GBC News
Turicum Portfolio Manager discusses rising global debt levels and its consequences
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- Turicum Portfolio Manager discusses rising global debt levels and its consequences
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- 2:19
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- 1 month ago
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- Another focus of the seminar was the growing level of government debt around the world.
According to the Government, Gibraltar’s aggregate public debt currently stands at around £893 million, with net debt at just under £700 million - up from just over £600 million three years ago.
So when does borrowing become a problem - and what can rising debt ultimately mean for ordinary people?
Katy Docker put those questions to Turicum's Senior Portfolio Manager Malcolm White.
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- Turicum Private Bank CIO warns of AI bubble despite huge growth potential
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- 2:16
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- 1 month ago
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- Turicum Private Bank has been looking at some of the biggest forces shaping global markets - from geopolitical uncertainty to artificial intelligence.
Katy Docker spoke to Turicum’s Chief Investment Officer Michael Cuby following an investment seminar organised by the bank earlier today.
He believes we are in an AI bubble, with huge potential for growth - but warns that rapid expansion also brings significant risks.
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- New ambulance station expected to open in coming months
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- 1:53
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- 1 month ago
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- The new ambulance station at St Bernard’s Hospital is expected to be completed and commissioned in the coming months, with the first of the structures having already arrived on site.
It was due to be ready at the end of September with the Health Minister, Gemma Arias-Vasquez telling Parliament the purpose-built structure is being constructed in Spain and that any delays associated with the manufacturing process are outside the Health Authority’s control.
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- New GBC programme dives into what Treaty implementation really means
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- 4:44
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- 1 month ago
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- Hosted by former GBC presenter Paul Grant, Treaty Talk is a new GBC Television programme coming to your screens in October.
It's a deep dive into all things Treaty related, with conversations and analysis of one of the biggest news stories of the year.
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- Local legal entities encouraged to register UBO information
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- 2:38
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- 1 month ago
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- Gibraltar’s Register of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership plays an important role in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing, highlighting strengthening checks and enforcement crucial for Gibraltar’s MONEYVAL assessment.
The register records who ultimately owns or controls companies and other legal entities locally, and has recently become the responsibility of the Financial Services Commission.
Kelly-Anne Borge spoke to the GFSC's Carlie Hudson and Daniella Benamor about the importance of having updated Beneficial Ownership information, which is also a legal requirement for Gibraltar companies.
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- Action for Housing questions delays to Road to the Lines regeneration
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- 1:02
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- 1 month ago
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- Action for Housing has questioned why the Road to the Lines housing project has still not progressed, seven years after it was first announced.
The pressure group is calling for answers from the Government and asking when, if ever, works will begin.
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- Chief Minister and SDGG Chair Richard Buttigieg's full address at the UN
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- 11:36
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- 1 month ago
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- Chief Minister tells UN there were those who came before him and those who would follow but Gibraltar would never tire of fighting for its right to self-determination.
The Chairman of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group has called on the Committee not to take anyone’s side but to look, listen and act.
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- SDGG Chairman calls on Committee not to take anyone’s side but to look, listen & act
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- 1:37
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- 1 month ago
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- The Chairman of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group has called on the Committee not to take anyone’s side but to look, listen and act.
Richard Buttigieg said the Treaty is an example of what is possible when people choose to work together.
The recent agreement, he said, proves that progress is possible and that perhaps now was the time for the United Nations to show it too can progress and complete the UN work on decolonisation that remains unfinished.
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- Fabian Picardo final address at UN as Chief Minister on 80th anniversary of Gibraltar's listing
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- 2:48
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- 1 month ago
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- The international legal principles governing Gibraltar’s decolonisation have not changed.
Addressing the UN’s Fourth Committee for the last time as Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo said the right to self determination was extended to all peoples and not just some.
Territorial integrity, properly understood, he said, is a shield for colonised peoples.
He reminded the Committee that this December, Gibraltar would have been on the UN list of Non-Self-Governing Territories for eighty years.
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- D Licence Apprentices now qualified bus drivers
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- 2:43
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- 1 month ago
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- Ten people who took part in Gibraltar’s first D Licence Apprenticeship have now qualified as bus drivers and moved into employment with the Bus Company.
The three-month paid programme combines professional driving qualifications with training in customer care, communication and supporting vulnerable passengers.
The Government has just opened applications for a second cycle of the apprenticeship programme.
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- Motorcyclist Julian Chipolina crowned Andalusian champion
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- 3:06
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- 1 month ago
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- It's been a busy weekend of sport.
Top mountain bikers were on the Rock, Gibraltar close the international football window and Christian Chang-Chipolina wins the GASA endurance race.
First, to the world of motorsport.
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- Gibraltar designers take part in Malaga Fashion Week
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- 4:41
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- 1 month ago
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- Local designers have had their work shown off on the longest outdoor catwalk in Europe: the fifteenth edition of Malaga’s Pasarela Larios attracted tens of thousands of spectators and some of the biggest names in the Spanish fashion world.
Local designer Dorcas Hammond was on Gibraltar Today to talk about the event, with the Fashion Collective's Shirley Samtani and Resham Khiani.
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- Visit Gibraltar takes part in two major cruise events
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- 1:24
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- 1 month ago
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- Gibraltar has been represented at two major cruise events in Gran Canaria. Visit Gibraltar held meetings with cruise line executives, ports and the wider industry at the 69th Medcruise General Assembly and the Seatrade Cruise Med event in Las Palmas. The trip provided an opportunity to update tourism partners on Gibraltar's evolving visitor experiences, which received a strong interest. Minister for Tourism, Christian Santos, said he was particularly pleased with the interest received and the desire to travel over to Gibraltar to experience these developments first-hand.
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- Two historic town sites open for development proposals
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- 1:45
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- 1 month ago
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- The Government is inviting developers and investors to come forward with ideas for two sites in the heart of town - including the former Gibraltar Chronicle Printing Works.
Expressions of interest have been launched for the old Printing Works at 2 Library Gardens, as well as 14 Governor’s Parade and 12 to 16 Library Street - formerly the Department of Social Security.
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- Deputy Chief Minister updates Tory Party Conference on Treaty saying Sovereignty 'not negotiable'
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- 1:21
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- 1 month ago
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- The Deputy Chief Minister has told the Conservative Party that Gibraltar’s British sovereignty is not negotiable, while highlighting the importance of the new UK-EU Treaty and the Rock’s strategic role.
Joseph Garcia was addressing the Gibraltar Government’s annual reception at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.
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- Festival of Lights date announced for this year
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- 0:51
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- 1 month ago
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- The Christmas Festival of Lights will take place on Friday 20th November.
Gibraltar Cultural Services has confirmed the date for the annual event, which will officially mark the start of the festive season on the Rock.
The evening will feature Christmas entertainment and activities aimed at the whole family.
Further details about this year’s programme and festivities will be announced closer to the event.
This is a video of 2025's event.
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- Gibraltar promoted in Manchester
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- 2:39
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- 1 month ago
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- The Government says the Treaty is changing the landscape for business in Gibraltar, and is looking to turn that into new commercial opportunities.
That's the message from its latest GibLink event, held in Manchester.
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- No final figure on the cost of the Rooke building - Health Minister committed to making this public
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- 6:34
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- 1 month ago
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- The Government remains unable to provide details on the costs around the Rooke building.
In Parliament, the Minister for health said she was committed to publishing this information but was still not in a position to do so.
13 full time staff members will be moving from St Bernards Hospital to the new Rooke facility.
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- Sanchez mulls early election after housing crisis measures defeated in Congress
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- 1:04
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- 1 month ago
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- The Spanish Premier Pedro Sánchez is under renewed pressure after his government was defeated twice in Congress today over emergency measures aimed at tackling the housing crisis.
The votes have revived speculation about an early general election, with November 29th being discussed as a possible polling date.
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- Gibraltar hosting runway event as part of Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol
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- 1:44
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- 1 month ago
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- Gibraltar will be hosting a runway event at Joshua Hassan Gibraltar International Airport on Saturday as part of the Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol.
The privately organised and funded event will see the runway closed for bikes, scooters and pedestrians from 1-4pm.
Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo described the event as a unique opportunity to bring an internationally recognised automotive event to Gibraltar for the first time, attracting visitors, exceptional vehicles, leading international brands and specialist media coverage, while providing valuable exposure for Gibraltar.
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- Cancer Relief's Biggest Coffee Morning returns
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- 2:06
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- 1 month ago
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- Cancer Relief Gibraltar's Biggest Coffee Morning has been taking place today, bringing people together to raise money to help fund the charity's vital services.
It's a much-loved community event that's popular every year, with people even queuing outside the Calpe Rowing Club before its doors opened this morning to donate to the cause.
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- Flu vaccine programme to start next week over two phases due to shortage
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- 1:52
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- 1 month ago
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- The GHA's annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign will begin on Monday, but due to a shortage of supplies from the UK, it will be offered in two phases.
The Authority will use its existing supply for the time being until the vaccines on order have been received by the end of November.
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- Prior Park looks to expand Careers Fair encouraging more involvement
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- 3:14
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- 1 month ago
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- More than 240 Prior Park students have been exploring their future career options at the school's third annual Careers Fair.
Companies and organisations spoke to students at their stalls, offering a first-hand look at the skills and qualifications needed to work in their sectors.
The school wants to see even more participation in future, saying the event is key to shaping both students' futures and Gibraltar's workforce.
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- Action for Housing says people with urgent medical needs left waiting for housing
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- 2:38
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- 1 month ago
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- The group says the Housing Department has failed to explain either situation and is referring the matter to the Ombudsman.
Our reporter Michael Beltran spoke to Henry Pinna and first asked him what evidence the pressure group have that 20 applicants are being left waiting despite their cases being genuinely urgent.
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- Graham Southwell appeals his conviction and his sentence
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- 0:56
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- 1 month ago
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- The Court of Appeal has told Graham Southwell’s new lawyer he must follow the McCook procedure - a process of verification - as a number of his grounds of appeal involve criticism of decisions taken by his previous counsel.
Southwell was sentenced to 39 years in prison in January 2025 after being convicted of 19 child sex offences against five victims. He is appealing both his convictions and sentence.
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- International Day of Older Persons: focus on importance of staying connected as we get older
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- 2:48
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- 1 month ago
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- Today is International Day of Older Persons, with a focus on the importance of staying connected as we get older.
So, how do we show the older people in our lives that we care? We took to Main Street to find out but first we spoke to Marlene Dalli of the Ministry of Equality about an event.
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- RGP annual budget increases by 30% to £22.9 million to meet new challenges
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- 3:55
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- 1 month ago
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- The annual budget for the Royal Gibraltar Police has increased by 30% over the previous year to £22.9 million.
The Chair of the Police Authority revealed the figure in his forward to this year’s Policing Plan. He says the increase was necessary to secure additional resources to tackle post-treaty law enforcement challenges.
Peter Montegriffo said there had been tangible improvement across many fronts of the RGP.
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- 'Her legacy extends beyond borders of UK' - Childline Gibraltar pay tribute to Dame Esther Rantzen
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- 2:26
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- 1 month ago
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- Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and founder of Childline UK has died aged 86.
Dame Esther founded the charity in 1986, creating a free, private and confidential service where children and young people could talk about anything that concerns them.
Her work also has a special connection to the Rock. In 2006, she helped launch Childline Gibraltar at The Mount.
Chief Executive Caroline Carter said that the charity is "so honoured" that Dame Esther left a legacy not only in the UK, but here on a local level too.
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- TLC: Touch, Look, Check - the Breast Cancer Support Group & GHA encourage self checks & screening
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- 3:02
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- 1 month ago
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- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Breast Cancer Support Group is once again putting the focus on early detection, screening and the support available to those affected by the disease.
Chair of the support group, Heidi Jeffries was joined by GHA nurses, Gabriell Gilbert and Hayley Stevens as they spoke to Kelly Anne Borge on Gibraltar Today.
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- Old Age Pensions: Staff work overtime to clear backlog
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- 0:32
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- 1 month ago
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- The Government says it is speeding up the processing of old age pensions for men aged 60 to 64, after the pension age for men was lowered from 65 to 60 in July.
Five years’ worth of men became eligible at once, leading to a backlog of applications.
According to the Government, all applications received up to the 14th of July have now been processed.
Those men have either been paid or are undergoing final checks before payment.
The Department of Social Security is now working through applications received from the 15th of July onwards, in the order they came in.
Number Six says each claim takes time because a man’s full contribution record has to be checked from the age of 20.
Each pension is being calculated twice - using both the old 45-year contribution formula and the new 40-year formula - with applicants receiving whichever gives them the higher entitlement.
The Government says applicat...
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- Gibraltar prepare for latest UEFA Nations League Game, taking on group leaders on Thursday night
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- 2:27
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- 1 month ago
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- Over to Malta where Gibraltar are preparing for their latest UEFA Nations League Game as they take on the group leaders on Thursday night.
Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz is in Malta.
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- Government seeks to reassure public over Rosia Bay plans
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- 2:50
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- 1 month ago
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- Gibraltarians and their dogs will continue to be allowed to enjoy Rosia Bay as they do today, the Government has guaranteed.
Tourism Minister Christian Santos said he was taken by surprise by the public discourse over the site’s future, and wanted to clear things up.
He told Katy Docker the aim of the proposed investment is to enhance Rosia Bay, making it more attractive and accessible, while protecting the way people currently use and enjoy the area.
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- HPV vaccine will be offered to all year eight students in schools on Friday
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- 2:35
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- 1 month ago
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- The Human Papilloma virus vaccine or HPV vaccine will be offered to all year eight students in schools on Friday.
The Director of Public Health is urging everyone to take up the vaccine, saying it could eliminate cervical cancer in her lifetime.
Christine Vasquez spoke to Dr Helen Carter.
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- Fabian Picardo will "be home for Christmas" stepping down as CM in December
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- 0:32
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- 1 month ago
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- Fabian Picardo is expected to step down as Chief Minister in December saying he'd "be home for Christmas."
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- Chief Minister says all costs relating to Treaty will be made public
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- 1:00
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- 1 month ago
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- The Chief Minister says all costs relating to the Treaty will be made public.
Speaking on Direct Democracy Fabian Picardo said this also had to be weighed up with what Gibraltar would have lost without a Treaty and the new potential for increased revenue.
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- International Day of Older Persons: Longevity & quality of life among our elders discussed on GT
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- 3:17
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- 1 month ago
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- Longevity and quality of life among our elders were the main topics under discussion on Gibraltar Today, as the panel looked ahead to International Day of Older Persons, which is marked tomorrow on October 1st.
Physical fitness, mental health and emotional wellbeing were identified as key factors that we should work towards increasing, as today's guests told Stefan Borge.
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- Gibraltar to introduce new bereavement and pregnancy loss leave rights
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- 2:12
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- 1 month ago
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- Gibraltar will follow the UK in introducing new rights to bereavement leave, the Chief Minister has confirmed.
From next April, UK employees will gain a statutory right to time off following the death of a close family member - while women and their partners will also be entitled to up to two weeks’ unpaid leave following pregnancy loss.
The announcement has renewed attention on similar reforms previously promised in Gibraltar.
Katy Docker reports.
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- Residents of new Chatham Views elderly home show us their new flats
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- 3:39
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- 1 month ago
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- Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Mews was officially inaugurated today with a plaque unveiled by the Chief Minister and the Minister for Housing.
The senior citizens' independent living flats are now home to many, who have spent the last few weeks moving from the homes they have known for most of their lives.
Jonathan Sacramento took the opportunity to catch up with some of them and see how they were settling in.
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- National Day poster and essay winners awarded
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- 1:25
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- 1 month ago
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- Cultural Services alongside the SDGG presented awards to the winners of the National Day poster and essay competition at the Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery.
The ceremony also saw donations to charities and volunteer groups resulting from a total of over £10,000 being raised at this year's fair.
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- Seven Contestants competing for Miss Gibraltar 2026 at this year’s upcoming pageant
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- 2:46
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- 1 month ago
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- Seven Contestants will be competing for the title of Miss Gibraltar 2026 at this year’s upcoming pageant.
Organiser Kelvin Hewitt will once again be bringing the show to life with planning already well underway.
GBC's own Andria Olivares will host proceedings on the night. They were both on Gibraltar Today.
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- Exploring shared heritage between two nations ahead of Malta v Gibraltar UEFA Nations League clash
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- 3:37
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- 1 month ago
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- A look at what connects two of the Mediterranean's most historic rocks.
With Gibraltar in Malta this week for their Nations League clash on Wednesday, our sports reporter, Jose Mari Ruiz, has deviated from his usual fare, broadening his horizons as he explored a story away from the football.
Jose Mari has been looking into the shared heritage between two nations, which includes British fortifications, and some very big guns.
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- Treaty gives businesses certainty, regardless of who's in power in Spain, says Gemma Arias Vasquez
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- 1:39
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- 1 month ago
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- Minister Gemma Arias Vasquez, has told the Labour Party Conference the Treaty gives Gibraltar’s businesses certainty over the movement of goods regardless of which political party is in power in Spain.
Addressing the Gibraltar reception Liverpool, Ms Arias Vasquez said goods could now move with an outcome that did not depend on the “political colour” of the Spanish Government.
Ms Arias-Vasquez also signalled continuity with the GSLP’s traditional social policies as she prepares to succeed Fabian Picardo as Chief Minister.
She said she wanted to continue policies aimed at improving everyday life, highlighting affordable housing, education and healthcare.
The Minister also pointed to Gibraltar’s free social care system, describing care provided free at the point of delivery as “the right” model and highlighting the recent opening of a new residential care home.
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- Parliament speaker redraws Parliament precinct to protect proceedings
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- 1:05
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- 1 month ago
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- The Speaker of Parliament has redrawn the precinct around the building over which she can exercise authority to protect proceedings, and ensure that Members can enter and leave without obstruction.
The precinct was first defined by Sir Bob Peliza to include the Piazza and the public highways on three sides of it. This was narrowed by Adolfo Canepa in 2019 to include only the lobby and the area directly in front of the three arches on the western pavement.
However, Karen Ramagge Phillips said she recognised the importance of the area as a community hub, but said the protection of Parliament and its integrity must extend to the immediate setting in which it stands.
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- Works on retaining wall at top of Med Steps expected to be completed this week
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- 1:30
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- 1 month ago
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- Works on a retaining wall at the top of Med Steps are expected to be completed this week.
The wall suffered damage in a rock fall at the end of May, with temporary repairs taking place in June.
Emil Hermida says Technical Services have been working on the permanent repairs, in conjunction with the Environment Ministry and Upper Rock Nature Reserve.
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- Want to bet on aliens landing? US prediction-market company sets up in Gibraltar
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- 3:26
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- 1 month ago
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- A US-founded technology company has opened a base in Gibraltar as it prepares to launch its prediction-market business internationally.
Wire Markets’ move comes after Gibraltar became the first jurisdiction to introduce a dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets.
The Government says the company’s arrival followed engagement through its international outreach programme, including a visit by Justice, Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Feetham to Miami to meet its founders.
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- Government accuses GSD of exploiting fire fighters for political stunt
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- 1:14
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- 1 month ago
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- The Government is accusing the GSD Opposition of exploiting the professionalism and bravery of Gibraltar's firefighters in last week's One Bayside fire for a political stunt.
The Minister with Responsibility for the Fire Service, Leslie Bruzon, says Joelle Ladislaus should remind herself following the standard Azopardi-GSD playbook of turning everything into a political game won't do her any favours, as it has been proven not to work.
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- Gemma Arias-Vasquez discusses Gibraltar with Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Labour Party Conference
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- 0:39
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- 1 month ago
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- The Minister for Health, Care and Business has discussed the relationship between Gibraltar and the United Kingdom and the implementation of the Treaty, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Gemma Arias- Vasquez is at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
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- Former GFSC DLT adviser Sian Jones sues Commission over unpaid pay and pension contributions
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- 1:56
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- 1 month ago
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- Former Senior Adviser on Distributed Ledger Technology Sian Jones is suing the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission for up to half a million pounds.
Ms Jones was the chief architect of Gibraltar’s DLT legislative framework, which launched in January 2018, making Gibraltar one of the first jurisdictions in the world to introduce legislation in the sector.
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- Gibraltar delegation represented at 69th Commonwealth Party Conference
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- 1:41
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- 1 month ago
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- A delegation from Gibraltar were among the 900 MPs and Parliamentary staff in attendance at the 69th Commonwealth Party Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Meetings and workshops on subjects including human rights and disability access took part of the course of the week.
Minister Leslie Bruzon, Gibraltar Parliament Clerk, Phillip Borge McCarthy, and Craig Sacarello MP were on Gibraltar Today; they explained the value events like these hold in promoting democratic values.
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- King Charles sends best wishes to Gibraltarians following Treaty signing
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- 0:36
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- 1 month ago
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- King Charles has sent his best wishes to the people of Gibraltar following the signing of the UK-EU Treaty.
The message was sent in response to a letter from Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, written on the day the Treaty was signed.
