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Come to Andalusia The Golf Paradise
The Grand Luxury 6 Star Villa Padierna Palace with three golf courses in the center of the Golden Triangle formed by Marbella, Benahavis and Estepona on the Costa del Sol, Sud Spain.
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Colourful Andalusia
Gibraltar: Another Look
Reception at the Guildhall, London
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Marbella, Málaga. Near the Puerto Banús.Beach Club La Siesta-Ocean Club. Champagne Day, especial tourist event in summer.
Sevilla. The Cathedral and de famous La Giralda tower.
Marbella, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Marbella Club Hotel-Puente Romano, beach.Last week.
Andalusia a favourite holiday
Recent years have seen Andalusia become one of the world’s most complete tourist destinations. The variety and complementary nature of its tourist facilities and services, along with its climate, communications and hotel infrastructure, not to mention the hospitality of its people, have made Andalusia a favourite holiday destination for both Spanish and foreign visitors alike. Sun and sand tourism is still the leading tourist sector in the region. Andalusia’s 800-plus kilometres of coastline are home to a surprisingly varied range of beaches, from the expanses of fine sand in Málaga Costa del Sol, Cádiz and Huelva to the cliff-shrouded coves of Granada or Almeria. A wealth of services have sprung up alongside them: pleasure harbours, golf courses, promenades, outdoor sports facilities, mooring areas for vessels and restaurants, all of which have helped to make Andalusia the ideal destination for both sun and sand tourism and water sports. The wide range of services on offer on the coast of Andalusia is complemented by the salubrious nature of the beaches themselves, with a total of 90 blue flags bearing testimony to the excellent bill of health enjoyed by the region’s coastline and its facili- San Roque, Campo de Gibraltar, Golf Club Valderrama (Ryder Cup-Volvo Master-Andalucia Master de Golf). ties, not forgetting, of course, that they are also blessed with an excellent climate. Summers are warm, average temperatures ranging between 25º and 27º degrees, with beach temperatures in excess of 20º and extremely low rainfall during this season of the year. Special mention must be made of Andalusia’s monuments. Each and every one of the region’s provinces boasts an impressive historical and artistic heritage; some are home to worldfamous buildings such as the Alhambra in Granada, Cordoba’s Mosque and Seville’s Cathedral and Giralda, Málaga City, while others, such as the towns of Ubeda and Baeza in Jaen, both of which belong to Humanity’s Patrimony, Arcos de la Frontera in Cadiz, Ronda and Antequera in Malaga and Moguer in Huelva will pleasantly surprise the visitor. Andalusia’s sports facilities occupy a privileged place among the region’s tourist sectors, in particular those devoted to golf. Of all Spain’s autonomous regions, Andalusia is the leading destination for this brand of tourism. It is home more than a hundred Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz. Horse Riding “Como bailan los Caballos Andaluces” Marbella Port “Virgen del Carmen”. golf courses, 29% of the total for the whole of Spain, and over the last years, golf tourism here has grown more than in any other region. The best, Valderrama (Ryder Cup 1997), Sotogrande and 9 courses near Gibraltar; Valle del Golf en Benahavis and Gold Triangule (Marbella-Benahavis-Estepona). In addition, Andalusia boasts an excellent range of top-quality accommodation and services that are fully integrated with the region’s golf courses. Andalusia is not only famous as a holiday destination. Recent years have seen the spectacular growth of congress tourism. Andalusia currently boasts an extensive network of Congress and Exhibition Centres with a total capacity of 53,000. The tourist industry in Andalusia is reinforced by the constant and appropriate modernisation of its infrastructure and services. Andalusia now enjoys better communications than ever before, Marbella Beaches Puerto Banús, Marbella, Costa del Sol and de Sierra Blanca mountain. with airports in Malaga, Seville, Granada, Almeria and Jerez.
Marbella. Málaga-Costa del Sol. Los Naranjos (Orange tree) with The Town Hall in the square.
Estepona, Málaga-Costa del Sol (betwen Marbella-Gibraltar). Flowers in the Old Town.
Málaga City (Costa del Sol) The Town Hall.
Estepona, Costa del Sol “Gold Triangule” (Marbella-Benahavis-Estepona). The Old Town.
Málaga City (Costa del Sol). The Cathedral “La Manca”.
Estepona, Costa del Sol. Beaches and the Paseo Marítimo & Estepona Port.
Anthony Beevorʼs speech.
Mahdur Jaffrey at The Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival.
Mari Joe Jacobi reading to her audience at The Literary Festival.
Cardinal Cormack Murphy OʼConnor
Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival The Rock’s first ever international literary festival held over the past weekend has been a resounding success. An eclectic mix of authors, historians and literary critics delighted audiences with a varied and absorbing programme of lectures that delved into the most diverse range of cultural, literary and historical subjects. Including several sold-out events to packed houses such as the Gibraltar Lecture on the Spanish Civil War delivered by award-winning historian Anthony Beevor, the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival has been warmly embraced by the general public. The eight selected venues reverberated with excitement as audience participation, book-signings and book sales of participating authors confirmed the Festival’s successful birth and powerful eruption onto the European stage of literary festivals. From the erudite and scholarly to the accessible and popular, the festival’s range of content, efficient logistics and standards of hospitality has impressed participants who are experienced veterans from some of the most prestigious and well established literary festivals in UK and the world. Minister for Tourism, Public Transport, Commercial Affairs and the Port Neil Costa MP, summed it all up at the end of three intense days of cultural activity, borrowing a phrase from the Booker prize-winning novelist and poet Ben Okri regarding the festival, to state “It was a triumph.”
Neil Costa minister of Tourism & Port, and the GTB CEO Nicky Guerrero. Fabian Picardo, Chief Minister, Peter Canessa and Anthony Beevor
At The Convent, which now is the Governorʼs House
Gavin Hewit during his conference.
Nicky Guerrero (GTB) introduced William Chislett. Below Ken Hom.
The Best Seller author Joanna Harris.
Festival Mass with Bishop Heskett, Cardinal OʼConnor and Mons. Paul Bear.
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Duchess of York, Sarah Fergurson and his daugther in Sotogrande Polo Tournament, this year.
Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva, duchess of Alba.
Gunila von Bismark and Luis Ortiz.
The princess Maria Louise of Prusia
Glamour is back Inés Sastre, Carmen ;Lomana, Lamia Khashoggi
Debra Mace, Ana Obregón and Lamia Khashoggi (Childfren for Peace ONLUS).
Maria Estela del Carmen Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas and Sandra Garcia San Juan (Starlite).
Guillermo Yagüe, manager Opera Room Disco, Lamia Khashoogi and Conde Rudolph Schönburg.
Pedro Jaén
There is no doubt that Marbella is the most attractive place for Holidays in all Europe. The stays of the Royal Saudi Family who invite important guests to their palaces and anchor their majestic boat to the bay are important evidence and demonstrate their intention of coming back as in the days of King Fahad. It is worthy to distinguish Prince Salman, Governor of Ryadh and brother of the King, who clearly prefers Marbella. Many famous people still enjoy the charm of this friendly land. Among them we can mention celebrities such as Lewis Hamilton, Julio Iglesias, Antonio Banderas-Melanie Griffith, Gloria Stefan; or important political figures as the President of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and other members of the British Royal Family. They enjoy Marbella’s attractions in many different venues: fine restaurants, luxury clubs as Mansion, frequently visited by Enrique Iglesias (Julio Iglesias´son) and other celebrities. Marbella offers a wide range of activities: sun and beach, boat rides, shopping evenings in La Cañada and in the Old Town, night shows and everything that makes Marbella to worth a visit. It is not by chance that Marbella is again one of the favourite destinations for tourists. Promotional campaigns such as “Andalucía te quiere” (“Andalucia loves you”), reflect common efforts made by La Consejería (Tourism, Commerce and Sport Office of Andalucía) and the City Hall to promote Marbella. However, there is a strong commitment from many Communication Proffesionals and from the Tourism Industry to promote and transmit all Marbella’s attractions. Marbella is the best place to enjoy of Holidays. Marbella has the best weather of all Continental Europe, evergreen vegetation all year around: beautiful gardens and flowers. Marbella offers a great atmosphere: best hotels and great mansions, extraodinary golf courses, the pleasure harbour, fine restaurants and an appealing atmosphere. Also the countryside is a good choice: beautiful Andalusian villages full of history and beauty such as Ronda, Antequera, and Coín. The closeness to Gibraltar and easy trips to Granada, Córdoba, Seville, and Tanger made Marbella one of the favourite destinations. We must remind all this charm and fight against all bad reputation that political scandal and politicians without credibility have caused to the image of Marbella. Marbella is there, near of the main European capitals: London, Paris, Frankcfort or Rome. Due to this privileged location in Europe, Marbella is a secure distination for tourists. For all these characteristics, Marbella is and will be one of the World’s top tourism distinations.
George Hamilton in the Costa del Sol this summer.
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Julio Iglesias, live in Marbella
Julio Iglesias Jr. in the old town of Marbella.
Carmen Cervera, Baronesse Thyssen has one star in the Bulevar de la Fama of Puerto Banús.
Gloria Stefan in the beach of Marbella.
CSI actor in Marbella.
The Villa Padierna Hotel & Resort: Lobby at nigth.
The Villa Padierna Hotel & Resort owners, Alicia and Ricardo Arranz de Miguel, marqueses de Villapadierna.
Michelle Obama, the first lady of the United States at the Villa Padiena Hotel whith the owners, Alicia and Ricardo Arranz de Miguel.
Villa Padierna, Best Hotel in Spain Villa Padierna Palace, candidate to "Best European Hotel” in a prelude act to the World Travel Market in London. This Resort , recently awarded as the “Best Hotel in Spain 2013", will opt on November 3rd in London to the award "Best Hotel in Europe ," a distinction provided by "International Hotel Awards by Virgin Atlantic". The Villa Padierna Palace Hotel will know if it is considered as the best European Hotel in the British capital, in a contest, prelude to the World Travel Market, the largest tourism fair in the world, that will be held in London from 4th to 7th November. The award for best hotel in Spain won by Villa Padierna Palace Hotel, puts brilliant finishing touches to 2013, the year that marks the " tenth anniversary " of the construction of Villa Padierna Golf Resort located in Benahavis – Marbella . The famous Signature "Seven Stars Global Luxury Award" awarded also in June, the distinctions in its main international categories to Villa Padierna Palace Hotel as Best Golf Resort in Spain , to “La Veranda” as Best Restaurant in Spain and Villa Padierna Medical Wellness as Best Spa in Spain . In this recognition and nomination as best hotel in Europe , join other prestigious international awards such as the Sixth Star granted by the firm Seven
Stars and Stripes in 2012 , and in 2010 as the best hotel in Spain and World number 28th by the prestigious American online travel agency Expedia.com . Following this last mention of the famous American agency the U.S. First Lady , Michelle Obama , choosed the Villa Padierna Palace. Hotel to spend her holidays with her daughter Sasha and some friends. The visit of the U.S. President Barack Obama´s family was the biggest promotion ever in history that has had the "Golden Triangle " that form Marbella , Benahavis and Estepona. This international media projection was valued at $ 800 million, according to CNN news. International Hotel Awards is a competition open to Hoteliers, developers, interior designers, architects, public relations firms, advertising agencies and website designers. These awards are given to the highest ranked in each category on a national level depending on the scores given by the industries professionals –travel agents, restaurateurs, hoteliers, airline executives etc.- over a period of three months while the voting is open. As well as these prizes, another prestigious online travel agency, Expedia.com, included five Spanish hotels in its list of the 650 best hotels in the world, amongst them was the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel.
Villa Padierna Hotel & Resort: The indoor pool.
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Marbella Tribune
GIBRALTAR
4th November 2013
ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE DESTINATIONS IN SOUTHERN EUROPE There can be few places in the world that equal The Rock in terms of sheer physical presence. Gibraltar is also situated in a unique strategic location on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar and linked to the Spanish mainland by a narrow isthmus. This serves both as a major thoroughfare from the border, and as the local airport runway! Despite an imposing appearance, visible from up to one hundred kilometres away, Gibraltar is small, measuring less than six square kilometres in total. Much of this is precipitous rock and cliffs, which stretch skywards some 426 metres. This is the only place in Europe where monkeys range free in a semi-wild state, appropriately reflecting The Rock’s rich and varied natural history, which flourishes in a sub-tropical climate and can be appreciated both on land and at sea. A fascinating blend of cultures that have all left their stamp throughout a rich and tumultuous history, which dates back to Neanderthal times. The result is that, today, The Rock offers something for everyone, ranging from archaeological treasures and priceless artefacts to a wide variety of shops and restaurants that will satisfy the most insatiable customer. It is also a stimulating world centre of business and commerce. Gibraltar is steeped in history; an intertwining of civilisations and cultures which dates back many thousands of years What’s more, it is a living history reflected, not just in the Gibraltarians themselves, but also in the many legacies that remain to this day, including a number of pre-historic caves and a Moorish Castle and baths that date back to the 11th century. But it is the caves that were certainly man’s first home there. In 1848 an ancient skull was discovered in Forbes’s Quarry, at the foot of the steep north face. Ancient mariners first arrived on The Rock by the 8th century BC, leaving gifts to the gods to bribe the almighty before sailing into the Atlantic and the unknown. The Phoenicians called The Rock "Calpe". Julius Caesar defeated the sons of Pompeii almost within sight of Calpe, and the first description of Gibraltar was written by the Roman geographer Pomponius Mela. The Muslim invasion of Europe started in the Bay of Gibraltar where the Visigoths sided with Muslims by lending their ships to Berber Chief, Tarik Ibn Zeyad who landed by Tarik’s mountain – "Jebel Tarik" – and became immortalised by naming it at the same time. (NB: say it quickly and drop the final syllable…) Gibraltar continued under Moorish dominion for over seven centuries, but was taken by Spain for a brief period of 24 years in the early 14th century. It was not until 1462 that the Spaniards finally re-captured The Rock. It remained a Spanish possession until the beginning of the 18th century when it fell to a combined Anglo-Dutch force. The Treaty of Utrecht ceded The Rock into ‘Crown of Great Britain’ in perpetuity,
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but Gibraltar continued to be subject to bloody conflict from Spain and, in 1782, work began on the famous "Great Siege Tunnels". The Battle of Trafalgar was fought close to The Rock in 1805. The 19th century was Gibraltar’s heyday, as a staging port on the vital route to India. Another series of tunnels was completed during the Second World War. Gibraltar became home to naval fleet Force H and the focal point from where Eisenhower masterminded the North Africa landings from 1942. Look closer and you can appreciate that, for 200 millions years, The Rock has continually evolved and changed. At one time it was barren and inhospitable, when the natural woodland was cleared for firewood by soldiers, at others, carpeted with brightly coloured flora and wild flowers, some indigenous such as the Gibraltar Candytuft and Gibraltar Chickweed. Without doubt, the best-loved is the mischievous Barbary Ape which lives in a semi-wild state on the Upper Rock tolerating and teasing – the camera – clicking tourists. This tailless monkey was first introduced by the British during the 18th century. At the Apes’ Den you’ll find Gibraltar’s oldest residents! The ape colony has grown considerably since being introduced two centuries ago and at present numbers 6 packs. There is a popular saying, which is that Gibraltar will cease to be British on the day that there are no apes left on The Rock. If you gaze out to sea from almost any point on The Upper Rock, you will see a shimmering blue ocean, which stretches, seemingly to eternity with the shores of North Africa twinkling tantalisingly on the horizon. This stretch of water is home to no fewer than three species of dolphin, which can be enjoyed at close quarters when you take a dolphin-watching trip. Whales also migrate here, including that largest mammal of all, the Blue Whale, but are less common these days. Gibraltar’s history of cultural diversity and conflict has moulded the city’s fortunes over the years. The result is a wealth of fascinating monuments, historical sights and relics, which date back to pre-historic time. Even when just strolling around the streets, you can enjoy a unique blend of 14th century Moorish, 15th and 16th century Spanish, British Colonial architecture with Regency bal-
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ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE DESTINATIONS IN SOUTHERN EUROPE conies, Genoese shutters and Portuguese tiled facades, a mix which is arguably unmatched anywhere else in the world. In order to fully appreciate all The Rock has to offer a guided tour is recommended. The spectacular Alameda Gardens were first opened to the public in 1816 and there are a number of commemorative busts and cannon on view there which date back to the 19th century. At certain times of year, various cultural events take place in the Gardens’ open-air theatre. Tours of the Botanic Gardens are also available. St Michael’s Cave is a must on any tourist trail. Of particular interest is the cross-section of a stalagmite on view that shows the history of its growth. The magnificent auditorium is used for concerts and live performances. A spectacular ‘son-et-lumiere’ is played at certain times of the day. The sieges of the late 18th century led to a network of tunnelled defences being excavated in The Rock to allow the mounting of a prototype gun, the first ever able to fire downwards. The Great Siege Tunnels are actually part of a honeycomb of more than 32 miles of tunnel. In 1940 Britain was at war with Germany and Italy and the future looked bleak for Gibraltar as it was surrounded by the enemy. Winston Churchill and the British military leaders believed that an attack on Gibraltar was imminent. The answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels, to build a fortress inside a fortress, a city within a city. In June 2005 the World War II Tunnels were opened to the general public and now you too can follow in the footsteps of Churchill, Sikorski and De Gaulle and walk through this amazing testament to the soldiers and civilians who toiled in the very bowels of the Rock during the darkest days of the War. A new visitor attraction called Rock and Fortress allows visitors to enjoy guided tours of the
World War II tunnels. For many years Gibraltar has attracted thousands of British expatriates living on the Iberian Peninsula seeking to stock up on all those English goodies that they just cannot live without. The truth is that Gibraltar offers far more than biscuits and beer and is arguably the shopping Mecca of the western Mediterranean. Given its position, this is hardly surprising, as for centuries, The Rock has existed as a trading community. These days it is appreciated, not just because of the quality and choice of products available, but also because goods here are sold VAT free. The city centre is long and narrow, extending along Main Street. Much of this bustling high street has been pedestrianised as part of an overall city plan to beautify The Rock and create a pleasant environment for visitors and residents. Strategically placed benches, pavement cafés and bars offer a little welcome relief for weary shoppers, whilst numerous exchange centres and banks make money changing as easy as flipping a coin. All the familiar UK High Street stores are in Gibraltar, selling everything from the latest UK fashions.
London: Finance Centre in The City The chief minister of the Government of Gibraltar has said in the meeting of the Finance Centre in the City of London: “Gibraltar as a jurisdiction we deliver compliance with EU and international rules and norms to create a viable and attractive commercial environment. We therefore seek business that is founded on sound reputational principles and a long term commercial rationale. Indeed, this applies to all forms of new business and not just financial services. I am often asked what has made Gibraltar so attractive to companies locating here. Taxation is important and may be part of the package but of itself is not a single factor above all else. The reality is that there are many more important considerations that quality businesses will focus on before low levels of taxation and I should like to take this opportunity to put a few of these considerations into context: First and foremost, is of course the rule of law and political stability. Gibraltar is proud of its close constitutional relationship with the United Kingdom. The fact is that Gibraltar has been British for over 300 years and I paraphrase the support of the prime minister of the United Kingdom when, in a video message to the people of Gibraltar on our national day this past September, he said “Gibraltar has been British for 300 years. Let’s keep it that way…” We are a self-governing parliamentary democracy; within the European Union with all the responsibilities and obligations that entails but also the rights and benefits that this brings. Let me put it this way: Gibraltar has complied with its obligations to transpose all EU directives and other rules into Gibraltar law ahead of schedule. There are none pending which have passed their transpostion deadlines. Very few other European jurisdictions can make that boast. Fiscally Gibraltar is entirely economically self-sufficient and has this year enjoyed GDP growth of almost 8% and a record surplus as well as a four fold increase in available cash reserves. A European success story in a bleaker background of austerity still dominating much of the rest of southern Europe. In fact, Gibraltar is ranked in the top 20 in global terms of GDP growth and is this year placed in the top 4 ranking of GDP per capita! That’s right. The top 4. Up from 9th! Apart from financial services, Gibraltar has record breaking numbers of tourists visiting per annum. Some 10 to 12 million visit in total per annum. Gibraltar continues to be one of the largest ship bunkering ports in the Mediterranean and in the world (in terms of bunkers delivered). Gibraltar is the world’s foremost centre for the delivery of e-gaming services with a formidable reputation for the very highest standards of regulation as well as service. The 26 licensed gaming groups is made up of some of the most prestigious names in the sector. We are the silicon valley of online gaming development. That has led the remote gaming industry born in the mid nineties to become a global giant, with approximately 60% of the bets taken online being placed via one of the Gibraltar licensees! In short, Gibraltar has a prosperous and stable economy within the EU single market. In all that, Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar has placed and places a huge amount of store by our reputation and has worked and will work tirelessly to ensure that this is protected above all else. Today Gibraltar is an internationally cooperative financial services centre and in the words of Prime Minister David Cameron it would be wrong to refer to us as a tax haven. That is an issue of cross-party consensus in the United Kingdom. My government is committed to be at the forefront of international standards in this area; so that our culture of compliance applies not just to EU regulation, but also to international initiatives which must be applied evenly across the spectrum of jurisdictions in the same space. Gibraltar cooperates fully on all aspects of the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism on an all-crimes basis including tax evasion which is a serious offence in Gibraltar. We encourage reviews of our jurisdiction by international bodies such as the OECD, the financial action task force and the international monetary fund. Gibraltar has signed 26 tax information exchange agreements and has implemented the EU directive on administrative cooperation on tax matters with all 28 member states. Tomorrow afternoon I shall be signing our 27th tax information exchange agreement. Gibraltar has sought that the OECD multilateral convention on tax matters be extended to it. We have embraced the concept of automatic exchange of information for tax purposes along with the united states, the United Kingdom and G 5 pilot programme involving Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the UK (which is likely to be joined by a very significant number of countries). And ladies and gentlemen, I stress, these are not just random examples of cooperation but rather a systematic strategy (on our part) of ensuring that we can be and are, objectively, considered to be an internationally cooperative financial services hub within the EU, working within the G8, the G20 and the OECD criteria. So Gibraltar offers international businesses a truly excellent regulatory environment - to European Union standards - and thus with the ability to access the EU single market in financial services; the single market in banking, insurance, reinsurance, insurance mediation and investment services including the alternative investment fund managers’ arrangements within
Arandes y Mediavilla entregaron los premios del Certamen de Cuentos patrocinado por la Fundación.
the European Union. You already know that Gibraltar has the human capital, the bandwidth, the infrastructure and - despite our size - the space for your business. So let me tell you a little more about what is happening in Gibraltar that is not strictly business. Because once your business is done, Gibraltar is developing well as a place to enjoy your downtime too. I know these soft issues matter also when choosing a place to settle or do business. Our hotel offering is developing apace. We expect the new Sunborn 5 star hotel to open its doors early in the new year to complement the existing offering and the Rock Hotel have confirmed a refurbishment programme starts in earnest next month. The Caleta Hotel have invested hugely already in their room offering and the Elliott will soon benefit from a government project that will convert the external areas from car parking to another one of the green areas that we will deliver in the next two years. This weekend Gibraltar buzzed - in 25° heat - to Jools Holland’s climatic finale of our 2nd international jazz festival at the site of what will become the new Queens Theatre. Our annual music festival is going from strength to strength. And at the end of this week we will have the first Gibraltar Literary Festival. When added to the Gibraltar open chess tournament, now recognised as the biggest and best open chess festival in the world, and the nascent open backgammon tournament, there is no doubt that Gibraltar is no sleepy backwater - even when we are not the setting for an episode of the BBC’s New Tricks, Top Gear or the latest Le Carré novel. But remember, it’s in business that our strongest success lies. 16% of all motor insurance policies in the United Kingdom, now written in Gibraltar; 60% of all bets taken online are estimated to be placed with Gibraltar’s licenced operators; and In a regulatory environment that prides itself on its culture of compliance, reflecting our transposition of all EU rules and directives ahead of transposition deadlines. That includes the transposition of the alternative investment fund management directive, which will make Gibraltar a choice jurisdiction for investment fund management granting passporting access to the single European market.”
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Band in the Military Parade at the Gibraltar Day in London.
Mrs. Picardo, Fabian Picardo, David Lidington, Sir Adrian Johns, Sir James Dutton and other guests
Gibraltar Day in London
Over a thousand guests attended the reception hosted by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo at the Guildhall Palace during the recent Gibraltar Day in London. MP’s, Lords, and military chiefs, attended the event together with other dignitaries and representatives of the City of London. The Mayor was represented by the Sheriff who made a warm speech in defence of the people of Gibraltar. On behalf of the British Government and the Foreign Office, David Lidington expressed his full support for the Rock. During his intervention, Mr Picardo expressed gratitude for the support received in London. Also present were the Mayor of Gibraltar Anthony Lima and the Gibraltar Government representative in London, Albert Poggio. At the reception guests were able to exchange impressions about the recent border problems with Spain, with the large delegation of Gibraltarian politicians, businessmen and notable citizens who had flown especially to the British capital to attend the event. Musical entertainment was provided by the Royal Engineers band. The event culminated with a military parade presided by the Chief Minister Fabián Picardo and the FCO Minister for Europe, David Lidington and the playing of the National Anthem “God Save The Queen” by the Royal Regiment Band.
The Scottish Band in the celebration of the Gibraltar Day in London, 2013.
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment in the Gibraltar Day in London 2013.
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