Gibraltar Today

Why did the tunnel have to close last night? What’s the latest on the oil spill from the stricken bulk carrier the OS35? Questions for the GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez.

The Holy month of Ramadan, The Christian Easter Weekend, and the Jewish feast of Pesach all converge at the same time. Gibraltar Today brings you some thoughts from religious leaders in this special year for the Abrahamic faiths.

Jimmy Alcantara and Ian Howes will be cycling from Pamplona to Gib to raise funds for pancreatic and prostate cancer charities, they joined Jonathan Scott in the studio.

And, the Gottenburg, the largest wooden sailing boat in the world, arrived in our port. Dave Farrell came to Broadcasting House after arriving in choppy Gibraltar waters this morning.

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On Wednesdays we go into one topic in more depth and today we celebrate Cancer Relief Gibraltar’s 40th anniversary! An exhibition "A Walk Through Our History" has been launched at the Gustavo Bacarsias Gallery. The Governor Sir David Steel said the charity's inspiring work makes it the jewel in the crown of charities in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar Today heard the testimony of one of the service users, which really made clear why Sir David said what he did. And, Cancer Relief chairperson, Marisa Desoisa joined us - here at Broadcasting House - for an in-depth conversation.

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TNG Global has now paid the Government a premium of 90 million pounds for the Eastside. What does that mean for Government finances? The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo joined us in the studio.

It was real highlight to speak to a woman who leads a team of superheroes at St Bernard’s Hospital. Consultant Paediatrician Lorena Soler Casale talked to us about The Family-Centred Neonatal Care Unit. Lola’s team has already started helping sick babies in Gibraltar. 

And, local fishermen and divers told Jonathan Scott they’re concerned that illegal nets are being used regularly and are killing marine life indiscriminately. They said enforcement in local waters is simply not good enough.

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Gibraltar Today continued its coverage of the airport tunnel as police confirmed they can use CCTV cameras to prosecute those caught speeding on Kingsway.

The first Med Steps Challenge since the pandemic saw nearly 300 people took part, raising money for the Cancer Relief Centre. We were joined by organiser Mark Cooper, Cancer Relief CEO, Groña McKenna, cancer patient Mike Nichols and Dexter Panzavechia all joined Jonathan Scott in the studio. Dexter, from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, had climbed the steps wearing a bomb suit weighing almost 40 kg!

GBC’s Kevin Ruiz champions community stories and llanito on City Pulse. As another season drew to a close, he talked to us about some of the ingredients that make his “City Pulse universe” a special place.

And, our newsreader Stefan Borge confirmed he’s set to become a father.

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The runway tunnel finally opened! It felt like quite a moment on GBC Television in the early hours of Friday morning - ‘ambientaso’ is how Jonathan Scott summed it up - from Kingsway - in the live broadcast. How has it worked in practice? Gibraltar Today had an update on rush hour from the police, from Beach View Terraces residents and GBC reporter Jonathan Sacramento was in the studio.

The Federation of Small Businesses has published a wish-list ahead of the general election. Owen Smith told us the GFSB wants to make Gibraltar an attractive place to do business, while keeping costs and bureaucracy down as much as possible.

And, we celebrated ‘Wear a hat day’ to raise awareness and funds for research into brain tumours. James and Fabiola Culatto joined us and discussed their memories of their brother Rory.

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The new tunnel under the runway and the connecting road will be known as Kingsway Tunnel and Kingsway Road. It was inaugurated at midday. The ribbon was jointly cut by the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and his predecessor, Sir Peter Caruana - who commissioned the tunnel. Mr Picardo joined Gibraltar Today live in the studio.

We told you the unions would be negotiating with the Chief Minister today about a possible pay increase for the public sector. GGCA president Wendy Cumming has an update for us.

And, our Muslim community is observing Ramadan - a month of prayer, reflection, community and fasting from dawn to sunset. The Muslim Youth of Gibraltar group is inviting the public to celebrate Iftar - the breaking of the fast - with them. Deena Abboubi told us more.

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The cost of living has been rising in recent months in the UK and across the world.

Gibraltar is no exception: in October we reported on inflation of about 9%.

Unite wants a pay increase in the public sector. They want it to be commensurate with the cost of living increase.

They're starting negotiations with the Chief Minister tomorrow Thursday.

Unite’s Gillian Berkit and Kaylan Lucas joined Jonathan Scott in the Radio Gibraltar studios.

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The Airport Tunnel is finally set to open just after midnight on Friday morning. GBC reporter Christina Cortes joined us with the latest.

We discussed autism acceptance with Atrish Sanchez of The Special Needs Action Group.

Stand-up comedian Jason Manford is returning to do two shows at St Michael’s Cave, we spoke to the man who booked and will produce his show, Jordan Lopez.

And, although Gibraltar lost 3-0 to the Netherlands in Group B of their Euro 2024 qualifier, goal keeper Dayle Coeling thinks the national team improved certain aspects of their game after the loss on Friday to Greece.

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It seemed the day would never come but the runway tunnel is expected to open this week. GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez joined us after the Government and the Ministry of Defence signed an agreement on who can cross the runway when it’s operational.

The oldest footballer in UEFA EURO qualifying history, Lee Casciaro, talked about his record and about tonight’s match against Netherlands.

After 14 years of working to improve mental health provision on the Rock, Emily Adamberry Olivero has been appointed Chair of Clubhouse Europe - she had some lovely feedback from listeners.

How soon can you get back into sport after giving birth? Dr Meenal Viz has just won a national table tennis competition five weeks after a C-section. 

And, world renowned violinist, Sergej Krylov, joined us in the studio… with his violin! 

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Police Commissioner Ian Mcgrail finds it "incomprehensible" that he should have been the subject of a "dawn raid" by police on Thursday. Reading a statement on his behalf, lawyer Charles Gomez said Mr McGrail had himself reported the data breach in the inquiry into his early retirement, and had made himself available throughout, to assist the investigation. Mr McGrail is "confident" he'll be found not to have committed the alleged offences.

Jonathan Scott also spoke to the adjudicator of the Drama Festival - a bubbly Bev Jenkins - ahead of the Gala Night. 

And, on Saturday Gibraltar's rugby national team take on Jamaica on home soil - the first fixture back at Europa for our national team since 2019. And there are veterans and women’s fixtures too. We were joined by Tom Read, Nick Ramagge and Fof Lombard.

Gibraltar Today is live Monday to Friday 1-2pm on Radio Gibraltar and GBC Television. 

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