The Deputy Chief Minister is taking part in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa this week. Earlier today King Charles faced shouts of "you are not my King" in Australia. In light of this, we discussed the role of the commonwealth today with Adriana Lopez, who has helped to prepare two young participants for the Commonwealth Youth Forum. Karl Ullger’s solo exhibition, 'Echoes Of Legacy’, features 3 new series of paintings: a second edition featuring the newest school...

The Gibraltar Health Authority will be commencing its annual flu vaccine campaign on Monday. Who is the vaccine available to? Director of Public Health Dr. Helen Carter gave us all the details, and also discussed a salmonella outbreak which has resulted in two people being hospitalised. What can workplaces do to better support employees impacted by cancer? Battling cancer or caring for a loved one, all while juggling financial stress and a demanding job, a challenge no one deserves. Cancer...

Jonathan Scott is back in the studio for Gibraltar Today. Topics covered include: Several Royal Gibraltar Police officers were injured after dealing with a number of serious incidents last night including strangulation, grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent. A report of an alleged rape was also received. Acting Superintendent Alex Enriles told us more.   Dr. Caroline Hull is the National Director of Aid to the Church in Need in the UK - their mission is to help those suffering around...

After a couple of days away in London, 'Gibraltar Today' returns to the rock - and Robin Sheppard-Capurro is in for Jonathan Scott. It's Football Shirt Wednesday for the Cardiac Association's Restart a Heart campaign. Our main topic today is all things cosmetic. What does beauty mean to you? We talk trends past and present, all forms of cosmetics from simple hair dye to actual surgery, the qualifications required and the risks involved. Joining the conversation is: GHA General Practitioner...

Politicians, officials and business leaders have flown to the English capital to celebrate the close ties that unite Gibraltar and Britain, and to further them. Today’s episode of the podcast was recorded live from Gibraltar day in London. It’s an important time for the financial services industry, serving as an opportunity to showcase what Gibraltar has to offer to potential investors. Minister of Finance Nigel Feetham said it is vital to emphasise that Gibraltar is a ‘reliable partner’ for...

Politicians, officials and business leaders have flown to the English capital to celebrate the close ties that unite Gibraltar and Britain, and to further them. Today’s episode of the podcast was recorded live from Gibraltar day in London. It’s an important time for the financial services industry, serving as an opportunity to showcase what Gibraltar has to offer to potential investors. Minister of Finance Nigel Feetham said it is vital to emphasise that Gibraltar is a ‘reliable partner’ for...

Normality has returned at the frontier after a chaotic morning that caused significant delays for commuters. The disruption was triggered by the Spanish police, who were instructed to stamp all Gibraltar passports, rendering Red ID cards invalid. In response, Gibraltar implemented reciprocal measures at 7 AM, requiring Borders and Coastguards to accept only passports. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez was at the border and spoke to the Chief Minister. Graham Southwell, 63, has been found...

On today's edition of Gibraltar Today... Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida, bringing tornadoes and floods.  “A number of deaths" have been reported on the Atlantic coast, more than three million homes and businesses are without power, including Hubert Valverde’s.  The Development and Planning Commission has given full planning permission to the development at the old Bayside School site, following a revised application which brings down its height. Jonathan Sacramento followed...

It’s world mental health day tomorrow, so we have dedicated the entirety of today’s episode to discuss this important topic. The third annual mental health festival, sponsored by GibSams, has opened with a focus on the impact of technology on young people. We spoke to suicide prevention campaigner, Ian Russell, and GP Doctor Susie Davies, who are delivering workshops on combating phone addiction in young people. Meanwhile the GHA is organising a Mental Health Acceptance event at Casemates....

On this episode of Gibraltar Today... The Chief Minister has told the UN that the only resolution of legal force, on which it should rely, is the General Assembly's resolution on the right to self-determination. Ros Astengo listened and fills us in. We’re going to shine the spotlight on a locally-produced film called "Tragic Waste" - it premieres next week at the Leisure Cinemas. We speak to two of the actors: Peter Mackay and Francis Cruz... World Sight Day will be marked on Thursday,...

A Bill to amend the Housing Act has been published. It aims to improve the legislative framework governing both public housing and private rent control. On Government Housing, it aims to modernise the legislation to allow for modern relationships, while the second half of the Act aims to remove unfair rent protection to avoid old properties falling into disrepair. Our reporter Shelina Assomull has been looking at the proposed new law. The digital world is growing. Most of us carry around a...

The UK is giving up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, decades after the population of the archipelago was displaced. The move has received widespread attention in the international press. The Gibraltar Government says it's important to observe how different the case of Chagos is to Gibraltar, and that the UK has made cast iron guarantees to the Rock on sovereignty. Shelina Assomul spoke to the Chief Minister as well as the Leader of the Opposition. Yesterday evening the...

The Cross Frontier Group has stressed the social and economic importance of a treaty agreement to the Chief Minister. A meeting was held at Number Six at the group's request. The group comprises unions, the Federation of Small Businesses and the Chamber of Commerce, and their equivalent counterparts from Spain. Kevin Ruiz told us more.   The GHA is once again supporting the 'Stoptober' campaign, encouraging smokers to quit for 28 days and beyond. The campaign follows the NHS campaign in the...

Government Minister Gemma Arias Vasquez has been assured there will be no further problems with the 500+ care packages provided by the new provider Lifecome Care. - What do you think about the current programmes on Radio Gibraltar and on GBC Television? GBC is outside the piazza right now asking for feedback. We hear from GBC CEO James Neish. - And… We’re going to go in depth on a topic that affects us all: Are we what we eat? How does our diet shape our health, how does it reflect our...

LifeCome Care, a company providing domiciliary care for the GHA, made the news yesterday after complaints on of changes in carers, claims of no vetting, and various other issues. Ros Astengo spoke to Opposition member Atrish Sanchez for the feedback that they’ve received from the public.   Local navy enthusiast Michael Sanchez was a teenager in 1982 when the Falklands war broke out between Britain and Argentina. Sensing that Gibraltar would play a vital strategic role for the British Armed...

This weekend saw around 600 volunteers take part in the latest clean up the world campaign. Spanning over 30 teams, they worked to clear waste and restore key sites, highlighting the importance of a cleaner future for Gibraltar. The effort also raised awareness for better waste facilities and stricter fly-tipping enforcement. Kevin Ruiz was out and about speaking to those volunteers and getting an idea of how it all went.   The Photographic Society are currently exhibiting at the Gustavo...

Parliament has been in session over the last couple of days, with a lot of information bounced back and forth between the Government and the Opposition. Some topics discussed included the relocation of residents from the Queen’s Hotel to the Sunrise Motel and changes to the payment system for local buses. Kevin Ruiz brought us the details. It’s going to be a huge couple of days of rugby on the Rock, with the annual visit of the Royal Marines! This year is particularly special: it marks...

Cancer Relief's Biggest Coffee Morning takes place tomorrow. The charity was founded 41 years ago, and this will be its 10th annual Coffee Morning. And this time, for the first time ever, holding their very own Gibraltar Bake Off! Organisers Marisa Desoiza and Rowena Wallace from Cancer Relief told us more. Tonight’s ViewPoint tackles the proposed Property Tax. It's sparked fierce debate. The legislation is now tabled in Parliament. But is it fair, or will it harm the property market? Host...

Are you fed up of answering emails late in to the night? Or calls from your boss on your day off? About a month ago, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner put to parliament a new ‘right to switch off’ policy - which would allow employees to ignore work-related WhatsApp messages and emails, or decline taking on extra work in the evenings or weekends. The idea is to create distinctive lines between work and home life in an effort to boost productivity. Should Gibraltar follow suit? We had an...

What is Llanito? What does it mean to you? Tonight sees the start of a brand-new series called "Llanito: Exploring the Landscape". We invited co-producer Davina Barbara to the studio to tell why she feels it was important to make this documentary. The Fire and Rescue Service has begun selective industrial action after the Government stopped negotiations on a collective agreement. In response to GBC questions, the Government says it's written to the union with the aim of defusing the situation...

The Chief Minister has said he trusts Labour and acknowledges that this Labour Government has gone further in protecting Gibraltar's interests than any before it. Speaking to Times Radio during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Fabian Picardo said both the Labour and Conservative Governments had made mistakes in the past, but said Foreign Secretary David Lammy had insisted that Gibraltar should be represented at treaty talks.   An emotional protest was held outside No.6 Convent Place...

There is no treaty deal yet. The talks continue. We're trying to make sense of what emerged from the meetings in Brussels. Some have said it's positive that the process continues and that there's still good will to make it happen. What is the Chief Minister's verdict on how yesterday went? He was on Viewpoint last night: our reporter Christina Cortes has been listening back to Mr Picardo's comments. We also hear reactions from the Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi, editor of the...

In today’s episode of the podcast we focused in on the latest round of treaty talks, happening today in Brussels. The Chief Minister is meeting the UK and Spanish Foriegn Ministers and the European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic. Fabian Picardo says "this treaty can be done, however devilishly complex it would have to be". But will we get a treaty today? Our news editor Christine Vasquez, reporting live from Brussles brought us the latest.   And, how important is it to secure a...

A survey has been launched by The Department of Education, Director of Public Health, the Department of Paediatrics at the GHA and the University of Gibraltar. They’re asking parents and guardians to answer a few questions about the use of devices, video games and what their spending habits are when playing video games. We spoke to GHA Paediatrician Dr Lorena Soler Casale, Professor Zsolt Demetrovics of the University of Gibraltar, and by Bayside teacher Dale Moreno. Another concerned parent...

There will be high level talks in Brussels as all sides continue working towards an EU/UK Treaty over Gibraltar. The Chief Minister will meet the UK and Spanish Foreign Ministers and the EU Vice President in Brussels on Thursday. The meeting follows a wide ranging bilateral in London yesterday between both Foreign Ministers. News Editor Christine Vasquez told us more.   Tomorrow, Lincoln Red Imps will begin their maiden voyage in the UEFA Youth League - they host Slovenian side Maribor in the...