GBC News
Sports: A new look for Gibraltar Rugby and Calpe Rowing Club celebrate 150 years
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- Sports: A new look for Gibraltar Rugby and Calpe Rowing Club celebrate 150 years
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Domestic football now and a new look for Gibraltar rugby and a 150th anniversary for one of the rock's most successful sporting fraternities... robin has the details.
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- Singer James Morrison 'blown away' by reception at Gibraltar Music Festival Summer Sessions
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Singer James Morrison says he was 'blown away' by the reception he received at the Gibraltar Music Festival Summer Sessions. He was part of the day one line up that also included local acts Nikolai Celecia, Della Slade, Melon Diesel and UK band Hard-Fi.
Our reporter Michael Beltran spoke to him.
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- Ombudsman raises concerns about housing list transparency
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Public Services Ombudsman has raised concerns about the complexity and transparency of Gibraltar’s social housing waiting lists.
Wendy Cumming says her office has identified as many as 16 different housing categories, making it difficult for applicants to understand where they stand or who should receive priority for the next available property.
She says the system should be simplified and the different categories made public.
Her report highlights the case of a terminally ill woman who spent years waiting for more suitable accommodation before eventually being offered another flat.
The Ombudsman says clearer rules and fewer categories could help prevent vulnerable applicants spending prolonged periods in unsuitable housing.
Housing has accepted in principle that the waiting lists should be streamlined.
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- Drivers with G-less registration numbers can now opt for shorter front number plate
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Drivers with G-less registration numbers can now opt for a shorter front number plate under new regulations published in the Gazette.
G-less registrations are personalised numbers without the traditional G prefix.
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- RGP warning on INTERPOL scam email
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Royal Gibraltar Police is warning the public about a circulating scam email claiming to be from INTERPOL. The email accuses recipients of serious offences and gives them as little as 72 hours to respond.
RGP confirms INTERPOL does not investigate individuals or send legal notices in this way.
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- Celebrating success at Duke of Edinburgh Awards ceremony
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Recipients celebrated their hard work and dedication at this year's presentation ceremony held at the Convent.
The event also marked a major milestone for the program's expansion, with the Gibraltar Youth Service officially launching as a new award operator.
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- Calpe Conference important to academics, says Professor of Anthropology
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Calpe Conference on the Neanderthal is continuing today at the Gibraltar university.
The conference has brought together world leading experts on the subject of Human Evolution.
Speaker, Tom Higham, a Professor at Anthropology at the University of Vienna, has helped develop a radiocarbon dating method which allows scientists to date bones more reliably in the past.
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- GSD questions Rooke costs and whether facility provides a long-term solution for elderly care
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- 4:31
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The GSD has accused the Government of a U-turn over the Rooke elderly care facility.
The Opposition says a project intended to be privately owned and operated is now being taken into public hands.
More than 38 million pounds has been advanced through the Gibraltar Savings Bank, with questions over Rooke's final cost and running expenses.
Our reporter Katy Docker asked the GSD's Atrish Sanchez about the financial concerns, capacity at Rooke, and the future of Mount Alvernia and its residents.
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- Prior Park marks decade in Gibraltar as pupil numbers nearly quadruple
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Prior Park is marking ten years since it opened in Gibraltar, becoming the first private secondary school on the Rock.
What began with just over 50 pupils now has almost 240, as the school looks ahead to its next decade.
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- Return to Sound: A Medical Milestone
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A new GBC series takes a closer look at the the first two patients to receive cochlear implants in Gibraltar, a procedure which previously required patients to spend four months in the UK.
Creator, Colin Pons and ENT Surgeon, Mr Julian Danino, spoke with Kelly Anne Borge ahead of tonight's premiere
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- 'Last Traces of the Neanderthal': Gibraltar hosts international premiere
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The director of a new documentary about Neanderthals says Gibraltar was the best place to host its international premiere.
"The Last Traces of the Neanderthal" explores how the coastal environments of southern Iberia shaped their way of life.
Directed by Jesús Moreno Vidal, the documentary was shown at the John Mackintosh Hall.
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- Ombudsman criticises shortcomings and delays in disability benefits system
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Public Services Ombudsman has found serious shortcomings in the way applications for disability benefits are handled
Wendy Cumming says the process lacks transparency, with eligibility criteria not made public and unsuccessful applicants often given no reasons for being refused.
Her office investigated four cases and found the average application and reconsideration process took around four years.
She also raised concerns that the identities of healthcare professionals sitting on assessment panels are kept confidential, even from the Ombudsman.
The Department of Social Security has agreed to an external review, which is expected to examine eligibility criteria, decision-making, delays and safeguards around the Director’s discretion.
Ms Cumming spoke to Jonathan Sacramento who asked her why she felt there was a deficiency.
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- Dr Alex Menez publishes book on the discovery of 'Gibraltar 2' - a Neanderthal child’s skull
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A book has been published on the discovery of 'Gibraltar 2' explores the story behind a Neanderthal child’s skull.
"Dorothy Garrod and the Devil’s Tower Skull", researched and written by Dr Alex Menez, comes 100 years after its discovery.
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- Day one of Calpe Conference sees experts open the conversation on our Neanderthal ancestors
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- "Neanderthal: The Conference" opened today at Gibraltar University with a number of talks, discussions and a film premiere at John Mackintosh Hall.
Day One of the Calpe Conference brought together leading figures in the study of human evolution from around the world, sharing some of the most cutting-edge research and insight available on our ancient and closest relatives, Neanderthal man.
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- Gibraltar's terrorism threat level remains at moderate
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Gibraltar's terrorism threat level remains atmoderate.
The Contingency Council met to review the current security environment and Gibraltar’s preparedness for a range of security and civil contingency risks.
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- Rooke Elderly Care Home will cut running costs by 25%, says GHA Director General
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The GHA Director General says the new Rooke Elderly Care Home is expected to reduce ERS running costs by up to 25%.
Speaking to GBC at yesterday's media tour, Dr Paul Bosio said this was because the GHA was consolidating the service into one building.
He said the decision to acquire the home was made after an options appraisal and would allow the GHA to take elderly care to another level.
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- Media Professionals host seminar for content creators and prospective interviewees
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Speaking on camera can be daunting, whether it’s for a television interview, a presentation or simply creating content for social media.
A three-hour workshop took place at GBC studios, aimed to help people build confidence, sharpen their key messages and learn how to communicate more effectively under pressure.
Led by experienced media professionals Hannah Shellswell and Gillian Kelly, it combined practical advice with interactive exercises, including mobile phone content creation.
Participants also had an insight into what happens inside a television studio and what journalists are looking for from interviewees.
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- Gibraltar Cardiac Association marks 10 years as Heart Awareness Month begins
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- September is Heart Awareness Month, with this year’s message encouraging people to recognise the warning signs, understand their risks and take better care of their heart health.
The Gibraltar Cardiac Association is marking its 10th anniversary and preparing for its ‘Walk the Beat’ team challenge at Lathbury Stadium later this month.
On Gibraltar Today, representatives from the association also called for their own premises, while Tony Loddo shared his personal experience after suffering three heart attacks.
Signs of possible cardiac arrest can include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting and an irregular or racing heartbeat.
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- Woman charged with causing grievous bodily harm - trial begins at Supreme Court
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The trial of a woman charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent has begun in the Supreme Court this morning.
Fatima Ech Chahl is accused of attacking the complainant, who is said to have suffered a fractured nose and cheekbone, as well as bruising and lacerations.
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- Rooke Elderly Care Home to be bought and run by GHA with residents to move in before year end
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The Rooke Elderly Care home will be bought by the Gibraltar Health Authority at a cost of over £38 million and will be operated by GHA staff.
The building is now complete with residents expected to move in before the end of the year.
There are 170 en-suite rooms with a capacity for 218 residents.
Everyone at Mount Alvernia will be offered a place, as will long stay patients at St Bernard's Hospital.
The home will be opened to the public in the coming week.
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- Weekend sports review
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A review of the weekend's sport including football, karting and more. Robin Sheppard Capurro the latest.
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- The Earlier you know, the More you can do: Dementia Awareness Month
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- GHA and GADS mark the start of Dementia Awareness Month with the theme 'The Earlier you know, the More you can do'.
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- European Parliament debates EU/UK Treaty over Gibraltar ahead of ratification.
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- 3:56
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The European Parliament has debated the EU/UK Treaty over Gibraltar ahead of ratification.
There was wide support for the agreement from most of the MEPs at a joint meeting of its committees on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
The opposition came from Spanish Partido Popular MEP's.
The Commission's Clara Martinez Alberola gave an overview of the Treaty highlighting not only what the agreement does but also what it excludes, including dealing with sovereignty.
There was praise for the negotiations and the negotiators, with a general consensus that the process had taken a long time but was beneficial for the area and for the wider EU/UK relationship.
It was heralded as an example of what is possible when Brussels and the UK chose pragmatism, co-operation and solution orientated avenues.
Spanish Partido Popular MEPs were not as willing to support the agreement, which they described as prejudicial for...
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- Participants rack up 227km over the course of 24-hour swimathon
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Over 80 people took part in a 24-hour swimathon at HELM Point Pool in support of forces families in Gibraltar. Organised by military charity SSAFA, more than 9,100 lengths of the 25m pool were completed - a total of 227 kilometres, surpassing last year’s total.
Commodore Tim Davey and organiser Gemma Ellis were among those at the event in Four Corners, they spoke to Celine Moss Soussi.
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- Back to school for Gibraltar’s pupils
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The summer holidays are officially over for Gibraltar’s schoolchildren, with many returning to the classroom this morning after breaking up at the end of June.
At St Joseph’s School, pupils were given a warm welcome by staff as they started a new chapter in their education.
Our reporter Katy Docker was there.
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- ‘Supremely positive’: Treaty boosts confidence in Gibraltar property market
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Gibraltar’s property market is showing signs of renewed confidence following the treaty, with Chestertons reporting significantly more traffic to its website this summer compared with the same period last year.
But the company’s director, Mike Nicholls, has raised concerns over tighter residency restrictions introduced earlier this year.
He told Katy Docker that under the new rules, people moving to Gibraltar generally need to earn a minimum of £37,500 a year and be below the age of 55.
However, depsite this, BMI Group's Managing Director Louis Montegriffo said the treaty has given a great deal of confidence in the market, which he described as 'supremely positive'.
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- Last minute comeback win in Northern Ireland sees Red Imps through to Conference League
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Lincoln Red Imps overturned a two goal deficit to book their spot in this season's Conference League, with Manuel Toledano converting a penalty in the last minute of extra time to seal the win.
Lincoln fell to a 0-2 defeat to Larne last week, but dug deep in the return leg, keeping the Northern Irish team at bay, then striking twice in the last 10 minutes of normal time to send the tie through to extra time.
Kike Gomez scored the first goal of the night in the 82nd minute, giving Lincoln a glimmer of hope, with Toledano bringing the tie level just two minutes later.
Less than 24 hours after their win, the Conference League draw confirmed their opponents in the upcoming competition: AS Monaco Away) FC Midtjylland (Home) FC Twente (Home) SK Brann (Away) Hajduk Split (Home) KF Egnatia (Away).
We heard from Graeme Torrilla upon his arrival earlier today.
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- Summer sports programme wraps up after eight weeks of sport, fun and learning
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Hundreds of young people have spent the summer taking part in the GSLA'S sports programmes.
For some, it's been about trying new things and making friends, while others have been learning how to lead.
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- Largest ever intake for Nautilus Project's Summer Youth Programme
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- More young conservationists are actively engaging in marine monitoring, with the Nautilus Project's Summer Youth Monitoring Program celebrating its largest uptake of volunteers to date. At an award ceremony this morning, the young volunteers' achievements were celebrated.
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- Calpe Conference will discuss Neanderthal children on 100th anniversary of 'Gibraltar 2' skull
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Next week’s Calpe Conference will bring together experts from around the world for a series of lectures and discussions across four days.
"Neanderthal: The Conference" will be the 30th edition of the event; the conference coincides with the 100th anniversary of the discovery of 'Gibraltar 2' at Devil's Tower, the skull of a Neanderthal child.
Claire Hernandez asked Professors Clive, Geraldine and Stewart Finlayson about the significance of this second Neanderthal find.
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- Rooke announcement to be made next week after three-year delay in construction
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The Minister for Health will make a detailed announcement on the Rooke building on Tuesday.
Gemma Arias-Vasquez said she will set out one of the most significant investments in elderly care that Gibraltar has ever made.
The project was first announced in 2020 and was expected to be completed by the summer of 2023. However, it's been beset with delays and rising costs.
Opposition questions have been raised in Parliament on numerous occasions, and GBC has also sought answers on how the facility will be operated, the building's fire readiness, and the overall cost of the project - but these have gone unanswered.
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- Protesters have set fire to a migrant camp in Ceuta and police officers have been attacked.
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- A month after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, protesters have set fire to a migrant camp and police officers have been attacked.
The crisis has spilled over into public disorder and the Spanish Government is under increasing pressure, including from its own MPs in the Spanish enclave.
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- GBC News 27/08/26
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- 21:42
- Date posted
- 27 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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- Net loss of one parking space due to St Joseph's School Works
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- With less than a week to go until the new school year begins, the Minister with Responsibility for Transport and Education has confirmed to GBC that the net loss of parking for Zone 3 residents due to works at St Joseph's Schools is just one space.
The refurbishment of the Lower and Upper Primary Schools means that two temporary classrooms have been installed in the parking areas outside.
They are expected to remain in place until the school extension is completed in September 2027.
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- New chapter begins for pensioners allocated 44 new Chatham Views flats
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Pensioners have been allocated 44 new purpose-built homes at Chatham Views.
The flats at Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Mews were allocated by public ballot this morning, with the new residents and their families there to find out which would become their new home.
All of those moving in are existing Government tenants, with the properties they leave behind set to be returned to the Housing Department for reallocation.
Katy Docker reports.
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- El Martillo to open 150 vacancies as Government says no money has been lent to group
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- 4:01
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Local investment and holding company El Martillo Limited is to open 150 new vacancies which will include training opportunities for all ages, including those with special needs.
The firm has acquired dozens of local businesses over the past few years across numerous industries, including more recently Blands Travel.
Speaking to GBC, Chairman Elias Tapiero said the acquisitions have so far saved more than nine companies and over 150 jobs.
Meanwhile, in answer to GBC questions, Number Six said no Government-owned company has lent any money to El Martillo Limited.
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- Young people return from educational trip with new understanding of the cost of war
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Local charity, Learning from Auschwitz, organises annual trips to Poland in order to highlight the extreme dangers of racism and racial hatred.
A number of local students travelled to Auschwitz earlier in the summer, the site of the largest Nazi concentration camps.
Lucia Hernandez and Noa Nahon, two of the students who visited this year, told Claire Hernandez about their experiences.
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- "From day one to graduation, it's been the best" - CYE-CYL graduates on summer programme
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Young members of CYE-CYL celebrated a successful end to their summer programme, celebrating their graduation at a ceremony in Grand Battery House.
A number of participants came on to Gibraltar Today alongside some of the charity's mentors, to look back at what they had learned and reflect on how it had helped them grow.
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- Phase One of new Waste Treatment Facility given full planning permission at DPC
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The first phase of the new Waste Treatment Facility in Europa Advance Road has received unanimous approval at the Development and Planning Commission.
This will operate as an enclosed waste reception, materials recovery, and transfer facility.
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- Regulars highlight parking issues at Western Beach
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Lack of parking is one of the issues brought up by regular users of Western Beach.
At the last of this season's Beach Wednesdays, Iain Triay-Clarence spoke to beachgoers about their summer so far.
It's a popular spot for water sports, including wing-foiling.
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- Historic campaign for Gibraltar women's backgammon team
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Gibraltar's women have finished fourth in the World Team Backgammon Championship in London, after a play-off defeat to Norway in the battle for third and fourth place.
It caps a landmark campaign for the team of Nadine Chipolina, Natalie Passano, Marcelle Licudi and Anastasia Antoniadi - the first Gibraltar side, men's or women's, to reach the knockout stages of the World Team Championships.
They topped their group with six wins from seven, before being edged out by Iran in a dramatic semi-final decider that went right to the final game
Women's Team Captain Nadine Chipolina reflected on a historic campaign.
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- Environment Minister speaks to GT at Western Beach on a number of issues
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- 4:36
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The Minister for the Environment says that works on the Eastside project are being held to the highest standards by his department, and that if environmental issues arise in the Caleta as a result of the new marina, that the government will step in to provide assistance.
On illegal fishing in Gibraltar waters, John Cortes said it was a matter of balancing political and environmental priorities, he said there were now improved measures in place to deal with that issue.
Speaking to Iain Triay-Clarence earlier on the last Beach Wednesday of the season, Dr Cortes said he was pleased with how the summer has gone from the perspective of his department.
We first asked him about concerns expressed by the public over the course of the summer about what many feel is a lack of maintenance at Gibraltar’s swimming spots.
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- Bumper cars: no cases of permanent eye damage identified
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Cultural Services has confirmed that the adult bumper cars attraction would re-open, after health and safety inspections were carried out, and amendments made.
The Director of Public Health says there have been no cases of permanent damage identified after a number of patients attended the GHA with symptoms of eye irritation, and advises anyone with symptoms to call 111.
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- Local woman pleads not guilty to offences relating to indecent images of children
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- A local woman has pleaded not guilty to a number of offences relating to indecent images of children.
Sarah Noguera was charged in July last year after an investigation was launched by the Royal Gibraltar Police following reports received by the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children.
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- Mental health among factors as Civil Service sick leave rises
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Civil Service sick leave is increasing, with the Government pointing to a range of factors including mental health, workload pressures and the lasting effects of the pandemic.
The average sickness rate rose from 3.3% in 2022 to 3.5% in 2023 and 3.6% in 2024, remaining at 3.6% in 2025.
In response to the trend, the Government told GBC that work is underway to strengthen to staff support systems and promote earlier intervention. Initiatives include improving manager awareness and training as well as fostering healthier working environments across the public service.
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- GBC News 25/08/26
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- 28:53
- Date posted
- 29 days 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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- Bumper cars at Fair closed after teenagers suffer eye injuries
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The Bumper Cars attraction at the fair has been temporarily closed after 10 teenagers were referred to the hospital for overnight treatment.
The Ministry of Culture says this follows an incident involving small fragments that have become embedded in their eyes.
It says the health and safety of the public remains their priority and a full inspection of the attraction will be carried out tomorrow morning.
The Bumper Cars will only reopen once the necessary inspection has been completed and the attraction is deemed safe to operate.
Anyone who has used the cars and is experiencing red or teary eyes is advised to go to A & E for an assessment. Failure to seek medical attention could result in further damage to the eye, particularly to the cornea.
If anyone has any questions they should call the Cultural Services CEO on 58009031.
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- 'At Home En El Qwari' picks up top prize at 'Our Gibraltar' exhibition
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The "Our Gibraltar" annual exhibition has opened at the Fine Arts Gallery where this years' winners have been announced.
The Ministry of Culture Award went to Timothy Cumming with "At Home En El Qwari".
The Our Gibraltar Art Award went to Anna Latin with "Tariq's Mountain."
And Stephen Cumming picked up the top photography award with "Gibraltar: Against The Odds."
Our reporter Sinead O'Neill was there.
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- GSD calls for clarity over savings bank loans to El Martillo-owned companies
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- 5:43
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The GSD is calling for clarification over whether companies within the El Martillo Group have received loans ultimately funded through the Gibraltar Savings Bank.
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- Gibraltar-based QuinnBet to pay £609,000 over gambling failures
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- An online gambling business is to pay more than £600,000 after an investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited - which runs quinnbet.com - will make a payment of £609,104 as part of a regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission.
The company lists its head office at Cannon Lane in Gibraltar.
The Gambling Commission found ineffective controls meant signs of potential gambling harm - including high deposits and increasing stakes - were not always flagged for manual review.
In one example, a customer placed around 4,800 bets in one day and 7,000 the next.
Another customer’s stakes escalated to more than £215,000 in a single day, with multiple bets over £5000.
Anti-money laundering failures included allowing customers to deposit significant sums without their source of funds being established.
In one case, a customer who...
