Gibraltar Today

Three former police officers appeared before the Magistrates Court charged with attempting to pervert the Course of Justice. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento brought us the latest from the law courts. The Principal Auditor’s report continues to give us a lot to talk about. The Chief Minister says it's important to remember the accounts it presents are already public and have been debated at length...

The Chief Minister has told GBC he stopped excessive overtime highlighted in the Principal Auditor's report as soon as it was brought to his attention some years back. The report on the Public Accounts of Gibraltar for 2017 and 2018 points out high levels of overtime payments  We caught up with News Editor Christine Vasquez, who spoke to Fabian Picardo earlier today. The GSD accuses...

Good afternoon and thanks for joining us :) On todays show, police are carrying out a dig at the Trafalgar Cemetery today. We think it may have something to do with the disappearance of Simon Parkes. Our reporter Ros Astengo has been there this morning and joins us now. -- And a big reveal to tell you about... They launched this album 25 years ago. Spotify hadn’t been dreamt up yet, it was launche...

The Chief Minister met with the Foreign Secretary in London. Lord Cameron said he remains confident that a Gibraltar treaty is achievable, and can deliver for everyone in the region. Also present at the meeting were the Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia and the Europe Minister Leo Docherty. Fabian Picardo also answered questions from a committee in the House of Commons. Our reporter Christina Co...

Our News Editor, Christine Vasquez brought us the latest news on the treaty, and also looked ahead to the Chief Minister addressing the House of Commons Procedure Commitee. We caught up with football defender Jayce Olivero about his time playing abroad. He signed for Danish 1st Division club, FC Helsingør in August 2023 and has now returned to Gibraltar, joining St Joseph's. And, GBC CEO James Nei...

Jonathan Sacramento talks to us about the Gibraltar of 30 years ago. He's taken a deep dive into previously declassified documents and brought us some really engaging stories. Is it in the UK’s military interests that the airfield at North Front and the port area become subject to Schengen controls? The question was posed by lawyer Charles Gomez, in a lecture at the University of Gibraltar ab...

The Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire on the 23rd floor of an unoccupied, unfinished building at Hassan Centenary Terraces on Wednesday night. They had some initial difficulty with access, but once they got there they were able to put out the blaze in minutes. GBC understands the fire was in a skip at the top of the tower block, which is still under construction. Our reporter Kelly-...

Welcome to Gibraltar Today, GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez is here to discuss current goings on in Parliament. - And the Mayor Carmen Gomez is also in the studio talking to us about the first 7 months of her tenure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to today's episode of Gibraltar Today! As we've been reporting, the Electricity Authority is working on a battery energy storage system project. The announcement was made by Michael Caetano, the Gib Elec CEO.... It prompted the GSD Opposition to ask: why wasn't this part of the original plans for the power station? A question for the Minister for Utilities, Gemma Arias Vasqu...

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today, The Government has promised to make housing work for the people who need it most. The Minister for Housing is talking to Tenant Associations from government estates to understand their problems and discuss solutions. Pat Orfila joins us.  - The GSD accuses the Government of not delivering a seamless supply of power with the new power station. The GSD’s C...

How is Gibraltar’s youngest member of Parliament settling in? Giovanni Origo has taken on Shadow Ministerial responsibilities for the Environment, Tourism, and Youth. The GSD MP's responsibilities also include Equality and Civic Pride. We asked him how the last few months have been for him as an MP. The latest Covid booster programme starts next week. Our reporter Christina Cortes gave u...

Together Gibraltar has come out in support of lowering the voting age to 16. The Government is carrying out a consultation exercise and TG believes young people would benefit by getting a voice in decisions that affect their lives. TG Youth spokesperson Sa-ray Im-lach and TG Executive Marco de la Chica were in the studio to discuss the topic. How can we help young people w...

Good afternoon, As the police dig continues at Town’s Range, the search for missing sailor Simon Parkes has made international headlines. We hear the voice of Simon's mum, Margaret, as Ros Astengo has the details. - And, have you seen the dramatic dives by Northern Gannets in waters around the Rock?  Where better to view that spectacle than Parsons Lodge! We find out more about the natural hi...

Increased monitoring of Gibraltar's coastline for plastic pellets... we'll tell you about that. It comes just days after thousands of dirty wipes washed up at Eastern Beach. We speak to Carlito Buhagiar about Gibraltar's wipes problem. - And, how to put the fun into football and help young players develop their skills? The Football Association's Youth Football Coordinator, Tiago Cos...

Are you experiencing Blue Monday? It's supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, but GHA Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Ashim Bettadapura doesn't think it is. We tell you about free events organised by the Fine Art’s Association. ‘No Cuesta D’enero’ is a collaboration with Kitchen Studios. We speak to Joseph Alecio and Stefano Blanco Sciacaluga. There was a surprise...

Two men have been found not guilty of violent disorder after being charged for their part in a public brawl by Waterport Roundabout in November 2021. Ian Triay Clarence has been following this story and was at the Law Courts this morning. After 31 years at the Alameda Gardens, Andrew Abrines has announced his retirement. We reflect on his work, having been an integral part of the gardens' growth a...

The General and Clerical Association union has welcomed the news that 61 administrative assistants have been recruited by the Government, however it still has concerns that AAs are undertaking AO work without remuneration. The unions says this is especially concerning given that many AO posts have been downgraded to AA posts – meaning fewer promotional prospects. GGCA Pres...

Planning approval has been granted for the development of a boutique hotel and a restaurant at 3 Secretary's Lane and 12 Governor's Lane. At the adjacent Fortress House, an art gallery, children’s art centre and café have also been given the green light. The developer intends for the historical building to become a cultural and social hub. Claire Hernandez has been covering the sess...

It may have been pouring in Gibraltar today, but reserves of fresh water in nearby Spain are dwindling. Kevin Ruiz tells us about restrictions to potable water in the Campo. On the back of Government introducing a top-up tax for large companies, Minister for Justice, Trade, and Industry Nigel Feetham is planning for the year ahead with a strong focus on empowering young people and streng...

A Gibraltar-wide power outage, which started shortly before midnight last night, was caused by a failure on a power transformer at the North Mole Power Station. Christina Cortes sprung to action last night when the power cut, and Chief Executive at the Electricity Authority Michael Caetano was also in the studio to provide more details. January is often a difficult month financially. Chr...

Fuel prices on the Rock have risen now that a discount introduced by Government has come to an end. Our reporter Shelina Assomul brought us the latest. After eight years in the making, Gibraltar will finally be hosting the Scouting European Jamboree this summer. Chief Commisioner of the Scouting movement on the Rock, Mark Rodriguez, told us more. And, January is the busiest time of year for holida...

Minister for Tourism and Culture Christian Santos says events will be bigger and better for 2024. We spoke to him about his plans for event led tourism. Gibraltar gears up to the Three Kings' Cavalcade: we hear from the Committee's President Eric Abudaram, as well as the RGP's Chief Inspector Paul Chipolina. 400 presents have been donated as part of a charity initiative - our reporter Claire Herna...

The BA flight from Gibraltar to London Heathrow last night was forced to make an emergency landing in France. Our reporter Ros Astengo has been covering the story. 2023 was a busy year for Unite but what are the union's aims for this year? Unite Chair Christian Duo looks ahead to 2024. And, how can we improve our wellbeing this year? Doctor and fitness enthusiast Karl Alvarez, yoga intructor Miche...

There's been an increase in domestic violence cases reported to the police over the Christmas season. The Newsroom's Christina Cortes brings us up to speed on the latest from the RGP. January is Cervical Awareness month: Eloise Hadlow was diagnosed with it aged just 32 years old. She tells us about her journey. Diary of a Trade Unionist: We'll be having a look at a new book by Charles Sisarello, w...

New Year's Eve celebrations are back at Casemates after a four year absence. GibMedia's Jordan Lopez tells us what else we can expect. We have our third and final instalment of the Review of the Year - looking at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2023. And, the show’s producer Kelly has a surprise up her sleeve… But first… Have you got big plans fo...