Gibraltar Today

As our coverage of the treaty continues, and after the unanimous vote in Parliament, we were joined by the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia.

World Hearing Day was marked on Tuesday, it's part of Hearing Loss Awareness Week. Edgar Triay from GHITA will talk to us about the importance of this year's theme, looking at detecting early hearing loss in children.

We're also looking ahead to a milestone in Gibraltar's history with boxer Tyrone Buttigieg He's up for the Commonwealth title, it's a big bout, and we'll ask about how he's getting prepared.

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As the Parliamentary debate on the Treaty text continues, today's programme continues the conversation.

The Leader of the Opposition, Keith Azopardi is in the studio; he addressed parliament yesterday.

And News Editor Christine Vasquez and Senior Broadcast Journalist Ros Astengo will come together for the latest reactions and analysis of the treaty and the parliamentary debate.

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The first remote robotic surgery has successfully been carried out in Gibraltar. We speak to Minister for Health & Care Gemma Arias Vasquez, and Dr Andrew Gordon about the historic first, and what it could mean for the future of the GHA.

In this morning's session of Parliament the Chief Minister said an agreement between Gibraltar and the UK must include safeguards giving the Rock a role in any termination trigger. Ros Astengo has been following proceedings

Buy a brick, build a future, is a new campaign helping build a school in Ghana. Louise Barea, founder of Help me learn Africa tells us about the campaign and how your support can help.

And tax specialist Grahame Jackson will be in the studio talking about the 5th anniversary of his podcast International Tax Bites. He'll tell us about some of the guests he's spoken to over the years, and where it might be going next.

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Sir Peter Caruana says ratification of the Treaty should not be triggered by Gibraltar Parliament, until the UK provides the Rock with assurances. Sir Peter was in the studio, interviewed by Senior Broadcast Journalist Ros Astengo 

Helping young people learn about how money works, First Coins, Foundations of Wealth by James Brenig is a money guide that aims to help understanding the principles of saving and investments. James tells us about what inspired him to write this book.

Grease the Musical is coming to the John Mackintosh Hall theatre in April, performed by a cast of Prior Park students. We meet the main characters, Sam Foster and Charlotte Brownhill, with teacher Sarah Alborn

We also catch up with the latest sport.

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Gibraltar’s elected representatives could debate the text of the Treaty for Gibraltar’s future relationship with the EU as early as Tuesday. The Chief Minister says he envisions a vibrant, positive and growing Gibraltar after the Treaty. Ros Astengo brings us the latest from Viewpoint. 

Aniridia advocate Eloise Durante joins us to share her journey living with the rare genetic eye condition, with tomorrow being Rare Disease day. 

The season of Lent is underway, and the annual Lenten Lunches return — Navy Chaplain Father Danny Hernandez will be with us in the studio.

Plus, the latest sports news.

And, leading names in music education are in Gibraltar. We’ll be joined by Professor Andy Stott and UK gospel singer Wayne Ellington, as well as GAMPA's Jeremy Perez. 

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The long-awaited Treaty text has been published.

The agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union in relation to Gibraltar is divided into seven main Parts and 41 Annexes with many of its contents now to be enshrined in Gibraltar Law. Three stages remain – its signature, ratification and implementation.

It will now be taken to the Gibraltar Parliament on an amendable motion for debate. The approval of Parliament will be the signal to the United Kingdom to proceed to ratification.

It also needs the consent of the EU Parliament.

GBC News editor Christine Vasquez was given an embargoed copy of the treaty text ahead of publication and brings us an extensive report. The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, also joined us in the studio.

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Fabian Picardo gave before the UK Parliament Select Committee this morning. The hearing is part of the review of the UK - Overseas Territories Joint Declaration which seeks to re-affirm the deep links and partnerships.

And, in anticipation of the treaty text publication - today we're going to discuss the future of business on the Rock. Joining us in the studio first, John Isola from the Chamber of Commerce and the GFSB's Owen Smith. We'll also be speaking to business owners George Russo, Chris Walker and Elka Olivares a little later on.

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We'll be looking ahead to Sir Mo Farah's visit to Gibraltar in April, which was announced this morning. 

Caitlin Lavagna has a new track! It's a collaboration called Endless Goodbye, we'll hear more about the track and about what Caitlin's up to.

Infant feeding coach Karen Kelly is also in the studio. With a new breastfeeding support group starting up next month, we ask Karen about some of the issues facing parents and carers and how they can get involved in the group.

And CorreLibre is celebrating ten years of bringing together runners and walkers on the Rock. Michaela Rees will be running into the studio and telling us what this ten year anniversary will bring.

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Large parts of Gibraltar were left without electricity in the early hours of this morning, as GibElec carried out commissioning tests on the new Battery Energy Storage System. Reporter Katy Docker has more. 

The Youth Service has launched a social media campaign tackling addiction and substance misuse among young people, in collaboration with the Care Agency and GAMPA. 

We're also going to look ahead to a concert organised by the Classical Music Society featuring Cellist Michael Kevin Jones and pianist John Bryden .

We'll also have all the latest sports news with our reporter Robin Sheppard Capurro. 

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We're getting to know the Gibraltar Methodist Church's new Superintendent Minister, Reverend David Barrett.

A story that's sparked a lot of conversation this week: Government aims to end summer hours in schools; a move which would see term times shortened. 

Our reporter Katy Docker has been in town to see what you make of the move.

What's happening in the world of sports? We'll have the latest with Robin Sheppard Capurro. 

Local author, David Chevasco is preparing to launch not one, not two, but three new books, offering a personal glimpse into his life and travels.

We'll also be talking about celebrating llanito with Davina Barbara from Cultural Services.

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