Gibraltar Today

On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge:

1) Newsroom reporter Shelina Assomul summarises the flight disruptions at Gibraltar Airport, with some of the voices who were impacted over the weekend

2) The latest sporting news with our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz 

3) Tickets for the GBC Open Day Punch-a-Prize draw are now on sale, kicking off Gibraltar’s festive countdown. With big prizes in the mix - from hotel stays and shopping vouchers, to an iPhone 14 Pro and a European river cruise - we hear more from MH Bland’s Alexia Pecino and Ellie Foxwell, sponsors of that star prize river cruise, as well as GBC’s Harriet Seed and Megan Stringer who have been working hard behind the scenes to make Punch a Prize possible.

4) Bosom Buddies marks 20 years of supporting those affected by cancer in Gibraltar. Founder of Bosom Buddies, Sonia Golt joins us, along with Adela Lavers and Jackie Dalli, to reflect on two decades of community and compassion.

5) Pianist and composer Aaron Monteverde has released a deeply personal new album today.

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The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival is in full flow this week, and Kelly-Anne Borge is live from the Elliot Hotel to speak to some of the big names making the line up:

1) Professor Khalid Bekkaoui from the University of Fez on his book, 'Necklace and Pomegranates,' which is set in Victorian Gibraltar.

2) Scott Mitchell on his tribute to his late wife Dame Barbara Windsor, 'By Your Side.' 

3) Terri Apter about her book: 'Grandparenting', which celebrates intergenerational love. 

4) Miguel Delaney, chief football writer at the Independent, discussing States of Play. 

5) Ian Moore, stand up comedian and best selling author

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The DPC met to discuss plans for St Andrew’s Church and more — Katy Docker brought us the latest.

The Gibraltar Red Cross launches a Jamaica Appeal after Hurricane Melissa — Chair Tim Bristow told us more. 

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, we heard about the Walk for Diabetes and Circle of Light Ceremony with Courtney and Melanie.

A fusion of art and food with Callarte — Joseph Alecio from the Fine Arts Associtaion and artist Aaron Soleci shared how creativity is hitting the table.

And Rock the Rock returns to The Ivy for the GBC Open Day — we’ll chat to Chris Osborne and GAMPA’s rock band Kaos Theory.

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On today's show on Wednesdays we usually dive into one topic in more depth and today I'm pleased to say we are joined by Monsignor Charlie Azzopardi.

He'll be here to talk faith, community, and his mission to help those in need. We'll also be finding out about those long awaited plans for his episcopal ordination on the 7th December.

I'll also be asking him about the 2022 Census results, which revealed those who declared no religion has doubled since 2012.

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Paula Latin becomes the first woman to become a GBC CEO. With 26 years at the Corporation, including 12 as Head of Television, Paula has been behind many of Gibraltar’s most memorable broadcasts - from election coverage to the annual GBC Open Day. The woman of the moment joined us in the studio. 

The University of Gibraltar has received two major Darwin Plus grants, worth nearly £150,000, to monitor microscopic marine life and restore the rare Orange Cup Coral. We spoke to the University’s Research Development Coordinator Amaia Fernandez, along with Lili Hawkins and Carolin Zofall.

Christmas is around the corner and Gibraltar Cultural Services is getting ready to sparkle. We found out more from Jodie Ferrar Barcio and Giovi Viñales from Gibraltar Cultural Services.

And, a two day music festival at the Ivy this weekend will raise money for the GBC Open Day. We'll be joined by one of the performers, Daniella Naara, who will be treating us to a performance.

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Visit Gibraltar has been nominated for Best Tourist Board at the 2026 Globe Travel Awards. We found out more from the Head of the Tourist Board Audisa Rodriguez and Media and Marketing Officer Adriana Lopez. 

An 18th-century defensive tower at Old Willis’s Magazine has been uncovered. Historian Christian Wright, whose team at Wright Tech uncovered the find, explained how it redefines what we know about Gibraltar’s fortifications during the Great Siege.

We got all the latest sporting news from our reporter Jose Marie Ruiz. 

We also heard from Kyrone Watson, the fitness coach preparing for a 50km ultramarathon across the deserts of Morocco to raise funds for PossAbilities.

And from an ultramarathon to a 24 hour readathon: organisers Jessica Durante and Danica Field told us more. 

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On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge:

1) Rowdy scenes at the Lincoln Red Imps and HNK Rijeca match last night - firefighters had to intervene as Croatian fans began misusing flares and fire crackers.

Sports reporters Jose Mari Ruiz and Robin Sheppard Capurro reflect on the game, and round-up other sports news too

2) 16-year-old student, Isabella Azopardi has addressed the UK Youth Parliament at the House of Commons.

A very impressive teenager, Isabella was selected to represent Gibraltar following a recent essay competition.

3) The Poppy Day appeal is launching today. The Chairman of the Gibraltar Branch of the Royal British Legion, Francis Brancato discusses the annual appeal to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who serve.

4) A conference on safeguarding has reflected on how Gibraltar’s agencies work together to protect the most vulnerable in our community.

CEO of the Care Agency and Chairperson of both the Child Protection Committee and the Safeguarding Adults Board, Carlos Banderas, is in the studio. 

5) Classical guitarist Keith Vinnicombe will perform a special concert at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in aid of the GBC Open Day.

The evening will feature timeless works, as well as Vinnicombe’s own original compositions - he plays some live music for us in the studio.

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The long-awaited McGrail Inquiry report examining the circumstances behind former Police Commissioner Ian McGrail’s early retirement - has now been completed and will be published in full. We spoke to our News Editor Christine Vasquez.

A milestone moment at GBC: we’ll hear from the outgoing Head of Radio Gibraltar, Ian Daniels, on his final day before retirement.

Plans GibTalks 2026 have been launched - Organiser Julian Felice told us more.

We also found out about a 2,700 kilometres charity run for prostate cancer. Four of the 30 participants were in the studio: James Canepa, Louis Santos, Ryan Ullger and Ethan Cumbo. 

And we had live music from Jesse McLaren, as the singer-songwriter has just released two new songs, with another track due out in December.

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We spoke about Parliament with our News Editor Christine Vasquez, as the motion to approve the appointment of Nicholas Guerrero as Mayor and Andrea Simpson as Deputy Mayor was part of today's agenda.

Internationally acclaimed local artist Christian Hook is opening the doors of his guardhouse studio to the general public today. As part of this special event, a range of prints will be on sale with ten percent of the sales going to the GBC Open Day. Shelina Assomul was there.

And as the weather starts to cool, at last, we're looking ahead to a Christmas concert, the Classical Music Society is bringing Silent Night to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity at the end of this month. We spoke to Delilah Smith Yeo and Christine Vasquez.

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With the recent upgrade to the cemetery entrance, we look at your comments and discussed the story with Shelina Assomull.

Football for Change is a special tournament, more than just a game, it's about healing, inclusion and hope. Tom Cawthorn told us more.

We looked ahead to next week's Literary Festival with local author Mark Montovio.

And there’s something for teens happening this weekend: Michelle Ullger was in the studio to talk about a teen disco happening on Friday.

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