Gibraltar Today

An international pipe band is headlining a military concert at St Michael's Cave on Friday.Commander British Forces, Tom Guy, and SSAFA Chair, Alan Jones will tell us more about this charity event. Recently retired Gibraltar International Lee Casciaro will be looking back at a some of his iconic moments after calling time on his international career. And the women's national side reflect on their first ever World Cup qualifying campaign - We were joined by Tiffany Viagas, alongside Shania & Caitlan Robba.

It’s a busy period for the Royal Gibraltar Police as the warmer weather brings a packed calendar of outdoor events across the Rock.Superintendent Paul Chipolina joins us in the studio to discuss policing priorities, public safety and what residents can expect over the summer months.A multilingual research project is exploring how our brains process different languages. We’ll be finding out more about the BabelBrain project and the work being carried out by researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostella.A new podcast is aiming to start honest conversations about addiction, recovery and life after substance abuse. After the High is the creation of recovering addict Max McGriffen, who’ll be joining us to share his story and the inspiration behind the project.And, a tabletop gaming YouTube channel has reached a major milestone, receiving YouTube’s Silver Play Button after surpassing 100,000 subscribers. Steven Pardo, co-founder of SN Battle Reports, will be here to tell us about the achievement and the journey to building a global audience.

GSD Leader Keith Azopardi will be here to discuss the newly appointed members of the party's executive. Mr Azopardi will be joined by former GSD Leader, Daniel Feetham, who has been granted life membership of the party. We'll also hear from the Speaker of the House of Parliament. Karen Ramagge Phillips will be looking ahead to the launch of the first Youth Parliament in Gibraltar Also the latest sporting news with Jose Mari Ruiz.And with the school break round the corner, members of the GSLA will be in the studio announcing this year's summer sports programme. 

Gemma Arias-Vasquez is a step closer to becoming Gibraltar's first female Chief Minister. Ms Arias Vasquez was be in the studio alongside Nigel Feetham, who says he will not put his name forward. Also in today's episode: recent figures show that fraud losses in Gibraltar have amounted to 2.6 million pounds so far this year. We'll be speaking to members of the Gibraltar Bankers' Association about the growing threat and how people can protect themselves.We'll bring you the latest sports news ahead of the weekend - including a look ahead to Gibraltar vs Bulgaria later this afternoon in the Women's European Qualifiers . And today marks World Environment Day. Locally, the Nautilus Project is using the occasion to encourage everyone to do their part in protecting Gibraltar's waters and coastline.

We’ll hear from the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service following this morning’s fire at Ocean Spa Plaza. Residents were evacuated while crews dealt with the blaze, and thankfully no injuries have been reported.It's a jampacked show today - Special Olympics Gibraltar has returned from the Switzerland National Summer Games with an outstanding medal haul after a successful bowling competition. Some of the athletes and team members will be joining me in the studio.We’ll also be joined by the recipients of this year’s Youth Achievement Awards, recognising young people who have made a positive impact through leadership, achievement and community spirit.And this morning saw the presentation of the Brave Hearts Awards. The awards celebrate the courage of young people living with serious illnesses or undergoing medical treatment.Plus, Gibraltar’s first Green Bus Stop will be officially launched tomorrow. The project, led by the Horticultural Society and OTWO, forms part of the wider Green Gibraltar campaign.

On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge:It's Pride Month - a celebration of queer culture and community, and a time to recognise the struggles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. We’re joined by members of Gibraltar’s LGBTQ+ Committee to discuss their personal experiences, the progress that’s been made, and what still needs improving.And with Gibraltar taking on the British Virgin Islands in an international football friendly at Europa Point this evening, it also marks the end of an era:Lee Casciaro prepares to wear the Gibraltar shirt for the very last time. We reflect on his remarkable international career and preview tonight’s match.

The number of sex offenders registered in Gibraltar has increased to 52. This represents a rise of almost 25% since February last year. Justice Minister Nigel Feetham intends to pass a law to keep sex offenders behind bars for longer.With the countdown on for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, we hear from Team Gibraltar's Chris Walker and veteran sports reporter, John Shephard.Europa Women's Hockey players are back from a successful EuroHockey tournament. Manager Christian Zammit and Gissela will be telling us about their experienceAnd some UK exchange students are with the Nautilus Project this week - Sidney Hooper from Bristol and Luca Tanti from Wales will be joining me in the studio.

With one month left before the school summer break Minister for Education, John Cortes will be joining me in the studio to discuss recently announced changes to the school year. We'll be discussing education with the Minister as well as plans for a wastewater treatment plant having been confirmed at the DPC. On that we'll also hear from architect, Ruth Massias Greenberg, who will be joining Eco Waters Director, Carlito Buhagiar. CLIPWe'll have the latest sporting news and in boxing, the Montegriffo brothers, Kriss and Evan are launching a future champions programme at the Wellington Boxing Club.