Gibraltar Today

With the McGrail Inquiry report due to be published imminently we look ahead to a special GBC News Bulletin with Editor, Christine Vasquez. Seven children under seven in Gibraltar need foster care. Jeanette Ochello and Victoria Lally from the Care Agency will explain how fostering works.Generous Hearts Charity is supporting families this festive season. Founder Daphne McGrail Trico and volunteer Kelly Trico join us.Gibraltarian student Matt Jeffries' Liverpool trivia card game has won top prize in a competition at his University. 

Professor Adine Gavazzi, an internationally renowned academic with two UNESCO Chairs, joins us to discuss her visit to Gibraltar and interest in Neanderthal research.The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service shares festive fire safety advice, with Station Officer Liam Byrne.A wet and windy final road runners league race of the year - plus all the latest sports news with Jose Mari Ruiz.Boxing brothers Kriss and Evan Montegriffo return to the studio after winning their UK professional bouts in Derby.Young people are celebrated for sustainable creativity after winning The Nautilus Project’s Christmas Decorations Competition. 

Singer-songwriter Layla Bugeja from the Layla Rose Band has been in Nashville, Tennessee, and is back home for the festive season, bringing with her new experiences, inspiration and plans for the year ahead. We redrew the main prize on GBC Open Day’s Punch-A-Prize: GBC CEO Paula Latin filled us in on that.We heard about Mount Alvernia's Christmas party.And local dancer Nicole Valverde has also returned to the Rock after appearing in the latest Wicked for Good film. Her role in the much-anticipated production marks another major milestone in her international dance career, putting local talent firmly on the global stage.

The legal text of a UK–EU treaty on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit relationship has been finalised, with the European Council now informed. News editor Christine Vasquez joined us after speaking to the Deputy Chief Minister about what happens next.A potentially historic night for Lincoln Red Imps as they face Legia Warsaw in their final UEFA Conference League group match - a point could see them progress. We head from sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz in Poland.Unbeaten boxing brothers Kriss and Evan Montegriffo make their UK professional debuts this weekend in Derby.GEMA Gallery is hosting a beginner’s introduction to cyanotype photography this evening, led by artist Naomi Duarte.And the Nautilus Project is encouraging a more sustainable, less wasteful approach to Christmas. Cameron Byrne and Alex Sanchez-Soiza told us more. 

Today’s episode of Gibraltar Today was recorded live from Bayside Comprehensive School, where the school’s annual fundraising week was well underway: from a spinathon to a festive fair and a range of charity events. Bayside’s Head Boy, Jessie Chipol Nuñez, told us what’s on offer this year, and the Minister for Education, John Cortes, reflected on the importance of student-led charity work.Preparations were also underway for the school’s annual Christmas Concert: drama teacher Zoe Bishop, told us what audiences could expect. We were also treated to a live performance ahead of the concert. The Diaz Cup football tournament has returned for its 13th year, honouring the memory of the late Philip Diaz while raising funds for student-focused charities. We were joined by Dylan Casciaro, to reflect on this year’s tournament.  Alongside concerts, sports and charity events, students have also been working behind the scenes to prepare hundreds of Christmas hampers for families in need. We spoke to Year 12 Head, Jonhenry Mauro.We also caught up with our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz joined us live from Warsaw, where Lincoln Red Imps prepared to take on Legia Warsaw for their last UEFA Conference League group phase match. One more point would see Lincoln progress to the next round of the competition.

Shadow Europe Minister Wendy Morton is in Gibraltar, meeting government and business figures to discuss border arrangements and the proposed air terminal ahead of an EU treaty. Reporter Christina Cortes met her. The investiture of Nicky Guerrero as Mayor has taken place at City Hall. Andrea Simpson has also been appointed Deputy Mayor. A local success story – 20-year-old Leon Thick wins Start Up Grind’s Pitch Battle with his AI-powered business solution. The Sovereign Art Foundation partners with The Growing Artist Programme for the Sovereign Young Artist Competition 2026. Phoebe Kelly from the Sovereign Group joined us. And fashion designer Resham Khiani returns from Miss Europe Continental 2025 in Naples, marking the launch of her label House of Galani. She joined us with mentor Dorcas Hammond. 

The Jewish community on the Rock is marking Hannukah this week against with the backdrop of shock and sadness, following an antisemitic attack in Australia. We heard from the Jewish community’s Levi Attias.GibSams has launched a new TV advert created with Vandal productions, using AI animated characters voiced by members of the community. David Revagliatte from GibSams and Stu Whitwell from Vandal Productions joined us to discuss the campaign.The GFSB has unveiled a new Brexit AI Q&A to help business navigate post-Brexit rules. Owen Smith explained how it works.Youngsters have returned from a charitable trip to Morocco organised by the Gibraltar Youth Service.Plus all the latest in sports with Jose Mari Ruiz

The GBC Open Day has now raised over 280 thousand pounds. It was Paula Latin's first Open Day as CEO; she told how she reacted when the total was revealed.As the UK experiences a so-called “flunami”, the GHA is offering the flu vaccine to the community as it does every year. Director of Public Health Dr Helen Carter was in the studio. Local running club Corre Libre is looking forward to their 500th run. Kathryn Morgan founded the inclusive running group.As Christmas gets closer, a time of joy can become a time of stress. Psychologist Dr Sharon Hillson gave us some insight into seasonal burnout and what we could do to make the Christmas period a little bit easier.