Gibraltar Today

The final report on the McGrail Inquiry is likely to be ready by late spring 2025 - roughly a year since the public hearing. In the latest update on the report's progress, the inquiry team says additional evidence has been received, and that Chairman, Sir Peter Openshaw, continues to work on the draft. Meanwhile the Police Authority has started the process of recruiting a new Commissioner of Police to take over from Richard Ullger when he retires in April 2025. Christina Cortes brought us the details.

It's International Men’s Day, providing an opportunity to promote discussions and actions that support men's physical and mental health, both to encourage positive role models, and to advocate for a more inclusive society. GP Dr Karl Alvarez and MJ Feeke of the Federation of Small Businesses told us about an event planned to promote a health-focused event exploring men's physical and mental wellbeing.

Gibraltar is out of the UEFA Nations League, with San Marino’s win over Lietchenstein last night, knocking our squad from the top of the group. Our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz watched the game and gave us his thoughts, and also looked ahead to the international friendly against Moldova at Europa Point Stadium this evening.

And, since 1973 Swami Divyananda has been travelling the world teaching Integral Yoga. She took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Now she's a traveling monk, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.”

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The planned eviction and relocation of residents of the hostel at the Queen's Hotel site has been paused. This follows protests with residents concerned about the conditions they would be expected to live in at the Sunrise Motel. Our reporter Shelina Assomul spoke to Minister for Housing Pat Orfila.

Gibraltar drew 1 all against San Marino in their last Nations League game. Gibraltar remains top of the group for now, but there's one more match to be played. The squad meanwhile will bring an end to their international window with a friendly match against Moldova that's tomorrow at 6 at Europa Point. Jose Mari Ruiz spoke to defender Bernardo Lopes as well as head coach Julio Ribas.

After a 4-year break the Careers Fair returns next Thursday at the Bayside Sports Complex. The event hopes to unlock potential, build connections, and explore the possibilities that will shape the careers of tomorrow. We spoke to senior youth workers Charlene Figueras and Jamie Napoli, both of whom are fully invested in guiding today's youth into adulthood.

And, there’s only 3 and a half weeks to go until the GBC Open Day and one of the biggest events of the night is the Treasure Hunt. Organiser  John Henry Mauro of the Scouts told us what goes into planning and how they keep it fresh every year.

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Hope you've had a good week, it's Friday...

The Gibraltar national men’s team are away in San Marino, they play at 8:15 tonight.

Our reporter JMR is there and brings us the latest. A win would see Julio Ribas’ team win their UEFA Nations League group.

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Relocations and evictions are expected today at the hostel on the site of the former Queen's Hotel - the Government wants to move residents to the Sunrise Motel, but they so far have been unwilling to move.

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Thousands were evacuated from their homes in Malaga this week, it wasn’t as bad as Valencia. The weather was different but was the effectiveness of the messaging also different?

We’re joined by emergency response consultant Joe Bishop.

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And where will our feature llanitos abroad take us this week? Which... country... are we visiting?

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Today is World Diabetes Day - a day observed to increase the awareness of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. The World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation organise the event, which focuses on diabetes prevention, health risks, and managing and living well with condition. Kayron Pozo, Susan Edwards and Robin Sheppard-Capurro told us their experiences of living with the condition.

Gibraltar face San Marino tomorrow in the penultimate game of their UEFA Nations League campaign. Gibraltar beat San Marino 1 nil at home last month, Head Coach Julio Ribas says he can only hope for his team to put on their best performance. Our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz is there ahead of the big game.

The Convent Christmas Fair is happening next Friday, with 31 stalls offering a variety of stalls, gifts and of course mince pies and mulled wine! We’re excited about broadcasting live from the Convent in a future episode of the podcast. Organiser Eleri Surrey told us what we can expect.

And, Patrick Murphy and Daryll Pallas make up one half of 'Cedar' - the local band were founded in 2023, and it's been up, up and up since! They've already performed live in Gibraltar, Spain and the UK, and have just announced a new support tour.

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Join us today live from The Garrison Library as we chat to some of the authors of books that will be featured at this years Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival.

Including Shirley Ballas who is the Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge.

And also child's author and part of the schools program Lou Treleaven.

Natalie Chipolina talks about the book she co-wrote about the places and destinations to visit here on the rock.

And finally we talk to organiser of the Literary Festival Suyenne Catania.

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On today's episode of Gibraltar Today,

We are joined in the studio by Jared Peralta who has just returned from multiple meetings in Samoa with the Commonwealth's Heads of Government.

He tells us what transpired during the trip.

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As it is Literature week we talk about a new book.

Richard Garcia pops in to tell us about his new book detailing the family business of Gache here on the rock and how its has been a business that has stayed in the family since 1830!

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There is a classical guitar recital on the rock tonight from Rafael Aguire and he is here to let us know a little more about it and also himself.

We are also treated to a short live performance from him which you definitely shouldn't miss.

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And lastly Christine Vasquez keeps us up to date on an ongoing story involving an MOD boat chase and also a video that has been circulating where some people are suggesting a gunshot was heard.

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WBC Latin Silver Belt champion - Tyrone “El Bombero” Buttigieg made history this weekend by beating Venezuela’s Ernesto Martinez in San Roque. In his first-ever ten-round match, Tyrone’s grit and skill saw him win by unanimous decision. Tyrone brought his belt to Broadcasting House and spoke of his hopes for the future.

Jose Mari Ruiz was a spectator at the fight, but also spoke about the rest of the local sport from the weekend.

Charity work is an essential aspect of society and plays a major role in helping others and raising awareness. The Isola Foundation, in collaboration with Kusuma Trust Gibraltar, are presenting a series of FREE workshops for Gibraltar-registered charities, providing expert advice and guidance on accounting. We spoke to consultant in Business & Charitable Organisations, JJ Pisharello.

Last week, Gib Sams published their annual report, it features a few numbers as well as the charity's mission statement and goals, amongst other things. The charity’s CEO Brenda Cuby broke down the report with us.

And, 10 years ago to the day that local rock band 'Dead City Radio' performed live for the first time. It's been a decade of hard drums, electric guitar and booming vocals provided by frontman James Culatto, who reminisced about the band’s milestone and told us how the band will celebrate the milestone this Saturday.

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On this episode of Gibraltar Today...

On Viewpoint, the Chief Minister was asked about affordable housing, rental housing, the treaty, Lifecom Care and more.

Fabián Picardo was answering questions from Ros Astengo, who'll join us to discuss what we've learned.

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November is the month of Remembrance...

Monday the 11th marks the declaration of armistice, the agreement to end the fighting in the First World War. 

The Chairman of the Gibraltar branch of the Royal British Legion, Lt Col Francis Brancato joins us.

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Tommorow's Purple Relay forms part of a programme of events to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in the lead up to Purple Day next week.

Four athletes join us - Sean Collado, Ian Yeats, Jerai Torres and Karl Baldachino 

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Jose Mari Ruiz joins us with the sport, including boxing.

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Our "Llanitos Abroad" feature returns:

We speak to James Bassadone: a Gibraltarian living in Denmark.

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Hello, thanks for joining us, live on RG and on GBC television....

Ros Astengo looks ahead to tonight's Viewpoint programme

GSLP/Liberal manifesto commitments one year on...

Fabián Picardo confirms he will be standing for re-election as GSLP party leader. The Chief Minister says he will be contesting the leadership at the party’s annual general meeting next week. 

I wonder what Nigel Feetham thinks about that. He had said he’d put himself forward, will he still do so?

The Minister for Trade and Industry is coming to talk to us about his unexplained wealth order and changes to financial services legislation. 

What are your views on tall buildings? Do we need the living space? Are we overdoing it? The debate has been sparked anew by Katy Docker’s story on Devil’s Tongue.

And… in Rugby 7s, Team GB, Ireland and France are on the rock for warm-weather women training. We look forward to speaking to Joe Lydon, the General Manager of Team GB. 

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The numbers are in, the votes have been counted and it's now confirmed...satisfaction ratings across TV, Radio and News have seen a year-on-year increase since the first of three surveys launched in 2022. The public has given GBC the thumbs up, believing it serves and reflects all aspects of the community. 540 people took part in a survey carried out both online and face to face with record breaking results across GBC TV and Radio Gibraltar. GBC CEO James Neish and Head of Radio Ian Daniels broke down the statistics.

Last night Gibraltar Cultural Services and the Gibraltar Scouts hosted a Bonfire Night at Little Bay car park to mark Guy Fawkes. Based on the success of the event it looks like it could be a staple in Gibraltar’s social calendar.  Robin Sheppard-Capurro was there with his family and told us what the ambiente was like.

And of course, there is another set of numbers that has us talking today – the US Election Results – which has seen Donald Trump return to the White House. Kaitlyn Morro is one of many who has been following closely...she's an American who has made Gibraltar her home.

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Thanks for joining us, in todays episode of Gibraltar Today...

An emergency fund has been launched in Gibraltar to support families affected by severe flooding in Valencia.

The Gibraltar Red Cross and local leaders are calling on the community to contribute, with all donations going directly to relief efforts. Eddie Yome and Tim Bristow join us.

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The charity CareLink has launched its “Welcome Baby” gifting awareness campaign - Pat Parody has the details.

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The Osprey has returned to the Gorham's Cave complex after 90 years.

The fish-eating bird of prey was last seen there in 1936, Professor Clive Finlayson was lucky enough to snap it with his camera.

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And, some sad news… we say goodbye to one of our own. Retired GBC producer Andrew Agius has died. He was 65. 

Former head of GBC television Stephen Cumming will talk to us about his contributions to local broadcasting.

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What does the Mental Health Carers’ support group do? Their meeting is moving from Tuesdays to Thursdays, and from Coaling Island to the Lecture Room at John Mackintosh Hall. We spoke to Occupational Therapist at Mental Health services, Louise Ross.

A new series of The Collectors started last week on GBC Television. Once again, the lovably irreverent, always engaging, Richard Cartwright is again taking us inside people's homes to share their hobbies and passions. Being the fifth series of The Collectors, we asked Richard how he keeps it going.

Sir Philip Barton, former deputy governor, now Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, has been on the Rock and it’s prompted our news editor to write about the four-way treaty talks in GBC’s blog and Gibraltar Chronicle Piece “A Path To Agreement”. Christine Vasquez reflected on the architecture of the talks.

And, Louis Parral brought us the latest in local sports, featuring hockey, football, and a new tash.

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Prostate Cancer Gibraltar has launched this year's Walnut Campaign. New incoming chairman of Prostate Cancer Gibraltar, Joe Holliday. Outgoing chairman Derek Ghio mentioned this morning that among the achievements is the reduced waiting time for diagnosis.

“Remember, remember the fifth of November.” This the day that Guy Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Cultural Services together with the Gibraltar Scouts Association are organising a Bonfire Night - we spoke to Jonhenry Mauro about the event.

Hindus around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolising the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance. President of the Hindu Community, Sunil Chandiramani joins me in the studio now to tell us about the significance of the festival, and how the local community celebrates.

In this week’s edition of "Llanitos Abroad" - our weekly feature where we catch up with Gibraltarians living and working away from the rock – we caught up with Ty Duarte from London, who has settled in the English Capital to further his career opportunities.

It’s World Vegan Day – our reporter and ethical vegan Katy Docker about how life changing it was for her to make the switch to veganism. She explained how she and her family thrive in this lifestyle.

And Louis Parral told us what we can look forward to in local sports this weekend, including youth football and tonight’s clash with St Joseph’s vs Europa. 

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On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...

Around 300 million people around the world have legal access to some form of assisted dying. In Gibraltar, there is no such legislation.

However, assisted dying is the subject of a bill set to be debated next month in the UK parliament, with the Gibraltar Government telling GBC it is also considering its own bill.

Our reporter Katy Docker has found it’s a divisive topic.

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Is it too soon to talk about a good, locally-produced Christmas present?! 

Manolo Galliano has just launched a new book - Pan Dulces & Mince Pies, A Llanito Celebration of Christmas Traditions and Memories.

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We talk to The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park about their efforts to use Halloween to get young people interested in conservation.

Vanda Marnoto will be here and Elizabeth Ulloa Chaura might just show me how to carve a pumpkin!

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And are you or your little ones celebrating Halloween today? 

It’s quite a wet day, but what’s the policing plan for later?

We speak to the RGP's Acting Chief Inspector Phil Ackerley....

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At least 62 are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods in Valencia south-eastern Spain. Spanish weather service AEMET reported that Chiva, in the Valencia region, recorded 491mm of rain in just eight hours on Tuesday - the equivalent to a year's worth of rain. Gibraltarian Jason Goldwin says it’s a sad day for his adopted city Valencia, which has been the worst hit by the flash floods.

Whilst the worst of the weather has affected the southeastern Spain, Gibraltar has certainly felt the heavy rains too. Zoe Hutton from the Met Office explained what we can expect over the coming days.

Cultural Services was "very saddened" that a mural was vandalised at Prince Edward's Gate, but is it part of a wider problem with graffiti and a lack of civic pride? We explored the topic with Janet Howitt of the Environmental Safety Group and Finlay Savignon Watson, who volunteers for the Nautilus Project.

And, there are changes at the RGP, with both the Drugs Squad and the Community Police team being disbanded, due to resourcing issues. The intention and ambition is that this will allow the RGP to have a more visible presence in areas where they have not had in the past. Ros Astengo told us more. 

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On the show today with Stefan Borge:

The office of the Public Services Ombudsman marks 25 years. The current Ombudsman, Wendy Cumming and former ombudsman Mario Hook join us in the studio

News reporter Iain Triay Clarence updates about GibFibre reaction to bill passed in Parliament relating to the Communications Act: no more communications' licences to be issued.

Petra Boddington is a certified Menopause Champion with extensive experience in women's health. She describes recent workshops, awareness raising campaigns and menopause support.

Theatre Makers present six spooky stories to get us in the mood for Halloween this Wednesday and Thursday. Andrew Dark is directing the Halloween fundraiser, joining us with Sylvana Felice and Harry Kumar

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Gibraltar's Coroner's Court will open an inquest touching on the death of Simon Parkes, the sailor who disappeared in Gibraltar on the 12th December 1986. The Minister for Justice, Nigel Feetham, has given his consent. This follows a campaign by GBC Journalist Ros Astengo, with the support of lawyers acting on a pro-bono basis, to help bring justice for his family.

Over the course of the morning the MET office issued a weather advisory for heavy rain from ten this morning until one tomorrow night. A separate heavy rain warning may be issued if the total rainfall is expected to be more than 50 millimetres in six hours. We spoke to Principal Meteological Officer, Katy Lowe.

The Police Federation says a strong message needs to be sent out to anyone who believes they can use violence against emergency service and care workers with no more than a slap on the wrist. The police union says officers dedicate their lives to protecting the public and all they ask in return is to be protected in return. Chairman of the Police Federation, Calum Bruce, stressed this further in the studio. 

Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in sports, with both men’s and women’s football, the Special Olympics in Monaco, and Ironman 70.3 over in Tangier.

And, tomorrow is Stroke Awareness Day - there are several symptoms that you can look out for which can make a difference for the patient. In 2014 our Sports Co-ordinator, John Sheppard suffered a stroke during an indoor football match. The reaction time by those around him saved his life.

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The Mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, has called a demonstration for this evening under the slogan: "La Linea Matters - we are not invisible." He was personally handing out leaflets earlier this week to Spanish workers who cross the frontier into Gibraltar every morning. Our news editor Christine Vasquez told us more.

El Kasbah is hosting a Bohemian Night tonight and tomorrow night with singer Surianne and poet Jonathan Teuma, accompanied by guitarist Win Fernandez. We spoke to Teu in the studio ahead of the gig.

The Environmental Agency are celebrating the season of giving with a toy drive, aiming to give every child a special gift under the tree at Christmas. They're asking for people to donate toys suitable for kids between the ages of 0-12. Chris Segovia and Ryan Asquez from the Agency told us how the idea came about.

Sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on the netball senior cup finals, the upcoming match for the women’s national football side, and a big weekend in Monaco for 6 of our local swimmers.

And, for this week’s edition of “Llanitos Abroad” we jet off to London in our latest to chat to a man who certainly has a way with words: Gabriel Moreno.

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The Commonwealth Games are to be hosted in Glasgow in 2026, after the state of Victoria in Australia pulled out because of rising costs. What is the impact for competitions that Gibraltar would normally take part in? We speak to Chris Walker of the Gibraltar Commonwealth Games Association.

Hero dog Shadow woke Lorraine Downs to alert her about a fire in her neighbour’s house. Gibraltar Today’s Jonathan Scott said it was a pleasure to have both Lorraine and Shadow in the studio.

What's on Viewpoint tonight? Ros Astengo whet the appetite.

And, a pensioner support group is distributing coins which commemorate the capture of Gibraltar in 1704. Our reporter Iain Triay Clarence has been speaking to Community Care trustee Pepe Baldachino. 

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While Gibraltar Today was live on-air from 1pm, a friendly was underway at the Europa Point Stadium where the women’s national football side were taking on Andorra. Our Sports Reporter Jose Mari Ruiz was at the game and kept us updated during the match.

But today’s episode will be mostly focused on one topic: menopause. The end of a woman’s natural child-bearing years is a moment of transformation. Welcome for some, tough for others. Menopause can be painful, it can damage bones, heart and brain. As our society ages, the question of how best to preserve women’s health during menopause has become more urgent. 

We had a lengthy discussed with women's health practitioner and therapist Geraldine Canepa, Dr. Reena Virdi who runs the well woman’s clinic, Dr Ag-nieszka Biel, General Practitioner, with a special interest in Women's Health and Menopause, and MJ Feeke; a nutritional therapist, Board member of Women in Enterprise, and organiser of free monthly menopause cafe meet ups.

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On the show today:

Big footballing news for the Gibraltar Women's National Team - they've been entered into the UEFA Nations League! The announcement comes as the women's team gears up for a double header with Andorra: friendlies, which will now serve as preparation matches. Paula Costa and Shania Robba told us how they will be involved

The Government is expected to commence the Fireworks (Control) Act 2023 in the coming days... the Act restricts the sale and use of fireworks. Director of Public Health Dr Helen Carter, local vet Mark Pizarro, and Chief Environmental Officer Chris Segovia gave us their thoughts on the subject.

And, Mental Health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. The community Mental Health facility at Coaling Island has been discussed in recent months - GBC Newsroom's Ian Triay Clarence has been following the story.

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The Deputy Chief Minister is taking part in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa this week. Earlier today King Charles faced shouts of "you are not my King" in Australia. In light of this, we discussed the role of the commonwealth today with Adriana Lopez, who has helped to prepare two young participants for the Commonwealth Youth Forum.

Karl Ullger’s solo exhibition, 'Echoes Of Legacy’, features 3 new series of paintings: a second edition featuring the newest school buildings, another picturing new Gibraltar landscapes and another dedicated to paying tribute to classic paintings. With 60 works on display it’s his biggest exhibition to date. We spoke to the artist following the opening of the exhibition over the weekend.

Tania Aguilar, CEO of Clubhouse Gibraltar, has been appointed as a member of Clubhouse International's 'Faculty for Clubhouse Development'. With 344 Clubhouses in operation internationally, we asked her what her new role will entail.

World Polio Day highlights the global efforts to end poliomyelitis (polio) worldwide. Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus, which the World Health Assembly committed to eradicate in 1988. The WHO European Region was declared polio-free in 2002 and has sustained this status every year since then. We spoke to Eric Rowbottom and Ron Wagemakers, who emphasized the importance of the polio vaccine.

And, Jose Mari Ruiz brought us up to speed with local sports with success at the triathlon world championships, a 10km round the rock race, the 60th annual endurance swim and the latest football results.

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The Gibraltar Health Authority will be commencing its annual flu vaccine campaign on Monday. Who is the vaccine available to? Director of Public Health Dr. Helen Carter gave us all the details, and also discussed a salmonella outbreak which has resulted in two people being hospitalised.

What can workplaces do to better support employees impacted by cancer? Battling cancer or caring for a loved one, all while juggling financial stress and a demanding job, a challenge no one deserves. Cancer Relief Gibraltar have teamed up with MACH Coaching and Consulting to help out. We spoke to MACH Director Christina Giuffre and Senior Centre Nurse at Cancer Relief Vanessa Cross.

A new local charity is dedicated to enhancing the well being of those in need on the Rock. Louise Goncalves and Nicola Elliott from “Get Giving” are passionate about helping others, and hope that their humanitarian projects and financial assistance can make a difference to the community.

This morning the annual ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar took place. It’s an important event in the history of the Royal Navy, the service was attended by Navy personnel, along with the Governor, the Chief Minister the Mayor, and the Commander British Forces. News Editor Christine Vasquez was at Trafalgar Cemetery.

And, it's going to be a jam packed weekend for sports on the Rock. Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in all on the events planned, including a 10km run around the rock and the GASA endurance swim.

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Jonathan Scott is back in the studio for Gibraltar Today. Topics covered include:

Several Royal Gibraltar Police officers were injured after dealing with a number of serious incidents last night including strangulation, grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent. A report of an alleged rape was also received. Acting Superintendent Alex Enriles told us more.

Dr. Caroline Hull is the National Director of Aid to the Church in Need in the UK - their mission is to help those suffering around the world, who face hardships because of their Faith. She’s been invited to Gibraltar to give a talk about her work.

The GBC’s team are back on the Rock after covering the Gibraltar Day events in London - Ros Astengo told us what the atmosphere was like.

And if you fancy a challenge this weekend, the latest Trafalgar Spirit event takes place on Sunday. Veteran Ben Mead is a friend of Gibraltar, back to head this latest challenge. We asked him what it will entail, and whether it is open to all.

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After a couple of days away in London, 'Gibraltar Today' returns to the rock - and Robin Sheppard-Capurro is in for Jonathan Scott.

It's Football Shirt Wednesday for the Cardiac Association's Restart a Heart campaign.

Our main topic today is all things cosmetic. What does beauty mean to you? We talk trends past and present, all forms of cosmetics from simple hair dye to actual surgery, the qualifications required and the risks involved. Joining the conversation is:

GHA General Practitioner Dr. Karl Alvarez

Aesthetics Doctor Marieta Stanciu

Davinia Torrilla, an organic ageing advocate

Victoria Walker who runs a private clinic,

Scott Hatkovic, a service user.

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Politicians, officials and business leaders have flown to the English capital to celebrate the close ties that unite Gibraltar and Britain, and to further them. Today’s episode of the podcast was recorded live from Gibraltar day in London.

It’s an important time for the financial services industry, serving as an opportunity to showcase what Gibraltar has to offer to potential investors. Minister of Finance Nigel Feetham said it is vital to emphasise that Gibraltar is a ‘reliable partner’ for UK entities and with the UK Government.

This podcast features interviews with:

Mervyn Street - Director, Association of British Insurers

Nigel Feetham MP - Minister for Trade & Industry

Albert Isola - Partner, Isolas

Paul Harvey - Adiona

Gerald Rodriguez - Gibraltar International Bank

Andrew Thompson - Partner, DAC Beachcroft

James Ramsden KC, Founder, Astraea Group

Targ Patience, Chair, GANT

William Harvey, Director of Head and Institutional Sales, BULLISH

Chris Knight, MD, LMAX DIGITAL

Joey Garcia, Director, Chief Legal & Regulatory, Public Affairs, XAPO BANK

Aaron Payas - Partner, Hassan's

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Politicians, officials and business leaders have flown to the English capital to celebrate the close ties that unite Gibraltar and Britain, and to further them. Today’s episode of the podcast was recorded live from Gibraltar day in London.

It’s an important time for the financial services industry, serving as an opportunity to showcase what Gibraltar has to offer to potential investors. Minister of Finance Nigel Feetham said it is vital to emphasise that Gibraltar is a ‘reliable partner’ for UK entities and with the UK Government.

We asked the Attorney General Michael Llamas KC, who is closely involved in the treaty talks, whether there is a need to reassure investors where Gibraltar stands with the negotiations.

James Bowater, Founder of the Digital Commonwealth, told us about his strong ties with Gibraltar, and why he chose the Rock as the home of the Digital Commonwealth.

With the Chief Minister tied up with treaty negotiations, Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez will be giving an address at the event in his absence. She told us the key points of her speech.

Lawyer Emma Lejeune from Isolas said the Gibraltar Day events are an opportunity to reconnect with existing clients face to face whilst also recruiting new ones. It’s a chance to reinforce our strong ties with the UK.

PwC’s Mohammed Khan lives in London but travels to Gibraltar frequently to work alongside the Gibraltar branch to support their insurance clients. He told us why Gibraltar is a great place to do insurance business.

Mark Palmer invested in Lions FC Football Club last year. He told what attracted him to both the club, and Gibraltar.

And, Sir Bob Neill has been in Gibraltar for many National Day celebrations over the years. For him Gibraltar Day is a chance to raise the Rock’s profile as a financial service sector, and expressed how he will always be a friend of Gibraltar.

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Normality has returned at the frontier after a chaotic morning that caused significant delays for commuters. The disruption was triggered by the Spanish police, who were instructed to stamp all Gibraltar passports, rendering Red ID cards invalid. In response, Gibraltar implemented reciprocal measures at 7 AM, requiring Borders and Coastguards to accept only passports. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez was at the border and spoke to the Chief Minister.

Graham Southwell, 63, has been found guilty of 19 sexual offences against children. The former GHA and St John Ambulance volunteer has been on trial at the Supreme Court for the last four weeks. The jury took just under 90 minutes to unanimously convict him on all counts. Melanie Chipolina-Guilliano has been following this story, and was in the courts when the verdict was given.

The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration for valour in the British and Commonwealth armed forces. There is a charity dinner tonight to raise funds for the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Benevolent Fund. His Excellency, the Chief Minister and Commander British Forces will all be in attendance. We spoke to one of the guest speakers Warrant Officer Johnson Beharry VC - one of only 3 living British Victoria Cross recipients.

And, in the UEFA Nations League, Gibraltar beat San Marino one-nil with a 62nd minute goal from Ethan Britto. It means the national team now sit at the top of Group D with four points, and remains the only unbeaten team in the group. Our sports reporter Louis Parrall told us more about the game, and looked ahead to the team’s upcoming away match against Liechtenstein this weekend. 

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On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...

Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida, bringing tornadoes and floods. 

“A number of deaths" have been reported on the Atlantic coast, more than three million homes and businesses are without power, including Hubert Valverde’s. 

The Development and Planning Commission has given full planning permission to the development at the old Bayside School site, following a revised application which brings down its height. Jonathan Sacramento followed proceedings at the Development and Planning Commission.

World Mental Health Day: Gavin Santos tells us why the open water is so good for us. This weekend, the Amateur Swimming Association hosts its annual endurance swim.

We knew it would come eventually… Captain Fantastic' Roy Chipolina has announced his retirement. We look back at the 41 year olds immense contributions to local football with Jose Marie Ruiz.

Gibraltar’s insurance sector is looking for young people, promising good career paths. Nick Pecino of the Gibraltar Insurance Institute joins us.

And we meet another Gibraltarian living and working away from the Rock... We find out where Rosie Kelly has made a life for herself.

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It’s world mental health day tomorrow, so we have dedicated the entirety of today’s episode to discuss this important topic.

The third annual mental health festival, sponsored by GibSams, has opened with a focus on the impact of technology on young people. We spoke to suicide prevention campaigner, Ian Russell, and GP Doctor Susie Davies, who are delivering workshops on combating phone addiction in young people.

Meanwhile the GHA is organising a Mental Health Acceptance event at Casemates. The event will bring together the RGP, the Government's Wellbeing Team, the Fire and Rescue Service, the unions and charities. Health Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez stressed the need for the community to embrace how mental health affects people at work. GHA Director General Kevin McGee urged the public to visit the stalls tomorrow between midday and 5pm. Natasha Cerisola, representing the GHA, told us more.

And the Mental Welfare Society also have an event looking at young people and mental health. Bring together Dr Karen Surridge, clinical psychologist; Dr Javier Quietero, consultant psychiatrist, and Mark Montovio, educationalist and therapeutic counsellor.  We talk to Conchita Triay, as well as service users Natasha Cottrell and Alexandra Perera.

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On this episode of Gibraltar Today...

The Chief Minister has told the UN that the only resolution of legal force, on which it should rely, is the General Assembly's resolution on the right to self-determination. Ros Astengo listened and fills us in.

We’re going to shine the spotlight on a locally-produced film called "Tragic Waste" - it premieres next week at the Leisure Cinemas. We speak to two of the actors: Peter Mackay and Francis Cruz...

World Sight Day will be marked on Thursday, highlight the importance of prioritising eye health. What is good eye health? How important is it to look after your eyes throughout your life? Questions for Isabella Crisp.

Beautiful blankets have been donated to ERS residents by Paola Hewitt, who spent months crocheting them in memory of her mum. A very sweet story brought to us by Katy Docker.

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A Bill to amend the Housing Act has been published. It aims to improve the legislative framework governing both public housing and private rent control. On Government Housing, it aims to modernise the legislation to allow for modern relationships, while the second half of the Act aims to remove unfair rent protection to avoid old properties falling into disrepair. Our reporter Shelina Assomull has been looking at the proposed new law.

The digital world is growing. Most of us carry around a smart phone that allows us to access the internet and share personal moments with just a few taps. But are some of us oversharing? And are we creating a digital footprint from an increasingly young age? The Regulatory Authority has issued the results of its latest Privacy Awareness School Survey titled, “Your Digital Footprint”. The GRA's Louise Busto came to the studio to discuss the findings.

It's Dyslexia Awareness Week and we're looking into a condition of neurodevelopmental origin that mainly affects reading, writing and spelling. It's usually recognised as a specific learning disorder in children. Whilst typical dyslexic challenges include reading skills, memory abilities, and coordination and time management, there are many strengths association with dyslexia too - leadership and social influence, creativity and initiative, and analytical thinking and innovation. Claire Francis & Joseph Samson to tell us more about the disorder.

And, Jose Mari Ruiz brought us up to speed with the weekend sport, including yesterday's UEC Mountain Bike Eliminator European Championship, the latest football fixtures and success for the Angry Chill Brazilian Ju Jitsu Club in Madrid.

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The UK is giving up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, decades after the population of the archipelago was displaced. The move has received widespread attention in the international press. The Gibraltar Government says it's important to observe how different the case of Chagos is to Gibraltar, and that the UK has made cast iron guarantees to the Rock on sovereignty. Shelina Assomul spoke to the Chief Minister as well as the Leader of the Opposition.

Yesterday evening the Ceremony of the Keys was held at Casemates Square, continuing the tradition from the days of the Great Siege. The Commander of British Forces Tom Guy says that Gibraltar is fully prepared to support Armed Forces operations worldwide. He said the event reaffirms the commitment to Gibraltar, and said he was happy with the support from the community.

In this week’s edition of "Llanitos Abroad", where we speak to Gibraltarians who are living and working away from the Rock, we travelled up to Madrid with poet Jonathan Teuma.

Jose Mari Ruiz gave a look ahead to this weekend’s sports events and matches; he himself spoke to us remotely from a charity 5-a-side tournament in aid of GBC Open Day. He told us how the GBC team was getting on.

October is cancer awareness month, and a group of make-up artists have come together to give their backing to a very worthy cause, Breast Cancer Support's 'Move the Boob' campaign. They've put together a video on social media, and are hoping to raise a good amount of money for the charity during the next few weeks. We spoke to Megan, Melanie and Annabella, who are all part of the team.

And, smiling is contagious, it radiates happiness and affection. It illuminates the world like a bright sun, lighting up the darkest days. So wear your smile proudly and help kindness multiply, especially today as it is World Smile Day. The Newsroom's Celine Soussi popped in to town this morning to catch some smiles.

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The Cross Frontier Group has stressed the social and economic importance of a treaty agreement to the Chief Minister. A meeting was held at Number Six at the group's request. The group comprises unions, the Federation of Small Businesses and the Chamber of Commerce, and their equivalent counterparts from Spain. Kevin Ruiz told us more.

The GHA is once again supporting the 'Stoptober' campaign, encouraging smokers to quit for 28 days and beyond. The campaign follows the NHS campaign in the UK, where research shows that if you stop smoking for 28 days, you are five times more likely to improve public health and reduce smoking-related illnesses. We spoke to Director of Public Health Helen Carter, and Aiden Lane of the GHA's Smoking Cessation clinic to the studio.

There's a big charity event this weekend raising money for the GBC Open Day fund. Ian Howes and our very own Stefan Borge will be "Rocking around the Rock" on Saturday morning and encourage you to get involved. They told us more about the three lap challenge, and their inspiration behind it.

And, in what seems to be a very busy weekend on the Rock, the Diocese of Gibraltar Rosary Crusade is also happening this coming Saturday. It’s happening at the Catholic Community Centre from 10am. Frank Mifsud told us more about the event. 

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Government Minister Gemma Arias Vasquez has been assured there will be no further problems with the 500+ care packages provided by the new provider Lifecome Care.

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What do you think about the current programmes on Radio Gibraltar and on GBC Television? GBC is outside the piazza right now asking for feedback.

We hear from GBC CEO James Neish.

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And… We’re going to go in depth on a topic that affects us all: Are we what we eat?

How does our diet shape our health, how does it reflect our identity, culture, and lifestyle?

We'll discuss our diets, diet fads of the past, the nutritional merits of certain foods, misleading products in supermarkets, the difference - if any - between a calorie of chocolate and a calorie of carrot, plus more...

Joining us is GP Dr. Krish Rawal, nutritionist Karen Jacobsen, Bariatric surgeon Alfonso Antequera, and restaurateur Vijay Vatvani. 

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LifeCome Care, a company providing domiciliary care for the GHA, made the news yesterday after complaints on of changes in carers, claims of no vetting, and various other issues. Ros Astengo spoke to Opposition member Atrish Sanchez for the feedback that they’ve received from the public.

Local navy enthusiast Michael Sanchez was a teenager in 1982 when the Falklands war broke out between Britain and Argentina. Sensing that Gibraltar would play a vital strategic role for the British Armed Forces, he began a diary chronicling the events which would last for 74 days. Now, over 40 years later, Michael's published it as a book... it's called "Falklands conflict - A diary from Gibraltar".

What is 'Gibraltarian English'? Why is it worth studying local authors and their writing? Professor Elena Seaone of the University of Vigohas been studying variation in World Englishes, including interactions between Gibraltar English and Llanito.

And, the International Day of Older People has been marked by the Ministry of Equality. How do older people on the Rock feel and are they stereotyped? Our reporter Kevin Ruiz asked people for their thoughts along Main Street this morning. 

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This weekend saw around 600 volunteers take part in the latest clean up the world campaign. Spanning over 30 teams, they worked to clear waste and restore key sites, highlighting the importance of a cleaner future for Gibraltar. The effort also raised awareness for better waste facilities and stricter fly-tipping enforcement. Kevin Ruiz was out and about speaking to those volunteers and getting an idea of how it all went.

The Photographic Society are currently exhibiting at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery. The annual competitive exhibition has seen Maria Luisa Pau win the overall prize with 'Blue Steps' - an image that also won first in the beginner's section. Leslie Linares, Chairperson Photographic Society and Marie Risso, member of the society and winner of this year's Alwani Cup told us more about the competition, which has become a staple of the Rock’s cultural calendar.

We looked back at a busy weekend in Sports with Jose Mari Ruiz, including how the 10th Gibraltar vs Royal Marines rugby tournament went, the latest local football results, and the preliminary rounds of the bowling masters, and how Kim Baglietto retained her Marbella Half marathon title.

And, Cancer Research UK is world's leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. It’s Gibraltar branch is gearing up for a busy month of events, kicking off with the Walk For Life, which is less than two weeks away! We spoke to the charity’s chairperson Annette Goodman and committee member Roseanne Mesilio.

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Parliament has been in session over the last couple of days, with a lot of information bounced back and forth between the Government and the Opposition. Some topics discussed included the relocation of residents from the Queen’s Hotel to the Sunrise Motel and changes to the payment system for local buses. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details.

It’s going to be a huge couple of days of rugby on the Rock, with the annual visit of the Royal Marines! This year is particularly special: it marks the 360th anniversary of the Royal Marines and the 10th anniversary of the Royal Marines v Gibraltar Rugby fixture. We spoke to the GRFU development officer Tom Reed and national team head coach Lee Forty ahead of the big weekend.

Cancer Relief's Biggest Coffee Morning took place today. Aside from the drinks and treats that we’ve come to expect from the event, this year they have also incorporated a Bake Off competition! The winning cake was a gin and tonic sponge cake by Jane Russell. Judges Sharon Garcia from Piece of Cake and GBC’s Ros Astengo told us how difficult is was to pick a favourite.

Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on all the local sport happening this weekend, with Gibraltar’s cricketers taking on Serbia and some tricky fixtures for Europa FC and St Joseph’s.

And, we end the podcast on this week’s “Llanitos Abroad” feature. Recently we've travelled to Stockholm, Barcelona, Toronto. Today we caught up with multi-award-winning film, TV & games composer Hollie Buhagiar from London.

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Cancer Relief's Biggest Coffee Morning takes place tomorrow. The charity was founded 41 years ago, and this will be its 10th annual Coffee Morning. And this time, for the first time ever, holding their very own Gibraltar Bake Off! Organisers Marisa Desoiza and Rowena Wallace from Cancer Relief told us more.

Tonight’s ViewPoint tackles the proposed Property Tax. It's sparked fierce debate. The legislation is now tabled in Parliament. But is it fair, or will it harm the property market? Host of the show Ros Astengo said that we can expect a fiery debate.

Organisers of the Clean Up the World campaign hope a lot can be achieved this year in raising awareness of littering issues, clearing more secluded habitats from long-standing waste and, reminders on how to better protect our living environment from harmful waste. Janet Howitt is preparing the 20th annual Clean up the World, which will take place on Saturday.

And, the countdown is on! In under two months, Gibraltar's one and only pro boxer will be in action, hoping to extend his 100% record! We spoke to Tyrone Buttigieg fresh out of the cryotherapy chamber.

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Are you fed up of answering emails late in to the night? Or calls from your boss on your day off? About a month ago, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner put to parliament a new ‘right to switch off’ policy - which would allow employees to ignore work-related WhatsApp messages and emails, or decline taking on extra work in the evenings or weekends. The idea is to create distinctive lines between work and home life in an effort to boost productivity.

Should Gibraltar follow suit?

We had an in-depth conversation about this in the studio with Consultant and coach Kerstin Andlaw of ThriveAsOne Consulting, Estate Agent and employer Mike Nicholls of Chestertons, and Gibraltar's Ombudswoman Wendy Cumming. 

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What is Llanito? What does it mean to you? Tonight sees the start of a brand-new series called "Llanito: Exploring the Landscape". We invited co-producer Davina Barbara to the studio to tell why she feels it was important to make this documentary.

The Fire and Rescue Service has begun selective industrial action after the Government stopped negotiations on a collective agreement. In response to GBC questions, the Government says it's written to the union with the aim of defusing the situation and bringing all parties to the table for continued discussion. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez spoke to Unite the Union as well as the Government.

And, the Royal Marines will celebrate their Freedom of the City this Friday. It is a ceremonial honour, recognizing their distinguished service and historic ties to the city. It speaks to the respect shared between the military and the Rock’s community. But it’s also a big policing operation. We spoke to Warrant Officer Brian “Taff” Morris from British Forces Gibraltar and Police Superintendent Paul Chipolina, Head of the Operations Division.

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The Chief Minister has said he trusts Labour and acknowledges that this Labour Government has gone further in protecting Gibraltar's interests than any before it. Speaking to Times Radio during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Fabian Picardo said both the Labour and Conservative Governments had made mistakes in the past, but said Foreign Secretary David Lammy had insisted that Gibraltar should be represented at treaty talks.

An emotional protest was held outside No.6 Convent Place this morning, where Maryam Senouni chained herself to the cannons outside the Chief Minister’s office. Her 15 year old daughter Yamina suffers from Pura Syndrome; she is wheelchair bound and requires round the clock care. Kevin Ruiz has been speaking to Maryam, who says that Yamina’s housing situation is having a major impact on her health and quality of life.

Is your personal data safe? How do you look after your personal data online and on your mobile phone? Are you concerned your data might be vulnerable? Steven Sanchez from the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority explained what personal data is and how we should keep it safe.

Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest sports news, including the Athletics Association’s 5k season curtain on Saturday, the latest in darts and a chance to try out a new sport: pickleball.

Seaweed might be a nuisance at the beach, or a tasty addition to a salad, but what about its medicinal properties? Nell Cava from the University of Gibraltar is researching its potential.

And, Red Hot Chilli Peppers tribute band Otherside have released an original track in that style. Jonathan Sacramento and Daniel Ghio, the band’s lead singer and bassist, told us about the inspiration behind the new single titled “Inside Your Mind”.

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There is no treaty deal yet. The talks continue. We're trying to make sense of what emerged from the meetings in Brussels. Some have said it's positive that the process continues and that there's still good will to make it happen. What is the Chief Minister's verdict on how yesterday went? He was on Viewpoint last night: our reporter Christina Cortes has been listening back to Mr Picardo's comments. We also hear reactions from the Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi, editor of the Gibraltar Chronicle Brian Reyes, former GSD Minister Peter Montegriffo, and Diario Area editor Pablo Gomez.

It’s Wear Purple Day, and the volunteers at the Gibraltar Alzheimers and Dementia Society and the GHA are encouraging everyone in the community to show support and raise awareness by wearing purple. Raising awareness of dementia reduces stigma, it fosters understanding and promotes early diagnosis and support for those affected. We spoke to the Chair of GADS, Jeanette Ochello, and looked ahead to a 24 Hour Memory Walk event that is planned for tomorrow.

Jose Mari Ruiz told us the latest in local sports, including news in the world of boxing, a lookahead to rugby where Gibraltar national side are in action this weekend, and Lincoln player Liam Payas has become the youngest player to ever feature in the UEFA League competition at 14 years old.

And, in this week’s Friday feature: "Llanitos Abroad" we travel to Liverpool to hear from chef Nico Fitzgerald. He enrolled at "Le Cordon Bleu" - one of the top culinary arts academies in the world – and has competed in "MasterChef: The Professionals!”

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In today’s episode of the podcast we focused in on the latest round of treaty talks, happening today in Brussels. The Chief Minister is meeting the UK and Spanish Foriegn Ministers and the European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic. Fabian Picardo says "this treaty can be done, however devilishly complex it would have to be". But will we get a treaty today? Our news editor Christine Vasquez, reporting live from Brussles brought us the latest.

And, how important is it to secure a treaty for local trade and business? We invited John Isola, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and Owen Smith, Chair of the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses, to express what they feel is essential in keeping business in Gibraltar thriving: frontier fluidity and shared prosperity.

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A survey has been launched by The Department of Education, Director of Public Health, the Department of Paediatrics at the GHA and the University of Gibraltar. They’re asking parents and guardians to answer a few questions about the use of devices, video games and what their spending habits are when playing video games. We spoke to GHA Paediatrician Dr Lorena Soler Casale, Professor Zsolt Demetrovics of the University of Gibraltar, and by Bayside teacher Dale Moreno.

Another concerned parent Selwyn Figueras has launched a petition, currently supported by over 700 signatories, calling on Government to prioritise the urgent implementation of a Department of Education-led, effective ban on the use of smartphones by children across all schools in Gibraltar. He also joined in on the discussion.

And, today’s parents have a unique challenge of navigating raising their children in an increasingly digital and online world. They often have concerns about screen time and video games due to potential impacts on their children's health and well-being. Kathy Sanchez and Claire Bensadon are both parents of young children, and believe that balancing screen time and setting boundaries can help address these concerns.

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There will be high level talks in Brussels as all sides continue working towards an EU/UK Treaty over Gibraltar. The Chief Minister will meet the UK and Spanish Foreign Ministers and the EU Vice President in Brussels on Thursday. The meeting follows a wide ranging bilateral in London yesterday between both Foreign Ministers. News Editor Christine Vasquez told us more.

Tomorrow, Lincoln Red Imps will begin their maiden voyage in the UEFA Youth League - they host Slovenian side Maribor in the first leg of their first round qualifier at Europa Point. The senior squad have the best part of a decade of experience under their belts at this level... so how are the u19's feeling ahead of the occasion? We spoke to head coach Ryan Casciaro alongisde two of his players, Lee Chipolina and Javan Peacock.

An international portrait and figurative art exhibition - Ace Art Rock & Paper II - opens this evening at The Fine Arts Gallery, and runs until 27th September. Artists Carmen Lupion, Sara Gomez, Diocles Laime and Luca Raven told us more about what inspired their pieces.

And, it was late in 1982, after 13 years, that the border, partially re-opened. It was a huge moment in Gibraltar's history, it had a big impact on daily life, on work, family, and culture. It influenced the relationship between two communities on either side of the border fence. Later this week, local documentarian Stephen Cumming will be hosting a talk across the border in La Linea, about life post-closed frontier.

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There are big changes happening at GBC, both on television and on radio, and the new TV schedule includes the return of an old classic! The Magic Garden is back, re-invented, and it airs this evening! It's been a long time in the making, the production department have been hard at work, and have had an avalanche of interest from parents hoping to get their kids involved. We spoke to the producer of the show Aimie Desoisa and Kaigan Garcia who, alongside Kim Soiza, will present the show.

The Gibraltar Government says it remains committed to the Trilateral Forum for Dialogue. The comment came ahead of today's meeting between the British and Spanish foreign ministers in London. The UK Government says it would "never agree to any bilateral negotiations over Gibraltar between the UK and Spain - whether under any process or on any ad hoc basis". News Editor Christine Vasquez has been following the story.

On the 30th of September the residents at Queen’s Hotel are facing eviction and being relocation to Sunrise Hostel on Devil’s Tower Road. Many are worried that the move will cause over-crowding and any communal spaces will be lost. Shadow Minister for Care and Opportunity, Atrish Sanchez visited the Queen's hotel and came to the studio to discuss the current situation.

While there are many changes happening on GBC Television and on Radio Gibraltar, it’s also true that “you should never change a winning formula". City Pulse is back on our screens tonight and celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary! There have been some tweaks to the new system, and the show’s presenter Kevin Ruiz was keen to tell us all about them.

And, Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in local sports from the weekend, with the results from league football and a boxing match held across the border.

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It's Friday afternoon, here's what we're talking about.

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An investigation is ongoing into the death of 32-year-old Telegraph journalist David Knowles in Gibraltar. 

A spokesperson for his family noted the Royal Gibraltar Police's statement, particularly that 'there are no specific concerns at this time with regard to the death'.

Detectives from UK Counter-Terrorism Policing are assisting the RGP in its inquiry into his sudden death.

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Gabby Olivero has an incredible story.

She donated her stem cells which saved someone's life. She’ll tell us why she’s raising money for The Anthony Nolan Charity.

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What role has the Mediterranean Sea played in the development of Western civilisation? What role has the Strait of Gibraltar played?

The university of Gibraltar’s Dr Darren Fa will tell us why he’s exploring these questions.

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And we have a look at the latest futsal, football and more sports news.

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Vicky's Natural Kitchen is a local professional food catering business, that focuses on delivering sophisticated dining. And now it's returning to your screen! Vicky, alongside her daughter Amber gave us a taster of what we can expect on the new programme that airs next Thursday.

Five new low emission buses are being introduced to the Citibus routes. Routes 5 and 10, which operate from the frontier to Market Place and Boyd Street, will also increase capacity. Claire Hernandez told us more.

With this year’s National Day behind us, Gibraltar’s relationship with Britain is at the forefront of our minds. This will be the focus of a talk this evening by MP Daniel Feetham. We spoke to the Representation in Westminster Movement’s Wilfred Stagnetto and Emilio Reyes ahead of the event.

And, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is the focus of a conference at the Sunborn today. The "Count Me In" conference is about turning words into actions, and making sure your company or organisation supports all its employees. Our reporter Christina Cortes spoke to the keynote speaker Adam Boddison.

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Today’s episode is the last of our At The Beach series, recorded live from the Montagu Bathing Pavilion, known by the regulars as the GASA Bathing Pavilion.

Christine Doolan celebrated National Day at the Pavilion, and took advantage of the earlier opening time by decorating the space with red and white. By all accounts there was a lovely community atmosphere.

The Supported Needs and Disabilities Office work hard to make sure that our most popular bathing sports are accessible to all. Jenny Victory told us what changes have been made this summer.  

At yesterday’s National Day Rally the Chief Minister read out a letter from King Charles III, in which His Majesty commended Gibraltar on its conservation efforts. Chief Executive of the Department of the Environment Stephen Warr spoke to us about his reaction to the King’s warm words.

Kenneth Avellano is considered by regulars as the unofficial boss of the Pavilion. He loves the convenience of the place and how family friendly it is. He described how he goes looking for starfish and other creatures in the area with his grandchildren.

And, Denise Bossino interrupted her lunch to tell us how much she loves the Pavilion, and goes there every day regardless of the weather! She wishes that bathers would be allowed to stay later than 8pm. 

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Today’s podcast begins with a crash, bang and whallop! We spoke to boxing brothers Chris and Evan Montegriffo ahead of their respective big fights this weekend.

Sticking with sports, Jose Mari Ruiz looked back on the nail biting Nations League game against Liechtenstein yesterday evening.

With National Day on the horizon we invited the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group’s Richard Buttigieg to the studio. He told us why it is still important to celebrate what it means to be llanito.

And, it’ll be a busy day for the production crew at GBC tomorrow – Head of TV’s Paula Latin told us what’s planned to keep the ambiente of National Day alive on our TV screens.

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Veterans Football is thriving on the rock! Last month's John Shephard Snr Memorial Trophy proved a roaring success - not to mention the recently established veterans league - it means whether you are 5 years old or 75 years old, you can play competitive football. The GFA's Leigh Thorne and Yaro Borg joined us in the studio.

Sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz looked ahead to Gibraltar big game on Sunday against Liechtenstein for the Nations League.

The subject of diversity, inclusion and belonging has been a hot topic in recent times. The importance of ensuring that each team member has equal opportunities to do their best work and feels valued. Jo Aborgel discussed this at the 'Count me In’ conference.

The 2nd edition of the 'Gibraltar Weekender' music festival begins tonight! Promoter Wayne Meenagh told us more about the line up for this year’s event.

And, we end the podcast with another trip somewhere far away from the Rock. In recent weeks on "Llanitos Abroad" we've been to the likes of Canada, Australia, and Sweden. Today we spoke Javi Hunter, who is working for the tech giant Sony in London.

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Robin Sheppard-Capurro covers the show today, discussing:

International Rugby with former coach Steven Payas, as the Gibraltar team travel to Scandinavia tomorrow.

Veterans' football is thriving on the Rock - Leigh Thorne and Yaro Borg explore

Art Psychotherapy has multiple benefits - recent graduate Jacquima Rios explains

Air cadet recruitment day is coming up - Cpl Tony Macedo, Rosana Fernandez & Sebastian Colinsknock tell us more

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Today’s episode was recorded live from Western Beach for the latest instalment of ‘Gibraltar Today: At the Beach’.

Being right next to the airport, Western Beach is a great spot for plane spotting, and the use of drones has become increasingly popular. Trevor Hammond from the Directorate of Civil Aviation told us how they keep drone activity on the Rock safe.

Mario Nuñez is a regular at Western Beach. He told us what the beach was like when it part of the MOD. He told us about the strong family atmosphere there, even when non-regulars go when it’s levante!

Daphne Alecio believes that Western Beach is the forgotten beach, yet despite this it seems to be more popular than ever this summer. But it’s not perfect – she told us about the issues with the cleanliness of the sand.

It’s the first year that Michael Perez started coming to Western Beach, and he has fallen in love with the place. He told us why he plans to continue coming to Western in the future.

And, Kevin Salmon has been doing water sports at this beach for about 40 years! He started with windsurfing back when the beach was closed off for the MOD, and progressed into a newer sport known as wing foiling.

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The Teachers Union, NASUWT, says it is in dispute with the Government over what it considers to be worsening pupil behaviour at Westside School, and claims to have secured a mandate for industrial action. The Government however says it remains engaged with union representatives on the concerns they have raised, and is working actively to resolve all matters. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento has been following the story.

Jose Mari Ruiz had just returned from a press conference held by the GFA ahead of their friendly against Andorra tomorrow. They spoke about the importance of finally bringing international matches back to home soil.

A revised design for a mixed-use development on the old Queen's Cinema site will go before the Development and Planning Commission this week. The project would include flats, commercial units, and a dance hall. Christina Cortes brought us the details.

And, the Association of Spanish Workers in Gibraltar, ASCTEG, met La Linea Mayor Juan Franco this weekend to speak about the concerns of the 11,000 La Linea residents who work on the Rock. Their concerns are around the current situation of cross frontier workers and worries about their future pensions. We spoke to Juan Jose Uceda & Antonio Sanchez from ASCTEG.

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September marks Suicide Prevention Month, and GibSams have come together with several charities for an awareness day at John Mackintosh Square. Today’s podcast was recorded live from Piazza, where we spoke to of the key figures advocating for mental health.

This year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative”, aiming to inspire people, communities, organisations and governments to face up to the challenge that suicide poses.

Before diving into this important conversation, sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in local sport from the weekend.

‘Love, Compassion, Hope’ is emblazoned on the banners for the charity ‘Walking Together’. Denise Wilkinson and Alan Clarke told us what their support group represents, and how they help those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

The Youth Service has been running in Gibraltar since 1963. Rebecca Figueras told us more about the variety of opportunities and services for the youth and have worked with partner organisations to support young people.

Conchita Triay from the Mental Welfare Society spoke about how mental health awareness has come a long way in the last few years, but now the focus needs to be on implementing an efficient system to support those in need.

GibSams’ Brendy Cuby told us what the impetus was for organising this event, and how the goal is for people to feel free to talk about suicide without fear or stigma.

Department of Education’s Jackie Linares and Natasha Cerisola from The Health Authority told us how young people are being supported and how vital it is to focus on suicide prevention. 

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Minister for Tourism Christian Santos said in an interview shortly after becoming Minister that he wants the Gibraltar experience to be a seamless tourist and cultural experience. Now that the summer season is coming to a close, we spoke to CEO of the Tourist Board Kevin Bossino about how tourism has been lately, and what the expressions of interest for improvements to the Upper Rock could bring.

Sports Reporter Jose Mari Ruiz told us what’s coming up in local sport over the weekend, as well as looking back to the disappointing result for Lincoln last night. We had a special surprise up our sleeve for Jose which he did not expect!

Jeanette Ochello has recently been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society. We asked Jeanette about her journey with GADS. We also spoke to Karen Truman, Dementia Coordinator for the Health Authority and Elderly Residential Services.

And, in this week’s edition of “Llanitos Abroad” we caught up with Kevin Murphy who is sailing the Mediterranean on a yacht for a living! He told us what it’s like being at sea full time. He’s back on the Rock briefly after arriving from the South of France. 

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Earlier this week an exhibition on Llanito opened at the Fine Arts Gallery in Casemates. The exhibition has been curated by the University of Cambridge and the National Archives, and brings together a wealth of research into the origins of the language. Christine Vasquez has been following the story.

There's a new event happening in the next couple of weeks, as part of September's national celebrations. ‘Rock El Kasbah’ is billed as the Calle Comedia street party, with live performances, both dramatic and musical, and food and drink thrown in for good measure. El Kasbah's Lauren Linares, and musician Mark Muscat from Broken Arrows told us what we can expect at this new event.

Gibraltar is well-known for raising money for charity and our guests are hosting a Charity Concert in aid of Cancer Relief Gibraltar. “Keep the Faith” is the idea of Nathan Villalba and he reached out to Stylos to collaborate with him. Lilian Montero from Stylos, Bianca Yeo of Cancer Relief and Nathan Villalba told us more about the show.

And, Christmas may seem a long way away, but the Musicians Association of Gibraltar and Andria Olivares are already looking ahead to Christmas productions. They're holding auditions next week for 'BELIEVE: Once Upon a Christmas'. We spoke to Andria about what they’ll be looking out for in the auditions.

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Jimmy Cavilla walks his rescue dogs at El Rolli almost every day, as it is the only beach that allows dogs to swim even in the summer months. To him it is vital that public access is maintained for the enjoyment of the local and their pets.

Sister Dee, known locally for her music, spends almost every afternoon at El Rolli, and described as a place for free spirits. She explained how regulars have a great respect for the area and about the amazing wildlife encounters that she’s witnessed there over the years.

Dog owner Lorraine Moberly lives very close by and moved there in part to be right next to El Rolli. She has enjoyed taking her rescue dogs there over the last 20 years. She suggested some features to make the area safe whilst preserving the heritage.

Plans that were proposed in 2021 to develop El Rolli led the Environmental Safety Group to join forces with the Heritage Trust and the Natural History Society presented a joint front to oppose it. ESG’s Janet Howitt explained why it is so important to protect the heritage and marine life.

And, Lewis Stagnetto from the Nautilus Project told us about the abundance of marine life in the area, including two species of seahorse! He stressed the importance of protecting the area’s heritage from decay.

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The Fine Arts Association has organised a Graduate Visual Arts Showcase at the GEMA Gallery, which opened this morning. The exhibition brings together pieces from five local university graduates, with their own individual styles on show for the next two weeks. We spoke to Victor Gonzalez from the Fine Arts Association, alongside artists Asta Azopardi and Tyrone Vera.

The Gibraltar Fair kicked off on Friday, but for people not able to go to the fair themselves, GBC will be bringing the fair into their homes. Stefan Borge and Jose Mari Ruiz will be down at the Rooke site this evening bringing us coverage on GBC Television. They gave us a flavour of what will be happening this evening.

Ros Astengo told us about what’s been happening at the Europa Stadium – she was there earlier today to see the upgrades made to the turf to make the pitch FIFA approved. Gibraltar will finally be able to host international matches on home soil as early as next month!

Jose Mari Ruiz stuck around to bring us the latest in local sport, including two big international events with local representatives in both sailing and golf that took place over the weekend.

And, do you fancy un vinito? Rioja, Albariño, Malbec, Sauvignon blanc? This Friday the 9th Wine Festival take place down at Reclamation Road. With music, food and of course wine on offer, it's an event that brings people together at the end of the summer as part of the national celebrations. We caught up with organisers Glen and Michelle Sanders in the studio.

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Two new sets of European Union border control mechanisms will come into effect, the introduction for the new entry exit system has now been confirmed for the 10th November, and the Visa waiver programme in early 2025. They are likely to mean increased delays in crossing borders, including the Gibraltar frontier. Jonathan Sacramento told us more.

Tonight is opening night for the Gibraltar Fair! It promises to be jam packed with rides, food, and entertainment for the whole family. Seamus Bryne, who has been getting everything ready for the fair, told us what we can look forward to over the coming week or so at the former Rooke site.

As we look to enjoy the remainder of summer, we need to keep in mind what the consequences of drink driving can be. The Health Authority has issued a new advert on this on social media. We spoke to paramedics John Perry and Angelina Haveland.  

Louis Parral told us what we can expect in local football over the weekend, and also discussed a great night for international football for Lincoln in Faro yesterday.

And, we conclude the podcast with our "Llanitos Abroad" segment – and this we have travelled about as far away as possible: New Zealand! Dr. Laurence Barea told us about life in the Land of the Long White Cloud and what drove him to leave the Rock.

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A section of scaffolding has collapsed outside the old NatWest building on Corral Road. The Royal Gibraltar Police says no injuries have been reported. The road has been closed to traffic and pedestrians and will be closed for several days. Our reporter Christina Cortes was at the scene.

And, its GCSE Results Day! It’s a nerve-wracking and busy day for both staff and pupils across all of Gibraltar’s secondary schools. We had the chance to speak to each of them in turn: From Bayside teacher Natalie Cocklan and student Sophie Lines, as well as Westside teacher Zinah porter and student Art Wicks from Westside School.

Joelle Valverde, teacher at Prior Park’s Joelle Valverde, as well as two students Isabella Crowther and Darren Cerisola told us about the journey that they’ve been on to arrive at the results day.

Karla Imossi is a teacher at the College and was joined by college student Paris Stepney, who returned to education after leaving school for the working world and has achieved great results today.

We also caught up with the Senior Education Advisor from the Department of Education  Melba Noguera. She gave us an insight in what goes into preparing for results day and how they help students know what options are available to them once they know their grades. 

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Today’s episode was recorded live from Little Bay for the latest instalment of ‘Gibraltar Today: At the Beach’.

To kick off the show we read out some messages from our listeners about their thoughts on Little Bay: the good, and the not so good.

Being summertime, spear fishing is not in season at the moment. However, Shane Sciacaluga was keen to tell us how the Bay is a great location for the sport.

And, some of the regulars including Johnny Cumbo, the unofficial mayor of Little Bay, told us why they love it so much. Mikey Ruggeroni, who regularly snorkels there, told us about the abundance of marine life in the area. Carol Rocca has been going to Little Bay for over 30 years. Finally Conchi Jurtado told us about what improvements could be made to the Bay.

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How many BBQs have you had this summer? Us llanitos like our bbqs and eating out, and let’s not forget the sangria and tinto verano! But how good is all this over indulgence? Karen Jacobson helped us understand the ins and outs of healthy eating and how it affects our bodies.

The Charity CYE-CYL, which stands for "Change Your Energy, Change Your Life" - aim to provide young people with the skills and tools needed to transition into adult life. Having taken on a wide variety of challenges over the summer break, participants are now preparing for a graduation ceremony. Isobel Richmond, Anna Figueras, Yael Ballester and Mansur Bak-yt-zhan told us more about the programme.

And, Ana de la Puente and Lesley Gaduzo spoke to us about an international Contemporary Art Fair. It will be the first Contemporary Art Fair in the world to be aboard a 5-star Sunborn Yacht! The Fair will feature some of the most celebrated artists of our time such as Mr Brainwash, Whatshisname, Samuel Thomas, and Scott Tetlow among others. 

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Multilingualism is a hot topic on the rock, and there is an exhibition on “llanito” later on this month. Manuel Enriles of the Gibraltar Multilingual Society told us more, alongside Laura White, who amongst other things, is a professor of phonetics and phonology.

With the different seasons of the year come different types of illnesses and health risks. Summer is no different, with heat stroke, dehydration and food poisoning being some of the most common. We spoke to GP Dr Karl Alvarez about how to stay healthy in the summer.

Our Sports Reporter Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in local sports, including a big result in the Pepe Reyes Cup as domestic football kicked off across the weekend. He also looked ahead to the futsal Champions League preliminaries in Denmark.

If you need some reading recommendations to see you through the rest of the summer then you're in the right place - librarian Kim Pecino gave us some great suggestions.

And, today is World Photography Day! The click of the camera, a flash of light and a moment in time captured forever. There is no shortage of skilled photographers on the rock – we spoke to one of them: Stephen Hermida.

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TheWorld Health Organisation announced that MPox is now a Global Health Emergency. In the UK, Health Security Agency deputy director, Dr Meera Chand claims the risk 'is currently considered low', however she added that ‘planning is underway to prepare for any cases that we might see in the UK'. We discussed the potential implications in Gibraltar with Dr Helen Carter, Director of Public Health.

With A-Level Results Day yesterday, the dust has now settled, and the official statistics have been released by the Government. How did our local students fare this year? Our reporter Christina Cortes helped us analyse the figures.

Excellion Magazine listed her in the Top 10 Most Influential Business Leaders of 2023 - American Larissa Miller, CEO of Pheonix Global, is on the Rock ahead of launching a new global streaming platform, which will allow local football club Manchester 62 to interact with their fans in a brand new way.

And, in recent weeks we've been to Australia, Greece and Sweden as part of our ‘Llanitos Abroad’ feature. Today we spoke to Gideon Bentata all the way from Canada, where he is working as a graphic designer and marketer for Mera Cannabis.

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Do you remember your A-Level Results Day? It's an emotional rollercoaster of a day for the students, but what about for the teachers? We spoke to Head of Bayside Gaynor Lester, Head of Westside Dr. Sonia Lopez, and Head of the College Daniel Benrimoj. 

Today students will be considering their options for the future: it could be whether to go into employment, or perhaps to take the next step in their education. We invited Christian Camilleri to the studio; he is the Senior Manager for Recruitment at the University of Gibraltar.

Former A Level students told us about their experiences: Gabriel Devincenzi was in the class of 2021, the year after the pandemic, and Jack Hernandez from the class of 2022, when schools went back to formal exams after Covid.

And, we had the chance to speak to some students that picked up their A-Level results today: Sonia Szetella from Westside, Sebastian Diaz Mateos from Bayside, and Amy MacMichael from the College. 

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Today’s episode was recorded live from Europa Pool for the latest instalment of ‘Gibraltar Today: At the Beach’.

Tito Vallejo was a former pool manager at Europa Pool, and shared some memories of what was then known as Nuffield Pool. As Tito is also a historian, he also he gave us a brief history of the area and how it was once used as barracks.

As part of this summer series, we've spoken to lifeguards at some of the locations that we’ve visited. This time we spoke to Ethan Licudi about the specific challenges of lifeguarding the pool.

The RAF air cadets use Europa Pool for the swimming proficiency every year. Tony Macedo from the No 2 Squadron told us why the air cadets need to swim as well as the many other events they do, such as the Special Olympics, Rugby 7s, and Torque the Rock.

We also had the chance to speak to some of the pool regulars: Rose Graham praised the accessibility of the pool compared to our local beaches; Barbara Jurado described how the toilets at the pool are in need of refurbishment; and Alex Martinez gave us her perspective as a parent at how practical the pool is for her family.

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Established in 1793, the Garrison Library is over 230 years old. It is steeped in history and heritage, but now it's set for a modern twist. Like the rest of the world, the library is switching from analogue to digital! Director Jennifer Ballantine-Perera and Researcher Chris Tavares shed some light on the project.

Do you enjoy dance and acting? Local company JF Dance are performing their new production, 'Six Windows' that they believe is not just a dance performance but a ‘support group’. Founder Jade Federico-Marzan, alongside some of her performers, Stella, Anna and Sianne, told us more.

And, with summer in full swing it is a busy season for travel in and out of Gibraltar. But what are the latest trends? Where are people going this year? Local travel counsellors Jerome Mascarenhas and Matthew Ulliott filled us in on the most popular travel destinations at the moment.

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In today's episode, Robin is joined in the studio by:

1 - Miss Universe Gibraltar winner Shyanne MacIntosh, discussing her win on Saturday night and looking ahead to the main event in Mexico;

2 - Culture's Davina Barbara & Kevin Ruiz from the GBC Newsroom exploring the launch of a new Llanito dictionary;

3 - Cardboard Boat Race organiser Darren Olivera, last year's winner William Bowman & Cancer Relief's Rowena Wallace look ahead to this weekend's fun charity fundraiser;

4 - Jose Mari Ruiz with all the details from a busy weekend of sport

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On today's show, Robin covers:

1 - The latest on the Euro City delays with GBC Newsroom's Iain Triay-Clarence

2 - Local sport with Jose Mari Ruiz

3 -Nicole Buckley and Sammy Tunbridge of PossAbilities will be telling us about what the rest of summer has in store for the group

4 - A lookahead to this weekend's meteorological spectacle with expert Willie Recagno 

5 - With “Llanitos Abroad,” we head to London to speak to a former midwife who has delivered babies in the heart of conflict

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Minister Dr John Cortes has never ridden a bicycle - it's his challenge to learn how to ride one all in aid of the GBC Open Day

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After the news, the Multilingual Society's Manuel Enriles and Dale Buttigieg will be speaking to us on the subject of What Is Llanito...

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Robin is down at Camp Bay beach interviewing some of the local beachgoers that frequent and prefer Camp Bay to other beaches on the rock.

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On today's show, Robin discusses:

A new mental health online survey, with the Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter, Mark Montovio and Brenda Cuby;

An initiative to give school uniforms a second life, with Daphne & Kelly McGrail from Generous Hearts charity;

The local music scene, with Kayron Pozo and Nathan Pereira talking about upcoming events.

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Content creator ‘Zealand’ boasts over 350,000 subscribers on YouTube, but what brings him to the rock?

Former women’s national team head coach Adrian Parral talks about his latest project Overseas

Local author Joe Gingell joins us to discuss his new book, The War Came Home

Daniel Borge will be in the studio to tell us about the Dental Association's Good Practice Scheme

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One of Gibraltar’s beloved snacks — ham-flavoured crisps — may be at risk of disappearing, along with other smoked-flavoured products like sauces and meats. It comes after the EU's decision to ban eight smoke flavouring ingredients currently used in a number of foods and sauces. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz has been following this story.

We spoke to Denise De Vincenzi from Greece for the latest edition of "Llanitos Abroad", our weekly segment of the show where we connect with Gibraltarians who are pursuing their passions outside the Rock.

The Gibraltar National Museum's Dr Stewart Finlayson has been made an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences of the Faculty of Science at Liverpool John Moores University. We had the change to congratulate Stewart in the studio.

Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz told us the latest about the Conference League qualifiers and the champions league qualifiers. He also covered the street basketball session that formed part of the SLOP activities at Eastern Beach last night.

And, the health benefits of exercise are widely known, but competitive fitness is taking the world by storm and later this year, Gibraltar will host its first ever functional fitness competition. Brothers Craig and Barry Curtis, as well as Vicky Harrison, are part of the organising committee and told us more about the challenge.

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The Nautilus Project says fishing with illegal commercial "purse seine" fishing nets harms the eco-system, as they indiscriminately fish anything that gets caught in it. Last night a fishing boat was spotted using what appear to be these nets off the East Side. The Environment Department's vessel, Storm Petrel, dealt with the incident by escorting the boat out of Gibraltar waters. Claire Hernandez told us more.

GBC ran a story regarding the Overseas Santorini tanker in recent days, in which she sought to restock supplies and fuel on the Rock. In the end the vessel did not make port or refuel, but did receive food and other provisions from local companies. We reflect on the challenges that the news team have faced in covering the story.

Five years since it's inaugural party, the final 'Que Pasa' event was held at the Europa Sports Arena on Saturday night. It featured a range of DJ's - both local and international - and according to the organisers it went smoothly. Nonetheless, organisers Jestin Benyunes and Jonathan Collado say it has become unsustainable to keep the festival going in future.

And, we look ahead to some great live music happening tomorrow. Local band Cedar will be performing, alongside Guy Valarino & The Gentlemen in Ocean Village. We spoke to Daryll Pallas, who plays the drums for Cedar, as well as singer Guy Valarino.

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Today’s episode was recorded live from Sandy Bay for the latest instalment of ‘Gibraltar Today: At the Beach’.

The Overseas Santorini has left Gibraltar waters without refuelling. It follows controversy on whether the tanker should be refused entry as it carried military fuel for Israeli fighter jets. The Overseas Santorini had arranged with local companies to receive a few palettes of supplies, including food. We spoke to our news editor Christine Vasquez.

Around 120 Scouts from across five of Europe’s small nations have come together for the Gibraltar Jamboree. JonHenry Mauro and Michael Warren from Lichenstein

SUPAbility is a new chartity doing great work with young people. They offer stand up paddle facilities to those with physical disability, or those with mental struggles with anxiety or similar conditions.   Ben Hassan from the charity told us more.

Beachgoers Christine Sene and Dawn Francis told us what they love about Sandy Bay, but also what can be improved, particularly regarding parking and ball games disrupting bathers.

And, with Sandy Bay being such a popular spot for stand-up paddle it’s also a great base to explore some of the nearby caves. Former Transport Minister Paul Balban is part of the community of regular SUP boarders, who go out often in the mornings and has had some great encounters with marine life.

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A tanker reportedly carrying fuel for Israeli fighter jets could be calling at Gibraltar as soon as tomorrow. Number Six has confirmed to GBC that the Captain of the Port is considering a request for bunkering from the Overseas Santorini. A number of UK MPs, including former Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, have called on the Governor, Chief Minister, and UK Foreign Secretary to prevent the tanker from using Gibraltar's facilities. We spoke to our News Editor Christine Vasquez

Over the last few years or so, you'll have noticed several grey Rock-shaped barriers along Main Street and Irish Town. Their primary purpose is the safety of pedestrians, but recently the government announced a street art project to bring them to life. Local artist Kyranne Lia was chosen to take up the task, and since she began painting last week there has already been a lot of positive feedback.  

Are you any good at basketball, badminton and volleyball? Have you had a go recently? What about doing so - for fun - with your family, friends or work colleagues. But there's a twist....you'd be sitting down in a wheelchair! Wouldn't be easy. But would definitely be good fun. Benji Borrastero of Para Sports Gibraltar told us more.

And, what do friends mean to you? It's a complicated world out there, but today the United Nations reminds everyone about all of the good in the world by embracing International Day of Friendship. We went down town this morning to find out what friendship meant to you, and what you considered the most important quality in a friend.

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 Erica McGrail won Best Performance at the 2024 UK’s National Drama Festival for her interpretation of Isobel in ‘Bull’ with Theatre Makers. ‘Bull’ was first performed at this year’s Gibraltar International Drama Festival, winning first prize. We caught up with Erica in the studio after returning home from the festival.

Summer is a time for rest, travel and new experiences. Bust just how important is it to switch off every now and then? News Editor Christine Vasquez has been on leave and shared her perspective on how some time off gave her a fresh view on reporting.

We spoke to our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz about the latest news from UEFA, who have fined Shelbourne FC over €21,000 for fans’ conduct during their match against St Josephs at the Europa Point Stadium on the 18th of July. Fans were heard chanting “Gibraltar es Español” with UEFA also noting that plastic cups were thrown from the away section during a brawl late in the game.

And, this year’s Heritage Awards have been announced. Recognising outstanding sensitivity or contribution to Gibraltar’s heritage, the awards have been presented since 1993. Past winners range from homes and workplaces to documentaries and the preservation of memorabilia. We spoke to Rebecca Fa of the Heritage Trust about the Awards.

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With the uncertainty at the Frontier at the moment, we heard first hand experience of a British citizen, resident in Gibraltar, who recently had an issue crossing the border into Spain. And her passport now carries a new stamp - one that says she can’t cross into Spain now for three months! Christina Davies was on her way to a dental appointment in La Linea, when things started getting complicated.

Last night’s football second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League saw Magpies go up against Danish giants FC Copenhagen. Our Sports Reporter Jose Mari Ruiz was at the game. He also spoke to us about basketball, as the Chus Mateo summer camp has been in full swing this week.

The wait is finally over! This evening, the eyes of the world will be on Paris for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. The French capital's population is expecting to more than double over the next couple of weeks, with 15 million visitors expected. But what's it like to be an athlete? what does it take? and how does it feel? We spoke to is Gibraltar's one and only Olympic athlete - Georgina Cassar - who represented Team GB in Rhythmic Gymnastics at London 2012.

And, for the latest edition of our new Llanitos Abroad" feature on the podcast, we spoke to Gabriella Sardeña from Stockholm, Sweden. She’s following her dreams and works for 'Totême' - a major brand in the fashion industry .

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The Government has not had any confirmation from Spain as to whether or not bridging measures for red ID card holders will continue once the new electronic frontier system is in place. Asked by GBC, Number Six said the only information available to the Government at this time is what it said in the Technical Notice issued this week. That notice said Spain and Schengen authorities are obliged to treat Gibraltarians as third-party nationals. This means, should the bridging measures not be extended, the full effect of a hard Brexit could become a reality for the first time for many Gibraltarians this November. Our reporter Christina Cortes told us more.

The Netherlands had Van Gogh, Italy had Da Vinci, and Gibraltar has Hook. Christian's been a busy man of late, recently back from Greece on one of his latest projects. He’s put one of his original works up for sale, with the profits set to be donated to Calpe House.

And, today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Every year on this day the World Health Organisation raises awareness of drowning as a public health issue. They estimate that 2.5 million people have lost their lives to drowning over the past decade. We spoke to GASA swimming coach Damina Chang-Chipolina and Norbert Sene of the Royal Life-Saving Society.

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Today’s episode is the second of our series “Gibraltar Today – At The Beach”, recorded live from La Caleta.

Kayron Stagno has lived in Catalan Bay all his life. He told us what it’s like to live in the fishing village as a young person, and how their traditions have been passed on to the next generation.

Yesterday the Government announced changes to the Frontier. As from November there will be a new Entry/Exit system in place, which will likely cause delays. If the changes do go ahead Gibraltar will reciprocate. Johnny Walker is a proud British Caleteño – we spoke to him about the news.

Francis Martin grew up in Caleta, and told us about what the Bay was like during his childhood. He also discussed his concerns over the eastside reclamation and its impact on the area.

And, Charlie Walker helps to supervise lifeguards at Catalan Bay. He told us about their role in keeping beachgoers safe – especially fitting given that tomorrow is Drowning Prevention Day.

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On a special episode of the Gibraltar Today Podcast we interviewed the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo for Direct Democracy, where we gave him the chance to answer your questions on changes at the Border, the EU Treaty, housing, health, and more.

When was the last time you checked your old coin Gibraltar collection? If you find a 1990, 50p coin with Queen Elizabeth on the front and a choirboy with a puppy on the reverse - you could be in for a windfall! The Sun reported yesterday that one such coin fetched £4,500. Ros Astengo brought us the details.

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The Supreme Court has dismissed a Competition law claim against Gibtelecom. Gib Fibre accused Gibtel of unfairly denying access to its data centres, following years of litigation between the companies on related issues. The company, and its subsidiary Rockolo, always maintained they had acted properly. Puisne Judge John Restano ruled Gibtelecom did not abuse a dominant market position. Iain Triay Clarence was at the courts earlier today.

Do you find llanito, the way we talk and write in Gibraltar, interesting? Researchers and academics from Spanish, British, Swiss, Dutch, German and Italian universities are interested. They got together in Vigo, northwest Spain, with a number of Gibraltarian writers, the Gibraltar Government Archaeologist, local podcaster Michelle Rougeroni and linguists from GFAMS. We spoke to Manuel Enriles of GFAMS to discussed what the conference covered and why it matters.

Women's Football is on the up! The Gibraltar national team recently completed a summer training camp, which entailed a number of friendlies against teams in the UK. We had players Shania Robba and Sophia Brinkman in the studio alongside GFA women's development officer Arianne Risso.

And, we look back at the latest in local sport with our sports reporter Louis Parral.

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The GHA has confirmed some of its services have been impacted by the global IT outage. Its medical computer system is not working. GBC understands this is used by GPs to book appointments, view patient notes, order prescriptions and make referrals. Shelina Assomull and Jonathan Sacramento told us more about the outage, and we also spoke to the GHA Director General Kevin McGee.

Cyber Security is a hot topic right now - both locally and globally - over the last few days we've been reporting a number of incidents of telephone banking scams with the total amount of money scammed now in the millions. Then this morning, news broke about a massive IT outage, affecting airports, businesses, transport links, supermarkets, and broadcasters around the world. It's an issue which is difficult to understand, it often - quite literally - goes over our heads. Peter Bassill shed some light on the situation.

The UEFA conference league qualifier between St Josephs and Shelbourne FC at the Europa Point Stadium was unfortunately overshadowed by chants of “Gibraltar es Espanol” by the Shelbourne fans before the game and after the fulltime whistle was blown by the referee. Jose Mari Ruiz was at the game and heard the chants first-hand.

And, on this week’s edition of "Llanitos Abroad", we’re going about as far afield as possible. We caught up with teacher Lynette Pritchard in Australia where it was nearly bedtime! She told us about what life is like down under. 

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The hostile environment fostered by the Spanish team’s “Gibraltar es Español” chants may have reared its ugly head last night. GBC has received reports of one, possibly two, violent incidents in La Linea involving some young people from Gibraltar, who were hurt on their way back from the fair. Our information suggests 'Gibraltar Español' was heard during one of these violent incidents. Iain Triay Clarence brought us the details. 

They have English accents and sound professional. And they've scammed Gibraltarian companies and individuals of literally millions of pounds. The number of reported incidents of telephone banking scams has now risen to more than 40, with the total amount of money scammed now in the millions. More reports are expected in the next 24 hours. How's the police dealing with it? Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento has spent some time with the RGP's Economic Crime Unit.

Dancers from Stylos Dance Studios gave up their flip flops for dance shoes as they were competed at the Dance World Championships in Prague. And the team didn't disappoint, ???? We caught up with Lillianne Montero as well as dancers Anna Himenez and Heaven Bocarisa.

And, a group of Explorer Scouts from the UK are here on the rock for a marine science camp in conjunction with the Nautilus Project.But what does a marine science camp entail. We spoke to Pablo Kussner and Cameron Byrne, two of the youth monitors, as well as leader and scout from the UK, Tom Pearson and Charlie Gutteridge.

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On today’s episode we recorded the first in a new series of “Gibraltar Today – At The Beach”, live from the shores of Eastern Beach.

Lincoln Red Imps triumphed over Hamrun Spartans in their Champions League qualifying match last night at the Europa Sports Complex. It was nail-biting game that went into extra time and penalties, but Lincoln kept their nerve to win the tie and progress. We spoke to the club’s Graham Torilla.

We had a chat with Gibraltar Today’s producer Robin Sheppard-Capurro about taking Gibraltar Today to our local beaches.

Jezmiah Negron, beach attendant at Eastern Beach, told us about her role in making sure the beach is accessible to all.

And, local beach goer Matthew Perez spoke to us about why Eastern is his go-to spot in the summer and what makes it special to him, and touched upon the issues unique to Eastern Beach over the last few years.

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Members of the Spanish national football team have incurred the anger and frustration of Gibraltarians with chants of 'Gibraltar es español' during their Euro winning celebrations last night. On a main stage in Madrid, the Spanish players, spearheaded by captain Alvaro Morata and one of the players of the tournament, Rodri, led the crowd in the taunt, which has triggered widespread condemnation by media pundits, politicians, and the press. The Gibraltar FA says it is taking advice on filing an official complaint to UEFA, European football's governing body, and has the full backing of the Chief Minister. Our reporters Jonathan Sacramento and Kevin Ruiz have been following your reactions to the incident, as well as the media coverage outside the Rock.

What were you doing when you were 14 years old? Last month, local youngster Luca Coulthard became an English Open champion in Submission Grappling. We invited Luca to the studio with his proud father Matt Coulthard to find out more about submission grappling and what it was like achieving gold in the tournament.

And, we look ahead to a special episode of Gibraltar Today on location at the best place to be in the summer months: the beach! It’s the first of a series throughout the summer visiting all the beaches on the Rock, starting with Eastern Beach tomorrow lunchtime. Robin Sheppard-Capurro told us more. 

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Nathan Conroy and Michael Prescott are working on a new llanito comedy production. We asked them about what makes their style of comedy different and what inspired the ideas for the play.

Last night Euro 2024 came to an end as Spain beat England 2-1 in the final. Here on the Rock there's been a real buzz, but how did that translate in terms of trade? We spoke to the by Head of the Gibraltar Catering Association Alan Asquez.

A group of young Gibraltarians recently returned home from France after undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Four out of the ten participants told us more about the trip; Emily Moir, Alex Sanchez Soiza, Nayan Jeffries and Param Nagrani, alongside National Director Michael Pizzarello.

And we discussed the latest in local sports with Jose Mari Ruiz, including basketball, golf and cricket.

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The vast majority of respondents in a survey think the spread of misinformation and disinformation poses a significant threat to public discourse and democratic processes. But 8 in 10 feel confident in spotting fake news. The Gibraltar Regulatory Authority has published a report on the results collated from the media literacy survey which was carried out as part of its ‘Media Literacy Matters’ Campaign. We discussed the results with the GRA's Frank Trenado and Ibrahim Alba.

Jose Mari Ruiz told us about last night’s results from the UEFA conference league qualifiers. Magpies got their campaign off to a flying start with a 2-0 win over Derry City, while in the Republic of Ireland St Josephs suffered a 2-1 defeat to Shelbourne FC.

After a whopping 50 matches, the Euro 2024 gears up for the grand finale in Berlin, as Spain and England prepare to meet in Sunday’s final! Spain's route to the final has been swift and graceful, reminiscent of a flamenco dancer at the peak of their power. England's route was rather more stuttered and tough to watch, reminiscent of your dad on the dance floor. But ultimately they are in the final! Our sports reporters Jose Mari Ruiz and Robin Sheppard-Capurro looked ahead to the big game.

And, in today’s edition of “Llanitos Abroad”, we spoke to sports writer Molly McElwee from West London on her way to cover Wimbledon! It’s very exciting to have a Gibraltarian be a part in the rise of women in sports. She spoke to us about her career and how she felt leaving Gibraltar to pursue journalism with The Telegraph. 

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Travelling abroad for medical appointments can be stressful on both the patient and family. The GHA have invested in new equipment that should help improve the patient experience of diagnoses. They say the repatriated service will improve the overall experience for patients. We were joined in the studio by Minister for Health, Gemma Arias Vasquez, and Clinical Director of Radiology, Dr Chris Rodriguez.

Bilingualism is a hot topic at present - many locals fear the demise of the llanito language. How important is it to you? to what extent does it help form our identity? We discussed the topic with by el mah llanito, our very own Kevin Ruiz, alongside Sophie McDonald, winner of Culture's recent llanito short story competition.

And ,the Taxi Association has launched a ride booking app which allows clients to order a taxi on their phones. The app is similar to the technology employed by other companies, such as ride sharing companies. You can't pay fares on the app at this stage, although the Association says this is in the works. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento told us more.

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The Pope has appointed Apostolic Nuncio Mark Miles to Costa Rica. The Gibraltarian Archbishop has been the Apostolic Nuncio in the Republic of Benin. Previously he was the papal ambassador to the West African country, and became the first Gibraltarian priest to hold such a senior diplomatic role and to be ordained an Archbishop. We spoke to the Bishop Carmel Zammitt about the appointment as well as News Editor Christine Vasquez.

The MP for Finchley and Golders Green, Sarah Sackman has been appointed Solicitor General. In a statement, the Labour MP of Gibraltarian origin said that after 14 years of a Conservative Government people’s trust in the rule of law and in the integrity of politics needed to be restored. The Chief Minister has welcomed the appointment saying he’s particularly pleased to note the calibre of the appointments being made by the Labour Government. The Solicitor General advises the Crown and the Cabinet as deputy to the Attorney General. She spoke to GBC last week after the General election.

And, during the summer the Bay and Strait of Gibraltar is a hotspot for tuna fishing. It's a hot topic, both from a political and sporting standpoint. We had a discussion on this in the studio with is Sam Marrache of the Tuna Fishing Club, as well and Christian Balban-Torres who recently competed in Gibraltar's first ever tuna fishing competition.

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Police had to attend the Camp Bay pool on Friday when lifeguards were mobbed by a group of youths and some parents, leading to the closure of the pool. The Department of the Environment says it will not tolerate abusive behaviour. Christine Vasquez has been at Camp Bay today with the Department.

The GGCA has formed a working group that will look at pay and work conditions, following a unanimous vote by shop stewards. The group will be looking at improving the future for the workforce in Gibraltar. Union president, Darren Cerisola, joined us in the studio after a meeting this morning and told us how it went.

There were more cases of sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea in England last year than at any time since records began more than 100 years ago. Thankfully, Gibraltar has not seen a similar rise, but sexual health is fundamental to overall health. We spoke to Laura Netto and Claire Gill of the Well Person Clinic.

And, it’s a big week for international Basketball on the Rock: Gibraltar is hosting Division C of the FIBA under 16 women's qualifiers. They'll take on Malta, Moldova and Albania in Group B. Head coach Monica Brown told us more about the tournament, alongside Brylee Costa and captain Isabelle Dalmedo.

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Last week during his budget speech, the Minister for Financial Services Nigel Feetham announced that investors with three or more properties in their portfolio, not including their primary residence, will now be subject to a new tax on profits or gains. He said the new tax will target wealthy individuals who drive up prices by buying and selling property like a stock market. Many have welcomed the effort to discourage people using Gibraltar’s limited property as a stock market. But what will it curb investment? We spoke to estate agent Lewis Montegriffo.

Department of Education staff who have worked at the Hebrew School will be re-deployed to other government schools and services at the end of this academic year. This follows changes to the school's management structure. Shelina Assomull brought us the details.

On Saturday afternoon, England booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after beating Switzerland in a penalty shootout. Unsurprisingly, there's been plenty of support for the Three Lions here on the rock - particularly down at Ocean Village. Head of Retail Operations at Casino Admiral John Skellett told us about the impact that the tournament has had on trade.

And, we spoke to Jose Mari Ruiz about the latest in local sports over the weekend, including big success for the international catch-and-release tuna competition: the first of its kind.

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The UK has voted in a new Government: the Labour Party won by a landslide, with 412 seats of the 650 constituencies. Sir Keir Starmer will take up the post. David Lammy is expected to be appointed the Foreign Secretary and lead the negotiations for a future EU relationship treaty for Gibraltar. How do people on the Rock feel about having Labour at the wheel? Christina Cortes spoke to locals, as well as the Chief Minister, about their reactions to the election result.

How long have you been at your job? On Sunday the congregation of St Joseph's Church came out to celebrate 40 years of Father Paul Bear's ordination. A day of prayer and celebration and a lot of reflection. We spoke to Father Bear in the studio.

Gerry Wood has been appointed as Gibraltar’s new archivist. We invited him to the studio to ask him how he feels about taking on the role.

It is arguably the most popular community event of the year - the Calentita Food Festival is finally upon us! Tomorrow evening, John Mackintosh Square and Campion Park will be awash with hungry bellies to enjoy cuisines and dishes from around the world. There are 20 stalls in place tomorrow, most of which are permanent, but we can look forward to some new additions for the 15th edition of the festival. Alex Muñoz, who is preparing a Mexican stall at the festival, told us more.

And, we have a brand-new segment on the show called "Llanitos Abroad". Every Friday we speak to a Gibraltarian living and working away from the Rock. Today we caught up with 59-year-old airline pilot Mark Carreras!

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Roy Clinton has accused the government of being intentionally deceptive in the presentation of its budget. The Shadow Minister for Finance claims the year just ended has in reality resulted in a deficit of nearly 45 million pounds for Gibraltar. How is it the opposition has such a different view of public finances? Our reporter Ian Triay Clarence looks at the shadow finance minister’s budget address.

Who remembers playing games en el patio? The Gibraltar Football Association are rolling back the years with their new Street Football Programme. Wanting to give youngsters a chance to play football in a fun and relaxed environment, this programme hopes to have a positive impact on our youth. We spoke to GFA Communications & Media Manager Steven Gonzalez.

It’s the 4th July – an important day for America, who celebrate their independence and what it means to be American. We spoke to the President of the American Chamber of Commerce James Lasry, who told us of their plans to mark the occasion.

And, last week the 39th Special Olympics Gibraltar national games took place at the Lathbury Sports Complex. Here on the rock were athletes from Algeciras and the Isle of Man competing in a number of different sports. Francis Mauro, Ivan Gomez Mannion and Charlie Balloqui all took part, and we got to speak to them about the competition.

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Tomorrow, polling stations across the United Kingdom will open as the nation prepares to usher in a new prime minister. This is the first general election since a policy change in 2021 which removes a time limit on the eligibility of ex-UK residents. Paul Scully is a British former MP who served as a member of the Conservative Party from 2015 to 2024. He recently announced that he will not be standing in tomorrow's general election. We spoke to him about the elections as well as what brings him to Gibraltar.

And, the Minister with responsibility for taxation wants to make it more costly for wealthy individuals to buy and sell multiple properties like a stock market. Nigel Feetham told Parliament there will be a new tax on profits or gains for investors with three or more properties in their portfolio. Graham Jackson of the Association of Tax Advisors and our reporter Ros Astengo were closing following Mr Feetham’s speech.

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A fire at the Port has been brought under control, with workers allowed to return to the area. The maritime salvage company Boluda told GBC the fire was on a barge that was being scrapped. The police have confirmed that no injuries have been reported. The Fire and Rescue Service and the RGP are on the scene, and had previously evacuated workers. Kevin Ruiz told us more.

Many members of the public made their feelings known Monday evening. Around 500 people protested outside Number Six, and blocked Main Street with bikes and cars. The initial anger over the old car levy seemed to have turned to wider issues, with chants of “Picardo out”. Christine Vasquez was at the heart of town and spoke to demonstrator Dean Penfold.

The Government made a U-turn on a "pollution levy" just hours after the budget announcement in Parliament, following public backlash. The measure got a lot of people talking. Fabian Picardo confirmed to GBC the measure to charge £520 to owners of vehicles over ten years old will NOT go ahead, and announced a consultation instead. Shelina Assomul has the details.

And, the Calpe Conference is an international academic event organised by the Gibraltar National Museum every year. Previous conference topics have included human evolution, heritage, natural history and conservation... so what can we expect this year? We spoke to Tyson Holmes and Stuart Finlayson of the Gibraltar museum.

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