GBC News
Fair set up underway as event returns to Rooke site on Friday
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- Fair set up underway as event returns to Rooke site on Friday
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Fair gets underway this Friday, marking the start of a busy few weeks ahead of National Day.
The fair returns to the Rooke site after last year's move to the Victoria Stadium, with local charities, community groups and businesses again taking part.
This year's event will also include sensory adaptations and the Family Pavilion, alongside the usual rides, food and entertainment.
Jodie Ferrar from Cultural Services told Gibraltar Today what visitors can expect.
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- Artists invited to submit works to this year's Gibraltar International Art Exhibition
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Artists are being invited to submit their works to this year's Gibraltar International Art Exhibition.
The exhibition will be held at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery from the 21st to the 31st October.
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- Spanish national pleads guilty to burglary and ABH
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A Spanish national has pleaded guilty to burglary at a home in Catalan Bay.
He also pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
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- Unite considers Government talks over 32 NatWest redundancies
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Unite is considering approaching Government and other employers in Gibraltar to help find local jobs for the 32 NatWest International employees facing redundancy.
The bank is offering redeployment opportunities, but all of the positions currently available are in the UK.
Burt Unite's Donovan Correia told our reporter Kevin Ruiz that many of the affected staff want to stay in Gibraltar, and that he believes their skills could be of use to other employers locally.
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- Westside reclamation will be 'exclusively affordable housing', Government confirms
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The residential development at the future Westside reclamation site will be exclusively affordable housing.
The Government says it's expected to deliver 2,300 homes, and that this will include pensioner accommodation.
The initial demolition works in the area are set to begin later this week.
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- Nautilus Project says not enough being done to protect orcas
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- 4:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Nautilus Project says not enough has been done to protect the critically endangered Iberian Orca, after one of the oldest members of a nearby pod was seen with what appear to be wounds from shotgun pellets.
An investigation into the incident is underway in Spain, where attacking or killing animals on the national list of threatened species can result in fines of up to two million euros and criminal charges.
Lewis Stagnetto says more needs to be done to prevent these situations arising. He spoke to our reporter Michael Beltran.
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- Weekend sport: Lincoln Red Imps gear up for their UEFA Conference League Play-off
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- There's a big table tennis star on the Rock tomorrow, and Lincoln Red Imps gear up for their UEFA Conference League Play-off against Larne FC.
But first, grassroots meets charity. Here's Jose Mari Ruiz with the latest.
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- Public Health encourages uni students to vaccinate against meningitis ahead of travelling to UK
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Director of Public Health is urging students between the ages of 18 and 25 who study in the UK to take advantage of the GHA's Meningitis B vaccine programme ahead of travelling.
The rollout follows an outbreak of meningitis among university students in Kent earlier this year, which resulted in two deaths.
Dr Helen Carter was on Gibraltar Today; she told Kelly Anne Borge that prevention was better than cure.
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- Lianne Wink speaks to Gibraltar Today about winning Mrs Gibraltar
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Lianne Wink was crowned Mrs Gibraltar as the pageant returned following a three-year hiatus.
The 40 year old won the top prize in front of a sold-out crowd at the Alameda Open Air Theatre
Gabriella Luque won First Princess, with Levi Azzopardi Frendo named Second Princess on the night.
Lianne appeared on Gibraltar Today and told Kelly-Anne Borge just how much the win meant to her.
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- New signs and extended firebreaks in the Upper Rock to tackle risk of fire
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Fire safety awareness in the Upper Rock is highlighted every summer, when the hot weather increases the risk of fire.
Working collaboratively, the Fire and Rescue Service and the Environment Department have stepped up this year's campaign, with new signage and extended firebreaks.
With extremely high temperatures across Europe causing wildfires, our reporter Claire Hernandez asked Chief Fire Officer Colin Ramirez whether the same could happen here.
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- Lianne Wink crowned Mrs Gibraltar 2026
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Mrs Gibraltar pageant returned following a three year hiatus with a live show in front of a sell-out crowd at the Alameda Open Air Theatre.
Lianne told GBC that winning the crown was a dream come true and that she looked forward to what comes next.
Gabriella Luque won the title of First Princess, with Levi Azzopardi Frendo named Second Princess.
Watch the moment Lianne's name is announced and she receives the Mrs Gibraltar crown from 2023 winner, Georgina White.
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- GBC News 14/08/26
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- 21:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Youngsters at CYE-CYL summer programme fundraising for EV Foundation
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Youngsters attending CYE-CYL's summer programme will be fundraising for the EV Foundation at the Piazza on Saturday.
CYE-CYL aims to empower youngsters and the EV Foundation helps disadvantaged families and support vulnerable children and families.
The youngsters had to have their fundraising ideas approved by a team of dragons before being able to go ahead.
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- Rose Suissa retires from the GHA after 53 years
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Rose Suissa has retired from the GHA after 53 years in Gibraltar’s Civil Service.
Her career has followed the development of Primary Care from the Health Centre at Casemates to the service we know today.
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- New school term begins on 1st September
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The new school term will begin on Tuesday 1st September.
Year groups will return on different days and at different times.
Summer hours run up to and including Wednesday 9th September. Winter hours, full school days, begin on Friday 11th September.
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- GFSA Junior Fishing Competition: encouraging a new generation of responsible anglers
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Young anglers aged 7 to 14 cast their lines over the Peter Isola Promenade for this year's annual Junior Shore Fishing Competition.
Warm and humid levante winds offered favorable conditions for the novice anglers who collectively caught over 12 different species of fish, including Horse Mackerel (Jureles), White Bream (Sargo) and the rarer Sheepshead Bream (Sula).
In 7-10 age group, Hailee ended the day with the heaviest fish: a 575g Sheepshead Breem, and was also the Points Aggregate winner.
In the 11-14 age group, last year’s Heaviest Fish winner, Kelvin, returned to defend his crown with a 700g Grey Mullet, whilst newcomer Oliver was the Points Aggregate winner.
Three seminars in the lead up to the competition emphasised the importance of catching suitably sized fish, encouraging a 'catch and release' approach and highlighting legal limits of fish sizes.
The GFSA hopes to inspire the younger generation to enjoy the s...
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- NatWest International to cut 32 back-office jobs in Gibraltar
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- NatWest International is cutting 32 back-office jobs in Gibraltar, according to Unite the Union.
The bank says the changes will not affect customer-facing staff or banking services locally.
Staff were told about the changes earlier this week, with the Chief Operating Office understood to be the department most affected.
Unite says 32 Gibraltar employees are affected.
One employee who has been given notice told GBC there are currently no internal vacancies available to them.
NatWest Group says the changes are aimed at simplifying how it operates, with some roles being centralised within the wider group.
NatWest International is part of NatWest Group, with the international bank headquartered in Jersey. Similar job cuts are expected in Jersey and Guernsey.
The bank says affected staff will be supported and offered alternative roles where possible, subject to ringfencing rules and regulations.
But Unite say...
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- Over £7,500 raised for charity as "silly idea" develops into extraordinary fundraiser
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- As thousands of people around the Rock looked up at Wednesday evening’s eclipse, one young entrepreneur helped make sure many of them could do so safely, selling thousands of pairs of eclipse glasses from a stall in Ocean Village.
What started as a "silly idea" turned into an extraordinary charity fundraiser, raising more than £7,500.
Mason Quayle and his mum Kerry were on Gibraltar Today.
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- Law governing frontier workers rights under treaty now operational
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- New regulations implementing the provisions of the UK-EU Treaty on Gibraltar relating to frontier workers have been gazetted.
They apply to EU citizens who are legally resident in Spain and work in Gibraltar.
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- Lincoln will take on Larne FC in Conference League play-off
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- There's changes coming to the domestic football league and a local cricket umpire to officiate a World Cup qualifier; but first Europa League action.
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- AI in healthcare 'exciting' but patient trust 'vital', says urologist behind first telesurgery
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The urology surgeon who performed Gibraltar's first remote operation says the future of artificial intelligence in surgery is very exciting.
Professor Prokar Dasgupta of the London Clinic says, however, that winning the trust of patients and the public is vital.
This week, Professor Dasgupta delivered a talk at St Bernard's Hospital on the future of AI in healthcare.
Christina Cortes spoke to him.
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- GBC News 13/08/26
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- 24:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Students celebrates 92% A-Level pass rate, up three points on 2025
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- 8:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Overall, Gibraltar recorded a 92% A-Level pass rate this year - up three percentage points on 2025.
Across Government schools, there were 660 pass grades, with 12 students achieving Scholar status with three A grades or above.
Speaking to GBC, the Director of Education, Keri Scott, said there were a lot of success stories.
Prior Park reported a 100% overall pass rate, with 89% of grades at A* to C.
The most popular subjects were Spanish, Biology and Sociology.
Katy Docker spoke to students and teachers earlier today.
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- Over £10,000 raised for GBC Open after sold-out charity darts exhibition
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Over £10,000 has been raised for the GBC Open Day following a sold-out charity darts exhibition.
The event featured World Number 9, Stephen "The Bullet" Bunting.
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- MenB catch-up jab offered to students heading overseas
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Outbreaks of Meningitis B among university students in the UK earlier this year have prompted a new vaccination initiative for students heading to the UK to study this autumn.
Public Health Gibraltar and the GHA are offering a catch-up programme to eligible students, urging them to get protected before they leave.
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- Gibraltar steps up its outreach programme and looks at gaming companies away from the UK
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gibraltar is looking further afield than the UK market to attract gaming companies.
Trade and Industry Minister, Nigel Feetham has accelerated the international outreach programme to open new markets, including through his recent visit to Canada.
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- Bishop of Gibraltar prays for young people receiving results this month
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The excitement around A-Level results has been felt around the Rock.
On Gibraltar Today, Bishop Charles Azzopardi told Kelly-Anne Borge he's been praying for all young people in Gibraltar who have had exams this year.
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- GBC News 12/08/26
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- 29:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Eclipse 2026: As it happened
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- 6:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- President of the Astronomical Society, William Recagno, joined hundreds at Camp Bay during peak coverage of today's solar eclipse, when 93% of the sun was obscured as seen from Gibraltar.
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- Beach libraries, maintenance, the eclipse, a busy Beach Wednesday at Camp Bay!
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The site of this week's Beach Wednesday, Camp Bay is one of Gibraltar's favourite swimming spots.
And as we've seen tonight, it's proving just as popular as a vantage point for the eclipse.
From beach libraries to maintenance, and explaining what to expect from the skies tonight, Gibraltar Today was live from Camp Bay.
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- Pope's former private secretary to appear at Literary Festival
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The former private secretary to both Pope Benedict the Sixteenth and Pope Francis will be taking part in this year’s Literary Festival.
The Most Reverend Alfred Xuereb, who is now the Apostolic Nuncio to Morocco, will present his book 'My Days with Benedict the Sixteenth'.
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- New ATC generator aims to prevent flight disruption during power cuts
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A new generator is now operational at RAF Gibraltar, following a power cut in June which led to the cancellation of an EasyJet flight and disruption at Gibraltar International Airport.
The territory-wide outage in June affected essential Air Traffic Control equipment, forcing flight operations to be suspended.
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- Sunken treasure near Gibraltar prompts calls for Britain to claim 12 nautical miles around the Rock
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A shipwreck near Gibraltar, believed to be carrying £5.5 billion in gold, has prompted calls for Britain to claim 12 nautical miles around the Rock.
Leaked diplomatic papers from the 2000s have revealed that Britain abandoned plans to salvage HMS Sussex, which sank in the 17th Century, so as not to upset Spain.
The Daily Telegraph reports that the wreck site lies in international waters just east of Gibraltar.
Former Conservative Cabinet Minister Sir David Davis told the paper that Britain should finally exercise its rights under international law to “extend the territory” and allow the recovery operation to go ahead.
In answer to GBC questions, the Chief Minister said: “We have long called on the UK to claim the 12 nautical miles.”
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- Consultant says looking at the eclipse, even for a few seconds, can be dangerous
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- 7:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Looking directly at the Sun without proper protection will cause serious and permanent damage to your eyes.
Consultant Dr Barmak Zadeh, from the Eye Department at the GHA, told Kelly-Anne Borge how to enjoy the eclipse safely.
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- GBC News 11/08/26
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- 22:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- GBC’s LIVE flagship news programme is on air weekdays at 8:30pm. Tune in for trusted reporting and the latest local news.
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- Lookahead to partial eclipse visible in Gibraltar on Wednesday
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- All eyes will be on the Bay of Gibraltar tomorrow as we experience a partial solar eclipse just before sunset.
Dubbed one of the most striking astronomical events visible to the Rock in decades, both the Astronomical Society and the GHA are advising those who intend to watch it, to do so safely with the eclipse glasses.
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- GHA strengthens trauma procedures and orders second CT scanner after 2021 death
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The GHA has purchased a second CT scanner and says it has strengthened trauma procedures following the death of a 55-year-old man in 2021. The GHA later accepted partial liability for his death following a civil claim.
The Health Authority says the new scanner should be operational within the next 12 months, while contingency arrangements are in place with a local imaging provider if its existing scanner is unavailable.
The 55-year-old died two days after being seriously injured in a road traffic collision on Queensway Road in April 2021.
The Coroner concluded that his death was a direct result of injuries sustained in the collision, with a delay in recognising internal bleeding contributing to his death.
Three recommendations were subsequently made to the GHA. These included regular and thorough testing of protocols likely to be used in critical situations; ensuring records are kept confirming staff have read and understood important...
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- A positive experience - Mrs Gibraltar contestants take to the stage later this week
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- This Friday, seven contestants will take to the stage at the Alameda Open Air Theatre, hoping to be crowned this year's Mrs Gibraltar.
The seven hopefuls were on Gibraltar Today, telling Kelly-Anne Borge about their reasons for taking part in the show.
Pageant Director, Mark Andrades emphasised how much an event like this gives back to the community, as well as giving a big confidence boost to those involved.
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- Government not concerned about immigrants in Gibraltar
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The government does not consider there to be any increased risk of migrants attempting to enter Gibraltar by land, although it says it continues to monitor migration patterns in the area.
This in response to GBC questions relating to a GB News interview with Baron John Redwood, in which it was claimed that Gibraltar 'faces the risk of an African invasion'.
In the interview, the Tory peer expressed concern that new arrangements under the treaty could lead to immigrants arriving in Gibraltar and potentially applying for asylum in the UK.
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- Plans for telesurgery to include gynaecology and bowel surgery in future
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- There are plans to expand the range of fields for telesurgery in Gibraltar to include gynaecology and bowel surgery.
Three prostate removal operations have been conducted remotely so far using the robotic surgery suite, with a fourth scheduled for next month.
These have been carried out by Professor Prokar Dasgupta of the London Clinic's Robotics Centre of Excellence.
Professor Dasgupta delivered a talk at St Bernard's Hospital on the future of healthcare and artificial intelligence.
Christina Cortes asked him about that landmark first remote operation on the Rock; this interview has some images of a graphic nature.
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- GCS announces nominees for this year's Cultural Awards
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The nominees have been announced for the 2026 Cultural Awards.
The awards recognise potential, ability, talent and achievements in Gibraltar's arts and culture.
Cultural Services CEO, Seamus Byrne, told Kelly-Anne Borge about some of the changes over the last few years.
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- Court refuses appeal against seven-year sentence for sexual offences
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A man convicted of 13 sexual offences has been refused permission to appeal his seven-year prison sentence.
Zakaria Laaraj was handed the sentence in May 2025 after being convicted of assaulting two young girls, who were aged 10 and 13 when the abuse began.
He was also made subject to a 10-year Sexual Offences Prevention Order – placing restrictions on his behaviour in order to prevent future offences.
His application for permission to appeal that order has also been refused.
Zakaria Laaraj was convicted of sexual offences involving two girls, referred to in court as Miss X and Miss Y.
The offences against Miss X included kissing and sexually touching her, while those involving Miss Y included entering a room where she was sleeping and touching her breasts.
Laaraj was sentenced to seven years in prison - five-and-a-half years for the lead offence involving Miss X, with other sentences running concurrently, ...
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- Communicating with confidence - media trainer offers workshops in Gibraltar
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Former ITV News presenter and media trainer Hannah Shellswell will be in Gibraltar next month.
Joined by Gillian Kelly, producer and reporter with Good Morning Britain, Hannah will be delivering a workshop designed to help people communicate more confidently on camera and prepare for media interviews.
Our reporter Sinead O'Neill spoke to Hannah about the workshop which will be held at the GBC studios.
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- Weekend sport: plenty of action from our athletes away from Gibraltar
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- It was a quiet weekend on the Rock, but plenty of action from our athletes away from Gibraltar.
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- Sports, activities, arts and crafts - all on offer at Stay and Play!
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- It's been a long summer and there is just over three weeks left until term time.
To keep busy, many children from St Martin's have been attending the Government's Stay and Play programme.
Team leaders say they offer sports, arts and crafts as well as activities aimed at developing life skills.
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- Walk across Japan raises £10,000 for Red Cross
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- 8:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 23 year old Ben Vasquez has raised over £10,000 for the Red Cross, by walking across Japan.
Ben set off from the southernmost point of Cape Sata on March 19th and reached his destination in the north of Hokkaido on July 31st.
135 days and more than four million steps later, he told Kelly-Anne Borge about his daily routine over the last five months.
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- Driver and GHA agree liability and £300,000 settlement over motorcyclist’s death
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A £300,000 settlement, plus legal costs, has been agreed in a civil claim brought by the estate of a man who died following a road traffic collision on Queensway Road in 2021.
Court documents obtained by GBC show liability was apportioned on a 60/40 basis between the driver who caused the accident and the Gibraltar Health Authority, which treated the man following the collision.
The 55-year-old was riding his motorcycle along Queensway Road in April 2021 when then-26-year-old Julian Ellul turned across his path, causing a collision.
The motorcyclist died two days later.
The following year, Mr Ellul pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to four years in prison, although this was later reduced on appeal.
During the sentencing hearing, defence lawyer Chris Finch argued there had been serious shortcomings in the medical care the motorcyclist received while at St Bernard’s Hospital.
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- Countdown to Gibraltar Fair begins!
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The countdown to the Gibraltar Fair is on!
It will officially open on Friday 21st of August at the ex Rooke Site.
Culture Minister Christian Santos will inaugurate the event at 7pm.
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- A month of Summer Sports!
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- It's been a month of Summer Sports, with youngsters attending Sports Train keeping themselves busy during the hot summer days with a variety of activities.
We spoke to the volunteers and those taking part in the Sports Train programme.
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- The latest in sports, including a bittersweet result for Lincoln Red Imps
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Now, for the latest in sports, including a bittersweet result for Lincoln Red Imps in Europe; and a local boxing club denies "unsubstantiated allegations" - plus more!
Robin Sheppard-Capurro has the details.
