Gibraltar Today

The Government has donated the first ‘G-Less’ Personalised Registration Number Plate to the GBC Open Day. A spokesman says the Government wants GBC to be the first beneficiary of the new scheme to help raise as much money as possible for local charities.Childline is highlighting its groundbreaking Domestic Abuse Recovery Together programme - the only one of its kind not just in Gibraltar, but across the UK. We heard from Childline CEO Caroline Carter Olivero, Community and Family Support Coordinator Charlotte Petersen, and Community Facilitato, Ines Verissimo. We’ll hear a personal story from Jamie Zammit, who has recorded a piano piece in memory of his baby brother. He’s raising funds for Make-A-Wish to support children with critical illnesses.Robin Sheppard-Capurro brought us the latest sports news.And this Sunday young footballers will take part in a Next Gen Football Fun Day in aid of the GBC Open Day. Organiser Stefan Moreno and coach Simon Aoudou were in the studio.

Today’s episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live the Sunborn Ballroom, where the Supported Needs and Disability Office has hosted its annual conference, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We’ll be hearing from:- Jenny Victory, Manager of the Supported Needs and Disability Office- Earon Balloqui, key worker at the Supported Needs and Disability Office- Eric Rowbottom from the Special Needs Action Group- Alice Macleod, attachment and trauma specialist from Tribe Associates UK; and- Nicole Buckley from PossAbilities

We're talking tax, and the local reactions after the UK Government effectively doubled gaming tax last week, Minister for Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham made a statement in Parliament yesterday. Christina Cortes has been following the story.As part of the tax discussion, Chair of the Association of Tax Advisers, Grahame Jackson, was in the studio bringing some insight into the recent changes and how it will affect us locally. And Jessica Leaper from Whole Wild World came in for a chat about turning urban areas into wild spaces.

Golden Week has kicked off this morning, offering support and conversation to the over 65s. We'll find out more about the launch, and get some details of the events taking place this week.Jose Mari Ruiz brought us the latest in sports including an upcoming basketball event and the results of the weekend’s football fixtures.The Affordable Art Show is currently on at the Fine Arts Gallery. Stephen Hermida from the Fine Arts Association was in the studio, whetting the appetite for the exhibition that's come just in time for Christmas presents!And we heard more about a breakfast event happening tomorrow organised by Women in Enterprise. It's all about time and energy management.

We'll be talking about Black Friday. A day to grab a bargain or two in town, but also a good time to be on the lookout for scams and fraud. Our reporter Katy Docker has been in town speaking to shoppers, and to the RGP about potential scams.The Winner of the Senior Award at this year's Cultural Awards, artist Karl Ullger, was with us in the studio.Robin Sheppard-Capurro brought us the latest sports news.And Christmas Jumper Day is around the corner, raising funds for Save the Children. Paul Lyon brought us details of what's happening this year.

We went live from one of the community's most loved festive traditions - the Convent Christmas Fair. The fair raised funds for Cancer Relief, GibSams, and SNAG, with a special visit from Santa organised by Round Table. We heard from Convent Christmas Fair committee member Eleri Surrey along with representatives from some of the participating charities.We’ll also touch on today’s top stories, including reactions to the UK’s plan to raise remote gaming duty from April, and we’ll discuss the winners of last night’s Cultural Awards.

Gibraltar is strengthening its phone-free school policy — from January, pupils’ phones will need to be kept in secure pouches during school hours.We’re marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, with stark local figures to reflect on. We’ll be joined by the Ministry of Equality's Marlene Dalli, the Royal Gibraltar Police's Detective Constable Kianna Hermida, and Senior Youth Worker Charlene Figueras to discuss recognising abuse, protecting young people and changing the culture that enables violence. We’ll also hear from psychologist Dr Sharon Hilson on why it can be so hard for victims to leave abusive relationships.

It’s the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Never Alone founder Rosalina Oliva-Taylor urges more men to challenge sexist attitudes as violence against women remains widespread.The EV Foundation releases its 2023–24 Impact Report and launches its Christmas appeal. CEO Nicole Jones joined us.GibSams’ Christmas Day Lunch returns to offer company and support over the festive season. Trustee Nick Borge told us what’s planned.And Deloitte’s Bling a Bauble fundraiser is back, this year supporting youth charity CYE-CYL. We spoke to representatives from both organisations.