Gibraltar Today

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 Re...

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...

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 O...

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 comprehensi...

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 Ro...

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 compe...

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 Dir...

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 ...

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 Ki...

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...

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, fa...

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...

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...

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...

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 Terr...

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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...

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...

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,...

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 ac...

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...

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 h...

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 Televi...

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 a...