Gibraltar Today

What does Gibraltar want from its politicians? It's a question posed by Together Gibraltar's Nick Calamaro. In an opinion piece in the Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper, Mr Calamaro interprets what he thinks the Principal Auditor's Report tells us about politics in Gibraltar. He talks about opaque payments and power being concentrated in the hands of ministers.

Earlier this week, Professor Clive Finlayson was in this studio. He teased a discovery at the Moorish Castle and said we would get details very soon. True to his word, we now know more about the discovery, which he says changes our understanding of the construction of the Tower of Homage. Professor Finlayson is at the Moorish Castle spoke to our reporter Iain Triay Clarence.

Help Me Learn Africa is a Gibraltar-based charity which provides volunteering programmes that help support children’s education in developing countries. In areas of Ghana and Kenya - to name a couple - there are villages with little or no access to education. We spoke to the founder of the charity Louise Barea alongside volunteer Jodie Ferrar.

Tomorrow The Mindspace Summer Camp comes to end after 7 days. Children aged 6-12 years old took part accompanied by 40 buddies and leaders aged 13+ plus 10 adults. Visiting a wide variety of locations across the Rock, the camp focused on building confidence, social skills, and emotional well-being in a fun, supportive environment. We spoke to one of the volunteers Abigail Mañasco. 

And a new date has been set for the introduction of the EU's digital Entry/Exit system. After several delays, the EES is now set to launch on the 12th October. How are Spanish cross frontier workers feeling about the EES and about the Treaty Agreement? ASCTEG’s Juan Jose Uceda and Antonio Sanchez joined us in the studio.

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Today’s episode was recorded live from Rosia Bay, known as El Rolli, as part of our “At the Beach” series.

Lincoln had a home match against Serbia largest club Red Star yesterday evening. A fiercely competitive game, but which in the end didn’t go Lincoln’s way. Sports Reporter Louis Parral was at Europa Stadium yesterday.

Alex Sanchez-Soiza of the Naulilus Project told us about the abundance of marine life at El Rolli and has been involved in a number of clean ups of the area.

Matthew Perez lives nearby and come to Rosia Bay year round to snorkel, and feels he’s become more attune to the area over time.

One of Gibraltar’s best young oarswomen Sofia Rammage enjoys a refreshing dip in El Rolli. She’s only just returned from the British Nationals as part of the Calpe Rowing Club team.

Part of the appeal of Rosia Bay is how wild it is; and even offers opportunities for rock climbing. Keilan Schembri has been rock climbing there for some time.

Phillip Vasquez, rocking his retro GBC cap, comes down to El Rolli regularly as a way to unwind, disconnect and destress from everyday life.

Julian Dellipiani has recently set up the Shore Jigging and Spinning Club; he told us how their first event went and what plans they have for the future.

And David Perez has been coming to Rosia his whole life; he told us what the place means to him. 

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The European Parliament has voted to close its investigation into Spain’s alleged breaches of the Schengen Borders Code at the Gibraltar frontier. The move was backed by mainstream parties, including the Partido Popular, socialists, greens, and liberals. It leaves only far-right groups like Vox supporting further action. Kevin Ruiz has been following the story.

The Environmental Safety Group is seeking answers after noxious fumes were reported downwind of the Port. The ESG says on Friday, many sea-facing estates were hit by strong "drain" smells. The ESG says on Saturday there was more pollution - in the form of black smoke from bunkering ships. It's urging the Port to increase its surveillance and take action, saying, "Profits must not come before community and environmental costs". We spoke to the ESG's Janet Howitt.

The annual Calpe Conference will focus on Gibraltar’s strategic importance during the Second World War. The international academic event will bring together scholars from around the world. And there will be broader context from other global conflicts. The Museum's Professor Clive Finlayson told us more.

And, are you interested in a career in media? The GBC Summer Camp is back! From the 4th – 8th August participants can get involved in all aspects of broadcasting from presenting to filming. Justine Cartwright is heading the project and told us what the camp will entail.

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The first CEO of the Sports and Leisure Authority has died aged 70. Joe Hernandez was a lifelong champion of sport on the Rock, both on and off the court. He helped to create the Strait Games, which was a very positive project, promoting unity among young people from Gibraltar, the Campo, and Ceuta. Joe spent his life committed to sport and community, and leaves behind a lasting legacy on and off the court.

Lincoln Red Imps are set to take on Red Star, Serbia's biggest club. It's the second qualifying round for the UEFA champions league. First leg is at the Europa Stadium, at home. We spoke to Dylan Viagas of Lincoln football club.

This past weekend, a video recorded locally went viral, appearing to show a pod of dolphins rounding up a huge school of fish just off the shore of Eastern Beach. Lewis Stagnetto of the Nautilus Project explained what "bait balling" is why it occurs.

The Musicians Association of Gibraltar is organising “Writer’s Round”, a night of original music in aid of the charity Little Smiles. A whole host of local artists will be taking part including Della Slade; she told us more about the event alongside Lesley Chadwick from Little Smiles

And, Little English helps people develop their spoken and written English, Spanish, French and Italian. The language school is located just off Main Street. It has locally based clients. But it also helps people who visit from further afield. Samuele and Gloria are visiting from Italy, and are part of a group coming to study for 2 weeks. We spoke to both in the studio as well as Chris Hedley from Little English. 

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Coming up on the show today with Jonathan Scott:

1.     Principal Auditor’s Report - Discussing Ros Astengo’s recent interview with the Chief Minister on Viewpoint. Fabian Picardo asked the public to be fair and consider all of the facts when reacting to the Principal Auditor’s Report.

2.     Sport – GBC’s Louis Parral has the latest in European football and darts, and Robin Sheppard-Capurro updates on the Island Games. Kim Baglietto finishes fifth in the half marathon and announces a step back from this level.

3.     Stylos Academy - Lilian Montero and her team  are in the studio after a successful Dance World Cup Finals 2025 in Burgos. Gibraltar placed 15th out of 51 countries!

4.     UK lowering the voting age to 16yrs old – GBC’s Kev Ruiz looks at the arguments for and against

5.     Nautilus Project – The marine conservation charity is running an eight week summer programme with youngsters. Interns Luke, Lucy and Lexi from Bolton are in the studio to discuss.

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On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...

The Chief Minister has just spoken to GBC about the Principal Auditor’s Report.

Fabian Picardo is away from the Rock on holiday, but it’s a conversation that has been dominating and today he has given Ros Astengo an interview - recorded via a video call - for tonight’s Viewpoint. The CM vigorously defends the decisions taken by his Government on how public money has been spent.

We continue our reporting on what Tony Sacramento says in his report - today looking at rates arrears.

We also discuss a positive development for the Financial Intelligence Unit with carl Ramagge.

Cultural Services is now a skills provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

Michelle Turner and Mikey Piri tell us about the GSLA’s sports train

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It’s the second Beach Wednesday of the summer! And today Jonathan Scott is at the GASA Bathing Pavilion. On the show today:

1.     Regular GASA-goers Maryam Senouni & Leanne Collado talk about disabled access to the pavilion and share their suggestions for improvements;

2.     Jonathan updates on continued reaction to the Principal Auditor’s report, specifically regarding housing;

3.     The latest Island Games report from Orkney with sports reporters Robin Sheppard-Capurro & Jose-Mari Luiz

4.     Hector Zammit & Antonio Puertas discuss their experiences and views about the GASA bathing pavilion;

5.     Katy Lowe from the Met Office explains the new health alerts, ahead of a hot few days coming up. The Director of Public Health has issued a Heatwave Health Alert with a Level 2 / Yellow Warning.

Next week our Beach Wednesday will be at Rosia Bay!

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Coming up on today’s show with Jonathan Scott:

1.     Principal Auditor's Report – it’s emerged that a public servant and prominent GSLP activist was paid over £250,000 in a taxpayer-funded settlement, after over three years on paid garden leave. The officer is now employed by the Ministry of Justice; Court documents obtained by GBC confirm she is Joelle Baglietto. The Chief Minister says he has received death threats as a result of the Principal Auditor's report, and what he says is its sensationalist and biased nature and language. Fabian Picardo says the report's publication and coverage has led to "libellous accusations, threats of violence, and members of our community feeling publicly vilified."

2.     Queens Hostel – GBC Newsroom’s Iain Triay Clarence updates on the refurbishment progress.

3.     Island Games – The latest update also from the Orkney Islands with Jose Marie Ruiz.

Robin Sheppard-Capurro spoke to the youngest member of Team Gibraltar, 13yr old swimmer Katie Maddox who beat her personal best in backstroke.

4.     Davina Barbara from Cultural Services outlines a new initiative: the 'reading passport' is aimed at getting children to embark on a summer of discovering new books.

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Coming up on today’s show with Jonathan Scott:

Our latest coverage of the Principal Auditor’s report: The Government’s failure to comply with its’ own Purchasing and Procurement Policy and to adhere to procurement regulations has left it open to criticisms of lack of transparency;

Unite’s Donovan Correia speaks about the Union’s position on the Government’s public sector pay increase;

The Island Games are well underway in Orkney – there’s updates also from Jose Marie Ruiz and Robin Shepard Capurro about the athletes, including the latest medal alerts;

Former minister Paul Balban gives his views about the potential impact of a free flowing frontier on our transport infrastructure;

Julian Felice has led a group of college drama students to top place, at a One-Act Play Festival in the UK – he tells us all about it.

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On todays episode...

Minister for Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham joins us in the studio to talk more about the recent Principal Auditor's Report.

We talk Women's Rugby with Gibraltar Captain Sophia Lombard after a recent Sevens Tournament.

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