Gibraltar Today

Increased monitoring of Gibraltar's coastline for plastic pellets... we'll tell you about that. It comes just days after thousands of dirty wipes washed up at Eastern Beach.

We speak to Carlito Buhagiar about Gibraltar's wipes problem.

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And, how to put the fun into football and help young players develop their skills?

The Football Association's Youth Football Coordinator, Tiago Costa.

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And Kevin Ruiz joins us to talk about Almoraima.

One of the largest estates in Spain and a place that Gibraltar has strong links with.

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Are you experiencing Blue Monday? It's supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, but GHA Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Ashim Bettadapura doesn't think it is.

We tell you about free events organised by the Fine Art’s Association. ‘No Cuesta D’enero’ is a collaboration with Kitchen Studios. We speak to Joseph Alecio and Stefano Blanco Sciacaluga.

There was a surprise birthday party this weekend for Teresa Bossano, who turned 100!

We speak to Patrick Canepa takes over as Referee Manager at the Football Association.

And, Shelina Assomull joined us after a morning at the Supreme Court.

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Two men have been found not guilty of violent disorder after being charged for their part in a public brawl by Waterport Roundabout in November 2021. Ian Triay Clarence has been following this story and was at the Law Courts this morning.

After 31 years at the Alameda Gardens, Andrew Abrines has announced his retirement. We reflect on his work, having been an integral part of the gardens' growth and development.

It's been proven - exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety and depression, and so charity Clubhouse is collaborating with personal trainer Raul Mesa to offer a fitness and wellness programme for people with mental health problems. Clubhouse CEO Tania Aguilar told us more.

And, for many of us December is a month of indulgence with January the perfect opportunity to focus on our health. For those observing 'Dry January' that means cutting out alcohol. With alcohol consumption linked to cancer, brain and heart damage, depression and more there are plenty of reasons to cut back. Sophie Clifton Tucker champions a sober lifestyle, and spoke to us about it in the studio.

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The General and Clerical Association union has welcomed the news that 61 administrative assistants have been recruited by the Government, however it still has concerns that AAs are undertaking AO work without remuneration. The unions says this is especially concerning given that many AO posts have been downgraded to AA posts – meaning fewer promotional prospects. GGCA President Wendy Cumming discussed this in the studio.

In recent years January has seen a spike in divorce rates; the festive season can be stressful, and as it comes to an end, social and financial pressures can put strain on already fractured relationships. But if there's still hope, what can couples do to overcome their problems?  Relationship therapist Fabio D'Apice gave us some tips. 

ViewPoint Returns for a new season tonight on GBC Television. Ros Astengo gave us an idea of what we can expect on the show in the coming months.

Are you attempting ‘Veganuary’ this year? The challenge asks meat eaters, pescatarians and vegetarians to cut out animal products altogether and adopt a plant-based lifestyle during the month of January. Vegan business owner Romina Mayani-Nankani told us more.

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Planning approval has been granted for the development of a boutique hotel and a restaurant at 3 Secretary's Lane and 12 Governor's Lane. At the adjacent Fortress House, an art gallery, children’s art centre and café have also been given the green light. The developer intends for the historical building to become a cultural and social hub. Claire Hernandez has been covering the session.

And, an exhibition marking GBC's sixty year anniversary as a public service broadcaster has opened. It was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister yesterday evening before a private audience, which included past and current members of staff. CEO James Neish said the national broadcaster has played a vital role in people's lives for six decades. He was joined by News Editor Christine Vasquez, Head of Radio Ian Daniels, and Principal Engineer John Balestrino in the studio for a trip down memory lane, and to discuss how Broadcasting has developed over the last 60 years.

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It may have been pouring in Gibraltar today, but reserves of fresh water in nearby Spain are dwindling. Kevin Ruiz tells us about restrictions to potable water in the Campo.

On the back of Government introducing a top-up tax for large companies, Minister for Justice, Trade, and Industry Nigel Feetham is planning for the year ahead with a strong focus on empowering young people and strengthening Gibraltar's financial stability.

Police have engaged divers after a sighting of human bones underwater near the Detached Mole. The Royal Gibraltar Police received a report that possible human remains had been found by sports divers yesterday afternoon. Ros Astengo told us more.

And, a book about 'Rock Guitar Virtuosos' has been published by local musician Alex Vallejo. According to Alex for a virtuoso, working situations have changed considerably since the last century; the aloof rock star has been replaced by the approachable virtuoso-guitarist-composer-innovator-producer-promoter-YouTuber-teacher-entrepreneur. Alex came to Broadcasting House to tell us about his new book.

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A Gibraltar-wide power outage, which started shortly before midnight last night, was caused by a failure on a power transformer at the North Mole Power Station. Christina Cortes sprung to action last night when the power cut, and Chief Executive at the Electricity Authority Michael Caetano was also in the studio to provide more details.

January is often a difficult month financially. Christmas is expensive, and the wait for that next pay cheque can be painful. More generally, if you're planning your finances for the year, you'll want to know what sort of 12 months it's likely to be for borrowing from banks. And if you've got savings, what sort of return you might get. The Chief Treasury and Investment Officer at the Gibraltar International Bank Gerald Rodriguez gave us some tips, as well as an insight on how things are looking, from an investment perspective, for 2024.

And, did you enjoy the Three Kings Cavalcade? Jose Marie Ruiz was part of GBC's live broadcast team on Friday night, and on Saturday Kevin Ruiz attended a Cavalcade reception at the Mayor's Parlour.

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Fuel prices on the Rock have risen now that a discount introduced by Government has come to an end. Our reporter Shelina Assomul brought us the latest.

After eight years in the making, Gibraltar will finally be hosting the Scouting European Jamboree this summer. Chief Commisioner of the Scouting movement on the Rock, Mark Rodriguez, told us more.

And, January is the busiest time of year for holiday bookings. We heard from Travel Counsellor Christian Mascarenhas as well as from you - where are you going this year? We also had travel blogger Penelope, known as "The Flyaway Girl", join us in the studio to tell us about her travel experiences.

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Minister for Tourism and Culture Christian Santos says events will be bigger and better for 2024. We spoke to him about his plans for event led tourism.

Gibraltar gears up to the Three Kings' Cavalcade: we hear from the Committee's President Eric Abudaram, as well as the RGP's Chief Inspector Paul Chipolina.

400 presents have been donated as part of a charity initiative - our reporter Claire Hernandez covers the drive.

And Tom Reed from Gibraltar Rugby was in the studio to tell us about the float that they have prepared for the Cavalcade.

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The BA flight from Gibraltar to London Heathrow last night was forced to make an emergency landing in France. Our reporter Ros Astengo has been covering the story.

2023 was a busy year for Unite but what are the union's aims for this year? Unite Chair Christian Duo looks ahead to 2024.

And, how can we improve our wellbeing this year? Doctor and fitness enthusiast Karl Alvarez, yoga intructor Michelle Francis and Michaela Rees from the Corre Libre running club joined us in the studio.

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