Gibraltar Today

Golden Week has kicked off this morning, offering support and conversation to the over 65s. We'll find out more about the launch, and get some details of the events taking place this week.

Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in sports including an upcoming basketball event and the results of the weekend’s football fixtures.

The Affordable Art Show is currently on at the Fine Arts Gallery. Stephen Hermida from the Fine Arts Association was in the studio, whetting the appetite for the exhibition that's come just in time for Christmas presents!

And we heard more about a breakfast event happening tomorrow organised by Women in Enterprise. It's all about time and energy management.

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We'll be talking about Black Friday. A day to grab a bargain or two in town, but also a good time to be on the lookout for scams and fraud. Our reporter Katy Docker has been in town speaking to shoppers, and to the RGP about potential scams.

The Winner of the Senior Award at this year's Cultural Awards, artist Karl Ullger, was with us in the studio.

Robin Sheppard-Capurro brought us the latest sports news.

And Christmas Jumper Day is around the corner, raising funds for Save the Children. Paul Lyon brought us details of what's happening this year.

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

We’ll also touch on today’s top stories, including reactions to the UK’s plan to raise remote gaming duty from April, and we’ll discuss the winners of last night’s Cultural Awards.

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Gibraltar is strengthening its phone-free school policy — from January, pupils’ phones will need to be kept in secure pouches during school hours.

We’re marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, with stark local figures to reflect on. We’ll be joined by the Ministry of Equality's Marlene Dalli, the Royal Gibraltar Police's Detective Constable Kianna Hermida, and Senior Youth Worker Charlene Figueras to discuss recognising abuse, protecting young people and changing the culture that enables violence. We’ll also hear from psychologist Dr Sharon Hilson on why it can be so hard for victims to leave abusive relationships.

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It’s the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Never Alone founder Rosalina Oliva-Taylor urges more men to challenge sexist attitudes as violence against women remains widespread.

The EV Foundation releases its 2023–24 Impact Report and launches its Christmas appeal. CEO Nicole Jones joined us.

GibSams’ Christmas Day Lunch returns to offer company and support over the festive season. Trustee Nick Borge told us what’s planned.

And Deloitte’s Bling a Bauble fundraiser is back, this year supporting youth charity CYE-CYL. We spoke to representatives from both organisations.

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We covered a developing story: an incident which saw the frontier closed at midday, as the Police were investigating a suspicious package in the area of the airport.

New guidance for booking, changing or cancelling PCC appointments: Health Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez and GP Dr Elaine Flores explained what’s changing and how patients will benefit. While the minister was in the studio, we also discussed the second East Side power cut in under a month.

In boxing - Tyrone Buttigieg celebrates becoming the new WBO Latino Gold title holder. 

Robin Sheppard-Capurro brought us more boxing news in his sports round-up.

And Cancer Relief joined us to share Glowing Memories - inviting the community to honour loved ones with light-up jars.

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Five new members were elected to the GSLP executive at last night’s AGM — our reporter Christina Cortes has the highlights.

As Gibraltar switches on the Christmas Festival of Lights, we look back at a year of major public events. Superintendent Paul Chipolina joins us.

Gibraltar Asset Management has been bought by two businessmen from Northern Ireland. Our reporter Shelina Assomul was at the AmCham Thanksgiving Gala where it was announced.

Gibraltar’s UK representative Jonathan Scott attended a royal reception at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles, calling it a “very special evening.”

And Gibraltar’s first Mini Urban Forest is taking root at Landport — we’ll speak to Horticultural Society CEO Annabelle Mor-Codali as Volunteering Week gets underway.

And Robin Sheppard Capurro brought us all latest sports news and looked forward to events this weekend.

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Gibraltar has a new world champion - 16-year-old Lewis Llamas, crowned at the IDO Show Dance World Championships.

It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, and we’ll hear an extraordinary survival story from Louis Baldachino, who defied a stage-four diagnosis ten years ago.

The 3rd Europa Scout Group readies for the 10th anniversary of their GBC Open Day Treasure Hunt. Jonhenry Mauro, the man behind the riddles, joined us. 

And get ready to dance — BollyFit brings Bollywood-inspired fitness to Bayside Dance Studio on Monday for the GBC Open Day. Parissa Khiani and Priyana Budhrani will tell us more. 

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It’s International Men’s Day, and we’re diving into the realities facing men right now: from mental and physical health to masculinity, homelessness and paternity leave.

Joining our panel was Equality Minister Christian Santos, Men in Need’s Jayne Wink, suicide and mental-health first aider Sean Keating and, as we looked at homelessness too, Housing Minister Pat Orfila will joined us for part of the discussion. 

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A major proposal to turn Tovey Cottage into a new conservation and eco-tourism centre. We heard from Architect Nigel Albert Garcia and Senior Environment Officer Stephen Warr.

The Environmental Agency launches its second Christmas Toy Drive, calling for donations after helping 41 families last year. Ryan Asquez and Stephanie Wornal join us soon.

A new Gibraltar children’s book, One Levante Christmas Eve, by Karen Celecia and Zuleika Vallance — with all proceeds going to childhood cancer research.

And a retro Zumba Class packed with 70s, 80s and 90s vibes is coming next Wednesday in support of the GBC Open Day. Organiser Miriam Drury told us more.

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