Gibraltar Today

Hello! Thanks for joining us. The Scouts Association brought the Bethlehem Light of Peace to Gibraltar.  We hear from Mark Rodriguez. And - covering the story is our reporter, Christina Cortes. She'll join us. Representing the Rock in London Artist Karl Ullger tells us about the exhibition called ‘Regeneration’, in Hansard Studios Gallery. And, we relive the stories that helped define th...

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Kelly and Stefan have been featuring local artists on the Breakfast Show this week. The producer of the show, Kelly-Anne Borge spoke about what a privalige it has been having so much local talent perform live in the studio. She was joined by Rima, who kickstarted the week with a Villancico. Teenagers will be taking over the Radio Gibraltar airwaves once again this Christmas. Following on from last...

The High Commissioner of India to the UK Vikram Dorai-swami is in Gibraltar. He brings the good news that holders of Gibraltar-issued British passports can now access India's e-visa system. Our reporter Iain Triay Clarence told us more. Just four sleeps left for Christmas, but what kind of weather will Santa be riding his sleigh in? The next few days will be busy on the Ro...

There are only 5 days left until Christmas Day, and whilst many of us are buying your final gifts or doing your food shopping, there are many families who are struggling. We had an in-depth chat with the EV Foundation's Nicole Jones, as well as Charlie Trico from Generous Hearts. Two amazing charities always looking to help the community's most needy families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

A group of Bayside 6th former students are fundraising to give back to the community during the festive period. Apart from a big spinathon to raise money, they're also helping Father Charlie with the Christmas hampers he puts together for vulnerable families. Sarah Bensadon, Jesse Olivero and Anna Mccomb joined us in the studio.  This morning the Red Cross delive...

Plans are in motion to improve marriage services on the Rock. Of the more than 1,600 couples who have tied the knot on the Rock this year, over 1,500 of them were from abroad. Our reporter Iain Triay Clarence has been looking at the stats and will be with me in the studio.  . We'll be speaking to charity PossAbilities following a £45,000 donation from the GBC Open Day. Nicole B...

The GBC Open Day has broken all records. At the time of publishing, we were edging towards £200,000! Every single penny goes to supporting local charities helping people in need. GBC Chief Executive James Neish tells us how.  Wave FC women's team is competing in a charity Christmas Tournament on Saturday at Lathbury, we speak to Ross Mulkern, as well as Julia and Louise Langley. And, the...

The next official round of EU Treaty talks resume in London, but we know that some of the negotiations have already taken place over social media app WhatsApp. We discussed the topic with news Editor Christine Vasquez. The Animals in Need Foundation is struggling to keep up with the number of dogs who need re-homing. The charity has met with the Environment Minister John Cortes to discuss a w...

GBC audience figures are up and viewers and listeners are tuning in for longer and more frequently. The corporation has revealed the findings of its 2023 Audience Survey which indicates huge support for the Public Service Broadcaster. The changes implemented in March 2023 have enjoyed great success with 85% of people surveyed rating the changes as Excellent, Very Good or Good. CEO James Neish...

When was the last time you used a telephone box? The Regulatory Authority is carrying out a public consultation to look at whether these are still in use and if the number of payphones should be reduced. The consultation will also consider whether they should be removed entirely. Shelina Assomull has been looking at the story for us. Robin Sheppard-Capurro gaves had his say about the phone boxes,...

It's a time of the year when many of us spend quality time with friends and family, with lots of Christmas parties and get-togethers. Part of the planning should include how you are going to get home. The RGP is working with the Defence Police and Military Police Officers for their Christmas Drink Drive Campaign. They say usually in the run up to Christmas, Gibraltar sees...

Keith Azopardi has won a party leadership election. He continues leading the GSD and as Leader of the Opposition. Mr Azopardi took 58.6% of the vote among GSD members and the executive. Our reporter Ros Astengo was following the story. And, local volunteers continue to help with the aid effort for thousands in the Marrakesh mountains. On the 8th of September this year, Central Morocco wa...

Fabian Picardo was re-elected as Chief Minister almost 8 weeks ago. He returned to Broadcasting House for the latest session of Direct Democracy. We put your questions to the Chief Minister, covering a variety of topics such as the Treaty, the use of blue ID cards, and the GHA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The GSD will be choosing its leader over the next two days. It’s a vote for party members only but it will have a broader impact. Our news editor Christine Vasquez unpacks it. Are you interested in working with young people? The Youth Service is offering a training course for new volunteers and prospective employees. Sisters Rebecca and Charlene Figueras told us more. We spoke to Laina S...

The Speaker of the House of Commons, is on the Rock. Sir Lindsay Hoyle joined us in the studio after a briefing by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and visiting the Gib Dock ship repair yard. We discussed World Aids Day with our reporter Christina Cortes, who has been talking to campaigners in town today with the GHA. It's almost time to get out those festive jumpers. Paul Lyon of Save the Children to...

A special edition of Gibraltar Today was broadcast from the Convent Christmas Fair. There were more than 30 stalls, many of them charities, selling lots of Christmas goodies. It's a great event to get you in the Christmas spirit! This year the Fair is raising funds for three main beneficiaries:  Fr Charlie's Soup Kitchen, who do excellent work next to St Theresa's Church, helping lots of...

What was said when the British and Spanish Foreign Ministers met in Brussels? No word yet from David Cameron: we consider what Jose Manuel Albares has said. The Gibraltar Government has welcomed the news of the resumption of EU treaty negotiations. They remain firmly committed to the New Year's Eve agreement of 2020 and say they are 'working in lock step' to secure an agreement beneficial to...

The British and Spanish Foreign Ministers are set to meet later today. Do you think the meeting could move us closer to a future relationship treaty? Kevin Ruiz is following the story. What are the issues that uniting in-house lawyers from different industries? Entain’s General Counsel, Simon Zinger joined us in the studio. The Big Breakfast returns on Friday. Chestertons staff will prepare breakf...

We pay tribute to photographer Grace Torres, who has died aged 75 after a short illness. Grace documented life in Gibraltar for the Panorama newspaper for over two decades. Her pictures covered events including elections, Royal visits, the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more. Special educational needs charity PossAbilities will be holding a number of events this week leading to the International...

The population of Gibraltar has increased by six thousand people over the last ten years. We discussed the new figure with Dr Darren Fa of the University of Gibraltar. How well do we look after the most senior members of our community? The quality of care was one of the main talking points on Viewpoint last night titled "Senior Citizens: Thriving or Surviving?". Presenter and producer Ro...

Our main question today is: should the voting age be lowered from 18 to 16? Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia gave us his thoughts. Ahead of an event this evening, Together Gibraltar is asking: are we doing enough to ensure our long-term success? Nicholas Calamaro was in the studio. The Gibraltar American Chamber of Commerce are marking Thanksgiving with a gala dinner. James Lasry told us m...

Did you watch the football last night? Roy Chipolina says the players gave everything they had in the UEFA campaign, but injuries had a significant impact on a small squad. Robin Sheppard-Capurro gave us a rundown of the match against the Netherlands, and we also heard some of your reactions to the squad’s recent games. Parliament started today, with some new faces making up both the Governme...

The Citizens Advice Bureau are celebrating 20 years of helping the community. Everything from legal advice, mediation, budgeting, tips on how to write up a CV, and helping people brush up on their digital skills. We reflect on the work done by the association over the last 20 years. Lois Soiza of the Gibraltar Red Cross spoke to us about the impressive work they’ve done for its Morocco earthq...

The theme for International Men's Day is Zero Male Suicide. Think family breakdown, courts, and mental health issues for fathers. Equality Minister Christian Santos and Brenda Cuby from Gib Sams discussed the importance of this issue, and also talked about a collaboration with Absolute Fitness. How do Gibraltar’s footballers pick themselves up after a 14-0 defeat to France? Their Euro qualifying c...