Gibraltar Today

GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez joined us from New Mole House Police Station. GBC had broken the news that the former commissioner of police Ian McGrail had been arrested. Shortly after he was charged. We have the details from the senior investigating officer. Also… As approximately 400 people await the completion of their new homes at Hassan Centenary Terraces, there is a lot they need to think...

On Wednesdays we go into one topic in depth and today it was public finances. Roy Clinton joined Jonathan Scott in the Radio Gibraltar studios. Mr Clinton is the GSD’s shadow minister with responsibility for finance and value for money. He took questions from listeners on Government borrowing, the new stadium project, and more - including: not making “pie in the sky promises” at the forthcoming ge...

The Director of Public Health stressed the importance of the spring Covid-19 booster for those in the population who may be at a continued greater risk of severe disease. Dr Helen Carter told Gibraltar Today the decision as to who to offer the booster to has been driven by scientific evidence and is not a cost cutting measure. The booster is now available at the Primary Care Centre for&n...

Why did the tunnel have to close last night? What’s the latest on the oil spill from the stricken bulk carrier the OS35? Questions for the GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez. The Holy month of Ramadan, The Christian Easter Weekend, and the Jewish feast of Pesach all converge at the same time. Gibraltar Today brings you some thoughts from religious leaders in this special year for the Abrahamic...

On Wednesdays we go into one topic in more depth and today we celebrate Cancer Relief Gibraltar’s 40th anniversary! An exhibition "A Walk Through Our History" has been launched at the Gustavo Bacarsias Gallery. The Governor Sir David Steel said the charity's inspiring work makes it the jewel in the crown of charities in Gibraltar. Gibraltar Today heard the testimony of one of the service user...

TNG Global has now paid the Government a premium of 90 million pounds for the Eastside. What does that mean for Government finances? The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo joined us in the studio. It was real highlight to speak to a woman who leads a team of superheroes at St Bernard’s Hospital. Consultant Paediatrician Lorena Soler Casale talked to us about The Family-Centred Neonatal Care Unit....

Gibraltar Today continued its coverage of the airport tunnel as police confirmed they can use CCTV cameras to prosecute those caught speeding on Kingsway. The first Med Steps Challenge since the pandemic saw nearly 300 people took part, raising money for the Cancer Relief Centre. We were joined by organiser Mark Cooper, Cancer Relief CEO, Groña McKenna, cancer patient Mike Nichols and Dexter...

The runway tunnel finally opened! It felt like quite a moment on GBC Television in the early hours of Friday morning - ‘ambientaso’ is how Jonathan Scott summed it up - from Kingsway - in the live broadcast. How has it worked in practice? Gibraltar Today had an update on rush hour from the police, from Beach View Terraces residents and GBC reporter Jonathan Sacramento was in the studio. The Federa...

The new tunnel under the runway and the connecting road will be known as Kingsway Tunnel and Kingsway Road. It was inaugurated at midday. The ribbon was jointly cut by the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and his predecessor, Sir Peter Caruana - who commissioned the tunnel. Mr Picardo joined Gibraltar Today live in the studio. We told you the unions would be negotiating with the Chief Minister toda...

The cost of living has been rising in recent months in the UK and across the world. Gibraltar is no exception: in October we reported on inflation of about 9%. Unite wants a pay increase in the public sector. They want it to be commensurate with the cost of living increase. They're starting negotiations with the Chief Minister tomorrow Thursday. Unite’s Gillian Berkit and Kaylan Lucas joined Jonat...

The Airport Tunnel is finally set to open just after midnight on Friday morning. GBC reporter Christina Cortes joined us with the latest. We discussed autism acceptance with Atrish Sanchez of The Special Needs Action Group. Stand-up comedian Jason Manford is returning to do two shows at St Michael’s Cave, we spoke to the man who booked and will produce his show, Jordan Lopez. And, although Gibralt...

It seemed the day would never come but the runway tunnel is expected to open this week. GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez joined us after the Government and the Ministry of Defence signed an agreement on who can cross the runway when it’s operational. The oldest footballer in UEFA EURO qualifying history, Lee Casciaro, talked about his record and about tonight’s...

Police Commissioner Ian Mcgrail finds it "incomprehensible" that he should have been the subject of a "dawn raid" by police on Thursday. Reading a statement on his behalf, lawyer Charles Gomez said Mr McGrail had himself reported the data breach in the inquiry into his early retirement, and had made himself available throughout, to assist the investigation. Mr McGrail is "...

This is the second of two podcasts on Thursday as we had a big breaking news story: the former Commissioner of Police Ian McGrail was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, conspiracy to obtain unauthorised access to computer material related to the McGrail Inquiry, and unlawfully obtaining personal data.  The Leader of the Opposition was in the studio to an...

This is the first of two podcasts on Thursday as we had a big breaking news story: the former Commissioner of Police Ian McGrail was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, conspiracy to obtain unauthorised access to computer material related to the McGrail Inquiry, and unlawfully obtaining personal data.  Senior investigating officer John McVea confirmed a 56 yea...

It was the Commissioner of Police's first interview since the Eastern Beach shooting incident last month. Richard Ullger answered questions from our listeners on that and on whether he was concerned about morale in the force. We learned that a team of four officers from Northern Ireland and Wales are in Gibraltar investigating the data breach in the McgrailInquiry "an...

The Chief Minister is in London for “political business”. Fabian Picardo often posts references to the ongoing treaty negotiations on his Twitter account. Tuesday’s wasn’t the most cryptic, but GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez helped us unpack:  #LetsGetOverTheLine  Social workers often deal with vulnerable people and have high workloads. What motivates them to turn up to work every day...

The Health Authority has a new chief pharmacist starting on the 1st of April. Melanie Gordon will take on the job and she joined Jonathan Scott in the studio. The outgoing chief pharmacist Ed Freestone, who overhauled the GHA’s prescription policy, also spoke to GBC reporter Shelina Assomull.   Over £4000 was raised for Gib Sams at a fun run on Saturday. The suic...

GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez joined us in the studio to discuss the £90m premium that the Government is hoping to get soon for the Eastside Development. We spoke to the Gibraltar national football team ahead of their journey to Portugal to prepare for their game against Greece in the European Championship Qualifying Round. Players Kian Ronan & Jaylan Hankins discussed how the squad is fee...

A slightly longer podcast today as we were joined by the Chief Minister.  Fabian Picardo answered your calls and questions in Direct Democracy. We covered a wide array of issues including housing, airport tunnel and policing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local driving licenses will be recognised by Spain regardless of the outcome of treaty negotiations. We asked the Deputy Chief Minister: does this tell us something about the mood music in those treaty negotiations?    Wednesdays are a bit different as we delve into one topic in more depth and in this episode it’s health care.   The outgoing Director General of the Health Authority...

The Commissioner of Police claims the recent departure of a number of officers is affecting the force’s capabilities and its morale. Christina Cortes has handled the sensitive story for GBC and joined us in the studio with the latest.  Culture Minister John Cortes told Gibraltar Today the National Theatre Foundation could be just a few months away from raising enough money to press play...

GBC reporter Shelina Assomull brought us the latest on Unite’s ballot; the union is seeking support from its members ahead of negotiations with the government for better pay and conditions in the public sector.   The Football Association is actually losing some of its young referees because of abuse being hurled at them. And they’re just children themselves. GFA referee recruitment officer Pa...

A major power cut in the early hours of the morning left areas in the city centre, upper town and east side without electricity for the whole morning. Power was returned to most areas by about 1230. Our producer Kelly Anne Borge talked to us about the impact on businesses and on people who use medical equipment at home to support their breathing when th...

How do HM Customs plan an operation to seize £3 million of cocaine on a bulk carrier in our waters? The Collector of Customs John Payas spoke joined us in the studio.  Our reporter Kevin Ruiz talked to us about the latest deliberations by the Development and Panning Commission: an application for a major development at the old Rooke site, on Queensway.  And, four years have passed s...