GBC News
Supreme Court holds ceremony in honour of former judge, Felix Pizzarello
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- Supreme Court holds ceremony in honour of former judge, Felix Pizzarello
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Supreme Court has held a ceremony in honour of former judge, Felix Pizzarello.
It brought together the judiciary, legal profession, and his family and friends to remember his life and legacy.
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- Gibraltar co-authors landmark guidance tackling proliferation financing in small jurisdictions
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- 1:14
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- 4 months ago
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- Gibraltar has co-authored a landmark international guidance on tackling proliferation financing in small jurisdictions.
This refers to the movement or use of funds and other assets to support the development, acquisition or movement of weapons of mass destruction and related materials.
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- International Regulators discuss AI And Cybersecurity at Data Protection Summit
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- 3:46
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- 4 months ago
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- The Regulatory Authority has today hosted international delegates for the annual British, Irish and Islands Data Protection Authorities meeting, known as BIIDPA.
The GRA’s Head of Information Rights, Joelle Hernandez, told our reporter Kevin Ruiz the event at the Rock Hotel focused on some of the biggest digital challenges facing regulators.
These include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the protection of personal data.
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- Macaques getting ready to Jump Around Gib!
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A public art project with a difference is coming to the streets of Gibraltar!
Ten macaques are in the process of being painted, each with a local theme, and will be placed around the Rock as a 'monkey trail.'
The project has been initiated by the Growing Artists Programme.
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- Mingle: Youth Service expands offering for young adults
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Mingle is a social group for young adults aged 18-30, providing a safe, welcoming environment for those with learning, social and emotional needs.
Offered through the YouthService, participants are supported in building their confidence and developing personal skills at their own pace.
Aroa Nuñez of the Youth service was joined by a number of service users on Gibraltar Today – they spoke to Kelly Anne Borge.
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- Author and historian, Tito Benady, dies aged 96
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- 10:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Author and historian Tito Benady has died at the age of 96.
He was celebrated for his contribution to Gibraltar's history, heritage and cultural identity, and published a series of books and essays on the history of the Rock.
Although his work was diverse, his core research was on Gibraltar's military importance as a naval base, as well as the history of its Jewish poulation.
He was awarded the MBE for services to local history, and recognised with a Ministry of Culture Lifetime Achievement Award.
He co-founded the Heritage Journal, lectured at the University of Gibraltar, and
Mr Benady spent the Second World War as an evacuee in Madeira and had a professional career in finance before he dedicated himself to historical research.
He owned the Gibraltar Bookshop which he said was not very profitable, but did it because he loved books.
This year, before his death, he donated his entire book collect...
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- GBC News 19/05/26
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- 21:40
- Date posted
- 4 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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- DVLD launches ‘Polar Bear’ system to modernise and streamline services
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- 0:50
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- 4 months ago
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- The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Department has launched a new integrated IT system called "Polar Bear" which aims to modernise, streamline and consolidate the full range of DVLD services.
According to the Government, the system has been specially designed for Gibraltar and is the most significant tech-nological upgrade introduced by the DVLD in recent years.
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- Plans for New Community Mental Health Hub to go before DPC at the end of the month
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Government says plans for the new Community Mental Health Hub will be submitted to the Development and Planning Commission at the end of the month.
The move to Sir Joshua Hassan House was first announced in March last year.
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- GFRS issues advice as Upper Rock Nature Reserve enters a high-risk season for fires
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- 1:23
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- 4 months ago
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- The Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice as the Upper Rock Nature Reserve enters a high-risk season for fires.
This comes ahead of the summer season.
According to satellite based analysis by the European Forest Fire Information system, 2025 saw the most destructive fire season on record.
Data shows that over a million hectares – equivalent to approximately the area of Cyprus – were ravaged by fire across several EU countries.
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- Nature Reserve generates over £17 million in revenue in past year according to latest figures
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In the latest statement on the Upper Rock, the Government has hit back at the GSD, saying the site generated over £17 million in revenue over the past year.
The Opposition has questioned who is receiving what from the millions of pounds generated by Upper Rock ticket sales and on what terms.
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- Skin cancer accounts for over a third of cancer cases in under 50s
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- 2:52
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- 4 months ago
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- Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer among under 50s in Gibraltar.
Figures provided to GBC by the GHA show it accounted for more than a third of cancer cases in people aged between 20 and 49 in the four years leading up to December 2025.
Breast and gynaecological cancers each made up just under 14% of cases, while urological cancers accounted for almost 11%.
Bowel cancers were the fifth most common, making up 4.6% of cases.
In total, 65 cancer cases were identified in people under the age of 50 between January 2022 and December 2025.
They show a sharp rise in cases between 2022 and 2023, with diagnoses increasing from three to 21. However, the Health Authority says this is most likely down to improved data collection and reporting processes, particularly within dermatology services, rather than a real increase in cancer cases.
The figures were provided by the GHA in response to GBC ques...
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- Convent Garden Open Day welcomes over 1000 visitors
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Over one thousand visitors attended the Convent garden open day today.
The annual event offers an opportunity to the general public not only to see the gardens, but also to sample the Convent's very own marmalade, as well as a selection of homemade treats.
All proceeds from the garden open day go to charity.
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- GPS data to reveal monkey movements
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Six macaques are being tracked via GPS collars as part of ongoing research to inform their long-term management.
Masters student, Lilliane Hawkins, is leading the collaborative study between the university and the environment department, with the macaque management team facilitating the process of collaring the monkeys.
Vet, Mark Pizarro, spoke to Kelly Anne Borge – she asked him what the team hoped the research might reveal.
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- East Side traffic disruption set to end before beach season this weekend
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Contractors on the East side are working day and night to ensure all the East side infrastructure works are completed before the beach season starts this weekend.
There are currently a number of one-way systems with temporary traffic lights set up along Sir Herbert Miles Road, the access road to Catalan Bay and Both Worlds.
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- City Pulse 18/05/26
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- 54:59
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Final episode of the season and it’s from City Hall to the sofa. Nicky Guerrero joins Robin and the gang for a chat about being Mayor of Gibraltar - how important is civic pride? What’s his day-to-day? And how heavy is the chain of office?!
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- GBC News 18/05/26
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- 24:37
- Date posted
- 4 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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- Tercentenary Sports Hall gets new replacement wooden floor
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Tercentenary Sports Hall has a new fixed wooden floor - replacing another new floor after concerns were raised about playability.
The original new wooden sprung floor was installed at the Europa Sports Complex for last year's Netball World Youth Cup, and then transferred to the Tercentenary Sports Hall.
However, it's now been removed and replaced with a new fixed version.
CEO of the Sports and Leisure Authority, Reagan Lima, said this was done at "negligible cost".
The Minister for Sport thanked all the associations affected, as well as GJBS.
Leslie Bruzon said he was glad to deliver another manifesto commitment, saying investments like these are crucial in supporting local sports as well as events-led tourism.
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- Joelle Ladislaus appointed Vice Chair of CWP Overseas Territories' Women Parliamentarians Network
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- GSD MP Joelle Ladislaus has been appointed Vice Chair of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Overseas Territories' Women Parliamentarians Network.
The group aims to create a safe space for women parliamentarians across the overseas territories to share concerns, identify barriers within political life and discuss solutions to improve representation and inclusion.
Joelle Ladislaus spoke to Kelly Anne Borge on Gibraltar Today.
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- Joelle Ladislaus tells GBC about positive changes for women parliamentarians in overseas territories
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Speaking on Gibraltar Today, Joelle Ladislaus gave an example of a little change she believes would help make things better.
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- US think tank calls for US military to withdraw from its base in Rota & relocate to Gibraltar
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A conservative United States think tank has called for the US military to withdraw from its base in Rota and relocate to Gibraltar.
Earlier this year, the Spanish Premier condemned the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, and refused to allow Rota to be used as part of the military action.
In a post on its website, the Middle East Forum says President Donald Trump “should not forgive Spain”.
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- Museum Open Day draws crowds as Flint Gallery opens
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Museum held its annual open day this weekend, with activities, crafts and displays on offer for young and old.
It was also an opportunity for the general public to see the new Flint Gallery, inaugurated last week.
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- Sports round up; netball, futsal and basketball - 18.05.26
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In sports, there's lots happening - including a street netball takeover, futsal playoffs, basketball semifinals, and more.
Robin Sheppard-Capurro has the latest.
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- Gibraltar Aircraft Registry briefing takes off with vision for growth
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Gibraltar Aircraft Registry has held an industry briefing outlining its vision, market positioning and potential economic impact.
The event was opened by the Minister for Commercial Aviation, Christian Santos, and featured presentations from key figures involved in the project.
The registry is privately owned by Jorge Colindres, who also operates similar registries in Aruba and San Marino.
Speaking at the conference at the Sunborn Gibraltar, he said he hopes it will attract hundreds of aircraft in the coming years.
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- Childline Gibraltar receives around 500-800 calls a year; 40 contacts a month
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In Gibraltar Childline receives around 500-800 calls a year- 40 contacts a month.
Most calls centre around mental health with the feedback from children showing a significant rise in families feeling increased pressure.
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- Gibraltar now integrated into European child helpline network
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Gibraltar is now integrated into the European child helpline network.
Statistics such as a 40 % increase in domestic abuse as a reason for calling, prove Childline serves an important role as part of a multi-agency approach.
CEO Caroline Carter was on Gibraltar Today where she explained what difference the expansion would make to the services offered by the charity.
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- Public Health advises precautions despite low Hantavirus risk
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Public Health says the current risk posed to Gibraltar by the hantavirus outbreak is considered low, although authorities have moved to what they describe as “enhanced surveillance”.
In answer to GBC Questions, the Government said no one meeting the World Health Organisation’s criteria for contact tracing has been identified locally so far.
It adds that no Hantavirus infection risk has been linked to a plane which recently travelled to Gibraltar after delivering medical supplies to Tristan da Cunha following a suspected outbreak on the island.
Number Six also confirmed the strain associated with human-to-human transmission has never been recorded on the Rock, and say there have been no recent human cases of hantavirus in Gibraltar.
Public Health is reminding people to follow good hygiene and rodent control measures, particularly where there may be rat activity.
The spokesperson told GBC the GHA has limited spec...
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- Debate continues over management of Gibraltar’s heritage sites
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The war of words between the Government and the GSD over Gibraltar’s heritage management and the Upper Rock has continued.
In its latest statement, the GSD says the public deserves to know “who is receiving what from the millions of pounds generated by Upper Rock ticket sales and on what terms” - adding “the public deserves transparency, not deflection”.
The back and forth between the Government and the GSD began earlier this month after the Government announced what it described as a “major initiative” to document 85 World War Two pillboxes.
The GSD questioned why the work had not been done sooner, and criticised what it described as ‘terrible state’ of some military heritage sites.
Number Six responded by accusing the Opposition of misunderstanding heritage management, and highlighted projects including restoration works at the Moorish Castle and Northern Defences.
The debate intensified when Shadow M...
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- GBC News 15/05/26
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- 22:53
- Date posted
- 5 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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- Sports: two new national records & the fall of a footballing giant
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- There's plenty happening in the local sports scene: including the fall of another giant in football; netball takes to the streets, and more. Robin Sheppard-Capurro has the latest.
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- Museum opens new gallery dedicated to Gibraltar's Neanderthal child
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A new gallery dedicated to Gibraltar’s famous Devil’s Tower Neanderthal child has opened at the National Museum.
The Flint Gallery marks 100 years since the discovery of the child’s remains, and features a new image of him: what the Museum describes as a new face of the Neanderthals.
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- First former resident of Queen's Hotel moves into Sunrise Hostel
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The first former resident of the hostel at the old Queen's Hotel has moved into the Sunrise Hostel.
The extension to the Sunrise Hostel has been completed, as phase one of an expansion and refurbishment project.
Today, GBC were given a tour of the facilities by the Housing Minister.
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- Clubhouse unveils refurbished hospitality unit
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Clubhouse’s hospitality unit has been given a fresh new look following a major refurbishment supported by a number of sponsors.
The former outdoor patio has now been enclosed to create a larger coffee shop area, providing more seating for the many users who meet there daily for coffee, lunch or simply to socialise.
The expansion has also allowed for a bigger kitchen space, meaning two teams can now work side by side and creating more opportunities for Clubhouse users involved in running the cafeteria service.
The project received a £7000 contribution from the GBC Open Day Fund.
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- New hotel replacing Caleta expected to break ground early next year
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Works on the new Caleta Hotel have restarted following the announcement of the Treaty.
Speaking on Viewpoint last night, Executive Director of the Caleta project, Franco Ostuni said they expected to break ground early next year.
Meanwhile, Ocean Village Director Ed Allison-Wright said there remains a commitment to building a 150-room Marriott Hotel in the Marina Bay car par, although the project is currently on hold.
Both agreed that the growth in local Airbnb's was impacting hotel occupancy and called for greater monitoring and enforcement of the sector.
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- Divine Intersection - new traffic flow at Holy Trinity Square
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Motorists will now be able to turn North at the Holy Trinity square.
The road turning left from Line Wall Road into Cathedral Square has been re-opened.
The displaced motorcycle parking on that lane has been re-provided in nearby areas.
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- GBC News 14/05/26
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- 21:36
- Date posted
- 5 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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- Unite marks Nurses Day at Transport House
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Unite National Officer Stuart Davies says Gibraltar is very lucky to have so many dedicated people in the nursing profession.
Unite the Union held an event at Transport House to mark International Nurses Day, with speakers from across the board, including the Health Minister.
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- The Art of Becoming: exploring art as self-care
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Art therapist, Jacqima Rios is currently showing her first exhibition at the Fine Arts Gallery.
The Art of Becoming invites interaction and introspection, as Jacqima highlights the importance of using art to your benefit.
She believes art exists in every aspect of our lives, and we should employ it in our own self care, as she explained to Iain Triay Clarence
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- 10-gig fibre broadband upgrade rolled out in Gibraltar after seven-figure investment
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- U-mee says it’s rolled out a new generation of 10-gig fibre broadband after a seven-figure investment in its network infrastructure.
The company says the technology is designed to meet growing demand from streaming, gaming and multiple connected devices in the home, adding that it is the first provider in Gibraltar to introduce it locally.
With the rollout now underway across its network, our reporter Kevin Ruiz asked U-mee spokesperson Jimmy Imossi what the upgrade will mean for consumers.
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- Get Lippy campaign encourages women to speak up about gynaecological cancers
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- 3:12
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- 5 months ago
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- With a focus on speaking out about symptoms and encouraging women to be aware of their bodies, Get Lippy is an awareness campaign for the five gynaecological cancers.
Cancer survivors Francesca Makey, Sophie Clifton Tucker Hedley, and Melanie Chipolina Guilliano shared their stories on Gibraltar Today.
In an open and honest conversation, they spoke of receiving their diagnoses, and how they take the positives from a life-altering situation.
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- Get Lippy Day: encouraging people to break taboos & speak openly about gynaecological cancers
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- 21:55
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- 5 months ago
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- Get Lippy Day, a campaign encouraging people to break taboos and speak openly about gynaecological cancers and the symptoms that should never be ignored.
Francesca Makey, who was diagnosed with womb cancer at just 17 years old, Sophie Clifton Tucker Hedley, who is in her thirties and was diagnosed more recently with cervical cancer last November and Melanie Chipolina Guilliano, who was diagnosed in 2018 with cervical cancer, while pregnant at the age of 36, all joined Kelly Anne Borge on Gibraltar Today
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- New long-term strategy to shape Gibraltar's banking sector
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Gibraltar Bankers’ Association has approved a new long-term strategy framework designed to shape the direction of the sector over the next five years.
Known as “Strategy 2030”, the framework is built around three key pillars - Promote, Educate and Protect - and aims to strengthen Gibraltar’s banking profile, support talent development, and enhance collaboration on issues such as fraud prevention and regulatory engagement.
Katy Docker spoke to GBA President, Katie Muldoon, after the strategy was formally approved at the Association’s Annual General Meeting.
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- Over 3,000 people in Gibraltar are diabetic with local rates significantly higher than in the UK
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Over 3,000 people in Gibraltar are diabetic. 90% are type 2. This means the disease is manageable because the triggers are related to lifestyle. On the other hand, only 10% of diabetics are type 1.
Speaking on Gibraltar Today, mother and daughter duo, Courtney and Susan Edwards discussed both forms of diabetes, the differences, risks and side effects, and why rates are significantly higher than in the UK.
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- Reception held for King’s Scouts, formerly Queen’s Scouts
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- 2:23
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- 5 months ago
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- A reception was held at the Mayor's Parlour for the King’s Scouts, formerly Queen’s Scouts.
King's Scout is the highest award available to young scouts and requires a high level of commitment and achievements.
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- GSD says Greenberg responses are "Smokecreens & diversionary tactics on overdrive"
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The GSD has accused Hassans of missing the point by seeking to frame the Daniel Greenberg issue as some form of law firm jealousy.
It describes this as nothing but a self-serving, "smokescreen reply" designed to distract the public.
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- Hassans calls on GSD to withdraw criticism & engage with substance of the bill
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Hassans International Law Firm has entered the political row over the appointment of Daniel Greenberg, describing Keith Azopardi's comments "disappointing' and has called on the GSD Leader to withdraw his criticism.
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- Calls for clarity on school summer holiday dates
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- 2:15
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- 5 months ago
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- Parents of school pupils are still waiting to hear when their children will break up for their summer holidays, amid ongoing discussions about possible changes to the academic calendar.
The Government has previously said it is seeking to end summer hours in schools, a move which would see term times shortened.
The current end of term date is set for the 10th of July but there is still a question mark over whether this will be brought forward.
In a statement, then GSD says any amendments will have an impact on families and their day-to-day organisation, and call on the Government to keep parents informed.
Shadow Minister Damon Bossino, says students and their parents should be given 'ample time' to prepare for any changes.
The Government has been holding discussions with the teacher's union, but no final decision has yet been announced.
Katy Docker asked people in town and outside the Comprehensive schools how...
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- 25 year-old denies possessing over 2,000 indecent images of children
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A local man has appeared at the Magistrates' Court facing charges relating to indecent images of children.
25 year old Asadullah Nadeem Shuja pleaded not guilty to three counts of possession of over 2000 images. These relate to both video and still pictures.
The Vineyards resident also denied three charges of moving and storing these images.
The defendant was granted bail by the Courts and the case adjourned until July. In the meantime, he was ordered to have no unsupervised contact with a person under 18. Anyone responsible for a child he may spend time with, must be advised of the allegations he faces.
The charges follow his arrest in November 2024 and an investigation by the RGP's Digital Safety & Offender Management team.
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- CM accuses GSD Leader of “dragging politics into the gutter"
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- 7:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Chief Minister has accused the GSD Leader of “taking politics down to the gutter” after he criticised the appointment of UK lawyer Daniel Greenberg to draft the Conflict of Interest Bill.
The legislation was a key recommendation of the McGrail Inquiry report.
Keith Azopardi argued that Mr Greenberg should not have been engaged because of his close links to both the Government and Hassans.
However, speaking to Christina Cortes, Fabian Picardo said Mr Azopardi’s comments were self-serving and “incongruous” with his own position, adding he has misunderstood what Sir Peter Openshaw said.
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- Sunrise Hostel extension ready to accommodate residents from hostel at Queen's
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- An extension to the Sunrise Hostel has been completed, paving the way for residents of the hostel at the Queen’s to be transferred to their new accommodation.
The government says keys will be made available as from tomorrow and that it will consult with the residents - the majority of whom are pensioners of Moroccan origin - on what assistance they need to make the move, and provide them with transport where required.
The plan is to move them in groups on different days in order to minimize disruptions.
