Gibraltar Today

A travel scheme for elderly resident citizens has been launched. It will cover genuine emergency medical treatment while travelling in Andalucia. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details. Today is International Women’s Day – a day marked by the United Nations and celebrated in many countries across the world. The general aim of this day is to raise the profile of issues affecting women, an...

A travel scheme for elderly resident citizens has been launched. It will cover genuine emergency medical treatment while travelling in Andalucia. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details. Today is International Women’s Day – a day marked by the United Nations and celebrated in many countries across the world. The general aim of this day is to raise the profile of issues affecting women, an...

The Royal Gibraltar Police, Gibraltar Health Authority and Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service have announced that, with effect from Monday 18 March, there will just be one Emergency number for all three services – 999. This single number will replace the numbers that have been in use for many years. Christina Cortes told us how the new number will work, with the aim of a unified control r...

Gibraltar Today turns 1! We reflect on how the programme has become a staple on local radio over the last year. It's International Women's Day on Friday 8th March, and a number of events have been organised this week to mark the occasion. Jonathan Sacramento attended a forum organised by the Ministry of Defence. And, the Rif Community Foundation, 'RifCom', is a charity run by volunt...

The Health Minister has launched a public consultation on the use for the Covid Fund raised by the public during the pandemic. In December she announced that the previously published plans to redevelop the entrance to St Bernard’s hospital would not go ahead given the response received from the public. Gemma Arias-Vasquez says the fund is the people’s money and believes it is only fair that they a...

We're launching the GBC Sports Awards today, recognising sporting excellence on the Rock. As from 2pm you can phone for your favourite nominee for Sportsperson of the Year, with the winner being announced on 9th April. Jose Marie Ruiz and James Culatto told us more about how the nominees are chosen. The Ministry of Equality and partner organisations are marking International Women's...

Gibraltarian vet Mark Pizarro says it's "ridiculous" an aquarium on the site of Victualling Yard storehouse in Rosia Bay has received outline planning permission by the DPC. Yesterday the Commission heard of plans to restore the historic building to accommodate the oceanic display and research centre. It currently houses the dog kennels, which would continue to use the site if the Aquari...

Gibraltarian Monica Popham is Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year! Monica has won a £10,000 commission to create a landscape artwork based on the Orkney Islands, to display in the Science Museum. She also won £500 of art materials. We spoke to her on the phone from Guildford in the UK.  The Department of Education has commissioned Una Geary, a NHS public health spec...

The GHA's new Director General Kevin McGee has been in the post for a few months now, though he has been working in healthcare for more than 30 years. We invited him to the studio for an in-depth discussion and to ask: what are his initial impressions of the GHA?   And, the Government says it's referring Monday's disruption to its IT systems to the police, suggesting it could be sab...

Parliament has debated the timing of the Principal Auditor's report, as well as the issue of whether the Rock needs a Public Accounts Committee. Christina Cortes followed the proceedings. What will the property market do if there’s a Treaty? What will happen to property prices if negotiations end and there is no deal? We put these questions to estate agent Louis Montegriffo, Managing Director at B...

After 20 months of being on the Financial Action Task Force's grey list: Gibraltar has been removed. We spoke to Minister for Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, who has described it as one of the proudest moments of his life. Are you a blood donor? The Health Authority is running an ongoing campaign. Our reporter Claire Hernandez covered a recent reception to thank those who donate.  Gibralta...

The most recent session of Parliament sparked heated debate, mostly centered around the Principal Auditor's report. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz has been following proceedings.  The Netball World Youth Cup 2025 has officially launched, with Gibraltar to host! Gibraltar Netball President, Moira Gomez and head coach Sarah Payas told us more.  Very small pellets of plast...

Success in the art world for Gibraltarian Monica Popham who has gone through to the finals of the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year! She spoke to us via telephone from Guildford in the UK to tell us about the competition so far. If you've been walking the coastline on the west side of Gibraltar in recent days you might have thought: que peste! An invasive algae has washed up Western Beach...

The British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has been on the Rock. So far, his movements and meetings have been kept quite hush hush. What do we know, and what don't we know? Questions for our news editor Christine Vasquez.   The Women's National Team have been training this morning ahead of their matches against Liechtenstein tomorrow & Sunday at the Victoria Stadium. Gibraltar forwar...

The Health Authority is offering the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine to anyone who hasn’t been adequately vaccinated, following an outbreak of measles in the UK. Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter, told us more. Are you a young man looking for opportunities to network and fundraise for charity? then you might be interested in joining the Round Table. We spoke to the Round...

The beautification of Landport has been awarded to Profiled Contractors Limited for the sum of £913,000. Our reporter Ian Triay Clarence filled us in about the project. Athlete Kim Baglietto has set a new National record for the marathon. She completed the Zurich Maraton de Sevilla in 2 hours, 59 minutes and 50 seconds - that's five minutes and 39 seconds faster!...

The parents of Simon Parkes are calling for an Coroner's Inquest to look into the circumstances surrounding Simon Parkes's death in Gibraltar 37 years ago. Our reporter Ros Astengo and lawyer Daniel Feetham discussed what an inquest could bring to the investigation. This coming Sunday is Rory's Walk, a fundraising event in aid of Brain Tumour Research. Brain tumours kill more children and adu...

Today is International Angelman Syndrome Day. Sean Tunbridge is the only person in Gibraltar with the condition. It is a rare genetic condition that affects the nervous system. His parents, Jane and Wayne Tunbridge shared their journey. England's Woman's International football team, the Lionesses, will soon be playing two matches just across the border in Algeciras. The side won the Euro...

Join us for a special Valentine's Day episode of Gibraltar Today, recorded live from GibralFlora. We spoke to Gerry Tosso from GibralFlora about how busy they have been today, and how it compares to previous years. For many Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question - Kayla Silva from Veiled by Kay told us about her Bridal shop and gave us some tips to keep in mind when shoppin...

Today's top story has been focusing on the recent Police Federation Survey which has concluded that morale within the RGP is at an all time low. We heard more from our News Editor Christine Vasquez about some of those figures and results coming through. It's Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day. Once again Cancer Relief have been hard at work serving up pancakes for the community. C...

Good afternoon :-) A weather warning remains in effect for most of the day. We could see gale force winds. Travel conditions could be hazardous. Take care out there. Kelly Anne Borge has more. We discuss Children’s Mental Health week with Childline CEO Caroline Carter and Community Facilitator Alan Jones.  And after a very interesting Viewpoint on GBC television, we continue to disc...

The Principal Auditor's report continues to make headlines: Ros Astengo is interviewing the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition for Viewpoint. We continue talking about Tinnitus Awareness Week, today with Anselmo Torres, about his late wife Grace and her tinnitus journey. GBC has announced auditions for a new programme for young children! How exciting. Aimie Desoisa will tell us more....

Together Gibraltar says the Chief Minister's response to criticism over the Principal Auditor's report is concerning. It says his attitude is a disservice to the hard work of the principal auditor who has been unequivocal about the mismanagement and poor value for money in the public service. Nick Calamaro from Together Gibraltar shared the party's thoughts on the report. Back on the Rock and...

Buckingham Palace last night announced King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. The King has started a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Following the announcement from the Palace, the Governor and Chief Minister have jointly conveyed their very best wishes of the people of Gibraltar to the King. Kelly-Anne Borge...

Sir Bob Neil is not going to stand at the next UK Election. But the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Gibraltar since 2016 says he will continue to support Gibraltar in any way he can in the future. What has been the significance of his contribution in recent years and what will his retirement be for us here on the Rock? Our News Editor Christine Vasquez joined us i...