Gibraltar Today

On today's episode of Gibraltar Today... - Pancreatic cancer survivor Louis Baldachino joins us to look ahead to Wear Purple Day - I moustache you a question – what you doing Sunday? There’s a Movember charity walk – Isaac Vinet and co. will tell us all about it - We’ll hear from the GFSB’s Ramesh Karnani on how small businesses are feeling about Brexit… and businessman Jimmy Coelho calls for...

The final report on the McGrail Inquiry is likely to be ready by late spring 2025 - roughly a year since the public hearing. In the latest update on the report's progress, the inquiry team says additional evidence has been received, and that Chairman, Sir Peter Openshaw, continues to work on the draft. Meanwhile the Police Authority has started the process of recruiting a new Commissioner of Polic...

The planned eviction and relocation of residents of the hostel at the Queen's Hotel site has been paused. This follows protests with residents concerned about the conditions they would be expected to live in at the Sunrise Motel. Our reporter Shelina Assomul spoke to Minister for Housing Pat Orfila. Gibraltar drew 1 all against San Marino in their last Nations League game. Gibraltar remains t...

Hope you've had a good week, it's Friday... The Gibraltar national men’s team are away in San Marino, they play at 8:15 tonight. Our reporter JMR is there and brings us the latest. A win would see Julio Ribas’ team win their UEFA Nations League group. . Relocations and evictions are expected today at the hostel on the site of the former Queen's Hotel - the Government wants to move residents t...

Today is World Diabetes Day - a day observed to increase the awareness of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. The World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation organise the event, which focuses on diabetes prevention, health risks, and managing and living well with condition. Kayron Pozo, Susan Edwards and Robin Sheppard-Capurr...

Join us today live from The Garrison Library as we chat to some of the authors of books that will be featured at this years Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival. Including Shirley Ballas who is the Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge. And also child's author and part of the schools program Lou Treleaven. Natalie Chipolina talks about the book she co-wrote about the places and destinations to visit her...

On today's episode of Gibraltar Today, We are joined in the studio by Jared Peralta who has just returned from multiple meetings in Samoa with the Commonwealth's Heads of Government. He tells us what transpired during the trip. - As it is Literature week we talk about a new book. Richard Garcia pops in to tell us about his new book detailing the family business of Gache here on the rock and how it...

WBC Latin Silver Belt champion - Tyrone “El Bombero” Buttigieg made history this weekend by beating Venezuela’s Ernesto Martinez in San Roque. In his first-ever ten-round match, Tyrone’s grit and skill saw him win by unanimous decision. Tyrone brought his belt to Broadcasting House and spoke of his hopes for the future. Jose Mari Ruiz was a spectator at the fight, but also spoke abo...

On this episode of Gibraltar Today... On Viewpoint, the Chief Minister was asked about affordable housing, rental housing, the treaty, Lifecom Care and more. Fabián Picardo was answering questions from Ros Astengo, who'll join us to discuss what we've learned. - November is the month of Remembrance... Monday the 11th marks the declaration of armistice, the agreement to end the fighting i...

Hello, thanks for joining us, live on RG and on GBC television.... Ros Astengo looks ahead to tonight's Viewpoint programme GSLP/Liberal manifesto commitments one year on... Fabián Picardo confirms he will be standing for re-election as GSLP party leader. The Chief Minister says he will be contesting the leadership at the party’s annual general meeting next week.  I wonder what Nige...

The numbers are in, the votes have been counted and it's now confirmed...satisfaction ratings across TV, Radio and News have seen a year-on-year increase since the first of three surveys launched in 2022. The public has given GBC the thumbs up, believing it serves and reflects all aspects of the community. 540 people took part in a survey carried out both online and face to face with record breaki...

Thanks for joining us, in todays episode of Gibraltar Today... An emergency fund has been launched in Gibraltar to support families affected by severe flooding in Valencia. The Gibraltar Red Cross and local leaders are calling on the community to contribute, with all donations going directly to relief efforts. Eddie Yome and Tim Bristow join us. - The charity CareLink has launched its “Welcome Bab...

What does the Mental Health Carers’ support group do? Their meeting is moving from Tuesdays to Thursdays, and from Coaling Island to the Lecture Room at John Mackintosh Hall. We spoke to Occupational Therapist at Mental Health services, Louise Ross. A new series of The Collectors started last week on GBC Television. Once again, the lovably irreverent, always engaging, Richard Cartwright is again&n...

Prostate Cancer Gibraltar has launched this year's Walnut Campaign. New incoming chairman of Prostate Cancer Gibraltar, Joe Holliday. Outgoing chairman Derek Ghio mentioned this morning that among the achievements is the reduced waiting time for diagnosis. “Remember, remember the fifth of November.” This the day that Guy Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath...

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today... Around 300 million people around the world have legal access to some form of assisted dying. In Gibraltar, there is no such legislation. However, assisted dying is the subject of a bill set to be debated next month in the UK parliament, with the Gibraltar Government telling GBC it is also considering its own bill. Our reporter Katy Docker has found it’s a d...

At least 62 are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods in Valencia south-eastern Spain. Spanish weather service AEMET reported that Chiva, in the Valencia region, recorded 491mm of rain in just eight hours on Tuesday - the equivalent to a year's worth of rain. Gibraltarian Jason Goldwin says it’s a sad day for his adopted city Valencia, which has been the worst hi...

On the show today with Stefan Borge: The office of the Public Services Ombudsman marks 25 years. The current Ombudsman, Wendy Cumming and former ombudsman Mario Hook join us in the studio News reporter Iain Triay Clarence updates about GibFibre reaction to bill passed in Parliament relating to the Communications Act: no more communications' licences to be issued. Petra Boddington is a certified Me...

Gibraltar's Coroner's Court will open an inquest touching on the death of Simon Parkes, the sailor who disappeared in Gibraltar on the 12th December 1986. The Minister for Justice, Nigel Feetham, has given his consent. This follows a campaign by GBC Journalist Ros Astengo, with the support of lawyers acting on a pro-bono basis, to help bring justice for his family. Over the course of the morning t...

The Mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, has called a demonstration for this evening under the slogan: "La Linea Matters - we are not invisible." He was personally handing out leaflets earlier this week to Spanish workers who cross the frontier into Gibraltar every morning. Our news editor Christine Vasquez told us more.   El Kasbah is hosting a Bohemian Night tonight and tomorrow night with singe...

The Commonwealth Games are to be hosted in Glasgow in 2026, after the state of Victoria in Australia pulled out because of rising costs. What is the impact for competitions that Gibraltar would normally take part in? We speak to Chris Walker of the Gibraltar Commonwealth Games Association. Hero dog Shadow woke Lorraine Downs to alert her about a fire in her neighbour’s house. Gibraltar Today’s Jon...

While Gibraltar Today was live on-air from 1pm, a friendly was underway at the Europa Point Stadium where the women’s national football side were taking on Andorra. Our Sports Reporter Jose Mari Ruiz was at the game and kept us updated during the match.   But today’s episode will be mostly focused on one topic: menopause. The end of a woman’s natural child-bearing years is a moment of transfo...

On the show today: Big footballing news for the Gibraltar Women's National Team - they've been entered into the UEFA Nations League! The announcement comes as the women's team gears up for a double header with Andorra: friendlies, which will now serve as preparation matches. Paula Costa and Shania Robba told us how they will be involved   The Government is expected to commence the F...

The Deputy Chief Minister is taking part in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa this week. Earlier today King Charles faced shouts of "you are not my King" in Australia. In light of this, we discussed the role of the commonwealth today with Adriana Lopez, who has helped to prepare two young participants for the Commonwealth Youth Forum. Karl Ullger’s solo exhibition, 'E...

The Gibraltar Health Authority will be commencing its annual flu vaccine campaign on Monday. Who is the vaccine available to? Director of Public Health Dr. Helen Carter gave us all the details, and also discussed a salmonella outbreak which has resulted in two people being hospitalised. What can workplaces do to better support employees impacted by cancer? Battling cancer or caring for a love...

Jonathan Scott is back in the studio for Gibraltar Today. Topics covered include: Several Royal Gibraltar Police officers were injured after dealing with a number of serious incidents last night including strangulation, grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent. A report of an alleged rape was also received. Acting Superintendent Alex Enriles told us more.   Dr. Caroline Hull is...