Gibraltar Today

With January often described as one of the toughest months for mental health, we'll be talking about how shorter days, post-festive blues and financial pressures might combine to affect mood and motivation. We took an in-depth look at the so-called “January Blues” and how support, understanding and practical tools can make a real difference. We spoke to Mental Health Nurse, Vik...

Teacher Katy Cheeswright makes history as the University of Gibraltar’s first Masters in Education valedictorian.  With pupils back to school tomorrow, Childline and Teenline remind young people that support is available. The charity’s CEO, Caroline Carter, Co Chair Annie Green, and Team Manager Jenny Olivero were in the studio. Thousands turned out for last night’s Three Kings’ Cavalcad...

Action for Housing is raising concerns over delays to the Road to the Lines housing project in the Upper Town, more than six years after it was announced. We were joined by the group's Henry Pinna.  We had the latest sports news with Jose Mari Ruiz.  RifCom is launching plans for another major fundraising challenge after completing the Inca Trail in Peru. Julian Campbell from RifCom join...

Coming up on today’s show... GBC is reflecting on a defining 2025 with its Review of the Year. From the conclusion of Treaty negotiations to the closing of the McGrail Inquiry, it’s been a year of major milestones. - We’re joined by sports reporter José Mari Ruiz with a look back at the Boxing Day Fun Run and the refreshing Polar Bear Swims that brought the community together. - For the first time...

Today's episode was recorded live from Piazza on Main Street, taking in the Christmas Eve from last minute shoppers. Reactions to the long awaited McGrail Inquiry report. We'll be joined by Senior Broadcast Journalist Ros Astengo.  We were joined by the Bishop of Gibraltar, Monsignor Charles Azzopardi, and the Dean of Gibraltar, the Very Reverend Ian Tarrant, to reflect on the meaning of...

With the McGrail Inquiry report due to be published imminently we look ahead to a special GBC News Bulletin with Editor, Christine Vasquez.  Seven children under seven in Gibraltar need foster care. Jeanette Ochello and Victoria Lally from the Care Agency will explain how fostering works. Generous Hearts Charity is supporting families this festive season. Founder Daphne McGrail Tric...

Professor Adine Gavazzi, an internationally renowned academic with two UNESCO Chairs, joins us to discuss her visit to Gibraltar and interest in Neanderthal research. The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service shares festive fire safety advice, with Station Officer Liam Byrne. A wet and windy final road runners league race of the year - plus all the latest sports news with Jose Mari Ruiz. Boxing brothe...

Singer-songwriter Layla Bugeja from the Layla Rose Band has been in Nashville, Tennessee, and is back home for the festive season, bringing with her new experiences, inspiration and plans for the year ahead. We redrew the main prize on GBC Open Day’s Punch-A-Prize: GBC CEO Paula Latin filled us in on that. We heard about Mount Alvernia's Christmas party. And local dancer Nicole Valverde has a...

The legal text of a UK–EU treaty on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit relationship has been finalised, with the European Council now informed. News editor Christine Vasquez joined us after speaking to the Deputy Chief Minister about what happens next. A potentially historic night for Lincoln Red Imps as they face Legia Warsaw in their final UEFA Conference League group match - a point could see them pr...

Today’s episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Bayside Comprehensive School, where the school’s annual fundraising week was well underway: from a spinathon to a festive fair and a range of charity events. Bayside’s Head Boy, Jessie Chipol Nuñez, told us what’s on offer this year, and the Minister for Education, John Cortes, reflected on the importance of student-led charity work. Prepar...

Shadow Europe Minister Wendy Morton is in Gibraltar, meeting government and business figures to discuss border arrangements and the proposed air terminal ahead of an EU treaty. Reporter Christina Cortes met her.  The investiture of Nicky Guerrero as Mayor has taken place at City Hall. Andrea Simpson has also been appointed Deputy Mayor.  A local success story – 20-year-old Leon Thic...

The Jewish community on the Rock is marking Hannukah this week against with the backdrop of shock and sadness, following an antisemitic attack in Australia. We heard from the Jewish community’s Levi Attias. GibSams has launched a new TV advert created with Vandal productions, using AI animated characters voiced by members of the community. David Revagliatte from GibSams and Stu Whitwell from Vanda...

The GBC Open Day has now raised over 280 thousand pounds. It was Paula Latin's first Open Day as CEO; she told how she reacted when the total was revealed. As the UK experiences a so-called “flunami”, the GHA is offering the flu vaccine to the community as it does every year. Director of Public Health Dr Helen Carter was in the studio.  Local running club Corre Libre is looking...

New Year’s Eve plans are taking shape, with a full night of music and live performances at Casemates. We’ll be joined by co-producers Jesse Sampere and Darrell Alman. Carelink has launched its Christmas Appeal to support families facing the rising cost of having a baby and Co-ordinator Stephane Yeo was in the studio. GAMPA is celebrating ten years of nurturing young talent with a special...

A milestone for Gibraltar’s Catholic community: ‘Father Charlie’ was ordained as Bishop Azzopardi at Victoria Stadium. We heard more from our reporter Claire Hernandez, who was there. In sport, a landmark moment: Gibraltar becomes the 50th member of Rugby Europe, opening the door to new competitions and recognition. We had a full sports roundup with Jose Mari Ruiz, and we were also...

The Government has donated the first ‘G-Less’ Personalised Registration Number Plate to the GBC Open Day. A spokesman says the Government wants GBC to be the first beneficiary of the new scheme to help raise as much money as possible for local charities. Childline is highlighting its groundbreaking Domestic Abuse Recovery Together programme - the only one of its kind not just in Gib...

The Chief Minister is undergoing emergency eye surgery for a retinal detachment, delaying the publication of the McGrail Inquiry report. More on that with news editor Christine Vasquez.  Shadow Health Minister Joelle Ladislaus joined us to talk about her own ADHD journey. UK Hyrox Champions Rich and Janis Mahoney, now based in Gibraltar, joined us after taking the international fitness race s...

Today’s episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live the Sunborn Ballroom, where the Supported Needs and Disability Office has hosted its annual conference, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  We’ll be hearing from: - Jenny Victory, Manager of the Supported Needs and Disability Office - Earon Balloqui, key worker at the Supported Needs and Disability Of...

We're talking tax, and the local reactions after the UK Government effectively doubled gaming tax last week, Minister for Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham made a statement in Parliament yesterday. Christina Cortes has been following the story. As part of the tax discussion, Chair of the Association of Tax Advisers, Grahame Jackson, was in the studio bringing some insight into the re...

Golden Week has kicked off this morning, offering support and conversation to the over 65s. We'll find out more about the launch, and get some details of the events taking place this week. Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in sports including an upcoming basketball event and the results of the weekend’s football fixtures. The Affordable Art Show is currently on at the Fine Arts Gallery. Stephen...

We'll be talking about Black Friday. A day to grab a bargain or two in town, but also a good time to be on the lookout for scams and fraud. Our reporter Katy Docker has been in town speaking to shoppers, and to the RGP about potential scams. The Winner of the Senior Award at this year's Cultural Awards, artist Karl Ullger, was with us in the studio. Robin Sheppard-Capurro brought us...

We went live from one of the community's most loved festive traditions - the Convent Christmas Fair. The fair raised funds for Cancer Relief, GibSams, and SNAG, with a special visit from Santa organised by Round Table. We heard from Convent Christmas Fair committee member Eleri Surrey along with representatives from some of the participating charities. We’ll also touch on today...

Gibraltar is strengthening its phone-free school policy — from January, pupils’ phones will need to be kept in secure pouches during school hours. We’re marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, with stark local figures to reflect on. We’ll be joined by the Ministry of Equality's Marlene Dalli, the Royal Gibraltar Police's Detective Constable Kianna Her...

It’s the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Never Alone founder Rosalina Oliva-Taylor urges more men to challenge sexist attitudes as violence against women remains widespread. The EV Foundation releases its 2023–24 Impact Report and launches its Christmas appeal. CEO Nicole Jones joined us. GibSams’ Christmas Day Lunch returns to offer company and support o...

We covered a developing story: an incident which saw the frontier closed at midday, as the Police were investigating a suspicious package in the area of the airport. New guidance for booking, changing or cancelling PCC appointments: Health Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez and GP Dr Elaine Flores explained what’s changing and how patients will benefit. While the minister was in the studio, we also...