Gibraltar Today

Welcome to this edition of the Gibraltar Today Podcast, on today's show...

The RGP’s Safeguarding Team said the Graham Southwell case has taken an emotional toll on them.

Detective Sergeant Jo Ullger said thousands of police hours went into successfully prosecuting the paedophile.

She said they are pleased with the 39-year sentence and the closure it will bring to the brave victims - and also to her team.

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The RGP says all reports of non-recent sexual offences seriously and any allegations will be thoroughly investigated.

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What do you think of the bus service? What would you do to improve it?

There’s a working group to bring about changes: we speak to the Ministry of Transport’s Stewart Harrison and to the Gibraltar Bus Company’s Leigh Ghio.

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Rhodri Andrews is a writer and editor for Travel Weekly - the UK's number one travel trade publisher. What does he make of Gibraltar?

He is currently preparing a feature on Gibraltar as a tourist destination, and has taken some time out of his busy schedule to join us.

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Basketball continues to be one of the most played sports in Gibraltar. How are they nurturing young players?

We speak to Schools & Youth Development Officer & Mini Coordinator, Jason McMahon

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And, Robin Shepherd Capurro joins us live from the 8th Gibraltar Backgammon Championship.

83 players from 26 countries have descended on the Sunborn Hotel. We’ll hear from Michael Pi

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In today's episode of Gibraltar Today...

It’s 39 years behind bars for paedophile Grahame Southwell.

He abused five children repeatedly over a period of 25 years.

It was a big day for the victims, who packed the Supreme Court.

Our reporters Melanie Chipolina Guilliano and Iain Triay-Clarence were there for what could be the longest ever sentence handed down in Gibraltar's Supreme Court.

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And we talk to Daniel Feetham, who has become the first Gibraltarian lawyer to receive the prestigious King’s Counsel appointment in Gibraltar and now also in the U.K. 

How does he divide his time between Gib and England now? 

What's the nature of his legal work?

What does the KC title mean?

Mr Feetham is here to answer all of these questions and more.

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Today on Gibraltar Today...

Businessman and developer Abe Massias has died - he was behind projects including the ICC, Both Worlds, Eroski supermarket and others. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez looks back at his life.

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We discuss the multi-agency exercise to test the emergency services' response to a simulated terror attack at Europa Point with Ivor Lopez and Tito Danino of Civil Contingencies 

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We pay tribute to a stalwart of local theatre, Christine Thompson. We’ll be joined by Jean Penny, Eerie Surry and Harriet Seed.

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Photographer Noah Segui documented his trip to Auschwitz and is launching an exhibition this evening.

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For what remains of January and during February you'll be able to spot one of the greatest planetary displays we've seen for years! 

Six planets line up in a row across our night sky...local astronomy enthusiast Willie Recagno joins us.

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Hello on today's packed episode of Gibraltar Today we have...

Police investigating a case of suspected arson after a fire broke out at the entrance of a home in Glacis Estate this morning. It happened just after 7:30, with neighbours evacuated. No injuries were reported and the fire was soon extinguished. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz brings us the latest...

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Staying with firefighting we’re going to speak to third and fourth generation fire fighters, joining us are father and son Christian and Julian Avellano.

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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day - a commemorative event was held at midday at Commonwealth Park, honouring the victims of the Holocaust. 

It is now 80 years since allied forces liberated Europe from the Nazis. We’re going to get the perspective of young people who visited with the charity Learning from Auschwitz:

Natalie Chipolina

Sarah Bensadon

Anna McComb

Sophie Grech

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On Saturday, Cultural Services (GCS) and teacher-playwright Julian Felice, will be hosting the popular Gib Talks at John Mackintosh Hall.

The speakers represent a cross section of the community covering a broad spectrum of subjects. To tell us more about this year's event, we're joined by Julian himself.

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The latest local sports news with Jose Marie Ruiz...

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And the countdown is on!

The 2024 GBC Sports Awards - celebrating Gibraltar's sportsmen and women - will be live from the John Mackintosh Hall on Tuesday the 11th of March.

The six nominees for the Sports Person of the Year are revealed - joining us is GBC Sports coordinator John Shephard...

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Good afternoon and welcome along to today's edition of Gibraltar Today, we'll be talking about...

The demolition of the Victoria stadium meaning the end of an era for Gibraltar Athletics...

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A breaking news story regarding strikes at AquaGib and how it could affect fresh water supply across the Rock.

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Young Enterprise Gibraltar look ahead to next week’s product launch event.

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And we’re off to Toronto (Canada) to meet our latest “Llanito Abroad”!

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Good afternoon, welcome along, Robin Sheppard-Capurro in for Jonathan Scott today...We have a real international line-up on today's show!

Mathilde Grenet is now a Safeguarding Officer for European Athletics, and using her experiences of sexual abuse as a force for good...

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News Editor Christine Vasquez gives us an update on yesterdays proceedings in Parliament.

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Carmen Mendoza is back on the rock. She is the guest speaker at a religious retreat at the Catholic Community Centre.

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Sarah Sands is a UK journalist and author and also former editor of the BBC Radio 4's flagship programme 'Today', but what brings her to the rock?

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And the 'Movement Collective' is an organisation promoting creativity, expression and wellbeing...find out about their upcoming event!

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Welcome to today's edition of Gibraltar Today,

We speak to the Director of Public Prosecutions Christian Rocca on a varied range of topics and also answering questions from you the public.

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Also we look ahead to the weekend as we speak to a Rebecca Figueras about a Youth Symposium Day Residential at the Europa Retreat Centre!

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Hello and welcome to another Episode of Gibraltar Today.

Firstly we talk Unite the Union's Stuart Davies as he joins us in the studio.

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We then speak with Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi on his ideas and plans for 2025.

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Minister for Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham keeps us up to date on meetings in Brussells.

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And lastly Jospeh Alecio explains to us the project 'No Cuesta D'Enero' and how you can see it.

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In November 2023, the World Health Organisation estimated that over 8 million people die prematurely yearly from tobacco use. January in full flow, many new year resolutions involve stopping smoking... so what support is there for those wanting to quit? We spoke to Aiden Lane of the GHA's Smoking Cessation Clinic.

Mount Alvernia is in the news at the moment, amid concerns about the supply of hot water. But what about The Rooke Care Home? It will be ready for occupation later this year, but - in answer to GBC questions, the Government says a decision for its use has still not been taken. Ros Astengo has been looking at the story.

The Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism have launched courses at the prison. These are meant to help increase employability upon release. Eduardo Bergara Aguilar has been delivering courses on Applied Philosophy – we spoke to him about the programme alongside Employment Ministry’s Jolene Gomez.

Food glorious food! Some eat to live, but others truly live to eat. A brand new series called 'Foodies' begins on Thursday - following passionate home cooks who find joy in every meal they prepare. From perfecting cherished family recipes to pushing their culinary creativity, these food lovers prove that cooking is more than just a necessity. Producer Colin Pons is the brains behind it.

And, Jose Mari Ruiz brought us up to speed with the latest in local sports, including the results from the big hockey games over the weekend. 

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The Government says that Fabian Picardo’s has paid all his partner’s travel costs personally. This follows the publication of statistics including roughly £5,000 of travel expenses for the Chief Minister’s partner, which include official trips. News Editor Christine Vasquez brought us all the details.

Do you enjoy a good chat over a warm cuppa? Well, this Monday is Blue Monday, it's meant to be the saddest day of the year but GibSams are hoping to change that. Brew Monday is about sharing a tea or coffee with someone to brighten up their day and support mental health. CEO of GibSams, Brenda Cuby told us more about the event.

Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on what promises to be an action packed weekend of sports, with Lincoln Red Imps taking on Europa FC and the second match of the best of 5 in men’s hockey. Luke Williams will also be representing Gibraltar at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Europeans in Lisbon.

Sticking with sports, the International u19 Futsal is just around the corner! Next week, Gibraltar will travel to Estonia for a double header of preliminary Euro qualifiers. A 12-man squad will take on North Macedonia. We spoke to two players on the team Evan Perez & Seb Diaz.

And, we flew the nest once again! In recent weeks on 'Llanitos Abroad' we've been to Dubai, Frankfurt-Germany, Tangier-Morocco. Today we speak to Nicholas Martin, who’s moved away from Gibraltar as is professional tenor.

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