Gibraltar Today

The GSD says the Government is planning to ‘rush’ through a bill which would give it power to suspend the McGrail inquiry or restrict the disclosure of material. The party questions whether this is an attempt to give Fabian Picardo further powers ahead of an inquiry that is due to investigate his actions. Christina Cortes spoke to Opposition leader, Keith Azopardi.

The Gibraltar Football Association is hosting a 2-day UEFA regional anti-match fixing workshop, with visiting officials from the associations of England, Spain, Italy, Andorra, Luxembourg and San Marino. Laisun Liu. Integrity & Disciplinary Officer at the GFA, spoke to us about the workshop in more detail.

A concert featuring award winning musicians will be held at the Convent Ballroom tomorrow evening. Organisers from the Philharmonic Society, describe Narek Hakhnazaryan as one of the most highly sought cellists in the world. He joined us in the studio ahead of his performance.

And, did you catch Gibraltarian actor Joe Cuby on City Pulse last night? He sat down with Kevin Ruiz and shared his story, name dropping Sir Roger Moore, Cliff Richard and other big names.

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The Minister for Europe is in Gibraltar for an official visit. Leo Docherty has met with the Chief Minister at Number Six Convent Place and briefly appeared outside Number Six Convent Place with Fabian Picardo earlier today. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez brought us the latest.

Elderly resident citizens can travel to Andalucia even before filling in the Government insurance forms. The Minister for Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham was here to explain about how the scheme will work.

And, did you grow up in the old town? What fond memories do you have of your younger years there. The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is running a campaign to collect these stories and print them into a booklet. Part of the project will see a "Sketch Safari" in the Old Town next Tuesday 19th March. Rebecca Fa told us more.

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A travel scheme for elderly resident citizens has been launched. It will cover genuine emergency medical treatment while travelling in Andalucia. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details.

Today is International Women’s Day – a day marked by the United Nations and celebrated in many countries across the world. The general aim of this day is to raise the profile of issues affecting women, and to advance women’s rights to achieve gender equality. We spoke to the Equality Ministry's Marlene Dalli.

International Women's Day is a key opportunity to measure how far we have come in Gibraltar with regards to gender equality. Equality Minister Christian Santos says it's also an opportunity to assess what remains to be done, and this is the guiding mission for his team throughout the year.

And, we had a chat with GBC's film enthusiast Michael Beltran ahead of the Oscars this weekend.

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A travel scheme for elderly resident citizens has been launched. It will cover genuine emergency medical treatment while travelling in Andalucia. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details.

Today is International Women’s Day – a day marked by the United Nations and celebrated in many countries across the world. The general aim of this day is to raise the profile of issues affecting women, and to advance women’s rights to achieve gender equality. We spoke to the Equality Ministry's Marlene Dalli.

International Women's Day is a key opportunity to measure how far we have come in Gibraltar with regards to gender equality. Equality Minister Christian Santos says it's also an opportunity to assess what remains to be done, and this is the guiding mission for his team throughout the year.

And, we had a chat with GBC's film enthusiast Michael Beltran ahead of the Oscars this weekend.

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The Royal Gibraltar Police, Gibraltar Health Authority and Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service have announced that, with effect from Monday 18 March, there will just be one Emergency number for all three services – 999. This single number will replace the numbers that have been in use for many years. Christina Cortes told us how the new number will work, with the aim of a unified control room in the future.

Today is World Book Day, and Cultural Services are bringing literature to life at the John Mackintosh Hall, as they do every year. This year their theme is all things David Walliams, with a Gangsta Granny experience, storytelling featuring The Queen's Orangutan, and school workshops have been taking place during the morning, with a focus on art, performance and storytelling. Tasmin Griffiths is here to tell us how the day's gone.

Young Enterprise Gibraltar is a charity that empowers young people to harness their personal and business skills. Today we spoke Sophie King, Rebecca Byrne & Lily Rodgers from Beyond the Bell - a team of young people hoping to provide solutions for parents wondering what is on offer for their sons and daughters when the bell marks the end of the school day.

And, Telecinco announced in January that they're bringing back the Spanish edition of the X Factor. This will be the fourth season of X Factor Spain, featuring judges who are all well known in the Spanish music industry, searching for the next big music sensation. Local musician Rima, an X-Factor hopeful, will be taking part in the show this weekend.

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Gibraltar Today turns 1! We reflect on how the programme has become a staple on local radio over the last year.

It's International Women's Day on Friday 8th March, and a number of events have been organised this week to mark the occasion. Jonathan Sacramento attended a forum organised by the Ministry of Defence.

And, the Rif Community Foundation, 'RifCom', is a charity run by volunteers and committed to making a real difference to our neighbouring communities in the Rif Mountains of Morocco. The charity RifCom is celebrating its 15th birthday! We had an in-depth conversation with Anne Smyth, Tom Cawthorn, Anthony Ladislaus and Julian Camble to talk about all the projects that the charity has undertaken over the last 15 years.

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The Health Minister has launched a public consultation on the use for the Covid Fund raised by the public during the pandemic. In December she announced that the previously published plans to redevelop the entrance to St Bernard’s hospital would not go ahead given the response received from the public. Gemma Arias-Vasquez says the fund is the people’s money and believes it is only fair that they are consulted on its use. The consultation period begins today and ends on Friday 26th April 2024. Suggestions and ideas can be sent to [email protected]

The RGP Women in Policing Committee are hosting a coffee morning on Friday to mark International Women's Day. We spoke to Sergeant Mary Desantos about the support available to victims of domestic abuse and the importance of women empowerment.

There was another strong City Pulse programme last night, featuring the Gibraltar national team's super passionate head coach, the one and only Julio Ribas. City Pulse presenter, producer, Kevin Ruiz was here.

And, Elie Massias came back to our studio to look ahead to several events that he’ll be performing in, including the Flamenco Fiesta tomorrow night.

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We're launching the GBC Sports Awards today, recognising sporting excellence on the Rock. As from 2pm you can phone for your favourite nominee for Sportsperson of the Year, with the winner being announced on 9th April. Jose Marie Ruiz and James Culatto told us more about how the nominees are chosen.

The Ministry of Equality and partner organisations are marking International Women's Day. There will be a panel discussion at the Garrison Library and, on Thursday and Friday, GAMPA will perform 'La Maleta' at the GEMA Gallery, paying tribute to women who lived through the evacuation. Adriana Lopez from the Government Press Office, and Hannah Mifsud from GAMPA, told us more about the events.

And, the Royal Gibraltar Post Office is hoping to construct a new three-storey Parcel Post facility at Bishop Caruana Road, just in front of the Med and Calpe Rowing Clubs. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz spoke to us about the plans submitted to the Development and Planning Commission.

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Gibraltarian vet Mark Pizarro says it's "ridiculous" an aquarium on the site of Victualling Yard storehouse in Rosia Bay has received outline planning permission by the DPC. Yesterday the Commission heard of plans to restore the historic building to accommodate the oceanic display and research centre. It currently houses the dog kennels, which would continue to use the site if the Aquarium goes ahead. Mark joined us in the studio to express his concerns.

World Wildlife Day will be celebrated tomorrow at the Natural History Museum at Parson’s Lodge. This year's global theme is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation". Keith Bensusan & Stewart Finlayson from the museum told us more about tomorrow's event.

And, have you successfully quit smoking? After attending her first smoking cessation clinic, our news editor Christine Vasquez spoke to us about her efforts to kick the habit.

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Gibraltarian Monica Popham is Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year! Monica has won a £10,000 commission to create a landscape artwork based on the Orkney Islands, to display in the Science Museum. She also won £500 of art materials. We spoke to her on the phone from Guildford in the UK. 

The Department of Education has commissioned Una Geary, a NHS public health speciality registrar, to compile a report to find out why the number of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Gibraltar is on the rise. Ms Geary is going to work with the Director of Public Health Dr Helen Carter, and Jenny Victory from the Supported Needs and Disability Office. They spoke to us about the project in the studio.

And, the Development and Planning Commission has given outline planning permission for an aquarium in Rosia Bay. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details.

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