Gibraltar Today

We mark the 75th anniversary of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Bedenham explosion. We’ll hear from Ronnie Barabich, who recalls the events of 1951, and how the day is being commemorated. A major change at Cancer Relief Gibraltar as long-serving Chairperson Marisa Desoiza steps down after more than two decades, with Fabian Vinet taking on the role. Both will join us to reflect on the charity’s jour...

The Barbary macaques have been making headlines this week, after a new study found they’re eating soil to counteract the effects of junk food consumed from tourists. Stephen Warr from the Department of the Environment and Audisa Rodriguez from the Ministry of Tourism will join us to unpack what this means for wildlife management and visitor behaviour on the Rock. The Llanito History Doctor, a...

On the show today with Kelly Anne Borge: Fabian Picardo has become the first Chief Minister to meet bilaterally with a Foreign Minister in Madrid. He said the priority is turning the treaty into reality. There's news of the Spanish Foreign Minister visiting the Campo de Gibraltar today. Fabian Picardo also addressed the Nueva Economia Forum in Madrid this morning, The Forum is...

The Treaty’s provisional application and implementation is on the agenda today when the Chief Minister meets the Spanish Foreign Minister in Madrid this afternoon. The Newsroom's Jonathan Sacramento is in the capital.  We'll also be going in depth with the museum team with a new documentary in the making, exploring the final chapters of Neanderthal life. It's always an interesting c...

The Chief Minister has given evidence in what he said would be his last appearance before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. Fabian Picardo said the Gibraltar Parliament has always been a stronger guardian than the UK Parliament of the Rock's British sovereignty. He cited the UK's support of the 1984 Brussels process, the 1987 airport agreement...

Did you run around the rock with multiple Olympic, World and European champion Sir Mo Farah over the weekend? We'll hear more on the round the rock run as well as the latest sports news with Jose Mari Ruiz. A new app designed to bring together everything you need on the Rock is gaining traction. Creator and developer of the Gibraltar Local app, Grant Klimavtys will join us. Cyber se...

The latest sports news, including a lookahead to Sir Mo Farrah's big events on the Rock this week. Stroke survivor and former GBC colleague John Shephard is defying all odds taking on the London Marathon . He's raising funds and awareness for the Stroke Association after his own life-changing experience.  We're talking Hyperemesis Gravidarum, otherwise known as HG - a severe and oft...

We'll find out about the Rotary Club of Gibraltar's collaboration with the Nautilus project. Marine biologist Lewis Stagnetto from The Nautilus Project and Rotary Club member Ron Wagemakers will be in the studio. We're also talking children’s oral health and debunking some common misconceptions with Emma Johnson from GHA’s Children’s Health Centre. A Llanito comedy with a...

On Wednesdays we go in depth on one topic - today's episode was recorded live from the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, where the  Gibraltar Through our Eyes and Voices , is on show. It's a photo exhibition created by users of St Bernadette’s Resource Centre. Thirty-one people have taken part in the six-month project organised by the Care Agency and backed by the Supported Needs Action Group. Parti...

Singer songwriter Simon Dumas is back on the Rock following a successful cathedral tour across the United States, most recently performing at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned. Have you ever heard of Functional Neurological Disorder? Tatiana Edwards has been living with complex chronic conditions including FND and Fibromyalgia and will be speaking to us about living with invisibl...

We’ll get all the latest sporting news in today’s sports roundup. We'll also be finding out about a new stand up paddle board made out of plant fibres, a new approach to sustainability in water sports being developed right here in Gibraltar. Former ITV News presenter and media coach Hannah Shellswell, is on the Rock bringing her years of broadcast experience. She'll be in the studio. And...

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares defends the Gibraltar EU treaty, and the Chief Minister responds. Jonathan Sacramento brings us the latest. Today marks what would have been treaty implementation day, and the first full rollout of the EU’s Entry-Exit system. Shelina Assomull was at the border this morning. We catch up with James Neish, reporting from Islamabad as security tightens ahea...

With the Pool Nations Cup taking place right here on the Rock, we're looking at ten days of international matches, putting Gibraltar firmly on the map. Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz was live from the Europa Sports Complex where the event is taking place. Marlene Dalli from the Ministry of Equality and Jyza Sheriff from the Customer Care Hub joined us in the studio. Talking...

On Wednesdays we go in depth on one topic in particular - today addiction, relapse and recovery are in focus as we look at the support systems in place and the realities behind dependency. The Care Agency's Homes Manager Paul Bush and consultant psychiatrist Ashim Bettadapura join us first to discuss treatment, care and long term recovery pathways. Understanding addiction also means understan...

Gibraltarian pool player Nicky Correa has made history by becoming the first from the Rock to compete on the Ultimate Pool Professional Tour, going on to reach the final. Nicky will be here to reflect on a remarkable run that’s put Gibraltar firmly on the international pool map. In football, Lincoln Red Imps edge closer to the league title after a late dramatic win. Sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz...

It's Maundy Thursday and Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar Charles Azzopardi will be joining us to share his Easter message of hope and reflection. Artist Nadine Collado will be showcasing her work on one of the world’s most prestigious stages next week. Nadine has had two pieces selected for exhibition at the Louvre Carrousel in Paris. Gibraltar’s tax landscape is once again under the...

On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge: The 10th of April deadline for the introduction of the Schengen Entry-Exit system will NOT be felt at the Gibraltar/La Linea frontier. The 15th of July is the new date for provisional application of the UK-EU agreement on Gibraltar. Senior broadcast journalist Jonathan Sacramento has the latest. .  A major community fundraiser is be...

It’s match day in Riga and all eyes are on Gibraltar as they take on Latvia in the decisive second leg of their UEFA Nations League play-off. Sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz is there for us to bring us the latest.  Gibraltar’s rising sprint talent has been flying the flag on the international stage, competing at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. Sprinter Pau Fa will join&nbsp...

It was a noisy start to Parliament this morning as Fire & Rescue Service staff took their demonstration outside the building. But it was business as usual for MPs, as they began the debate on the urgent bill giving effect to the UK / EU Treaty over Gibraltar. The New WBC International and Commonwealth Champion, Tyrone 'El Bombero' Buttigieg, will be here after making histor...

The Treaty’s target date of 10 April for provisional application is now “very likely” to be missed. The Chief Minister provided a progress update at the inaugural Law Council Dinner, describing the timeline as ambitious. Meanwhile, Fabian Picardo has also announced that the new residency requirements for anyone wanting to live in Gibraltar are expected to be stringent. We're go...

Today's episode was recorded live from the Europa Sports Complex, looking ahead to a big football match this evening. It's Gibraltar versus Latvia, the first leg of a UEFA Nations League qualifier. Gibraltar stands to move from League D to League C, so there's a lot to play for. We're joined by a number of our local players, as we look ahead to tonight's match, and we reflect on the...

On Wednesday's we deep dive into one topic, more indepth, this week we're discussing the environment, with a panel of experts, including Minister for the Environment, John Cortes, as well as Stephen Warr from the Department of the Environment, and Janet Howitt from the Environmental Safety Group We'll be discussing a new ‘Our Environment Matters’ campaign, new laws, and the wider environmenta...

A journey with a difference: Japanese cyclist Kaito Dayo left Finland in November, arriving on the Rock this month, we talk about his long trip to Gibraltar  We had a chat with Chief Culture Officer Seamus Byrne, looking ahead to a conversation with Sir Mo Farah, and a charity run around the Rock. 10 years of Little English, founders Sophie Clifton-Tucker and Chris He...

We'll be joined in the studio by lawyer Julian Santos to discuss the growing importance of privacy in the digital age, with a particular focus on protecting children online. The latest sports news coming up with our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz too after a big game for Gibraltar Rugby over the weekend.  In the art world, Karl Ullger has a lot of exciting projects to talk about, both locally a...

A landmark legal milestone has been reached in Gibraltar, with the first Adoption Order granted following a Placement Order under the new Adoption Act 2023. Family lawyer and Director at Ellul & Cruz, Janieve Hawkins will explain what this means for families and the wider adoption process will be We'll also have a lookahead to weekend sports with Robin Sheppard Capurro and on the sub...