Gibraltar Today

The GHA's new Director General Kevin McGee has been in the post for a few months now, though he has been working in healthcare for more than 30 years. We invited him to the studio for an in-depth discussion and to ask: what are his initial impressions of the GHA?  

And, the Government says it's referring Monday's disruption to its IT systems to the police, suggesting it could be sabotage. The GGCA union says IT&LD staff taking industrial action are “horrified, afraid and intimidated” by the Government’s position. Shelina Assomull brought us the latest. 

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Parliament has debated the timing of the Principal Auditor's report, as well as the issue of whether the Rock needs a Public Accounts Committee. Christina Cortes followed the proceedings.

What will the property market do if there’s a Treaty? What will happen to property prices if negotiations end and there is no deal? We put these questions to estate agent Louis Montegriffo, Managing Director at BMI Group.

Westside and Bayside Schools as well as the Gibraltar College are collaborating on ‘Future Pathways’; a 3-day event for Year 12 students with a focus on career and higher education choices. Our reporter Claire Hernandez was at the event this morning.

And, local band Cedar has performed all over the UK, completing 8 gigs in 10 days and they're rounding off their tour with a gig back here at home this Friday. Two of the bandmembers, Daryl Payas and Patrick Murphy, told us how the tour went.

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After 20 months of being on the Financial Action Task Force's grey list: Gibraltar has been removed. We spoke to Minister for Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, who has described it as one of the proudest moments of his life.

Are you a blood donor? The Health Authority is running an ongoing campaign. Our reporter Claire Hernandez covered a recent reception to thank those who donate. 

Gibraltarian boxer Tyrone Buttigieg is gearing up to his fourth professional fight, this time against Jan Gorol from the Czech Republic. The event, at the Casino Admiral in San Roque, is less than two weeks away. Both Tyrone and our sports reporter Davie Wilson joined us in the studio 

And, the month February is World Heart Month. The Gibraltar Cardiac Association has a few events lined up to mark the occasion. Suyenne Catania, Magelle Segovia and Chantal Ignacio from the charity told us how to look after our hearts. 

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The most recent session of Parliament sparked heated debate, mostly centered around the Principal Auditor's report. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz has been following proceedings. 

The Netball World Youth Cup 2025 has officially launched, with Gibraltar to host! Gibraltar Netball President, Moira Gomez and head coach Sarah Payas told us more. 

Very small pellets of plastic, called nurdles have been spotted on Camp Bay's shoreline. Marine conservation charity, the Nautilus Project found them during a beach clean. We heard from Lewis Stagnetto and Alex Sanchez-Soiza.

And, some exciting events to look forward to: extra tickets go on sale for the Melon Diesel concert this summer. Comedian Sarah Millican will also be returning to the Rock. GibMedia's Jordan Lopez discussed these two big events.

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Success in the art world for Gibraltarian Monica Popham who has gone through to the finals of the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year! She spoke to us via telephone from Guildford in the UK to tell us about the competition so far.

If you've been walking the coastline on the west side of Gibraltar in recent days you might have thought: que peste! An invasive algae has washed up Western Beach and elsewhere. Christina Cortes has been speaking to the Nautilus Project.

Have you had a reunion since leaving school? Fifteen old school friends have reunited to put together an art exhibition. The "Class of '69" display is open at the Fine Arts Gallery and was the brain child of Martin Gonzalez, together with Ernest Lima.

And, the Lionesses held their last training session before taking on Austria in a friendly match tomorrow night. The squad arrived in la Costa del Sol earlier this week and will also play Italy on Tuesday. Both games will be played in Algeciras Estadio Nuevo Mirador. Our sports reporter Jose Marie Ruiz was in Marbella this morning.

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The British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has been on the Rock. So far, his movements and meetings have been kept quite hush hush. What do we know, and what don't we know? Questions for our news editor Christine Vasquez.

The Women's National Team have been training this morning ahead of their matches against Liechtenstein tomorrow & Sunday at the Victoria Stadium. Gibraltar forward Shania Robba and Arianne Risso, the GFA Women's Football Development Officer, told us how the team have been preparing for the upcoming games.

And, is it possible to design the perfect taxation system? A new podcast called 'International Tax Bites' is exploring the topic, co-presented by local lawyer Grahame Jackson - he joined us in Broadcasting House.

More information on his new podcast can be found at: https://www.gibraltarlaw.com/insights/post/102iz8b/podcast-series-begins-dan-neidle/

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The Health Authority is offering the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine to anyone who hasn’t been adequately vaccinated, following an outbreak of measles in the UK. Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter, told us more.

Are you a young man looking for opportunities to network and fundraise for charity? then you might be interested in joining the Round Table. We spoke to the Round Table International Regional Chairman, Nick Gomez.

Children from Governor's Meadow are learning all about travel. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz spoke to the budding travellors. 

The Gibraltar Art Society wants to entice new members. Chairwoman Jane Hart told us what's on offer. 

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The beautification of Landport has been awarded to Profiled Contractors Limited for the sum of £913,000. Our reporter Ian Triay Clarence filled us in about the project.

Athlete Kim Baglietto has set a new National record for the marathon. She completed the Zurich Maraton de Sevilla in 2 hours, 59 minutes and 50 seconds - that's five minutes and 39 seconds faster! The now broken National record was set in 2016 by Emma Montiel, stood at 3hours, 5 minutes and 29 seconds. We caught up with Kim in the studio.

The GBC Sports ‘Unsung Hero Award’ is coming up, which last year went to Kyra Sene. Nominations are still being accepted. GBC Sports Coordinator John Shephard was here to tell us more.

On Saturday, The Route 45 festival will raise money for Cancer Relief. Starting from 5pm, Viceroy Gibraltar will host eight bands, two DJs, and more. Steven Noni Bellilo, Albert Fernandez and Nicholas Hassan were in the studio to discuss all things live music.

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The parents of Simon Parkes are calling for an Coroner's Inquest to look into the circumstances surrounding Simon Parkes's death in Gibraltar 37 years ago. Our reporter Ros Astengo and lawyer Daniel Feetham discussed what an inquest could bring to the investigation.

This coming Sunday is Rory's Walk, a fundraising event in aid of Brain Tumour Research. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet only 1% of cancer research funding is allocated to brain tumour research. Rory's brother and sister, James and Fabiola Culatto, spoke to us about the walk, which has been held every year since Rory's passing.

And, Joe Gingell has written a new book titled "The War Came Home", all about the evacuation of the Gibraltar civilian population and the role played by Gibraltar during World War II. He has collaborated with Clubhouse Gibraltar and his hoping to raise £20,000 for the charity from the proceeds of the book. Both Joe Gingell and Clubhouse's Veena Purswani, told us more.

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Today is International Angelman Syndrome Day. Sean Tunbridge is the only person in Gibraltar with the condition. It is a rare genetic condition that affects the nervous system. His parents, Jane and Wayne Tunbridge shared their journey.

England's Woman's International football team, the Lionesses, will soon be playing two matches just across the border in Algeciras. The side won the Euros back in 2022 and just missed out on the World Cup last year. Ramone Roberts, Algeciras FC CEO, was in the studio to tell us more about both games.

Sir Kingsway, the macaque who went to La Linea, has been released back into the Upper Rock Nature Reserve after receiving medical treatment and being microchipped following his adventure. Our reporter Christina Cortes witnessed Sir Kingsway being reunited with his pack.

And, Young Enterprise group ‘Tiny Minds’ has teamed up with Little English language school to write a book to help promote bilingualism in Gibraltar. Nathalie Chipolina, Lauren Garcia and Anna McComb from Young Enterprise, as well as Chris Hedley from Little English, told us more about the project.

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