Habemus papam - the first American pope has been elected. 69 year old Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost is the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. He has taken the papal name Leo XIV. On the Rock, the bells have been ringing at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez spoke to Bishop Carmel Zammit, who met Robert Prevost in Rome last year.

A lack of continuity, failures in communication, and substandard care were among the concerns raised during a public meeting this week on domiciliary care services. With Lifecome Care’s contract terminated just seven months after it started, the Minister for Health and Care says a thorough overhaul of the service is under way. Iain Triay Clarence was there and thought it was worth doing long-form coverage in the form of a special Viewpoint programme last night.

Gibraltar Red Cross is holding its annual Flag Day today, joining Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world in a global day of fundraising and solidarity. Gibraltar Red Cross President, Lady Bathurst, said “this year’s Flag Day holds special significance, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe." We were joined in the studio by long-standing committee member Tessa Imossi, alongside Tim Bristow, the chairman of the Gib Red Cross.

Last month, the Gibraltar national team took part in the 2025 World Backgammon Team Championships in Greece. Teams from 25 nations from across the world descended on the Greek town of Phthiotis. Michael Pitaluga and Nadine Chipolina told us how the team got on.

And Louis Parral told us about what’s happening in sport this weekend, including darts and futsal, and also had a chat about the rise in popularity of racket sports on the Rock.

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The Government claims there's been a notable improvement in the availability of GP appointments at the Primary Care Centre since reforms were introduced in February. Changes have included a dedicated sick note line and a new pre-appointment telephone call reminder system. There are still improvements to be made to reduce waiting times for an appointment, as the Health Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez told our News Editor Christine Vasquez earlier today.

It’s Victory in Europe Day, and a number of activities and events are taking place to mark the occasion. Our producer Robin Sheppard-Capurro was at the newly renovated WWII tunnels with history enthusiast Peter Jackson MBE. We also listened to a song penned in Gibraltar celebrating world peace.

The Gibraltar Shore Jigging & Spinning Club has recently been formed and aims to promote outdoor activities in a safe and environmentally friendly way. They will be hosting regular competitions based on seasonal activities, involving different types of jigging and spinning techniques. Alfred Vasquez and Julian Delippiani told us how they hope to engage young people in the sport.

The Med Steps 5 Challenge has raised over £100,000 for Cancer Relief so far, supporting those affected by cancer and funding our essential services for patients and their families. It’s more than just a challenge, it’s a celebration of resilience, unity and encouragement. The event will be held 10th May and is open to everyone. We spoke to organiser Mark Cooper and Rowena Wallace from Cancer Relief.

And as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations the Photographic Society are putting together a number of workshops next week, for both members and the general public. Leslie Linares from the society talked us through the planned programme and what each session will entail.

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The Chief Minister is in Madrid to continue talks for a future EU relationship treaty for Gibraltar. The Government says it remains firmly committed to reaching a treaty which is "safe, secure and beneficial for Gibraltar". Number Six says this contact between the different parties at all levels is expected to continue going forward.

It’s Dying Matters Awareness Week. People use this week to talk about death in whichever way they are comfortable. We had an in-depth chat with Cancer Relief’s Kate Howard and Alejandro Ocaña as well as service user Liz Conner, who has used the centre’s bereavement service and was supported during her husband’s illness and his passing.

General Sir Patrick Sanders is one of the British Army’s most senior and respected officers. He says the Regiment needs to be brought up to full strength in the context of the current geopolitical issues. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento has spoken to Sir Sanders about his new role as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment.

In general, we spend more time with our co-workers than with our family. With that in mind, how happy are you from 9-5? Tomorrow, a group of speakers will assemble at the Sunborn Hotel for a conference on 'Wellbeing at Work'. The event, hosted by GibSams, will explore practical strategies for fostering good mental health in the workplace. We spoke to Kerstin Andlaw and Pete Cush.

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