On today's episode of Gibraltar Today we are doing something a little different...

We are broadcasting live from the Sunborn Yacht Hotel for Digital Week here in Gibraltar, an event organised by the Commonwealth Telecoms Organisation.

We'll be talking technology, the power of working together internationally, and the disruptive power of AI.

However we will first start with some breaking news that the GFA National Team Head Coach Julio Ribas has stepped down due to 'Personal Reasons'.

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Gibraltar's women's national team are in action later - at home - in an official UEFA competition. They take on Faroe Islands tonight at Europa Point Stadium in the UEFA Women's Nations League. Stefan Borge is part of the GBC team covering the match.

Jan-André Diederich is a German linguist carrying out research on Gibraltar's linguistic landscape at the moment in Gibraltar. He is currently investigating the written languages visible in Main Street, i.e. signs, adverts, public and commercial notices etc. He will then compare this with the written languages visible in La Calle Real in La Linea. We spoke to him about the project alongside Manuel Enriles, of the Gibraltar for a Multilingual Society.

Stella Bosano's 'Communicate' was the overall winner of this year's Young Artist Competition. A total of 43 art works were submitted this year, her piece was deemed the best of the bunch! She told us what inspired her piece.

Parliament has heard current police resources are adequate for the effective monitoring of sex offenders in our community. Justice Minister Nigel Feetham also said Gibraltar has an equivalent process to Sarah's Law, the child sex offender disclosure scheme. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez was following yesterday’s Parliament session.

And, Belgian harpist Anneleen Lenaerts, principal harpist at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, will be performing live at the Convent Ballroom this evening! She offers an ambitious programme, including works by Mozart, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák, transcribed for harp. We spoke to her ahead of the concert, with Ernest Gomez and Maria Macias.

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OTWO have partnered with Asile to produce a Carbon Footprint Calculator for businesses to implement. They hope to convince businesses of the benefits of calculating their emissions. OTWO Managing Director Vanessa Byrne alongside Asile's Carlito Buhagiar told us how a Carbon Footprint Calculator works.

A proposed single storey extension and refurbishment of properties on Road to the Lines gained unanimous approval at Thursday’s meeting of the Development and Planning Commission. According to the developer, the existing three-story apartment blocks are in a state of disrepair and no longer meet modern living standards. Henry Pinna of Action for Housing told us more about the project.

Competitors from Gibraltar, England, Italy and Spain will be take part in the 23rd Gibraltar International Dance Festival, which gets underway on Wednesday. We spoke to Chief Culture Officer Seamus Byrne about what we can expect in the four days of the competition.

Restored to Glory is a one-off special which airs tonight on GBC. Local restorer and history enthusiast Gil Podesta took on the challenge of restoring one of Gibraltar's most cherished figures.

And, Jose Mari Ruiz gave us a round up of the weekend sport including a big upset in the men’s domestic league and the latest from the 3rd foundation darts tour. He also looked ahead to the second round of the women’s nations league games.

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On today's edition of Gibraltar Today...

Kevin Ruiz is live at the border bringing us the latest on the passport stamping situation.

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The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is inviting researchers and thinkers to send in 'burning' historical questions so as to expand their journal.

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Three more years of Junior Darts on the Rock!

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And a local artist reacts to two of her works being pre-selected for a UK exhibition.

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Hi there, good afternoon, Robin Sheppard-Capurro with you - lots to discuss on today's episode of Gibraltar Today...

'Ignite the Cosmos' is an annual scientific forum - this year's theme 'extinctions in life and the universe' - our very own Professor Clive Finlayson was one of the contributors. 

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50km's for Breast Cancer research... and that's just the first chapter of Edd Valatka's year-long charity challenge...

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And talking 'Hey Gibraltar!' on Facebook - one man's journey to make the Rock his home.

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Good afternoon on today's episode of Gibraltar Today...

The return of a very tasty spot on the Rock which will make a lot of people happy, especially if you like Churros!

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The government's Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking plan is well underway - several ongoing projects - Emil Hermida of Technical Services will tell us where were at.

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GHA staff and emergency service responders recently completed an anti-terrorist training course.

Sigurd Haveland will explain what that entailed and how it went...

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And we're midway through the midterm break - so where are the most popular destinations for Gibraltarians?

Tanya Guzman of MH Bland will be in to shed some light.

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Hello, good afternoon, Robin Sheppard-Capurro in for Jonathan Scott today and the rest of this week, hope you enjoyed your long weekend!

Is the amount of cars on Gibraltar roads on the decrease?

Minister John Cortes will help us dissect the recently-published review of the government's Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan.

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Shelina Assomull brings us the latest on the developing story regarding the 'Rogue Officer' at the border and potential lengthly queues and passport checks in the near future.

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And we find out, what does Gibraltar have to offer to tourists?

Tourist Board CEO Kevin Bossino joins us ahead of a tourism conference on the rock this summer.

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As it's Valentines Day it’s a day to celebrate love here on Gibraltar Today!

We bring you this episode from florists Gibral Flora, just metres from the comprehensive schools. We’ll find out what teenage love looks like? Gabriella Tsakistakis & her boyfriend Jayce will give us a little insight.

Loving someone can be hard, but if you choose not to run you could grow as a couple. Don’t take our word for it… Joe & Brenda Cortes have been married for 50 years, and as marriage councellors for 20 years, they helped other couples through difficulties

What about when love goes irreconcilably wrong? At what point do you know it's time for a divorce? Anne Balestrino Reyes is a divorce and family lawyer…

But more optimistically - agreeing to spend your life with the person you love can be the most beautiful of things. wedding planner Flora Lam & Sadie Lucas tells us how she helps couples plan for their big day

And, José Mari Ruiz will share his love… for sport!

This Valentine’s Day, many are saying it with flowers - this episode comes to you from florists Gibral Flora, who have had a very busy day, as we Gerry Tosso tells us.

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Thanks for joining us for todays edition of Gibraltar Today...

It’s World Radio Day - a day designated by UNESCO to celebrate the wonders of radio. I look forward to chatting to Radio Gibraltar’s Lucinda Snape and Ben Lynch.

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Developers of the proposed eight storey office block at the site of the old Amars bakery say they are reviewing their design following a number of objections.

Campaigner Lee Everest will tell us how the College Lane Action Group feels about the news.

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Women’s rugby is a sporting success story, internationally and on the Rock. 

The Gibraltar national squad is jetting off for their first overseas trip.

We speak to Captain Sophia Lombard and head coach Stephen Payas.

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"Yo el Agua, tu el Fuego"

We find out about a live music show in a few weeks from jazz flamenco guitarist extraordinaire Eli Massias.

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The Government says it put a fair and reasonable offer on the table earlier this month towards a pay claim by Special Needs Learning Support Assistants. A demonstration was held by Unite outside the Chief Minister's office yesterday. The Government says it looks forward to the next scheduled meetings and to bringing the matter to a reasonable conclusion. Our news editor Christine Vasquez was there.

This February is Multifocal Motor Neuropathy month - observed globally to raise awareness for the rare condition, with a reported prevalence range of just 1 to 3 cases in 100,000. We spoke to John Navarro Jr, who  is the only known patient in Gibraltar.

Did you feel the tremors on Monday night? An earthquake registering 5.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Morocco, extending its reach to parts of Portugal, Spain and Gibraltar. Luckily, there were no official reports of casualties. Kenneth Cardona is a retired geography teacher - proficient in the field of earthquakes - and joins us to share some insight.

Developers of the former Coviran supermarket on Devil's Tower Road have told GBC they had erected a tall hoarding all the way round which made their site secure and safe. Works have not yet started on the planned mixed-use development. An 11-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of arson, following Sunday's fire. In total, seven young people have been arrested, none charged.

And, Kindness matters. Primary school children from Governor’s Meadow School were at Casemates today, learning about kindness and spreading the love. An uplifting story that Kevin Ruiz shared with us.

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