Gibraltar Today

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It was World Bicycle Day on Saturday. Around 300 cyclists took part in a rally and marked the opening of a new cycle lane that runs the southern part of the runway to the southern part of bayside road. Transport Minister Paul Balban was pleased - but also aware he’s not always Mr Popular.

Monday was World Environment Day. The chair of Natural England, Tony Juniper, told us environmental concerns and objectives need to be integrated into every aspect of life, including how we construct our buildings and towns. He spoke to us ahead of his keynote address at the sustainability event, Aspire, on Friday.

As we approach the summer months, more of us are holding BBQs and there has already been an outbreak of salmonella. The Director of Public Health Dr Helen Carter had some advice for us.

And, Raising money for Research into Childhood Cancer, Denise Marsden and Karen Celecia joined Jonathan Scott to discuss their dodgeball event this past weekend and their teddy bears picnic this Saturday.

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What was it like to be a care worker when the coronavirus started to spread in our care homes?

What was it like working 12 hour days as a health care professional in the hospital during the pandemic?

How did it feel to have these efforts rewarded with the Freedom of the City for the Health Authority and Elderly Res Services? 

Questions for paramedic Sigurd Haveland, dementia coordinator Karen Truman, head of facilities at the GHA Darren Montegriffo, and discharge coordinator Lisa Long. 

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What will the impact of the Spanish elections be on Gibraltar’s treaty negotiations?

The Chief Minister said it is now very unlikely that there will be a final agreement on a future relationship for Gibraltar with the EU before the general elections in Spain on the 23rd of July.

Fabian Picardo said the European Commission will not agree a treaty with UK regarding Gibraltar if it does not pass muster with the Spanish government of the day when the agreement is ready to be finalised.

He told Jonathan Scott on Gibraltar Today that his team will continue to work towards a final agreement, even though final agreement is now not likely to come until after the summer.

Mr Picardo insisted he would have already agreed a treaty if there was an option on the table which was safe and secure for Gibraltar.

He said it's not time to think more about a no negotiated outcome, adding he "will keep calm and carry on".

And, Kelly-Anne Borge spoke to Debbie Borastero and Nicole Byrne about the Disability Society's election wishlist.

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Applications are being considered for the rental of storage units at Eastern Beach Promenade. A total of 369 stores are currently available.

The Calentita food festival is to return this summer, following a long hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. We heard from Owen Smith of Word of Mouth.

How clean is Gibraltar? Could it be better maintained? Viewpoint presenter Ros Astengo joined us after a lively conversation between senior public servants and campaigners on Thursday night.

And, Clive Crisp and Liam Vasquez spoke to us about next weekend's Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride, which will raise funds for Clubhouse Gibraltar.

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