GBC News
Reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems: what to do in the face of warming seas
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- Reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems: what to do in the face of warming seas
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- 4:06
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- 9 days ago
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- Reducing pollution, bringing down fossil fuel use, and taking care of local ecosystems. According to marine ecologist at the University of Gibraltar, Dr Darren Fa, these efforts remain vital in the face of the climate crisis.
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- Chief Minister also answered questions over whether treaty will reduce employment opportunities
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- 1:18
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- 9 days ago
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- The Chief Minister also answered questions over whether the treaty will reduce employment opportunities for young UK nationals wanting to move to Gibraltar.
Fabian Picardo said the premise of the question was "misconceived".
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- Europe Minister tells European Affairs Committee 'treaty does not affect sovereignty at all'
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- 1:13
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- 9 days ago
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- Givih heard oral evidence at the European Affairs Committee, Europe Minister, Lord Wood of Anfield said "categorically, this treaty does not affect sovereignty at all".
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- Scrutiny from the House of Lords over the UK/EU agreement on Gibraltar
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- 1:25
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- 9 days ago
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- The House of Lords has scrutinised the UK/EU Agreement on Gibraltar - looking at its provisions for immigration checks, a customs union, and termination clauses among other areas.
The European Affairs Committee heard oral evidence from Europe Minister, Lord Wood of Anfield, and Paul Hughes, Deputy Head of the Southern Europe Department at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, also addressed the committee for what he said would very likely be the last time before he retires from office.
Among the questions put to him was: who takes the final decision on refusal of individual entry to Gibraltar?
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- Chief Minister speaks to GBC following European Affairs Committee session
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- 5:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- News Editor Christine Vasquez caught up with the Chief Minister after the European Affairs Committee session.
She asked Fabian Picardo what he'd thought of the tone and whether he felt it had focused on information gathering or could be seen as slightly more aggressive.
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- Exhibition explores 80 years of Gibraltar at the UN
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- 3:28
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- 10 days ago
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- An exhibition depicting 80 years of Gibraltar at the United Nations has opened at the Fine Arts Gallery.
Curated by the staff at the National Archives, it brings together official documents and images as well as memorabilia from personal collections.
Speaking at the opening, the Deputy Chief Minister said the aim of annual visits to the UN remains the Rock's de-colonisation and de-listing from the UN list of non-self-governing territories.
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- GFIU sees 17.5% rise in suspicious activity reports in 'landmark' year
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- 4:31
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- 10 days ago
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- The Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit says 2025 was a landmark year, with more than 5,800 Suspicious Activity Reports received - a 17.5% increase on the year before.
The figures are contained in the GFIU’s newly-published Annual Report.
Carl Ramagge recently took over as Director following the retirement of Edgar Lopez earlier this year. He says 2025 was an extremely busy year for what remains a relatively small team.
In his first GBC interview since becoming Director, Mr Ramagge spoke to Katy Docker about the findings and the latest trends emerging from the GFIU’s more recent 2026 quarterly data.
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- Former IBF Middleweight Champion reaches Gibraltar in Longest Round Challenge
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Having started in Edinburgh in August, Darren Barker has cycled and swam over 2896 kilometres, aiming to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
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- Seven juveniles remain under investigation over former Coviran fire
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- 1:48
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- 10 days ago
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- The police investigation into the fire at the former Coviran supermarket on Devil’s Tower Road remains ongoing, with all seven juveniles arrested in connection with the blaze still under investigation.
The Royal Gibraltar Police has confirmed to GBC that none of those arrested has been charged at this stage, and that no decision has been taken to end proceedings against any of them.
The fire broke out at the disused supermarket on a Sunday evening in February 2025. GBC reported at the time that 35 firefighters and officers were required to bring the blaze under control.
Seven juveniles were subsequently arrested on suspicion of arson, including an 11-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy. They were interviewed and bailed while enquiries continued.
More than a year and a half on, police say the cause of the fire remains inconclusive.
In response to questions from GBC, the RGP says the significant damage to the build...
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- No change to EES checks at Gibraltar Airport as nine Schengen states ease enforcement
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- 0:45
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- 11 days ago
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- Nine Schengen countries have reportedly eased the enforcement of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System because of continuing technical problems.
Spain is not among them, so there is no change to the EES checks already being carried out at Gibraltar Airport for on residents.
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- Inter Gibraltar FC win the Luisito Bonavia Cup
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Special Olympics return from Malta with medals and a big 3 points for St Joseph's early on the football season; but first the domestic futsal campaign kicked off.
Jose Mari Ruiz has the latest.
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- 'Pause before you post' - joint awareness campaign launches for Suicide Prevention Month
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- 3:12
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- 11 days ago
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- The Suicide Prevention Alliance and Public Health Gibraltar are asking for people to stop and think before posting on social media when a sudden death is reported locally.
'Pause before you post, care before you share' is the message behind the campaign as local groups raise awareness on the impact that careless sharing of images, footage or information can have on the family and friends of those affected.
Dr Helen Carter and Sean Keating are among the voices speaking out on the issue, they were on Gibraltar Today.
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- GIB CEO announces retirement - new CEO expected to be in place early next year
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- 0:59
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- 11 days ago
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- The Chief Executive officer of Gibraltar International Bank, Peter Horton, has announced his retirement to the Board of Directors.
Chairman, Andrew McLauglin thanked him for his dedication and contribution, describing him as a very experienced banking professional who put customer experience at the heart of his strategic leadership of the business.
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- From Waste to Wardrobe: Where do our recycled clothes go?
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- 2:48
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- 11 days ago
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- Recycling is something we can all play a part in, and there are plenty of ways to reduce what we send to landfill - including giving old clothes a second life.
Clothing recycling bins have been around the Rock since February last year, but just how much have people actually put into them?
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- 350 new pupils join Government schools as academic year gets underway
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- 3:27
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- 11 days ago
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- With children starting their first week back at school full-time, around 6,000 pupils are settling into a new academic year at Government schools.
Around 350 are new enrolments this September - from children beginning their school journey in Nursery to pupils joining from abroad, private schools or home education.
Behind the scenes, schools have spent the summer preparing for their return, while for families, getting back to the classroom can bring added pressure on household budgets.
Our reporter Katy Docker has been taking a closer look at the return to school.
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- Gibraltarians celebrate National Day abroad
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Images showing how Gibraltarians abroad celebrated National Day.
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- Gibraltarian wrestler Ricardo Borg makes his mark on the British independent wrestling circuit
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- 4:50
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A professional wrestler with Gibraltarian roots is making waves in the British independent wrestling circuit. Ricardo Borg is known professionally as The Barbary Ape and performs for various UK wrestling promotions.
Ricardo visits Gibraltar regularly and was here for National Day. Our reporter Michael Beltran caught up with him during the celebrations.
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- GibSams founder 'did not believe charity would grow to become more than helpline'
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- 1:50
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- 13 days ago
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- The founder of GibSams has told GBC she did not believe the charity would grow to become more than a helpline.
Marie-Lou Guerrero was speaking to our reporter Megan Stringer at the launch event of this year's Suicide Prevention Month.
Nine years after the creation of the local charity, based on UK organisation The Samaritans, she says she soon realised that outreach was just as important as getting word out about the service.
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- Sacred Heart Church reopens after two years, as restoration work continues
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- 3:58
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- 13 days ago
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- Sacred Heart Church has reopened its doors after two years, with restoration work continuing on the historic building.
The traditional Novena has returned to the church, which has also hosted its first wedding since it opened.
The Bishop of Gibraltar told our reporter Kevin Ruiz, that Sacred Heart is a national treasure belonging to the whole community.
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- Art, architecture and film alumni display works at the Visual Arts Graduate Show
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- In its third year, the Show offers graduates an opportunity to bring their final pieces to Gibraltar and exhibit them in a professional setting, at the Fine Arts Gallery.
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- International fixture announcements aplenty, and Gibraltar to make history in Padel
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Several international fixture announcements, plus Special Olympics Gibraltar in competition abroad, Robin has the latest.
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- 25 years on, what do you remember about 9/11?
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- It's been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York, and the Pentagon, that resulted in the deaths of almost 3,000 people.
Ceremonies marking the anniversary have taken place at the crash sites, attended by US dignitaries, including former Presidents.
The attacks sent ripples around the world, even affecting people locally.
We went to Main Street and asked what you remember about 9/11.
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- Magistrates' Court: Georgian national receives suspended sentence for possessing forged passport
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- 1:12
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- 14 days ago
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- A Georgian national has been given a four-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to being in possession of a forged passport.
Maguli Kvrivtchirishvili appeared before the Magistrates' Court this morning.
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- Europe Minister: 'nothing in UK-EU treaty changes UK Government's steadfast commitment to Gibraltar
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- 11:17
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The Minister for Europe says nothing in the UK-EU treaty for Gibraltar changes the UK Government's steadfast commitment to Gibraltar, its sovereignty, its right to self-determination, and its future.
Speaking on the National Day stage in his inaugural visit to the Rock, Lord Wood of Anfield said regarding Gibraltar, he will maintain the same principle that guided the treaty: "nothing about you without you".
Christina Cortes looks back at the political rally.
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- Coffee, churros & the traditional fancy dress party, National Day kicks off in style
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- 5:43
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Before the big crowd made its way to Casemates, Main Street was a hive of activity with music, excitement and of course, the all important coffee (or tea) and churros to kick start the day.
Our reporter Claire Hernandez was in town on National Day morning.
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- National Day afternoon events: Gibraltar celebrates the special day its way!
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- 6:06
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- 14 days ago
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- Whether people enjoyed a chilled atmosphere with music in the background in the sun or attended the various parties around town, Gibraltarians celebrated National Day their way.
Our reporter Michael Beltran went around town to get a feel for the ambiente.
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- Sir Ben Bathurst highlights Gibraltar's loyalty to Britain on National Day
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Governor of Gibraltar Sir Ben Bathurst says it's fantastic for the new Minister for Europe, Lord Wood, to see what Gibraltar is really like.
The Governor, Lord Wood, and the Chief Minister walked from the Convent to Casemates before the political rally.
Our reporter Claire Hernandez asked Sir Ben how important it is for the community to come together on National Day.
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- Mount Alvernia residents celebrate National Day with special lunch
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- 2:45
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- 15 days ago
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- Residents at Mount Alvernia came together to mark National Day with a special lunch, made possible through the support of the Friends of Mount Alvernia charity.
The celebration brought music, lively entertainment and plenty of community spirit, as residents enjoyed the occasion and reflected on memories from years gone by.
They shared their thoughts and memories with our reporter, Kevin Ruiz.
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- Applications for Gibraltar variant British passports set to move online
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- 0:32
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- 16 days ago
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- Applications for Gibraltar variant British passports are set to move online this winter as part of a wider modernisation of passport services.
The Government says the new digital service is scheduled to launch in November, although the date remains subject to final confirmation.
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- UK-Israel relations deteriorate sharply after Britain sanctions Israeli West Bank settlements
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- 1:01
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- 16 days ago
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- Relations between the UK and Israel have seen a sharp deterioration following the British Government’s plan to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Foreign Secretary Ed Milliband says the prospect of a Palestinian state alongside Israel is "being destroyed by the facts on the ground".
He has also rejected the UK's Chief Rabbi's claim that British sanctions could lead to increased antisemitism for Jewish people in the UK.
Israel has been accused of escalating an expansion of illegal settlements in the West bank in recent months. UN bodies and eleven countries, including Britain, consider the settlements illegal under International law and are set to impose sanctions, while Israel argues the region is disputed and Jews have a historical right to the land.
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- Cross-Party MPs, Peers & Freemen of the City of Gibraltar sign National Day Banner
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- 1:05
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- 16 days ago
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- Cross-Party MPs, Peers and Freemen of the City of Gibraltar, here for National Day have this afternoon signed the National Day Banner.
The Parliamentarians had a full schedule planned for them.
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- Opposition Leader's National Day message highlights need for change at political level
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- 1:45
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- 16 days ago
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- GSD Leader, Keith Azopardi has spoken of the need for change at a political level, saying his party will be working hard in the months ahead to ensure that when that moment comes It can deliver what the people need.
National Day, he says, is a day of reflection of the past and of hope for the future.
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- Fabian Picardo releases last National Day message as Chief Minister
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- In his National Day message Fabian Picardo says everything he’s done as Chief Minister has been in service of the decision taken by our forefathers in the 1967 referendum.
A decision, he says, taken by ordinary Gibraltarians who had far less and defended it far more bravely than we have ever been asked to.
He says every negotiation he’s sat through, every long night in Brussels, Madrid, London and New York, has been to honour how they stuck to principle in the face of threats.
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- Radio Gibraltar's Breakfast Show transitions to television
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- 2:12
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- 16 days ago
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- Breakfast Show regulars are in for a treat, as Radio Gibraltar's popular show prepares to be broadcast live on GBC Television.
Every Friday from 7am, the breakfast show will also be available on television.
Breakfast Show presenters Stefan Borge and Robin Sheppard-Capurro are looking forward to the change.
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- New Rooke Home subject of GHA public meeting
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- 4:15
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- 16 days ago
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- The transition of 200 patients from elderly care facilities to the new home at Rooke will be phased, with the last of the residents in place before Christmas.
The process will be carried out with in full consultation with the families.
The GHA yesterday held a public meeting at the Rooke home where Director General, Dr Paul Bosio, explained how the transition would be carried out.
He spoke to Christina Cortes
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- GBC News
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 16 days 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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- Deputy Chief Minister & leader of Liberal Party releases National Day message
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- 1:08
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- 16 days ago
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- The Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Liberal Party has released his National Day message, highlighting Gibraltar's growing sense of nationhood and the need to complete the process of decolonisation through removal from the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories.
This National Day also marks the first since the UK-EU treaty was signed.
Dr. Garcia adds the treaty is proof that preserving British sovereignty and remaining closely connected with Europe are not mutually exclusive.
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- New era for maritime training and innovation in Gibraltar
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- 3:05
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- 16 days ago
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- The University of Gibraltar has inaugurated its new Maritime Simulation Centre, which it says marks a new era for maritime training and innovation in Gibraltar.
Sponsored by industry leaders, the new centre provides mandatory UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency training and helps tackle some of shipping's biggest challenges and boost employment in the industry.
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- Tower of Homage at Moorish Castle officially opened following renovation works
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- 3:01
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- 16 days ago
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- The Tower of Homage at the Moorish Castle has been officially opened following renovation works.
At a soft launch today, the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo highlighted what he called the 'magnificent restoration' and encouraged locals as well as tourists to see the changes for themselves.
The tower is expected to open to the public next week, on the 14th.
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- Gibraltar-London BA service cancelled amid UK Air Traffic disruption
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- 0:50
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- 16 days ago
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- A technical problem with Britain’s air traffic control system lead to widespread disruption today, including this afternoon's British Airways service from Gibraltar to London.
GBC understands passengers have now been told their flight has been cancelled.
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed across the UK, with Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted among the airports affected.
The UK's National Air Traffice Control Provider, NATS, says the problem was identified in its flight-processing system. A fix has now been implemented, although disruption is continuing as operations recover.
Locally, the British Airways service was set to leave Gibraltar just before 3pm, but is still on the runway this evening.
The Government told GBC the delays stem from an air traffic control issue in Heathrow and stressed that Gibraltar’s own air traffic operations are unaffected.
It said the cause of the d...
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- National Day through the eyes of Gibraltar's children
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- 2:46
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- 17 days ago
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- Well, we know what National Day means to the grown ups - but what about Gibraltar's youngest generation?
Katy Docker asked some little ones in town what they thought the day is all about, and spoke to at least one future politician!
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- AFH questions process behind allocation of pensioner flats
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Action for Housing has questioned the process behind the recent allocation of 44 pensioner flats in Chatham Views (Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Mews).
While welcoming the announcement as a positive for those who will benefit from the new properties, the group highlights that pensioners living in private accommodation have been overlooked, with some of these living in terrible conditions.
Representatives of the group spoke to Kelly-Anne Borge.
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- Mental health is everyone’s business: GibSams launches Suicide Prevention Month
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- 2:21
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- 17 days ago
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- September marks Suicide Prevention Month, with a number of events taking place over the next few weeks.
From a flag day to Wear Green Day and the annual Sunrise of Hope Walk taking place this weekend, the month is all about working together and reducing stigma around mental health and suicide.
A launch event hosted by GibSams at the John Mackintosh Hall celebrated their ongoing collaboration with other local charities and associations.
CEO of GibSams Brenda Cuby, told our reporter Megan Stringer that “mental health is everyone’s business”.
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- From Tobaila to Mr Serra: The characters of yester-year
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- 3:55
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- 17 days ago
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- To get everyone into the National Day mood, we bring you a series of vox-pops leading up to Thursday.
Tonight Christine Vasquez invites you to remember some of Gibraltar's characters from yester-year.
Correction: The man who sold salaitos and pipitas under Crutchett's Ramp was called Salvador.
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- Environment Dept investigating reports of algae-like bloom affecting parts of Gibraltar's coastline
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- 0:36
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- 17 days ago
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- The Department of the Environment is investigating reports of an algae-like bloom affecting parts of Gibraltar's coastline, particularly Camp Bay and Little Bay.
Initial inspections suggest the bloom consists of micro-organisms commonly known as sea sparkle. Samples have been collected for further analysis.
The algae can produce a rotten smell, but has been ruled out as the cause of the South District smell.
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- Return of the Gibraltar Music Festival - crowds enjoy local & international acts
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- 7:55
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- 17 days ago
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- The Minister for Culture says that this weekend's Gibraltar Music Festival Summer Sessions event brought together people from different parts of the community to enjoy one thing - good music.
The event saw local as well as international acts take over the Europa Point area for the three day event.
Our reporter Michael Beltran was there for all three days.
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- Supreme Court: Retrial of police officer facing attempted rape and sexual assault charges begins
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- 1:00
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- 17 days ago
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- The retrial of police officer Elliott Brooke has begun at the Supreme Court.
He faces one count of attempted rape and two counts of sexual assault.
He denies all charges.
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- Chevening scholarships for individuals looking to further academic & professional development in UK
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- 1:35
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- 17 days ago
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- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is offering scholarships for individuals looking to further their academic and professional development in the UK.
The Chevening scholarships and fellowship, announced by the Office of the Governor, provide participants with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, build international networks, and strengthen their links with the UK while joining a global community of future leaders and change makers.
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- Weekend sport: Special Olympics Gibraltar return from Sweden Invitational Games
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Special Olympics Gibraltar return from the Sweden Invitational Games with a medal haul and rower Jack Prior represents Team GB in Germany; but first the Calpe Rowing Club celebrated 150 years.
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- Charity event empowers and supports cancer survivors
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Bosom Buddies once again rolled out the red carpet for its annual charity catwalk, with models of all ages taking part in the ‘Model for a Day’ fashion show at Queensway Quay.
The event, initiated three years ago by Bosom Buddies founder Sonia Golt, celebrates cancer survivors, while raising funds for the charity.
