Gibraltar Today

Around forty workers from construction company Genelec Installations gathered outside No.6 Convent Place in a demonstration this morning, claiming they haven’t been paid for three months. GBC Newsroom's Ros Astengo covered the demonstration. Big changes ahead for the Gibraltar Chronicle, as it adapts to the challenges of modern journalism. Editor Brian Reyes explained what’s changing - and what remains at the heart of the paper's newsroom.A new programme is launching to support people living with Parkinson’s, post-stroke recovery and other long-term conditions. Funded by the GBC Open Day, we heard from programme lead Lori Hillman.We’ll also have the latest sports update – including rugby, football, hockey, futsal and junior basketball highlights with Jose Mari Ruiz.And Gibraltar darts is in the spotlight, with young talents making waves locally and abroad.

The GBC Newsroom's Ros Astengo looks ahead to tonight's Viewpoint special on the McGrail Inquiry reportThe Environmental Safety Group's Janet Howett outlines the group’s key priorities for 2026 and the challenges ahead. She is a world champion in her field and she is one of our own, Queen of the Court and  senior Pickleball world champion, Lee Whitwell is back from the United States.And "Born on the Rock" is back - season 4 of the podcast began today - host Lucinda Snape told us what we can expect.

With January often described as one of the toughest months for mental health, we'll be talking about how shorter days, post-festive blues and financial pressures might combine to affect mood and motivation. We took an in-depth look at the so-called “January Blues” and how support, understanding and practical tools can make a real difference. We spoke to Mental Health Nurse, Vikki Ward, mental health and suicide first aider Sean Keating, and Ray Guy from GibSilver.If you or someone else is in immediate mental distress and needs urgent help, you can call 111.For emotional support, you can freephone Gibsams every day from 6pm–11pm on 116 123 or WhatsApp 5600 3612. They also specialise in suicide prevention.For those over 55 looking for someone to talk to, you can freephone GibSilver on 8000.

Teacher Katy Cheeswright makes history as the University of Gibraltar’s first Masters in Education valedictorian. With pupils back to school tomorrow, Childline and Teenline remind young people that support is available. The charity’s CEO, Caroline Carter, Co Chair Annie Green, and Team Manager Jenny Olivero were in the studio.Thousands turned out for last night’s Three Kings’ Cavalcade. We'll hear from some of the youngsters who enjoyed the event.And we caught up with country singer Layla Bugeja before heading back to Nashville, where she's working as a full time musician. 

Action for Housing is raising concerns over delays to the Road to the Lines housing project in the Upper Town, more than six years after it was announced. We were joined by the group's Henry Pinna. We had the latest sports news with Jose Mari Ruiz. RifCom is launching plans for another major fundraising challenge after completing the Inca Trail in Peru. Julian Campbell from RifCom joined us with details.Chief Paramedic Sigurd Haveland has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026 for services to health and frontline emergency care.And music student Lorena Rodriguez joined us to discuss her research into music globalisation.

Coming up on today’s show...GBC is reflecting on a defining 2025 with its Review of the Year. From the conclusion of Treaty negotiations to the closing of the McGrail Inquiry, it’s been a year of major milestones.-We’re joined by sports reporter José Mari Ruiz with a look back at the Boxing Day Fun Run and the refreshing Polar Bear Swims that brought the community together.-For the first time ever, a group of Gibraltarian performers will be heading to the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival next year.  Led by Hannah Mifsud, the group is fundraising to take their work international and showcase local talent on a global stage. Joining us will be Hannah and cast member Nyree Turnock-Robinson.

Today's episode was recorded live from Piazza on Main Street, taking in the Christmas Eve from last minute shoppers.Reactions to the long awaited McGrail Inquiry report. We'll be joined by Senior Broadcast Journalist Ros Astengo. We were joined by the Bishop of Gibraltar, Monsignor Charles Azzopardi, and the Dean of Gibraltar, the Very Reverend Ian Tarrant, to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and the message of the season.We also heard from the Royal Gibraltar Police on policing over the festive period, including their Christmas drink-drive campaign and how they’re keeping the community safe.We got to enjoy some live music from father daughter duo - Layla and Jonathan Bugeja. And we got a flavour of Christmas shopping trends this year, as last-minute shoppers make their way through town.

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.