Gibraltar Today

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Jonathan Scott spoke to GCSE students, Gino Ochello and Sarah Torres who recently received their exam results and spilled their secrets for success.

A charity Yacht Rally has taken place today, raising money for the Red Cross. It was covered by our reporter Jonathan Sacramento and work experience student Emily Moir who had a beautiful experience with dolphins out at sea.

Trevor Emmett and Robin Fitzpatrick from the band Thrifty Malone joined us in the studio ahead of their performance at the Family Pavilion.

An update from Shelina Assomull regarding the guilty plea the Captain of The Gas Venus Tanker, 56 year old Korean national Kim Sangseob has made today in court.

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Three more men - a serving police officer and two former officers - have been arrested on suspicion of falsifying accounts against former Police Commissioner Ian McGrail. The arrests were carried out at 7am today. Jonathan Sacramento had the details.

Also, it's GCSE results day! We heard from students celebrating their achievements, as well as their teachers and the Director of Education. Our reporter Shelina Assomull joined us.

Did you know that you have to pay back missed social insurance payments within a year if you take unpaid maternity leave? If you don't you may end up with a lower monthly state pension, or having to work longer before you retire.Nadia Ivanova-Banda, who's self-employed, says it's been like "opening pandora's box" trying to navigate maternity leave and social insurance contributions.

Live music continues at the Fair's Family Pavilion this evening, this time taking it back old school. Organised by the Musician's Association, Sidelines, Renditions, Red Velvet and more will be performing songs from the 'Good Ol' Days'. MAG's Kayron Poso and Sidelines Christian Correa joined Jonathan Scott in the studio. 

And, there's something really good and fresh on the TV. GBC held its first ever Broadcasting Summer Camp this year, which saw 12 children get some hands on experience on how to write, direct, film and produce their own stories and content. Now we can see the fruits of their labour with a special TV show airing at 8pm and available on www.gbc.gi after that. 

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"Women's football has arrived - finally!" Rebecca Calderon joined us to discuss her opinion piece in the the Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper.

The Spanish King has begun consultations with leaders of Spain’s political parties. He will need to assess which one has the best chance of forming a government. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz followed the story.

The Gibraltar Hearing Issues & Tinnitus Association has warned children and adults could be victims of temporary - or even permanent hearing issues - if exposed to loud noise for just a few minutes. The charity made the remarks after taking decibel readings at the fair over the weekend, where it says noise levels were dangerous. 

And, Rima is just one of the many musicians performing at the Fair's Family Pavilion this week. Her style is usually reggaeton and afrobeat with Spanish vocals.

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Do you like online meetings? Sessions of the Development and Planning Commission are to remain online with no plans to go back to in-person meetings. In answer to GBC questions, the Government says that while it is considering options for the DPC moving forward, it generally feels that online meetings are a very efficient use of time. Kevin Ruiz joined Jonathan Scott with more details.

Did you watch the women's world cup final? England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup title goes on after Spain triumphed in the final in Sydney. GBC sports reporter Jose Marie Ruiz and broadcaster and football fanatic Stefan Borge joined the discussion.

The 2023 Gibraltar National Fair is in full swing. It's a week long celebration of community with rides, food, stalls and live entertainment every night. Cultural Services CEO, Seamus Byrne answered a few questions from listeners. 

And, Chris Burton of the MET Office joined us to discuss the intense fog that blanketed the Rock on Sunday and Monday.

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