speak to organisers Joe Imossi and Genevieve Bossino-Soussi, and some of the players who took part. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Polio Day is this Saturday. Rotary International has led the drive to eradicate the disease, which now only exists in small pockets around the world. Polio survivors Eric Rowbottom and Albert Garro will be here, along with members of the Rotary Club who have organised an awareness event this weekend. We're just over two months away from Christmas Day! Phillip Borge from the Classical Mus...

This episode is the third and final special edition of Gibraltar Today, coming to you live from London for another busy day of Gibraltar Day in London events. Today the spotlight is on two sectors that are playing an increasingly important role in Gibraltar's economy - insurance and new technologies. We'll be putting questions to industry leaders and experts from around the world, explorin...

Today’s episode is a special edition of Gibraltar Today, recorded live from the prestigious Royal Automobile Club in the City of London as part of this year's Gibraltar Day in London events. Gibraltar Day brings together politicians, industry leaders and friends of Gibraltar to strengthen relationships, promote the Rock and explore new opportunities for business and investment. And this year&#...

Today’s episode is a special edition of Gibraltar Today, recorded live from the historic Guildhall in the heart of the City of London for the Financial Services Lunch, as part of this year's Gibraltar Day in London events. Gibraltar Day brings together politicians, industry leaders and friends of Gibraltar to strengthen relationships, promote the Rock and explore new opportunities for business...

We'll have the weekend sports with Robin Sheppard-Capurro. Local poet, Trino Cruz will be in the studio, reflecting on having represented Gibraltar on the world stage at the Patras World Poetry Festival in Greece Active Travel Month saw teams across Gibraltar rack up almost 85,000 sustainable kilometres across four weeks. Organisers, Vanessa Byrne and Catherine Mason will be here with a couple...

Have you been affected by the 90-day Schengen limit? Some Gibraltarians are finding they've been incorrectly registered on the EU's new Entry/Exit System, potentially affecting how long they're allowed to stay in Spain. We'll take a closer look at what's happening and what you can do if you're affected. We'll bring you another update from Norway, where Lincoln Red Imps...

In football, Lincoln Red Imps are away to Norwegian team SK Brann tomorrow. We'll speak to our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz; he's in Norway with the Red Imps, and will give us an idea of how the team is preparing for the first European match of the season. It's Wednesday, and our longer discussion today is around screentime, as doctors in the UK are raising concerns around how it can affect...

Could a new app help women better understand and manage the symptoms of menopause? Dr Olivia Gonzalez and Dr Sarah Jane Lima join us to discuss the impact of chronic pain at midlife, and how technology could help women track their symptoms. Who are the women making a difference in Gibraltar who deserve recognition? Nominations are open for the next edition of Ladies That Rock the Rock. Organiser A...

The 29th UN Jiu Jitsu Congress brought together participants from 12 countries for a weekend of competition and coaching. Jose Mari Ruiz will have more on that, and all the latest sporting news from the weekend. Hundreds of people took part in the Walk for Life, raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Annette Goodman, Chair of the charity's local branch, will be here to look back at the event. G...

On the show with Kally-Anne Borge today: The latest on our top story court reporter Melanie Chipolina: Former teacher and scout leader Clayton Busto has had his prison sentence reduced from 14 to 13 years. Are workplaces doing enough to support people with dyslexia? Stuart Byrne of the Dyslexia Support Group joins us to discuss the challenges people face at work, and what employers can do to make...

On Gibraltar Today, we speak to Dr Karl Alvarez from the GFSB about an upcoming networking event in La Línea aimed at strengthening cross-border business ties. We also look ahead to the Gibraltar Card Show with organisers Zyl Sheriff and Callum Culross, while menopause coach Petra Boddington joins us to discuss managing chronic pain and other symptoms during midlife. Plus, local band Magik is head...

Action for Housing questions why the Road to the Lines housing project has still not progressed. Our reporter Megan Stringer will join us to bring us the latest. And, it's Hospice Awareness Week - this year Cancer Relief is running a campaign centred around the theme “Don’t Leave Hospice to Chance.” We'll be having an in-depth conversation on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Fabian Picardo has given his last address as Chief Minister to the United Nations Fourth Committee. Chair of the Self-Determination for Gibraltar Group, Richard Buttigieg, also called on the Committee to act. We'll hear more from those speeches during the programme. A new GBC TV programme on the Treaty will be coming to your screens soon. Paul Grant will be here to discuss what format the prog...

Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election next month after his housing legislation failed to pass in parliament. We'll have a closer look at Spain's ongoing housing crisis and whether this could have an impact on Gibraltar Local Motorcyclist, Julian Chipolina, has been named Andalusian Supersport Champion. He'll be here to look back at the Copa de España which took place in Jerez over t...

We’ll have the latest from Parliament, where the Health Minister has been fielding questions from the Opposition this morning. Gibraltar picked up a point in Malta last night in the Nations League. Robin Sheppard Capurro will be joining us with reaction to the draw and all the latest from the world of sport. A film exploring the impact Alzheimer’s and dementia can have on families is the latest in...

In international football, it's all to play for this evening as Gibraltar prepare for their Nations League clash with Malta. Jose Mari Ruiz is in Malta, we'll be hearing from him ahead of the game, which kicks off at 8:45, with coverage on GBC as from 8:15. October is Breast Cancer awareness month: an opportunity to promote early detection and support research into the most common cancer i...