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She has made history as the first woman to command the Royal Navy's Gibraltar Squadron.But behind Lieutenant Commander Lauren Webber's remarkable military career lies an extraordinary personal story.In a compelling interview with Jonathan Sacramento, she talks about ambition and the obstacles she’s had to overcome in life. She also speaks candidly about the challenges of being a single carer for a young child while pursuing a demanding career in the armed forces.She also discusses her determination to challenge the rules and expectations that can hold women back, and her efforts to bring about meaningful change for others.An inspiring story of resilience and leadership.

Spain heads to the polls next month, with Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, gambling on a snap election after a bruising parliamentary defeat.The polls currently favour the right, with Vox also gaining ground.So what could a PP-led government mean for Gibraltar, the Treaty and relations with Madrid? What if Vox were to get more seats and even ministerial positions?And against the odds – could Pedro Sanchez actually pull it off again?

The Rooke Elderly Residential Home has opened its doors to the public, with the GHA saying the new facility will help consolidate and improve services for elderly people in the community.But the project has been dogged by years of delays and rising costs. The development combined modular units built in China with a locally constructed framework.Minister for Health and Care Gemma Arias-Vasquez and the GSD’s Shadow Minister for Care, Atrish Sanchez, debate the political issues in part one of the podcast.In part two, they are joined by GHA Director General Paul Bosio and Gibsilver’s Brenda Cuby to discuss the wider issues surrounding elderly residential care.

This episode brings you an extended interview with the outgoing Commander British Forces, Commodore Tom Guy.Christine Vasquez talks to him about all things military and where the Naval base stands at present.The programme includes images of his day of departure and extracts from a gun salute held in his honour. We also get to meet the new CBF, Commodore Tim Davey.

Treaty implementation at the frontier, history in the making, and there's plenty to discuss.Former Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana and Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, join Christine Vasquez and Gibraltar Chronicle editor Brian Reyes in the studio.

We take an in-depth look at the 2026 Budget.Fabian Picardo’s final Budget as Chief Minister included a major public sector pay deal, the equalisation of the state pension age, changes linked to the UK/EU Treaty, and a detailed defence of the Government’s economic record.But what does it all mean for workers, pensioners, businesses and Gibraltar’s public finances?Jonathan Sacramento brings you a special podcast with representative organisations and experts, analysing the key announcements and reacting to the political and economic messages behind the speech.

Is the development and planning process fair? Gibraltar needs homes, investment and expansion - but at what price? Objectors to plans presented at the DPC feel their voices carry less weight than those of developers and government.On this episode, Ros Astengo is joined by Environment Minister John Cortes and Janet Howitt from the Environmental Safety Group - both of whom sit on the DPC.On the other side, Lee Everest and Dilip Tailor of the College Lane Action Group voice their concerns and call for reform.Also on the podcast, objectors to the Westside reclamation project call for greater transparency and accountability.

In 2016, Gibraltar campaigned hard against Brexit, warning of uncertainty and the risk of a harder border.A decade later, with a UK-EU Treaty now promising fluid movement at the frontier and access to Schengen, we face an uncomfortable truth - are we actually glad it happened?Jonathan Sacramento is joined by members of the original Stronger In campaign, including its former chair Gemma Arias-Vasquez, now Minister for Business, to look back at the referendum, the years of negotiation that followed, and the question at the heart of Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future:If we knew then what we know now, would Gibraltar still have voted Remain?