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Gibraltar Today
Gibraltar Today presented by Jonathan Scott brings you closer to the stories that matter to you.
Covering news, sport, lifestyle, host debates and interviews with the people making the headlines. If it’s being talked about in Gibraltar, we'll talk about it on GIBRALTAR TODAY.
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Episodes
Gibraltar TodayWorld Cancer Day, Andalusia Red Alert
It's World Cancer Day. We heard from the voices of Gibraltar’s cancer charities, the people supporting patients and families every single day, and the message…
Gibraltar TodayStorm Leonardo, Treaty Town Hall, University Projects, Regiment Promotions
Fronts linked to Storm Leonardo are set to bring a significant change in our weather, with heavy rain and strengthening winds on the way. Niamh Murray from the…
Gibraltar TodayEntry/Exit System, Sports Awards, Organ Donation, Armed Forces Charity
Spanish media is reporting that Spain plans to activate the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System, known as EES, at the Gibraltar frontier on the 30th of…
Gibraltar TodayEU Treaty Implementation, AI, Youth Symposiums, Giles Ramirez, Sports
The Federation of Small Businesses says the Government has confirmed to the Brexit Transition Advisory Group that the expected date for implementation of the…
Gibraltar TodaySacred Heart Renovations, Northern Defences Tours, Youth Arts Jamboree
It's been almost a year since Sacred Heart Church closed its doors, due to structural issues. Today the new Bishop of Gibraltar, Charles Azzopardi will update…
Gibraltar TodayShould children be on smartphones and social media?
Today we went in depth on one of the most pressing issues facing families and schools: Should children be on smartphones and social media? Director of Public…
Gibraltar TodayRobot Surgery, Cervical Cancer, Polycystic Liver Disease, Weather Chaos
Robotic-assisted surgery has been introduced at the Health Authority. The equipment has already been used in five hernia operations, and opens the doors for…
Gibraltar TodayArengo’s Fire, Unite Regional Officer, Young Musicians, Young Artists, Sports, Wet Weather
A dramatic fire at Arengo’s Garden saw neighbours risking their lives to help. One of them, Kenneth Martinez, saved another person from the blaze. There’s also…
Gibraltar TodayInstitute of Directors, Wellbeing for Profit, Smoking, Sports, Veganuary
The Institute of Directors is delivering training on boardroom leadership and corporate governance. We’re joined by Valentina Skachkova from the Institute…
Gibraltar TodayDisability Society Anniversary, Urban Oasis Award, Catholic Retreat
The Disability Society is marking a major milestone this week, celebrating 60 years of advocacy, support and change. Talking about the significance of this…
Gibraltar TodayWhistleblower Statements, Caballeros – Men’s Support Group
Parliament has been debating a motion brought to the house by Sir Joe Bossano, for details of the whistleblower statements to be disclosed in Parliament…
Gibraltar TodayChampions League Trophy, Friends of Mount Alvernia, Native Tongues
Football fans on the Rock have had the opportunity today to see the UEFA Champions League Trophy in real life. Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz spoke to us…
Gibraltar TodayWomen in Enterprise, Sports, No Cuesta D’Enero, Blue Monday
The GFSB's Women in Enterprise group is hosting a Breakfast on Negotiation Skills and Knowing Your Worth. Carmel Khalilian and Krystle Robba explained why…
Gibraltar TodayData Centre, Men In Need, Sports, Wizard of Oz Panto
Plans for a data centre on the Rock: The Minister for Economic Development says Gibraltar has to “think with the future in mind, otherwise we don’t survive”…
Gibraltar TodayKeith Azopardi, Women’s Mentorship Programme, GibTalks
At the start of the year, we issued a blanket invitation to both Government ministers and Opposition members to come into the studio to talk about their…
Gibraltar TodayParliament, Getting Fit
Parliament was in session this morning, where the issue of the pensionable equalisation age was discussed. It’s also our Wednesday in-depth, today focusing on…
Gibraltar TodayOrgan Donation Procedure, Toxic Workplaces, 60 Years Cable Car, Travel Trends
A historic moment for Gibraltar’s health service: for the first time, a local organ donation procedure has been carried out at St Bernard’s Hospital, with…
Gibraltar TodayGenelec Protest, Chronicle Changes, Parkinsons, Sports, Darts
Around forty workers from construction company Genelec Installations gathered outside No.6 Convent Place in a demonstration this morning, claiming they haven’t…
Gibraltar TodayChief Minister on McGrail Report, La Hora Del Té Con El Topo, Sports
The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo is taking legal advice as to which of the findings in the McGrail Inquiry report are challengeable - either at the Supreme…
Gibraltar TodayViewPoint Special, ESG 2026 Priorities, Pickleball, Born on the Rock
The GBC Newsroom's Ros Astengo looks ahead to tonight's Viewpoint special on the McGrail Inquiry report The Environmental Safety Group's Janet Howett outlines…
Gibraltar TodayJanuary Blues and Mental Health
With January often described as one of the toughest months for mental health, we'll be talking about how shorter days, post-festive blues and financial…
Gibraltar TodayMasters in Education Valedictorian, Back to School Stress, Cavalcade, Layla Bugeja
Teacher Katy Cheeswright makes history as the University of Gibraltar’s first Masters in Education valedictorian. With pupils back to school tomorrow…
Gibraltar TodayRoad to the Lines, Sports, RifCom Challenge, NY Honours, Music Research
Action for Housing is raising concerns over delays to the Road to the Lines housing project in the Upper Town, more than six years after it was announced. We…
Gibraltar TodayGibraltarian Performers to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sports Report, Review of the Year Part 1
Coming up on today’s show... GBC is reflecting on a defining 2025 with its Review of the Year. From the conclusion of Treaty negotiations to the closing of the…
Gibraltar TodayChristmas Eve live from Piazza
Today's episode was recorded live from Piazza on Main Street, taking in the Christmas Eve from last minute shoppers. Reactions to the long awaited McGrail…
Gibraltar TodayMcGrail Inquiry Report, Fostering, Generous Hearts, Trivia Game
With the McGrail Inquiry report due to be published imminently we look ahead to a special GBC News Bulletin with Editor, Christine Vasquez. Seven children…
Gibraltar TodayNeanderthal Research, Fire Safety, Sports, Boxing Brothers Win, Christmas Decorations Competition
Professor Adine Gavazzi, an internationally renowned academic with two UNESCO Chairs, joins us to discuss her visit to Gibraltar and interest in Neanderthal…
Gibraltar TodayLayla Bugeja, Punch-A-Prize, Mount Alvernia Christmas Party, Nicole Valverde
Singer-songwriter Layla Bugeja from the Layla Rose Band has been in Nashville, Tennessee, and is back home for the festive season, bringing with her new…
Gibraltar TodayUK-EU Treaty, Conference League, Boxing, Cyanotype Photography, Less Waste Christmas
The legal text of a UK–EU treaty on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit relationship has been finalised, with the European Council now informed. News editor Christine…
Gibraltar TodayBayside School Charity Fundraisers
Today’s episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Bayside Comprehensive School, where the school’s annual fundraising week was well underway: from a…
Gibraltar TodayWendy Morton Visit, Mayor Investiture, Start Up Grind Pitch Battle, Young Artist Competition
Shadow Europe Minister Wendy Morton is in Gibraltar, meeting government and business figures to discuss border arrangements and the proposed air terminal ahead…
Gibraltar TodayHannukah, GibSams TV Campaign, Brexit AI Q&A, Morocco Charity Trip, Sports
The Jewish community on the Rock is marking Hannukah this week against with the backdrop of shock and sadness, following an antisemitic attack in Australia. We…
Gibraltar TodayGBC Open Day, Flu Vaccine, Corre Libre, Christmas Stress, Sports
The GBC Open Day has now raised over 280 thousand pounds. It was Paula Latin's first Open Day as CEO; she told how she reacted when the total was revealed. As…
Gibraltar TodayNew Year’s Eve, CareLink Appeal, GAMPA Gala, Seed Bomb
New Year’s Eve plans are taking shape, with a full night of music and live performances at Casemates. We’ll be joined by co-producers Jesse Sampere and Darrell…
Gibraltar TodayBishop Azzopardi, Sports, Rugby Europe, Heritage Trust Chair
A milestone for Gibraltar’s Catholic community: ‘Father Charlie’ was ordained as Bishop Azzopardi at Victoria Stadium. We heard more from our reporter Claire…
Gibraltar TodayG-Less Registration Plate, Domestic Abuse Recovery, Make-A-Wish, Sports, Football Fun Day
The Government has donated the first ‘G-Less’ Personalised Registration Number Plate to the GBC Open Day. A spokesman says the Government wants GBC to be the…
Gibraltar TodayChief Minister Surgery, ADHD, Hyrox Champions, Playmakers, Giles Ramirez
The Chief Minister is undergoing emergency eye surgery for a retinal detachment, delaying the publication of the McGrail Inquiry report. More on that with news…
Gibraltar TodaySupported Needs and Disability Office Annual Conference
Today’s episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live the Sunborn Ballroom, where the Supported Needs and Disability Office has hosted its annual conference…
Gibraltar TodayGaming Tax Changes, Urban Mini Forest
We're talking tax, and the local reactions after the UK Government effectively doubled gaming tax last week, Minister for Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham made…
Gibraltar TodayGolden Week, Sports, Affordable Art Show, Women in Enterprise
Golden Week has kicked off this morning, offering support and conversation to the over 65s. We'll find out more about the launch, and get some details of the…
Gibraltar TodayBlack Friday, Culture Awards Winner, Sports, Christmas Jumper Day
We'll be talking about Black Friday. A day to grab a bargain or two in town, but also a good time to be on the lookout for scams and fraud. Our reporter Katy…
Gibraltar TodayConvent Christmas Fair
We went live from one of the community's most loved festive traditions - the Convent Christmas Fair. The fair raised funds for Cancer Relief, GibSams, and…
Gibraltar TodayPhone-Free School Policy, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
Gibraltar is strengthening its phone-free school policy — from January, pupils’ phones will need to be kept in secure pouches during school hours. We’re…
Gibraltar TodayNever Alone, Impact Report, Christmas Day Lunch, Bling a Bauble
It’s the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Never Alone founder Rosalina Oliva-Taylor urges more men to challenge sexist…
Gibraltar TodayFrontier Incident, PCC Appointment Guide, Boxing Gold Title, Sports, Glowing Memories
We covered a developing story: an incident which saw the frontier closed at midday, as the Police were investigating a suspicious package in the area of the…
Gibraltar TodayGSLP AGM, Festival of Lights, AmCham Gala, UK Rep Meets King, Urban Forest, Sports
Five new members were elected to the GSLP executive at last night’s AGM — our reporter Christina Cortes has the highlights. As Gibraltar switches on the…
Gibraltar TodayDance World Champion, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, Treasure Hunt, BollyFit
Gibraltar has a new world champion - 16-year-old Lewis Llamas, crowned at the IDO Show Dance World Championships. It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, and…
Gibraltar TodayInternational Men’s Day
It’s International Men’s Day, and we’re diving into the realities facing men right now: from mental and physical health to masculinity, homelessness and…
Gibraltar TodayTovey Cottage, Toy Drive, One Levante Christmas Eve, Retro Zumba Class
A major proposal to turn Tovey Cottage into a new conservation and eco-tourism centre. We heard from Architect Nigel Albert Garcia and Senior Environment…
Gibraltar TodayFlight disruptions, GBC Open Day prizes, 20yrs of Bosom Buddies & Aaron Monteverde new music
On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge: 1) Newsroom reporter Shelina Assomul summarises the flight disruptions at Gibraltar Airport, with some of the voices…
Gibraltar TodayLive from the Elliot Hotel: Speakers from the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival
The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival is in full flow this week, and Kelly-Anne Borge is live from the Elliot Hotel to speak to some of the big names making…
Gibraltar TodayDPC, Red Cross Appeal, Walk for Diabetes, Callarte, Rock the Rock
The DPC met to discuss plans for St Andrew’s Church and more — Katy Docker brought us the latest. The Gibraltar Red Cross launches a Jamaica Appeal after…
Gibraltar TodayBishop Charlie Azzopardi talks about being ordained and also the current Census results
On today's show on Wednesdays we usually dive into one topic in more depth and today I'm pleased to say we are joined by Monsignor Charlie Azzopardi. He'll be…
Gibraltar TodayGBC New CEO, University Grant, Festival of Lights, Rock the Rock
Paula Latin becomes the first woman to become a GBC CEO. With 26 years at the Corporation, including 12 as Head of Television, Paula has been behind many of…
Gibraltar TodayVisit Gibraltar Nomination, Tower Discovery, Sports, Ultramarathon, Readathon
Visit Gibraltar has been nominated for Best Tourist Board at the 2026 Globe Travel Awards. We found out more from the Head of the Tourist Board Audisa…
Gibraltar TodayLincoln Red Imps v HNK Rijeca, UK Youth Parliament, Poppy Day Appeal, Safeguarding, Classical Concert
On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge: 1) Rowdy scenes at the Lincoln Red Imps and HNK Rijeca match last night - firefighters had to intervene as Croatian…
Gibraltar TodayMcGrail Report, Head of Radio, GibTalks, Charity Run, Jesse McLaren
The long-awaited McGrail Inquiry report examining the circumstances behind former Police Commissioner Ian McGrail’s early retirement - has now been completed…
Gibraltar TodayNew Mayor, Christian Hook Studio, Silent Night Concert
We spoke about Parliament with our News Editor Christine Vasquez, as the motion to approve the appointment of Nicholas Guerrero as Mayor and Andrea Simpson as…
Gibraltar TodayCemetery Entrance, Football for Change, Literary Festival, Teen Disco
With the recent upgrade to the cemetery entrance, we look at your comments and discussed the story with Shelina Assomull. Football for Change is a special…
Gibraltar TodayNational Archives, Youth Work Week, Wildlife Enrichment, Sports, City Pulse
Jonathan Sacramento has been delving into the National Archives; he was in the studio to share his findings. Senior Youth Worker Rebecca Figueras expands on…