There was a fatal accident at sea in Gibraltar waters out from Camp Bay yesterday. A Filipino crew member died following an incident with machinery on board a Gibraltar-flagged bunker barge. The Government said: "The incident took place onboard as the vessel was manoeuvring to berth alongside a receiving vessel". A police investigation is underway. Unite the Union is calling for a comprehensive enquiry by the relevant authorities.

And, mental health is something that we talk about often and, and we have all felt its affects in some form or another. In times where we may we need support, we turn to the GHA. But how well are their services working? A report has recently published by the Mental Health Board, which essentially acts an audit of Gibraltar’s mental health services. It’s prepared by a statutory board. We invited the Chair of the Mental Health Board George Parody to discuss it in depth, alongside Conchita Triay from the Mental Welfare Society, who has read the report and shares her feedback.

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The new Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment says the RG needs to be brought up to full strength in the context of the current geopolitical issues. General Patrick Sanders, the head of the British army up until his retirement last summer, has a long history of association with the Rock, having served here with the Royal Green Jackets. We spoke to the outgoing Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Francis Brancato.

With the lovely weather we’ve had lately, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than taking a walk in the Convent Gardens. The Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst and Lady Bathurst have opened their doors to the public today to raise funds for the EV Foundation and Men In Need. Robin Sheppard-Capurro was at the Convent taking in the atmosphere and trying some of their signature spinach and feta sausage rolls.

This Thursday, Gibraltar Athletics will host a brand-new event at Lathbury: the inaugural Dynamic New Athletics, or DNA, competition. It’s a concept created by European Athletics consisting of a team-based, interschool competition between Bayside, Westside and Prior Park. Frank Carreras, alongside Avelino Baldachino of Gibraltar Athletics, called it a welcome re-introduction of field events locally.

The Rotary Club is known for its charity fundraising initiatives, and the organisation have worked closely with youth groups over the last few years. And they plan to celebrate their relationship with local youth charities by hosting a cheese and wine night! MJ Feeke and Sara Anderson of the Rotary Club told us more.

And, you may have heard of Pickleball - it is the fastest growing sport in the United States. And the ripple effects are being felt across the world, with more and more countries picking it up. Gibraltar is no exception. There are over 40 members playing up to twice a week. Later this week, the GSLA is hosting an Open Day for the older folk! Development and Training Officer Michelle Turner told us more.

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The UK and EU have agreed to a new deal, which including a 12-year agreement on EU fishing boats in UK waters. Fabian Picardo was in the studio who stated that any deal between the UK and the EU is positive news for the wider UK family, but says Gibraltar is negotiating its own treaty, which he says is excruciatingly close.

Earlier this month, 10-year-old Gibraltarian Alma Belle Baharal competed at the Portuguese National Puzzle Championships, and she wasn't just there to make up the numbers. Alma Belle claimed not one, not two, but three gold medals! She’s loved puzzles since she was a baby, and gave us some tips or how to complete them.

Message in a bottle: a simple but effective way for people to keep their basic personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge. A Lions Club initiative, it helps emergency services personnel to save valuable time in identifying an individual very quickly and knowing if they have any allergies or take special medication. We spoke to Manolo Olivera from the Lions Club, John Perry from the emergency services and Jenny Victory from the Special Needs and Disabilities office.

It was a busy weekend for local sports with Europa FC going to the preliminaries for the Champions League, another league title for the ladies’ Europa hockey team, and the Gibraltar half marathon. Jose Mari Ruiz covered all of them.

And, today marks 50 years of the CCC Sequence Dance Club! Husband and wife Curro and Ana Maria Morro have been at the helm since the beginning. They have kept the club active throughout even during lockdown. We caught up with both of them to find out how they are marking this huge milestone.

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