Gibraltar Today

This is the second of two podcasts on Thursday as we had a big breaking news story: the former Commissioner of Police Ian McGrail was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, conspiracy to obtain unauthorised access to computer material related to the McGrail Inquiry, and unlawfully obtaining personal data. 

The Leader of the Opposition was in the studio to answer your questions and we covered a wide array of issues including the party’s chances at the next election and transport issues.  

But first we asked Keith Azopardi to give his reaction to the Mr McGrail’s arrest. 

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This is the first of two podcasts on Thursday as we had a big breaking news story: the former Commissioner of Police Ian McGrail was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, conspiracy to obtain unauthorised access to computer material related to the McGrail Inquiry, and unlawfully obtaining personal data. 

Senior investigating officer John McVea confirmed a 56 year old man had been arrested. The former Chief Superintendent of the Northern Ireland police service flew in to Gibraltar to deal with the data breach at the McGrail Inquiry and has been given a remit by the Governor Sir David Steel to go wherever the evidence takes him.

We sought the reaction of the Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi, which you can hear in a separate podcast, but first: Mr McVea joined us live in the studio.

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It was the Commissioner of Police's first interview since the Eastern Beach shooting incident last month. Richard Ullger answered questions from our listeners on that and on whether he was concerned about morale in the force.

We learned that a team of four officers from Northern Ireland and Wales are in Gibraltar investigating the data breach in the McgrailInquiry "and other related matters", and they report to both the Governor and to the Commissioner.

Gibraltar Today is a live news show, Monday to Friday, between 1 and 2 on Radio Gibraltar and on GBC television. On Wednesdays we go into one topic in a little more depth and today it was policing.

GBC’s Ros Astengo also joined us to discuss the Dramatic new lead in the case of missing sailor Simon Parkes, a case she has been following very closely for years. 

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The Chief Minister is in London for “political business”. Fabian Picardo often posts references to the ongoing treaty negotiations on his Twitter account. Tuesday’s wasn’t the most cryptic, but GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez helped us unpack: #LetsGetOverTheLine 

Social workers often deal with vulnerable people and have high workloads. What motivates them to turn up to work every day? A question we put to the Care Agency’s Angelo Cerisola. 

Tuesday was World Down Syndrome Day. Campaigner and mother Annette Zammitt talked to us about the theme: With Us, Not For Us. 

And, prevention is better than cure: we spoke to Dwayne Trinidad of the Fire & Rescue Service.

Thanks for listening to the Gibraltar Today podcast. We’re live every day between 1 and 2 on Radio Gibraltar and on GBC television. 

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The Health Authority has a new chief pharmacist starting on the 1st of April. Melanie Gordon will take on the job and she joined Jonathan Scott in the studio. The outgoing chief pharmacist Ed Freestone, who overhauled the GHA’s prescription policy, also spoke to GBC reporter Shelina Assomull.

Over £4000 was raised for Gib Sams at a fun run on Saturday. The suicide prevention charity offers a listening service to anyone who feels they need to talk and be heard, or who may be experiencing distress, despair or thoughts about self-harm. CEO Brenda Cuby joined us in the studio.

And, teachers from Prior Park told us why they have swapped their pens for paint brushes to create a mural for the Cancer Relief Centre.

Gibraltar Today is a news show, live every day between 1 and 2 on Radio Gibraltar and on GBC television. 

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GBC News Editor Christine Vasquez joined us in the studio to discuss the £90m premium that the Government is hoping to get soon for the Eastside Development.

We spoke to the Gibraltar national football team ahead of their journey to Portugal to prepare for their game against Greece in the European Championship Qualifying Round. Players Kian Ronan & Jaylan Hankins discussed how the squad is feeling. 

And Irish band Thrifty Malone helped us to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

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Local driving licenses will be recognised by Spain regardless of the outcome of treaty negotiations. We asked the Deputy Chief Minister: does this tell us something about the mood music in those treaty negotiations? 

Wednesdays are a bit different as we delve into one topic in more depth and in this episode it’s health care.

The outgoing Director General of the Health Authority Professor Patrick Geoghegan joined us in the studio for an extended interview and to answer questions from our listeners.

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The Commissioner of Police claims the recent departure of a number of officers is affecting the force’s capabilities and its morale. Christina Cortes has handled the sensitive story for GBC and joined us in the studio with the latest. 

Culture Minister John Cortes told Gibraltar Today the National Theatre Foundation could be just a few months away from raising enough money to press play on construction of a new national theatre.

Artists Naomi Martinez and Jana Nicole talked about what has inspired the works they'll display at The Art Revolution Exhibition, which launches at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery this week. 

And, we spoke to Stefano Blanca Sciacaluga about El Patio, an exhibition in La Linea that artists from Gibraltar are contributing to. 

Gibraltar Today is presented by Jonathan Scott and is live every day on Radio Gibraltar and on GBC television from 1 to 2. 

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GBC reporter Shelina Assomull brought us the latest on Unite’s ballot; the union is seeking support from its members ahead of negotiations with the government for better pay and conditions in the public sector.

The Football Association is actually losing some of its young referees because of abuse being hurled at them. And they’re just children themselves. GFA referee recruitment officer Patrick Canepa told Gibraltar Today: we can do better.

The Disability Society called for people to remember the current guidance regards blue badge parking in Spain. Debbie Borastero said Gibraltar is doing the right thing with EU blue badge holders. It comes after a local couple had their car towed in La Linea. 

And, the nominees for this year's Sports Person of the Year were revealed by GBC Sports Coordinator John Shephard.

Gibraltar Today podcast is a news show that broadcasts live every day from 1 to 2 on Radio Gibraltar and on GBC television. 

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