Gibraltar Today

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Hi there! On this edition of Gibraltar Today...

Local dancers Nicole Valverde and Naia Bautista appear on the big screen in one of the year's big movies. The Gibraltarians appears in the film adaptation of "Wicked"...

We speak to Nicole, and her mum Odette Benatar - of Leisure Cinemas - who gets to show a film featuring her daughter. A lovely moment for the family.

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As from tomorrow, vehicle owners will be able to buy new personalised motor vehicle registration plates which include letters.

The initiative will be managed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Department and the Customer Care Hub.

The plates, which will begin with the letter "G," can feature up to five additional numbers or letters.

Jonathan Sacramento is handling the story for us.

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Drama group 'Dramatis Personae' returns to the Magazine Studio Theatre next week with an original play by Julian Felice. 

"In Jesus’ Name" is described as an intense thriller about Internet scams…He joins us with actors: Sam Bush and Chris Ablitt!

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The Movember shave-off will hit Casemates on Saturday.

Joe Holliday of the Gibraltar Prostate Cancer Support Group will tell us what to expect.

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And how will Thanksgiving be marked in Gibraltar? And who will be celebrating?

We talk to James Lasry, proud American, and head (president) of AmCham Gibraltar - the Rock’s American Chamber of Commerce.

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Welcome to today's edition of Gibraltar today,

The residents of the hostel at the old Queen’s Hotel site will be able to remain there until the Sunrise Motel is expanded. The Government says the construction of a new facility at the Sunrise Motel is expected to take around 18 months.

The current facilities at the Queen’s Hotel site will also be refurbished over this period.

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And we look ahead to Black Friday, deals, what’s trending, consumerism, environmental impact and more…

In the studio we are joined by Amit Chugani, Managing Director of Netgear and Lewis Stagnetto of TNP

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And the Bishop Carmel Zammitt will also join the conversation, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas

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Good afternoon, thanks for listening, we're live on RG and on GBC television from now until 2.

Hope you're having a good day.

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The GHA introduces a one stop shop for urology patients which should reduce the time taken for a diagnosis.

It is facilitated by equipment donated by Prostate Cancer Gibraltar & the Kusuma Trust. ((Maldi Toff))

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Gibraltar volunteers have been in Valencia helping to rebuild in the wake of the "devastating" disaster. Torrential rain and flooding was the deadliest in modern Spanish history, killing more than 220 people.

Nicole Jones of the EV Foundation and Karl Valarino and Justin McNeize of Maroc Atlas join us.

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A new series documenting '60 Years of News: A Shared Journey through our Modern History' premiers on GBC television tonight at 9.

The Mayor Carmen Gomez hosted a reception at City Hall last night to celebrate six decades of local TV news with current and former staff.

The man behind the project Jonathan Sacramento will join us.

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Globally, almost one in three women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their life. Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Domestic Abuse Support Gibraltar held a coffee morning to support anyone in the community who has been affected by domestic abuse. We spoke to the support groups’ founder, Rosalina Oliva and Helena Cunningham, of the RGP’s domestic abuse task force.

Gibraltar's Olympics committee has been reinstated in a push to have the Rock recognised by the Olympic Games. The renewed committee says recognition from the International Olympics Committee would mark a transformative achievement for Gibraltar, allowing its athletes to compete under Gibraltar’s flag at the games. President of the committee John Goncalves alongside Vice President Frank Carreras told us about their campaign.

Sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz reported on a big night for amateur boxing, the world darts championships, and a charity table tennis tournament, as well as a chance to learn more about the up-and-coming sport pickleball.

And we caught up with our reporter Kevin Ruiz about the recent news across the border concerning Gibratar: the stamping of passports authorised by a ‘rogue officer’ and the article published by ‘OK Diario’ about the new Gibraltar FA stadium.

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Jonathan Scott was live from the Convent Christmas Fair... complete with tinsel and festive antlers!

He was joined by Father Christmas, and the following guests at this popular annual event:

Co-organiser Eleri Surrey

Sarah Carreras from Mayfair on Main

Lydia from the Convent cafeteria

Patricia Parody from Carelink

Seamus Byrne from Cultural Services

Nadia Murphy from Crafted With Love

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Welcome to todays episode of Gibraltar Today,

It’s world pancreatic cancer day - lots of people wearing purple to help raise awareness. You may have caught it - Robin had an emotional chat with pancreatic survivor and hero, Louis Baldachino....

Our reporter Katy Docker will talk to us about the importance of spotting the early symptoms of the disease.

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Teenline has been launched to support teenagers with confidential counselling support.

The service was launched by Youth Minister, Christian Santos. The people running it are… Childline. We talk to Caroline Carter Olivero. And also to Hayley Ferrary, Sarah Torres and Aaron Brier.

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Also, Keith Vinicombe is doing a classical guitar concert on Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, in aid of Calpe house, he’ll join us in the studio with his guitar.

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And, on Llanitos abroad… 

We talk to a Gibraltarian doctor based in Germany. 

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On today's episode of Gibraltar Today...

- Pancreatic cancer survivor Louis Baldachino joins us to look ahead to Wear Purple Day

- I moustache you a question – what you doing Sunday? There’s a Movember charity walk – Isaac Vinet and co. will tell us all about it

- We’ll hear from the GFSB’s Ramesh Karnani on how small businesses are feeling about Brexit… and businessman Jimmy Coelho calls for a level playing field with Spanish firms

- And we talk about a school survey taking place here on the Rock

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The final report on the McGrail Inquiry is likely to be ready by late spring 2025 - roughly a year since the public hearing. In the latest update on the report's progress, the inquiry team says additional evidence has been received, and that Chairman, Sir Peter Openshaw, continues to work on the draft. Meanwhile the Police Authority has started the process of recruiting a new Commissioner of Police to take over from Richard Ullger when he retires in April 2025. Christina Cortes brought us the details.

It's International Men’s Day, providing an opportunity to promote discussions and actions that support men's physical and mental health, both to encourage positive role models, and to advocate for a more inclusive society. GP Dr Karl Alvarez and MJ Feeke of the Federation of Small Businesses told us about an event planned to promote a health-focused event exploring men's physical and mental wellbeing.

Gibraltar is out of the UEFA Nations League, with San Marino’s win over Lietchenstein last night, knocking our squad from the top of the group. Our reporter Jose Mari Ruiz watched the game and gave us his thoughts, and also looked ahead to the international friendly against Moldova at Europa Point Stadium this evening.

And, since 1973 Swami Divyananda has been travelling the world teaching Integral Yoga. She took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Now she's a traveling monk, Swami Divyananda is constantly “on the road.”

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The planned eviction and relocation of residents of the hostel at the Queen's Hotel site has been paused. This follows protests with residents concerned about the conditions they would be expected to live in at the Sunrise Motel. Our reporter Shelina Assomul spoke to Minister for Housing Pat Orfila.

Gibraltar drew 1 all against San Marino in their last Nations League game. Gibraltar remains top of the group for now, but there's one more match to be played. The squad meanwhile will bring an end to their international window with a friendly match against Moldova that's tomorrow at 6 at Europa Point. Jose Mari Ruiz spoke to defender Bernardo Lopes as well as head coach Julio Ribas.

After a 4-year break the Careers Fair returns next Thursday at the Bayside Sports Complex. The event hopes to unlock potential, build connections, and explore the possibilities that will shape the careers of tomorrow. We spoke to senior youth workers Charlene Figueras and Jamie Napoli, both of whom are fully invested in guiding today's youth into adulthood.

And, there’s only 3 and a half weeks to go until the GBC Open Day and one of the biggest events of the night is the Treasure Hunt. Organiser  John Henry Mauro of the Scouts told us what goes into planning and how they keep it fresh every year.

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