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845. Commonwealth Games, Tell Me By PJ, Real Talk with Mel, Atlantic Rowing Challenge, Remains Transfer
37:46||Ep. 845Our daily update on Team Gibraltar's progress in the Commonwealth Games with Robin Sheppard-Capurro.Tell me by PJ focuses on creating a space where people feel able to express themselves openly and safely. We spoke to creator Patrick McElwee. Promoting positivity and well-being, social media page Real Talk with Mel has been running for over a year. Melanie Chipolina Guilliano talks about life after diagnosis, and living day by day.And Rufus Lewis is taking on the challenge of a lifetime: he's rowing solo across the Atlantic while raising money for Cancer Relief and Caudwell Youth.We'll also find out more about the first transfer of human remains through the land border since the treaty has been successfully completed. Our reporter Kevin Ruiz discusses the human side of this story.
844. Commonwealth Games, Disability Pride Month, Football Agent, Free the Knee Step Challenge
36:17||Ep. 844With Gibraltar's athletes in action all weekend in Glasgow, we catch up with the news from the Commonwealth Games with Robin Sheppard-Capurro.We continue our features on Disability Pride Month. Today we're joined by Jack Fisher, he'll be speaking about his experience with a visual impairment, and about the challenges of a blind tennis player.Interesting times in international football, with a new manager for the Croatian national team Local agent Kenneth Asquez was in the studio to fill us in on how those all important deals come aboutAnd this week sees the launch of Prostate Cancer Gibraltar's 'Free the Knee' campaign The aim is to raise awareness of prostate cancer, with the addition of a step challenge this time round. Nick Peliza from the charity was joined by Stefan Borge to tell us more about what you can do to support the charity's efforts.
843. Taxi Service, Commonwealth Games, Rugby 7's, Stylos & GSLA
38:47||Ep. 843There's a very sporty theme to the show today, with Kelly-Anne Borge!We start though, with a focus on the local taxi service. After questions surrounding Spanish taxis crossing into Gibraltar following the treaty signing, the Ministry of Transport has reiterated that only Gibraltar-licensed taxis can operate locally. We find out what you think.We have our first reports from the Commonwealth Games, including a catch up with weightlifter Holly O'Shea.Team Gibraltar's Swimmer Jordan Gonzalez was the first local athlete in action this morning in the 50-metre backstroke, and we catch up with him..In rugby, the Campion Sevens have been crowned Gibraltar Open champions. We look back at a successful rugby season on the Rock with members of the winning team..It's a triumphant return for Stylos Dance Studios after the Dance World Cup Finals in Dublin. They're back with an impressive haul of medals, including several newly crowned world champions..And the GSLA Summer Sports Programme is in full swing. We hear how the programme is helping young leaders gain valuable work experience.
842. Medication delays, Spanish Taxis, Disability Pride Month and Human Rights
37:18||Ep. 842The Government says the causes of delays affecting medication deliveries into Gibraltar have now been identified and are being addressed by the Spanish authorities. Ministers insist there has been no impact on patient care, while the Opposition says the problems should have been anticipated.Health Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez will join us with the latest.The first fixed penalty notice has been issued to a Spanish taxi driver since the new treaty arrangements came into effect.Stewart Harrison from the Ministry of Transport joins us to discuss enforcement, fines, and concerns raised by Gibraltar's taxi drivers.Could volunteering overseas change your life?Human rights activist Roslynn Beighton joins us to explain why she believes it can.It's Disability Pride Month.Raymond Risso shares his experience of living with Tourette's syndrome and what Disability Pride means to him.
841. Live from Sandy Bay, RGP's Mark Schembri, Karen Mifsud on active aging, Tuna season
39:59||Ep. 841This week we’re live from Sandy Bay as we find out what your favourite things are about this beach, what needs improving, and what’s been happening this year.On this afternoon’s show we’ll be speaking with Chief Inspector Mark Schembri, there have been complaints about antisocial behaviour at Sandy Bay and he’ll be giving some insight into policing beaches..We’ll also hear from Karon Mifsud who’s been out on the water this morning as part of SUPability’s active ageing programme, she’ll be telling us more about all the benefits of stand up paddleboarding.The President of the Tuna Fishing Club will be having his say about recent concerns expressed by environmental groups, Sam Marrache will join me to discuss the tuna season on the Rock and what keeps fishermen coming back for more every year.And we'll be joined by a lifeguard. who will be able to give us some insight into what are the highs, what are the lows, how does it feel to be entrusted with people's safety?

839. Disability Awareness Month, Alopecia, Summer Sports
34:37||Ep. 839
838. AM Capurro Anniversary, Childline and Gorham's Cave
33:43||Ep. 838
