Gibraltar Today

The Chief Minister has congratulated Pedro Sanchez for securing his position as Premier in Spain. We spoke to Fabian Picardo, who shared his thoughts on what this means for the Treaty negootiations. The Gibraltar Literary Festival kicked off this morning with a talk from Dame Andrea Leadsom MP about her memoir, "Snakes and Ladders". James Neish interviewed her and told us about some of t...

Spain’s acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has secured a second term this afternoon, as his divisive amnesty deal with Catalan separatists draws the fiercest criticism he has faced since taking power in 2018. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz brought us up to speed; we also heard the first reaction from the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. Doctor and ultra athlete, Karl Alvarez joined us in the s...

Good afternoon, thanks for joining us :) Pedro Sanchez is seeking a new term as Spain's prime minister in parliament today. It could be a big moment for Gibraltar. Kevin Ruiz is following proceedings in the Spanish parliament. And, you may have seen the Moorish Castle lit up in purple. Ahead of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, survivor and campaigner Louis Baldachino joins us to discuss a very challen...

There was shock yesterday when David Cameron became Foreign Secretary. Mr Cameron, now Lord Cameron, was Prime Minister between 2010 & 2016. He's no longer an MP so he's been given a seat in the House of Lords. Christine Vasquez discussed the changes to Cabinet. It’s always quite surprising to see how much sugar there is in every day foods. The Diabetes Gibraltar team have been out and ab...

On this episode of Gibraltar Today, we reflect on Remembrance Sunday, which honoured armed forces members. We interviewed several military veterans on the day about their thoughts and experiences.  A Memorandum of Understanding between Gibraltar and Tangier was signed on Friday that highlights the links between both cities. Kevin Ruiz was at the signing of the official scroll by the Gibr...

The ceremonial opening of Parliament saw Gibraltar's first woman Speaker take up the post. Jonathan Scott shared key moments of the opening speeches from Madam Speaker Karen Rammage, the Governor Sir David Steel, the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, and the leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi. A night of Gibraltarian Folk music and poetry, ‘Trovadores and Poets de nuestro Peñón’, will be celebra...

Gibraltar’s first private hospital has opened with its first MRI scanner. GibMed International Hospital is situated at the ICC, where the GHA’s primary care centre used to be. It’s headed by Dr David Deardon. The hospital has started receiving private patients, and will soon receive GHA patients needing MRI scans. We'll hear more from the health minister Gemma Vasquez. The Charity Childline is run...

GBC has been in town today with our Audience Survey, which returns for a second year. CEO James Neish gave us a taste of some of your feedback and thoughts on both GBC and Radio Gibraltar. And - what would you do to improve traffic and transport in Gibraltar? Minister John Cortes wants to gather views and ideas on the way forward. He answered some of your questions in an in-depth discussion with J...

Many home refurbishment projects by SFA could be left unfinished or not even started. The company has cancelled all operations as of now. Shelina Assomull tells us more. For the first time in 28 years a new poppy has been developed for this year's Poppy Appeal. The Chairman of the Royal British Legion in Gibraltar, Honorary Colonel Francis Brancato joins us. What do you like about your p...

Have you ever been scammed? Heidi Bocarisa and Lauren Sacramento of the FSC are here to talk to us about the growing number of financial scams and fraud cases. UK property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz has settled a multimillion pound claim with the locally based international sports betting and gambling company Entain. They did so just hours before a court appearance. Ros Astengo ha...

Recruitment for a new Stipendiary Magistrate is underway. Kelly-Anne Borge spoke to News Editor Christine Vasquez to find out more.   What does the future hold for GAMPA? Tanya Santini has taken over as Director.   The Nautilus Project has seen a signifiant influx of new recuits. Connor Stevens and Emily Rees told us what motivated them to volunteer.   And, Gibraltarian footbal...

An ongoing police investigation sees the arrest of a 34 year old serving Police Inspector and two former officers, aged 38 and 36, arrested on suspicion of various offences, including unauthorised access to computer material. GBC's News Editor Christine Vasquez brought us up to speed. We'll hear from some excited new home owners at Hassan Centenary Terraces. If you're a young family strugglin...

Have you been affected by addition? Kelly-Anne Borge held an in-depth chat on the topic, covering the differerent kinds of addiction most common in Gibraltar, how we can support loved ones going through it, and what resources are out there to assist recovery. Her brave panel of guests included recovering addict Paul Cosquieri, addition therapist Claire Hunter, theraputic counselor Rachel Netto, an...

Caretaker Spanish premier Pedro Sanchez says he supports amnesty for Catalan activists involved in 2017 referendum. The clock is ticking on a second attempt at the investiture. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz has been following developments. The Rotary Club is hosting a Grand Auction to raise funds for both local and international causes. Kelly-Anne Borge spoke with Jane Hart to f...

The Gibraltar Social Democrats will now hold elections of their own. Our news editor Christine Vasquez brings us the latest. We hear from the Environmental Safety Group's Janet Howitt about LNG Bunkering and transport concerns. New speakers have been announced for the Gibraltar International Literary Festival. The CEO of the Gibraltar Tourist Board, Kevin Bossino, spoke to Kelly-Anne Borge ab...

Exciting news today! Princess Anne will be visiting the Rock in three weeks' time. We get initial reactions to the royal visit from Shelina Assomul. On the back of yesterday evening’s cancer conference, we spoke to the GHA's Palliative Care Team, Dr Bronwen James and Tara Montegriffo Coumbe. GBC’s Halloween film is "The Mount", directed by Ian Serra and shot locally. Cast members Monica Ritchie an...

Today is the first day in over three and a half years when every government counter is open to the public. The Chief Minister says that, immediately after the election, he set about re-opening the counters as a matter of urgency, and Kev Ruiz brings us up to speed on the matter. Our reporter Johnathan Sacramento joins us in the studio to update us on the latest proceedings on the McGrail Inquiry....

Should the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue a prosecution in January 2022 be examined in the main hearing of the McGrail Inquiry? That’s the question being examined today in the fifth preliminary hearing of the inquiry into the early retirement of the former police commissioner. McGrail Inquiry. Jonathan Sacramento had the details. Also, The Strait of Gibraltar Association Trus...

The Rotary Club marks World Polio Day. Jonathan Scott spoke to Ron Wagemakers and polio survivor Eric Rowbottom.   He also caught up with Conchita Triay from the Mental Welfare Society, who have welcomed the Government's promise to train more counsellors and to generally provide more mental health support in education.   And, we find out about 'Little White Butterflies’, a new play...

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How do police officers and Care Agency staff carry out interviews with vulnerable witnesses? Shelina Assomull has the details. An essay on the loss of llanito has earned 15-year-old Jessie Chapel a ticket to speak in the UK's House of Commons. The Bayside student joined Jonathan Scott in the studio. A ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar was held at the cemetery and our repo...

The Leader of the Opposition has now assigned the responsibilities of the Shadow Cabinet.  Newcomer Joelle Ladislaus takes charge of two big portfolios - health and Justice. She will also monitor the uniformed services - police, fire, customs and borders and Coastguards and is with us today. We are covering an evening of spooky stories in a haunted library, in a production designed ...

After the highs of a successful election campaign comes the hard work of delivering on promises. The new Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism Minister, Christian Santos was in the studios. He spoke to us about his first days in office and why marrying tourism and culture makes sense. And the new Minister for Health said she is aware there needs to be a careful balance between listening t...

Stefan Borge presented Gibraltar Today and spoke to GBC reporter Jonathan Sacramento ahead of 'The Long Shadows' - his three-part documentary series about the Horrors of the Holocaust which started on GBC. Nathan Conroy and Michael Prescott also joined us, they're the writers of 'The Ghost of Ince's Hall', a new llanito comedy which starts this week at Ince's&nbs...

It was a long few weeks of election campaigning, we enjoyed being a part of it. We received so much feedback, on the questions that we needed to ask, on ideas for coverage - thank you! The GSLP-Liberals did a victory tour of the housing estates over the weekend and our reporter Kevin Ruiz was there. We spoke to Kate Llufrio about an emotional Baby Loss Awareness week and what the ch...