GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez joined Jonathan Scott in the studio with an update on a visit by the UK Commons Constitutional Affairs Committee. The UK MPs wanted to see the frontier and get an update on the treaty negotiations.

Prostate Cancer Gibraltar is keeping busy with fundraisers and awareness events. Derek Ghio and Nicholas Peliza joined us in the studio.

The domestic football season draws to a close this evening as Lincoln Red Imps and Bruno’s Magpies go head to head in the Rock Cup final, as Melanie Chipolina Guilliano reported.

And, what will you be singing along to in the car in the coming days?

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Rapid progress in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has many people excited, but should we also be a little bit worried?

How could AI be used in healthcare? Education? How is it being used by students in school?

Engineering graduate Mouetaz Ziani and Bayside Head Boy James Rovegno kicked off the conversation with Jonathan Scott.

They were later joined by photographer David Parody and the GBC Newsroom’s Graphics Coordinator Joe Lathey to discuss the use of AI to improve images and breathe new life into old footage and pictures.

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No. Boots. On. The. Ground. The Chief Minister has given a categorical promise. Fabian Picardo said the UK ambassador to Spain never suggested a permanent Spanish presence in Gibraltar would be acceptable. We discussed the latest with our news editor Christine Vasquez.

Could the GSD have a few new women in their election line up later this year? The former Vice Chancellor of the University, Daniella Tilbury, and compliance officer, Abigail Gomez, have joined the GSD Executive.

Did you see the Fire & Rescue Service’s display at Casemates this weekend? It was impressive! Leading firefighter Dwayne Trinidad joined us to talk fire safety & recruitment.

And, the Face and Body Paint Association is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. A body painting festival was held at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery this last weekend and the team will be collaborating with Ace Art's monthly Wine and Art Club on Wednesday night at The Wine Shop. Face and body painters Clemency Bedford and Helen Eyre joined Jonathan Scott in the studio.

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How did Monday’s power cut affect you? Traders told Gibraltar Today they missed out on an hour of business at what they said was peak trading for them, with two cruise liners in port. Fewer of us carry cash around with us nowadays - if the power is down, many potential purchases just don’t happen. More generally, our listeners were frustrated to be without electricity again, this time for about 60 minutes.

A series of events are lined up ahead of Saturday the 6th of May when Charles III will be crowned. A coronation parade will take place at Convent Place on Wednesday 3rd of May at 6pm. And the Royal Gibraltar Regiment will be on ceremonial duties in London. Captain Kenny Alvarez, Lieutenant Gareth Bailey and Private Harry Knights were confident it would go well for them.

And, we have unseasonably hot weather on the way this week. Clement Hutin of the MET Office joined us.

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The Deputy Prime Minister stepped down today after an inquiry report upholding two claims of bullying. In his resignation letter, Dominic Raab claims a senior diplomat breached the UK Government mandate agreed by Cabinet “in the context of Brexit negotiations over Gibraltar” during his time as Foreign Secretary, in the build up to the 2020 New Years Eve Agreement.

One of the complaints focused on Mr Raab’s behaviour during the negotiations and his subsequent actions when he removed a senior negotiator from his position. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez joined us in the studio.

Gibraltar Today also looked ahead to world table tennis day with two veterans of the game: Ray Murphy and Joe Martinez.


And we talked about how good dancing is for the heart with Vanessa Bautista of the Cardiac Association, DJ Carl Villarubia and dancer Nicole Victor.

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The former police commissioner Ian McGrail was in the Magistrates Court again this morning. Ian McGrail was in the Magistrates Court again this morning. Our reporter Katy Docker was there and joined us with the latest.

We also spoke to Chief Inspector Paul Chipolina, who recently graduated from the FBI Academy, where he was hosted privately by the FBI Director. 

And, the LGBTQ+ committee is organising a meet up and we thought it was a good excuse for a general catch up with Lorraine Olivera.

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At the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for another 130 years.

In Gibraltar, only 12% of our members of parliament are women - government minister Samantha Sacramento, and Opposition MP Marlene Hassan Nahon.

Should our parliament take any temporary special measures to increase female representation? Such as, for example, reserving seats for women? Will the political parties contesting the next general election do something meaningful to get more women into politics and into parliament?

This was one of the talking points today. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is in town and we assembled an international panel on Gibraltar Today: CPA Secretary-General Stephen Twigg, CPA Small Branches Chairperson Joy Burch (also Speaker of the Australian Capital Territory Legislature) and Deputy Speaker of the Fiji Parliament, Lenora Qereqeretabua.

Presenter Jonathan Scott also asked them about the climate emergency.

And he sought the views of two young Gibraltarians who have mingled with the visiting politicians from the Commonwealth. Adriana Lopez and Aaron Santos have represented Gibraltar at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament and have attended some of the fringe events at this conference, held in Gibraltar.

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The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association says we need more women in parliaments around the world. Gibraltar is hosting the association's mid-term conference at the Sunborn Hotel, with climate change and the representation of small nations also on the agenda.

Tuesday was World Heritage Day. Claire Montado, the Heritage Trust's CEO, put the focus on the volunteers who generously give of their time to preserve Gibraltar’s gems for future generations.

Boxing Fight Night was on the GBC TV schedule for Tuesday evening. Presenter Davie Wilson joined Jonathan Scott in the studio with boxer Tyrone Buttigieg, who won his first professional bout.

And, Europa’s Futsal team will again represent Gibraltar in next season’s champions league qualifiers. Captain Ashley Rodriguez & defender Jamie Fortuna spoke to Gibraltar Today.

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The Muslim Youth of Gibraltar put on a great, community event on Saturday night. A packed Central Hall saw people from different walks of life gather. All the preparation for the event was done by young volunteers. One of the organisers, Alaee Ziani was in the studio to talk to Jonathan Scott, as was James Neish, who reported on the event for GBC.

The Powder Room is back on GBC TV as from Monday evening. Justine Cartwright-Fava told us campaigner Nicole Jones will be joining the panel and there will be an increased emphasis on local issues.

GBC has been reporting on plans for a new development - six buildings - on Bayside Road.“Bayside Central” would be a multi-use development. What do residents in the area think?

And, after another busy weekend in sport, Robin Shephard Capurro brought us some highlights, including the half marathon and futsal.

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The former Commissioner of Police, Ian McGrail, pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault today. The 56-year-old arrived with his lawyer Nick Gomez and blew a kiss to the more than 25 family and friends who had turned up to support him.

His lawyer requested the case be heard in the Magistrates' Court as soon as possible with jurisdiction accepted by Stipendiary Magistrate Charles Pitto. Our court reporter Katy Docker was followed proceedings and joined us in the studio with the latest.

Plans have been filed for a six-building development on the site of the old Bayside School and St Anne's School site. The proposal includes buildings ranging from 10 to 18 storeys. The Environmental Safety Group's Janet Howitt told Gibraltar Today she welcomes the inclusion of a public square in these plans. She also shared her thoughts on the Eastside development and on it being an election year.

And, the Government told GBC it is looking into the possibility of offering free childcare for children above nine months. It follows the UK Government’s announcement in its latest budget that up to 30 hours free childcare will be offered each month for children aged over nine months, provided their parents are employed. What do you think of that?

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