McGrail Inquiry, Ramadan Festival, Commonwealth, St Annes entrepreneurs

Transparency International UK says inquiries legislation being proposed in Gibraltar now is almost 20 years old in the UK. The corruption watchdog is concerned it's intended to undermine the McGrail inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the early retirement of the former police commissioner. The Government says it has no intention to use the power to stop or delay the McGrail inquiry. It believes the proposed law would not affect the independence of the current inquiry, or obstruct its progress, or influence any witness. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento has been speaking to the Chief Minister. The religious festival of Ramadan has begun. It is considered the most important time of year for the Muslim community. Locally, as around the world, it is marked with fasting and prayer. Deena Abboubi & Aya Chahid from the Muslim Youth of Gibraltar group spoke to us in the studio. Gibraltar's relationship with the European Union is still the subject of ongoing negotiations between Gibraltar, UK, Spain and EU officials. This week the Europe Minister Leo Docherty visited the Rock and said those negotiations would be intense this month. Jared Peralta, who is the Country Director in Gibraltar for The Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council, was here to discuss what role the Commonwealth could play in Gibraltar’s future. And, budding entrepreneurs at St. Annes have tried their hand at starting their own businesses. Year Six pupils have spent four weeks researching and strategising with their teams on the best ways to get their ideas off the ground. With a budget of five pounds per pupil - provided by the Young Enterprise board - many of these 11 year-olds have ended up taking home profits, after selling their products and services at a business fair in the school. Shelina Assomul was at the school earlier today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.