Gibraltar Today

We’ll hear from the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service following this morning’s fire at Ocean Spa Plaza. Residents were evacuated while crews dealt with the blaze, and thankfully no injuries have been reported.

It's a jampacked show today - Special Olympics Gibraltar has returned from the Switzerland National Summer Games with an outstanding medal haul after a successful bowling competition. Some of the athletes and team members will be joining me in the studio.

We’ll also be joined by the recipients of this year’s Youth Achievement Awards, recognising young people who have made a positive impact through leadership, achievement and community spirit.

And this morning saw the presentation of the Brave Hearts Awards. The awards celebrate the courage of young people living with serious illnesses or undergoing medical treatment.

Plus, Gibraltar’s first Green Bus Stop will be officially launched tomorrow. The project, led by the Horticultural Society and OTWO, forms part of the wider Green Gibraltar campaign.

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On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge:

It's Pride Month - a celebration of queer culture and community, and a time to recognise the struggles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

We’re joined by members of Gibraltar’s LGBTQ+ Committee to discuss their personal experiences, the progress that’s been made, and what still needs improving.

And with Gibraltar taking on the British Virgin Islands in an international football friendly at Europa Point this evening, it also marks the end of an era:

Lee Casciaro prepares to wear the Gibraltar shirt for the very last time. We reflect on his remarkable international career and preview tonight’s match.

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The number of sex offenders registered in Gibraltar has increased to 52. This represents a rise of almost 25% since February last year. Justice Minister Nigel Feetham intends to pass a law to keep sex offenders behind bars for longer.

With the countdown on for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, we hear from Team Gibraltar's Chris Walker and veteran sports reporter, John Shephard.

Europa Women's Hockey players are back from a successful EuroHockey tournament. Manager Christian Zammit and Gissela will be telling us about their experience

And some UK exchange students are with the Nautilus Project this week - Sidney Hooper from Bristol and Luca Tanti from Wales will be joining me in the studio.

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With one month left before the school summer break Minister for Education, John Cortes will be joining me in the studio to discuss recently announced changes to the school year.

We'll be discussing education with the Minister as well as plans for a wastewater treatment plant having been confirmed at the DPC. On that we'll also hear from architect, Ruth Massias Greenberg, who will be joining Eco Waters Director, Carlito Buhagiar. CLIP

We'll have the latest sporting news and in boxing, the Montegriffo brothers, Kriss and Evan are launching a future champions programme at the Wellington Boxing Club.

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Coming up on today's show with Kelly-Anne Borge:

The change to school terms confirmed last Friday by the government has prompted plenty of debate in the past week.

On last night’s Viewpoint TV show, Ros Astengo heard opinions from students, teachers and parents, as they prepare for implementation of the new calendar in the coming weeks - we hear more about that and our social media opinion poll results.

One of Gibraltar's most significant military heritage sites, The City Under Siege, is being officially unveiled today following a major restoration and interpretation project. We catch up with Christian Wright, Director of Wright Tech Media, who is also exploring historical links with Jersey.

We'll also look ahead to the return of the popular Concerts by Candlelight series - St Michael's Cave will be illuminated by more than 1,000 candles for an evening of timeless music on 3rd June.

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School children are being invited to come up with names for the new electric buses that will be launched over the next few months.

Adrian Dignam Mills from the Transport Ministry tells us more

And we have all the latest sporting news too, with Robin Sheppard-Capurro.

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The conversation around school hour changes continues. We'll be hearing from the teachers union, NASUWT.

Teenage entrepreneurs are joining us in the studio. Students from this year's Young Enterprise Scheme will be telling us about their business plans, including the members from the winning team, My Mind Matters .

We’ll also speak to Christina Giuffre, the children's author has launched the third book in her Dear Friend series; "Dear Unique One: Let's Embrace Neurodiversity" was written in collaboration with PossAbilities.

And the Amateur Radio Society is celebrating 50 years in Gibraltar. There's an exhibition at John Mackintosh Hall looking back at the history of amateur radio on the Rock, John King and Ronnie Payas will be coming in to tell us more.

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We'll be looking at autism awareness and support in Gibraltar, hearing from families about the importance of diagnosis and understanding. There's a family fun day lined up at Casemates this Sunday, Awesome Autism Awareness, to raise funds for Little Smiles. 

And over 800 tickets have already been sold for this year’s Back to the Classics at the Bayside Sports Complex. Joining me to look ahead to Friday’s event will be AndriaOlivares, Danny Moreno and Jesse Sampere. They'll even be treating us to some live music. 

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School calendar changes: what are your thoughts on the matter? We hear reactions from affected parents. 

We're looking ahead to the Classical Music Society's performance of 'The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace'. It's been described as a modern masterpiece and will be performed at the World War Two Tunnels. 

We'll be discussing the spring migration season with Dr Keith Bensusan from GONHS.

We'll also be having all the latest sporting news, including success for the basketball under 14s.

A Weightlifting Association is in the process of being set up. Local athlete James Perera is helping to lead the initiative. 

And Breast Cancer Support is looking forward to a huge month of fundraising - it's the return of Walkers 4 Knockers! We spoke to Heidi Alman Jeffries from Breast Cancer Support.

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It's pre-eclampsia awareness day. It's a condition that affects approximately 5% of pregnant women, we'll be hearing from Aimie Desoisa who was one of them.

Local band GibFloyd have composed and produced an original piece of music inspired by the evacuation. We're going to hear a short tease of the song "Who We Are" today and the music video premiers on GBC TV later this evening.

The Fire and Rescue Service is issuing advice as the Upper Rock Nature Reserve enters a high-risk season for fires. 

We'll have the latests porting news ahead of the weekend. 

And, we'll be discussing Biological Diversity. This year the United Nations is calling for urgent grassroots action at a community level. We'll be joined by members of the horticultural Society

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Gibraltar’s national teams are both in action in the next couple of weeks! We'll be hearing from head coach of the men’s team, Scott Wiseman and Naomi Victor of the women’s national side.

GACO Women in Compliance Gibraltar is hosting a panel discussion next week. GACO's, Karishma Gracia will join us in the studio to tell us more about “Leading the Conversation: Women, Voice and Impact”.

A local artist is making a splash abroad. Nadine Collado returns from exhibiting her work in Paris.

And, a new community-focused space designed to support mums and babies is launching soon. From post-partum fitness to sensory mornings, founder Charlotte Bailey will join us in the studio to tell us more.

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