Gibraltar Today

Today's top story has been focusing on the recent Police Federation Survey which has concluded that morale within the RGP is at an all time low. We heard more from our News Editor Christine Vasquez about some of those figures and results coming through.

It's Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day. Once again Cancer Relief have been hard at work serving up pancakes for the community. Claire Hernandez was down at their base at Calpe Rowing Club earlier today.

Today we celebrate World Radio Day. For more than a century, radio has positioned itself as a medium of free speech and information sharing, of connecting communities and giving people a voice. Even with the rise of new media, radio remains a key source of information. And the future of broadcasting seems to be in good hands, with teenagers already expressing an interest. We spoke to Katie and Amber, who took part in the Christmas Takeover on Radio Gibraltar last December.

And, our studio was full to the brim with some of the 16+ members of Possabilities, telling us how they are marking World Radio Day. We spoke to Karyme Medhurst, Katie Moir, Jade Yusifredo, and Samuel Greenberg.

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The High Commissioner of India to the UK Vikram Dorai-swami is in Gibraltar. He brings the good news that holders of Gibraltar-issued British passports can now access India's e-visa system. Our reporter Iain Triay Clarence told us more.

Just four sleeps left for Christmas, but what kind of weather will Santa be riding his sleigh in? The next few days will be busy on the Rock and the Met Office's Zoe Hutin filled us in on what we can expect.

If you've been tuning in to The Breakfast Show this week you'd know that Stefan & Kelly have been featuring local musicians in the lead up to Christmas. Today it was the turn of the band Waves, with their version of the classic 'Driving Home for Christmas'.

Music, movies and food are the main themes of this year's GBC TV Christmas schedule. There's a big focus on locally-produced programming; something for everyone on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the live New Year's celebrations. GBC's Head of Television, Paula Latin has the details.

And, have you got plans set for tomorrow? Many work places will be clocking off early, ready to get in the festive spirit and there'll also be lots of live music on offer over the coming days, we're going to be spoilt for choice. Kayron Pozo and Michael Chrome from the Musicians Association brought us up to speed.

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In this episode of Gibraltar Today, Jonathan Scott talks to Ros Astengo about the centre Right being the winner after Europe's four days of voting - the first elections since Britain and Gibraltar left the EU.

Do you give blood? Would you consider doing so? Friday is World Blood Donor Day, we talk to the GHA's Audrey Baglietto and Elaine Francis.

The Ministry for Equality is hosting a panel discussion this evening named ‘PRIDE: Relevance and Reality’. We discuss the event with Marlene Dalli.

Jose Marie Ruiz has the latest sports news.

And, the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts have an end of term show this week called ‘A Night at the Movies’. Jeremy Perez and Danny Fernandez join Jonathan.

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Join us for a special Valentine's Day episode of Gibraltar Today, recorded live from GibralFlora. We spoke to Gerry Tosso from GibralFlora about how busy they have been today, and how it compares to previous years.

For many Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question - Kayla Silva from Veiled by Kay told us about her Bridal shop and gave us some tips to keep in mind when shopping for the dream wedding dress.

Today is also Ash Wednesday, and the start of Lent. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez spoke to Bishop Carmel Zammit about the importance of this time of year in the Christian calendar.

Paul & Chuti Lyon gave us some words of wisdom on how to keep a marriage strong, as they have been together for over 40 years.

And, Levi Attias put pen to paper and serenaded us with some love poems in English, Spanish and a little French too!

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Senior Partner James Levy has given his evidence, and now his lawyer is doing so. Lewis Baglietto has said he got involved to deal with what he thought was a gross abuse of power. Asked why he has not been able to provide his messages with the Chief Minister from 2020, he said these are not available on his phone as he routinely clears his chats.

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A Gibraltarian archaeologist will be featured in a BBC documentary on Netflix after an exciting find in Iraq; Michael Hitchcock helped to recover a nearly complete skeleton of a Neanderthal woman in Shanidar Cave and his research will be showcased in the programme next month.

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