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Ian McGrail has told the Inquiry about the moment he decided he wouldn’t be able to continue as Commissioner of Police.  He claims there was “relentless” pressure from the Chief Minister, the Attorney General and the Governor. Mr McGrail said he felt he was being hounded by a “pack of wolves”, causing his world to crumble. Our reporter RA will talk us through some highlights. - We'll be discu...

Ian McGrail is speaking publicly for the first time since his early retirement as Police Commissioner. He's been answering questions at the Inquiry on his response to a fatal collision at sea in March 2020. We bring you some highlights. Meanwhile, at the start of today's session, Chairman Sir Peter Openshaw announced a change to the rules to allow people to rewatch the inquiry...

A quadrilateral treaty meeting is starting at the European Commission. It's the first time both UK and Spanish Foreign Ministers, the Chief Minister and the Commission's Vice President get together on this subject. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez spoke to us direct from Brussels.   On day 5 of the McGrail Inquiry, former police Superintendent Paul Richardson has been presented with a covert...

The McGrail Inquiry has had to navigate around the restriction notice imposed on it by the Government. The Inquiry is examining its first witness – former police superintendent Paul Richardson. It follows the lawyer for the Government saying it did not interfere with the investigation into the hacking of the national security system - aka "Operation Delhi". Ros Astengo brought us the latest. An 'A...

On Day 3 of the Inquiry, Ian McGrail’s lead Counsel in the Inquiry, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC, has described the Chief Minister’s actions relating to a search warrant in the Operation Delhi investigaiton as ‘grotesque, unbelievable, bizazrre and unprecedented’. The operation was a criminal investigation into the alleged hacking of the national security system. A s...

In day 2 of the McGrail Inquiry, the Police lawyer has told the Chairman officers acted professionally at all times when executing a search warrant in the offices and home of Hassans senior partner James Levy. The lawyer representing the lead officer in that police investigation said it was frustrating Mr Picardo has been able to recover his WhatsApps to and from everyone else but not to and...

The McGrail Inquiry Chairman says nothing will affect his resolve and duty under the law to find out the facts as to the reasons and circumstances that led to the former Commissioner's early retirement. In his opening statements this morning, Sir Peter Openshaw said the effect of the Government's restriction notice on the inquiry remains to be seen but that it would be dir...

What are your thoughts on the Inquiry? Our reporter Shelina Assomull went to town to find out what peoples' opinions are ahead of the start of the Inquiry on Monday. . For a third year running, personal trainer Floyd Swift has set himself several challenges to raise funds for Cancer Relief. Having lost both of his parents to the disease, he also wants to to spread awareness of the signs...

The Chairman of the McGrail Inquiry has approved a protocol for live-streaming the proceedings. Ros Astengo has the details ahead of the main hearing starting on Monday and will be broadcast on GBC Television, Radio Gibraltar Plus and gbc.gi. Ros will also whet the appetite ahead of tonight's Viewpoint. - The Minister for Tourism, Christian Santos has launched a Visit-Gibraltar rebrand. - We speak...

We have two big guests today.  The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo will join us.  As will the Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi. The topic? The controversial introduction of new inquiries legislation, days before the start of the inquiry into the early retirement of the former police commissioner Ian mcgrail.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Times newspaper says the former Police Commissioner Ian McGrail and Chief Minister Fabian Picardo are locked in the sort of feud usually associated with banana republics. With six days to the start of the main hearings, there is a schedule of who will give oral evidence when. Details from our reporter Ros Astengo. - After spending four years in Government, what’s...

Monument Plaza and Monument place was also given full planning permission, following the outline permission granted to it in June last year. At the time there were strong objections from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to the changes proposed to the Cross of Sacrifice monument. Developer Gillaine Dellipiani Stagnetto has managed to come to an agreement with the Commissio...

The new Inquiries Act is now law, after the Governor, Sir David Steel, gave it royal assent; it is set to be brought into effect this week. Sir Peter Openshaw's team will invite submissions from Core Participants as to whether they disagree with the Government's position that the new Act automatically applies to this Inquiry. A fact sheet has just been published on th...

The controversial Inquiries Bill is set to become law. It was approved by Government majority in Parliament. The Inquiries Bill will officially become law when the Governor gives it royal assent. The Leader of the Opposition has a meeting with the Governor, Sir David Steel, this afternoon to formally register their concerns on this legislation. It will impact the McGrail Inquiry into the form...

It was Palm Sunday yesterday. Easter is a special time of the year for Christians, and for the next few days there will be Bible readings at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez told us more. Royal Gibraltar Police Officer, Sergeant Patricia Gonzalez has received an Inspirational Female Award at a British Overseas Territories Conference in the Cayman Islands. S...

A corruption watchdog is calling on the UK Government to intervene over the proposed new legislation governing public inquiries, to be debated in Parliament today. Transparency International UK claims this "highly unusual step" would safeguard the integrity of Gibraltar's governance as it objects to the Chief Minister bringing forward emergency legislation without consulta...

The Development and Planning Commission has granted full planning permission to a proposal to construct a new five star international brand hotel on the site of the former Caleta Hotel. The new plans for the development incorporated important changes, considering recommendations from the Commission in July 2022 when the project first went before the DPC. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details...

Gibraltar's longest criminal trial with a jury in the last 20 years has come to an end. Former Natwest employee Gillian Balban has been found guilty of six out of seven counts of fraud and false accounting. Our reporters Shelina Assomull and Iain Triay Clarence have been following the case. Gibraltar has joined the international campaign to raise funds and awareness of Brain Tumour Research....

An emergency supply pipeline to Spain is approximately 80% ready. Following the 2022 fire at Power's Drive Tunnel, AquaGib set out to improve Gibraltar’s resilience by laying 2.7 km of pipeline from the Waterworks reservoirs to the border. Details from Christina Cortes who’s been speaking to theCEO of AquaGib, Paul Singleton. The Musicians Association has applied to the Development and Planning Co...

It's been 11 weeks in the making and a story which has dominated headlines for even longer. The trial of ex-Natwest Manager Gillian Balban may be coming to a close this week.  Judge Liam Yeats is giving instructions to the jury today and tomorrow. Iain Triay Clarence, one of our news reporters covering the trial, spoke to us about the case. The 2024 Drama Festival has come to a...

Last night's Viewpoint on Housing saw Shadow Minister for Housing, Damon Bossino and Housing Minister, Pat Orfila lock horns on a number of topics. Rent control in old properties, mainly in the town centre, the role of the landlord. Our reporter and Viewpoint presenter, Ros Astengo discussed the main points. The Chief Minister expects a very intense period now in the...

The UK Foreign Secretary says there is a "good basis for an agreement" for Gibraltar. Lord Cameron says he is confident an agreement can be reached.   Our news editor Christine Vasquez spoke to us about a new meeting in Parliament, covering education, traffic and preventing further escapades by Sir Kingsway.   The Jewish community is gearing up to celebrate Purim next week...

Transparency International UK says inquiries legislation being proposed in Gibraltar now is almost 20 years old in the UK. The corruption watchdog is concerned it's intended to undermine the McGrail inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the early retirement of the former police commissioner. The Government says it has no intention to use the power to stop or delay the&nbsp...

The GSD says the Government is planning to ‘rush’ through a bill which would give it power to suspend the McGrail inquiry or restrict the disclosure of material. The party questions whether this is an attempt to give Fabian Picardo further powers ahead of an inquiry that is due to investigate his actions. Christina Cortes spoke to Opposition leader, Keith Azopardi.   The Gibraltar Football As...

The Minister for Europe is in Gibraltar for an official visit. Leo Docherty has met with the Chief Minister at Number Six Convent Place and briefly appeared outside Number Six Convent Place with Fabian Picardo earlier today. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez brought us the latest. Elderly resident citizens can travel to Andalucia even before filling in the Government insurance forms. The Minister...