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CONTENTS Nº 159 - APRIL 2016

‘FUND 4’ AT TRIAY & TRIAY CO-WRITE GIBRALTAR CHAPTER OF INVESTMENT FUND GUIDE

50 YEARS OF THE GIBRALTAR WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – INTERVIEW WITH MARIOLA SUMMERFIELD

SUV’s

WOMEN IN BUSINESS GIBRALTAR, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ANNUAL DINNER

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GIBRALTAR WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

THE NEW YAMAHA NMAX

CONCERT FOR YOUTH WORLD DAY

LIMITED LIABILITIES PARTNERSHIPS LEGISLATION

GIBRALTAR FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS 2016 GALA CONCERT

NANCY REAGAN STYLISH AND INFLUENTIAL FIRST LADY DIES AT 94

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DREAM GIRL OF THE YEAR 2016

OBRIGADO: GIBRALTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016

I.W. MOTORS SERVICE ABOVE AND BEYOND

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GRIMBERGEN BEER

HOW THE WORLD HEARD OF HITLER’S DEATH

GIBRALTAR LAND’S FIRST WAGAMAMA IN THE IBERIAN PENINSULA

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“Fund Four” at Triay & Triay co-write Gibraltar chapter of Investment Fund Guide Melo Triay, Robert Vasquez, Jay J. Gomez and Javier E. Triay have written the Gibraltar chapter in the third edition of Investment Funds published in 2016 by Sweet & Maxwell This third edition of Investment Funds edited by Sam Kay of Travers Smith LLP provides a global comparison of the laws and regulations that govern investment funds in over 30 key jurisdictions, of which Gibraltar is an important one. Written by the leading practitioners within the field, this title is intended to assist lawyers, advisers and fund managers who are seeking to structure and offer their funds. It is a testament to the expertise of the team at Triay & Triay that they have been invited yet again to contribute to this highly regarded legal tome that explains the reforms and changes in investment fund legislation around the globe. It is a vital tool for legal and financial professionals and investors who need to stay updated about the rules and regulations of this financial sector. Triay & Triay are well placed to provide advice to the international community on the Rock’s investment fund regulations and combined have a wealth of experience. Melo Triay is the firm’s senior partner

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Melo Triay. He is a former member of the Financial Services Commission and has an excellent reputation in this field. He became Queen’s Counsel in 2012. Jay J. Gomez is an Associate with a strong reputation for his expertise in funds. He regularly advises prospective funds, investment managers and banks on licensing requirements and regulatory, operational, passporting and distribution matters. Jay forms part of the executive committee of the Gibraltar Funds and Investment Association. He played an integral role in drafting the National Private Placement Rules and Small AIFM Rules in Gibraltar following the implementation of the AIFM Directive. and a leading figure in the banking and finance sector. He has considerable expertise in advising on the establishment of collective investment schemes and funds incorporated in Gibraltar. Melo is currently a member of the Financial Services Commission. Partner, Robert Vasquez heads up the firms banking and finance team alongside

Associate, Javi Triay has advised banks and investment managers on licensing requirements and other regulatory matters and has been an integral member of the team in the launch of numerous experienced investor funds and private funds. Javi formed part of a team assisting the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission with the redrafting of Gibraltar’s financial services legislation.

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50 Years of the Gibraltar Women’s Association Interview with Mariola Summerfield Next year, she’ll be 90 and still, quietly in the background, is ‘on call’ and ready to help in whichever way possible the young and enthusiastic newly elected committee...50 years on, as in the past, many are the subjects to tackle, as listed on the revamped association’s agenda! Text by Richard Cartwright

Education, Family, Health, Social, Youth and Prison, Community Care and even the much debated North Mole LNG concerns, are just some of the issues the GWA will be addressing as they proceed. The association’s new committee headed by lawyer, Amber Turner, I’m certain, will really get the ball rolling on all the above and any other concerns that affect women and their families on the Rock... “And it all started in 1966,” Life President Mariola Summerfield recalls, “Gibraltar was still somewhat weary and 10 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

war torn even well into the 60s and things were difficult and took time to ‘pick up’ and move on with issues like, housing, public health, education and even things like fresh fruit, fish and meat being sold in a unhygienic fashion coming in from across the way. We even set up our own co-operative selling fruit and vegetables, totally run by our members. There were also restrictions with the MOD, not being allowed in here and over there and so many other topics that needed to be addressed. We did make a difference on many issues in those early days. We’d go straight to the top, ministers or whoever and not waste time going through all the bureaucracy, etc.” Angela Smith was the lady, who set up the association with ‘battleaxe’ Mariola Summerfield as her worthy Lieutenant and together got the ball rolling taken up now by Amber and her new team... “Yes, Angela had great ideas and then they needed to be implemented. We organised the petition to deliver to the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Almost 100% of women in Gibraltar signed it and the publicity gained for the Rock in the UK media was

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affecting women came into play... “Oh yes, that was a very time consuming period with lawyers and all the legal stuff. It was hard work,” Mariola recalls, “Laws were changed in Gibraltar regarding equal pay, divorce laws, the inclusion of women jurors and many other matters.”

priceless.” The petition related to Spain’s continued harassment and the news that the UK Government would be holding talks with Franco’s government when repeatedly saying they would not hold talks under duress. Well, it was Gibraltar’s women, who were first to react and thought it best to appeal to another woman and a mother, who was independent of party politics – The Queen! And partisan politics is what the association wants all committee members to steer away from and is something that’s highlighted in the GWA’s new Code of Conduct. They must desist on commenting on political issues and/or political figures, and that’s always been the case, Mariola informs me. But it’s been half a century of the Gibraltar Women’s Association (GWA) – formerly known as the Gibraltar Housewives Association (GHA) – and for a number of years now, the association hasn’t always been at the forefront of issues or even very much in the public’s consciousness or notice... “Well, first of all let me tell you that the name change came about because women in general stopped becoming just housewives when they were called upon to take on jobs in the hospitals and other places when Franco slowly began to close the frontier and firstly withdrew Spanish women workers from entering Gibraltar. The Association held a meeting at short notice in the Parish Hall to get women 12 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

t o take on those jobs and the place was jammed packed. The invitation for them to attend was delivered by word of mouth on the beaches when the news broke on a Sunday during a hot summer! We broke the mould getting women to go out into the labour market. That was something that was frowned upon then. With regard to the group being a little out of the limelight, I think that was due in some measure to the many changes in leadership some years ago and somehow never really got going in the way it used to be. Now I’m sure

this new, young committee will do a great job.” It has to be said the association was really busy in the past tackling big issues successfully and much smaller ones like campaigning for zebra crossings and other things, which were perhaps seen as minor issues but equally important nonetheless. And then, there were even more complicated affairs to tackle...In 1974, ‘International Woman’s Year’ was held and lots of legal issues

Well, it’s 2016 now and the young, recently installed committee has taken over and I’m sure they too will continue to carry the torch and aspire to improve women and their families’ lot in Gibraltar society... And our soon to be 90 year old - who chaired the association for no less than 20 years but continued to be quite involved and ‘chair’ behind the scenes for another 20 - is still today, at the other end of a phone to assist the new breed in whichever way possible. Mariola Summerfield has always been a determined, fearless woman, even during the early years... “Well, I recall as a child in school in the UK during the Evacuation, I would always stand up and defend the underdog...I remember on one occasion there was a teacher, who was a bit too keen on caning the girls and one day I pinched the cane and hid it behind a picture and she never found it!” That’s Mariola!!!

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SUV’s The car-based crossover has revitalized the market for utility vehicles, as this new breed combines the trucklike utility that consumers prefer with the carlike comfort and fuel economy they expect. Old-school, truckbased SUVs are still the default choice for towing and rugged off-road adventure, but crossovers are becoming more capable for these tasks as well. Overall, utility vehicles appeal to consumers looking for an extra-spacious passenger package with an easily accessible place for cargo. And while the number of super-size, truck-based SUVs has dwindled, the compact crossover subcategory is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments.

The Suzuki Vitara

analysis. LED headlamps with blue projector covers attribute to energy saving while creating a cool impression. The Vitara meets contemporary demands for great fuel economy. Weight-saving measures including extensive use of high-tensile steel make the body outstandingly light and rigid. Power-train technologies, including a newly developed six-speed automatic transmission, also save fuel. The Vitara, with two-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission, has CO2 emissions of just 123g/km.

Despite being a small SUV with a familiar name and which is now quarter of a century old, the Suzuki Vitara has managed to sit slightly askew of the wildly popular crossover SUV group that is forming an ever-more-lucrative slice of the family car market. Ever since its market launch in 1988, the Suzuki Vitara series has earned acclaim for stylish, cityoriented designs, compact, easyto-manage dimensions, comfortable on-road performance and genuine off-road capability. The series has evolved through changes in body size and power-train, and now, more than a quarter-century after the original model’s debut, the Vitara heritage is embodied in a fresh sport-utility-vehicle incarnation. The Vitara has smaller dimensions to meet contemporary needs and it incorporates Suzuki’s cutting-edge ‘ALLGRIP’ four-wheel-drive system and advanced safety and connectivity equipment. The Vitara inherits the styling of its series and the ‘Jimny’ series and brings it up to date in a brand-new exterior design. 14 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

That said, ‘ALLGRIP’four-wheel drive is an option and has a Sport functon to improve road-holding on roads. To appeal to more styleconscious buyers, there is also a selection of two-tone paint options – plus a selection of customisation options for the cabin. The Vitara expresses Suzuki’s SUV styling heritage in a stronglooking design. A clamshell bonnet (a hallmark of the Vitara series) gives the front end a look of solidity, and a trapezoid-motif front bumper indicates a power-

ful grip on the ground. Kickedup body-side character lines and bonnet-side air outlets form motifs from the first-generation Vitara. Shoulder lines running the entire length of the body contribute to a look of SUV toughness. Plus, Suzuki’s pursuit of great aerodynamics is reflected in optimally designed bumper openings, in a roof line that slopes smoothly downward toward the rear, in flat under-body surfaces, and in side mirrors and frontbumper edges whose shapes are based on the results of airflow

A boldly shaped instrument-panel garnish and a U-shape design around the shift lever communicate SUV toughness. A round clock and air outlets, which are both motifs of the Grand Vitara, give the interior a youthful, sporty look. Large-diameter wheels and the high ground clearance of an SUV yield plenty of off-road capability. In addition, an ‘ALLGRIP’ system with four modes that the user can choose to suit the road surface and driving conditions assures great on- and off-road performance.

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From the initial development stage, the model is designed with personalization in mind. Diverse exterior colours and a range of

design details enable owners to express their individual personalities. Each customer can choose from 15 body-colour possibilities

that include three brand-new colours and several two-tone combinations. Suzuki created the new colours and the two-tone combi-

The Honda HR-V The Honda HR-V crossover is an all-new Honda vehicle that blends the styling of a coupe, the toughness, space and utility of an SUV, and the quality and refinement of a Honda in one sporty, personal and versatile multi-dimensional vehicle. The well-equipped HR-V enters the fast-growing entry crossover market with dynamic yet refined exterior styling, funto-drive performance, class-leading fuel efficiency ratings and one of the most spacious and versatile cabins in its class. The HR-V is available in two trim levels: Elegance and Executive, and includes a 1.5ltr high performing petrol engine in both grades’. Developed on Honda’s Global Compact Series platform, the HR-V utilizes a centre-mounted fuel tank layout and reconfigurable 2nd-Row Magic Seat® to deliver voluminous interior space along with a flexible cabin featuring multiple seating/cargo modes. With 100.1 cu.-ft. of passenger space and 58.8 cu.-ft. of cargo

volume (LX FWD) with the 2ndRow seats folded down, the HR-V has space to rival some competitors’ midsize SUV offerings. The HR-V’s dynamic appearance and sporty, solid stance is aided by its coupe-like cabin shape and bold and powerfully tapered face. Distinctive side contours, including a sharply upswept character line and deeply sculpted lower body flow into a tapered rear fascia that adds to the visual appeal. Concealed rear

ment cluster features “floating” illumination rings and Honda’s ECO Assist feature, wherein the speedometer illumination changes from white to green depending on current fuel efficiency.

door handles further enhance the HR-V’s coupe-like appearance. The equally sporty and sophisticated interior features an expansive, airy cockpit with an abundance of soft-touch materials and premium detailing punctuated by precise bezels, sophisticated stitch lines and up-market brushed chrome and piano black highlights - all fitting its mission as a youthful yet refined personal crossover vehicle. The three-meter driver’s instru-

The Lexus NX 300h Lexus created the luxury-utility crossover category with the original midsized RX model in 1998 and has disrupted the growing compact segment with the allnew NX300h. Inspired by performance vehicles, the NX300h unites the engineering input of racers with the impeccable touch 16 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

of Lexus luxury in a design that steals the show. Following in the tire tracks of the new-generation Lexus GS and IS saloon cars, the NX 300h brings dramatic design to a segment populated by boxy offerings. The boldest interpre-

nations in line with the concept phrase “hunter mind” to express the excitement of driving the new Vitara.

tation yet of the signature Lexus spindle grille and L-finesse design envelops a platform engineered by a team that includes active racers. The Lexus NX debuts with a hybrid, the NX 300h hybrid, which brings the brand’s number of hy-

The exterior design matches the HR-V’s fun and sophisticated driving character, with three defining principal design characteristics: large 17-inch diameter wheels and tires, a high seating position that results in a high “eye point” for the driver and passengers (about four inches higher than in a typical subcompact sedan or wagon), and high road clearance to handle rough roads. With sleek coupe-like styling and the stance and utility of an SUV, the new HR-V styling is equal parts athletic, sophisticated and functional. The aerodynamic front end features a prominent black grille with chrome trim and multi-reflector headlights, all integrated with an uplifting “wing” motif. A wide track imparts a feeling of strength while also contributing to surefooted handling. Fog lights on the Elegance and Executive trim levels are recessed into the black lower fascia.’

brid offerings to six; it is the most among luxury brands. The hybrid offers a real driving kick, thanks to a new transmission with a kick-down function. The racers on the team insisted on splitting the hybrid battery into two separate pods for better weight distribution; with the benefit of more efficient use of cabin space. The Lexus NX300h offers its own version of pro-active all-weather

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drive (AWD). Looking more sports-car than sport-utility, the NX’s cabin is bristling with new, onboard, standard and available technology, including a Lexusfirst: Wireless Charging Tray for compatible phones and devices; the new Lexus Remote Touch Interface (RTI) with a touch pad; and a comprehensive Multi-information Display that features a Lexus-first G-Force meter and boost gauge. Perhaps to no one’s surprise, the company that is almost synonymous with luxury hybrids has

mated 32 mpg combined with all-wheel drive.

produced by far the most fuelefficient luxury compact crossover. Through its combination of a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engi-

ne and multiple electric motors powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, the NX 300h is capable of returning an esti-

The KIA Sportage

model), the Sportage’s silhouette gently tapers towards the rear of the car, while bolder wheel arches, sharp features lines, and smooth surfacing endow the Sportage with a more dynamic look. The overall effect is inspired by the defined musculature of a sprinter driving out of the starting blocks. Longer front overhangs (up by 20 mm) and shorter rear overhangs (reduced by 10 mm) add to the car’s more raked profile.

The Kia Sportage made its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show, with an attractive, all-new interior and exterior design, a host of advanced new technology features and greater quality. Now entering its fourth-generation, the Kia Sportage compact SUV builds comprehensively on the success of the outgoing model, offering an innovative and sophisticated package to buyers in an increasingly competitive market. The new-look interior features high quality materials and design integrity, as well as, great practicality and a range of technologies to improve comfort, convenience, connectivity and safety. A range of new and updated engines and transmissions will result in enhanced efficiency and performance, while ride, handling and refinement are all improved. The fourth-generation Kia Sportage features a bold new look with the vehicle’s designers creating a sense of sporty and powerful ener18 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

gy from every angle. The attractive ‘face’ of the Sportage features the biggest change to the car’s design over the outgoing model, with Kia’s hallmark ‘tiger-nose’ grille and the car’s headlamps separated for the new model. The headlamps are now positioned higher, sweeping back along the outer edges of the sharply-detailed bonnet. A lower, wider grille - enlarged to support greater engine cooling - adds more volume to the lower half of the Sportage’s face. The result is a more imposing

There are reasons to consider the Lexus NX beyond either of its appealing power-train options and the fact that it has similar dimensions to some of its competitors but clever packaging has resulted in betterthan-average rear seat legroom. It also boasts bold design outside and in, with exemplary cabin construction and a long list of the latest high-tech entertainment, convenience and safety options.

appearance and a more stable-looking stance, despite the new model retaining the same 1,855 mm width as its predecessor. The Sportage maintains its highlyrecognizable profile, with a 30 mm longer wheelbase (now 2,670 mm), 40 mm greater overall vehicle length (to 4,480 mm) and longer, more aerodynamic rear spoiler resulting in a more swept-back shape. From the highest point of the roof (1,635 mm - unchanged over the outgoing

The Sportage is available with a choice of 16-, 17- or 19-inch aluminium alloy wheel designs and boasts an all-new interior, representing one of the most significant improvements over the third-generation car. The focus for the design team behind the new interior was to create a cabin which offered a wide, driveroriented dashboard, with a simple, modern design. The interior blends metalwork with soft-touch materials and clearly defined horizontal lines, portraying a high level of mechanical precision. The Kia Sportage is available in four grades, LX (1.7ltr diesel), Executive (2.0ltr diesel), GT Sport Grade (2.0ltr diesel high performance) and the 1.6TGDi petrol S-Line.

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Women in Business International Women’s Day Dinner On Tuesday 8th March 2016, Women In Business, Gibraltar, celebrated International Women’s Day hundred books and publications.

Text By Tonia Brookes (Chairwoman, WIBGib)

Professor Tilbury is a wellknown, local born and bred lady who has achieved recognition for her international expertise in leadership, learning and institutional change for sustainable development. She has been the recipient of several awards worldwide, including the Macquarie Innovation Awards for research in Australia 2007 and a Marie Curie International Research Fellowship from the European Commission in 2009 - amongst others!

Photographs by Dominique Martinez – Lopez (www.gibraltarfocus.com)

The event was well attended by members and their guests at a dinner held at the newly refurbished Rock Hotel. Amongst those present were the Chairwoman, Mrs Tonia Brooks, Chairwoman for the GFSB, Mrs Gemma Vazquez, Vice President of the Federacion de Empresarias y Profesionales in Marbella and Junta Directiva BPW Spain, Mrs Myriam Herrera Diaz, the last Chair of WIB, Mrs Priscilla Sacramento and founder member of the Network, Mrs Lydia Darham, to name but a few. The guest speaker was the Vice Chancellor, Professor Daniella Tilbury, who is currently the youngest serving Vice Chancellor in the English speaking countries. She was one of the youngest female PhD holders at Cambridge in the 1990s and female Chair/Professor to be appointed in Australia in 2000. She has substantial experience 20 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

as a Higher Education Advisor and has assessed strategic HE initiatives for government agencies in Australia, New Zealand, China, Morocco and Europe. She currently leads

the University Educators for Sustainable Development Project, generously funded by the European Commision bringing together 53 universities in Europe. She has over one

Professor Tilbury is a strong believer in encouraging talented women and young girls to aspire for healthy and yet ambitious career prospects. She is passionate about Gibraltar and the changes that are needed to make it a fair and sustainable community. She based her talk on this year’s Internaltional Women’s Day theme of ‘PLEDGE FOR PARITY’ and using her own words: ‘BECAUSE WOMEN ARE WORTH IT!’ It was a very inspiring message for ALL WOMEN, not only entrepreneurial and pro-

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fessional women. In different regions the focus of the celebration ranges from, a general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women, to a celebration and campaigning for women’s so-

cial, economic, cultural and political achievements. This was well reflected and evident, in seeing the achievements by so many ladies present on the night. International Women’s Day is a

day where, political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined. It is important to make the younger generation aware so they can make valuable contributions and campaign in the future.

This year’s IWD theme ‘pledging for parity’ – is a concrete step to achieving gender parity more quickly! Thus helping women/girls achieve their ambitions, call for gender-balanced leadership, respect and value difference.

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International Women’s Day Born at a time of great social turbulence and crisis, ‘International Women’s Day’ inherited a tradition of protest and political activism International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolu-

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tion proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation. International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. In 1909, the first National Woman’s Day was observed in the Uni-

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ted States on 28th February. The Socialist Party of America designated this day in honour of the 1908 garment workers’ strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions. In 1910, a second ‘International Conference of Working Women’ was held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin (Leader of the ‘Women’s Office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an ‘International Women’s Day’. She proposed that every year in every country, there should be a celebration on the same day - a Women’s Day - to press for their demands. The conference of over one hundred women from seventeen countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women’s clubs, and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament, greeted Zetkin’s suggestion with unanimous approval and thus ‘International Women’s Day’ was the result. The very first International Women’s Day was launched the following year by Clara Zetkin on 19th March (not 8th

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tation. Meetings were organized everywhere in small towns and even the villages’ halls were packed so full that male workers were asked to give up their places for women. In fact on that day, men stayed at home with their children for a change, and their wives, the captive housewives, were the ones who went to meetings! In 1913, ‘International Women’s Day’ was transferred to 8th March and this day has remained the global date for ‘International Women’s Day’ ever since.

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March). The date was chosen because on 19th March in the year of the 1848 revolution, the Prussian king recognized, for the first time, the strength of the armed people and gave way before the threat of a proletarian uprising. Among

the many promises he made, which he later failed to keep, was the introduction of votes for women! The success of the first ‘International Women’s Day’ in 1911 exceeded all expec-

Since those early years, ‘International Women’s Day’ has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women’s movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nations women’s conferences, has helped make the commemoration a rallying point to build support for women’s rights and participation in the political and economic arenas. Increasingly, ‘International Women’s Day’ is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordi-

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nary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women’s and society’s

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thoughts about women’s equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation feel that ‘all the battles have been won for women’ while many feminists from the 1970’s know, only too well, the longevity and ingrained complexity of pa-

triarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women’s visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfor-

tunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.

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Reception to celebrate the 50 Anniversary of the Gibraltar Women’s Association

“I am honoured to take this opportunity to thank the Gibraltar Women’s Association and all of its members throughout its history, and its Committee members in particular, for their dedication in improving life for all women in Gibraltar. Of course, the Association also has a very special meaning to me personally in addition to the importance it has to the local community. That is why I am proud to announce that the long-awaited statue celebrating Women in Gibraltar will finally take its rightful place in this, the Association’s 50th anniversary year”

Photographs by Dominique Martinez – Lopez (www.gibraltarfocus.com)

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versary of the Gibraltar Women’s Association and in which he honoured and paid tribute to the Association’s historic achievements for Gibraltar’s society and the importance that its role continues to play today. During his address, the Chief Minister welcomed the current active campaigning role of the GWA, the con-

cept of which is not just the idea of women getting together, but about role models carrying out a work that has endured and changed our community. He also spoke on behalf of his mother, who herself was one of the founder members of the Housewives Association, as it was first known, in 1966.

For the past fifty years, the Association has been working hard to raise awareness about issues affecting the community, as well as, supporting equality for the women of the Rock. Their example had cut across the sexual divide and inspired an equal number of women and men. It has always campaigned relentlessly since its inception on local and international issues that have affected the Rock since the Second World War. This historic event also saw the launch of the Association’s new website and logo, along with the announcement from the Chief Minister

that a statue celebrating the Women of Gibraltar is to be erected this year on the Queensway roundabout opposite Britannia House. The audience also heard from various speakers; the new elected Chairperson Amber Turner gave an insight into the history of the association and explained the association’s position in today’s society. Ms Turner said: “Why is it significant that we are celebrating 50 years? It is because the association has never been made redundant, it has always had a significance, which means that it is as essential to shaping our community today as it ever was.”

A letter from founder, Angela Smith, was read out by her daughter Julie Gonzalez, and lifelong member and former chairperson Mariola Summerfield said ultimately that what she really wanted to see was equal treatment for men and women in Gibraltar. With a new committee elected last year, the GWA’s mission statement is to “empower the community”; it aims to promote gender quality and counter discrimination, as well as to be a voice for women in Gibraltar. GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2016 31

The New Yamaha NMAX The new Yamaha NMAX, an entry level 125cc urban commuter model that offers a charismatic, sporty style together with lively engine performance, premium class comfort and remarkable fuel economy The Urban segment is one of Yamaha’s core markets, and the company’s success in this important part of the European scooter business can be attributed to their wide range of compact and practical scooters that deliver reliable and affordable transport solutions to many different types of customers. Featuring dynamic new bodywork inspired by their high-end sport models, the new NMax combines edgy styling with strong acceleration together with easy manoeuvrability and remarkable economy. This highspecification entry-level urban scooter brings a whole new level of performance and style to the urban commuter segment, as well as, offering outstanding functionality, comfort and convenience. Yamaha’s new NMAX is the latest to join the ‘Max’ family of scooters, but it’s not a sporty job like the T-Max or X-Max. While the NMAX looks relatively ordinary, 32 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

it has a couple of tricks up its sleeves with the variable valve actuation (VVA) and ABS as standard, which as a first for a scooter help set it apart from the competition; the NMAX being equipped with 230mm front and rear discs that deliver strong and progressive braking performance. It’s a stylish commuter that goes as good as it looks and doesn’t ‘scimp’ on any practicalities you’d expect from a scooter. It’s definitely a more sensible/practical take on 125cc ur-

ban transport. Equipped with an aerodynamic cowl, distinctive ‘boomerang’ side motifs inspired by bigger MAX scooters, and short front and rear overhangs, the NMAX’s sporty bodywork brings a fresh look to the urban entry-level 125cc scooter class, and offers a fashionable and convenient new solution to younger commuters. By setting high standards for

style, performance, practicality and value, this sporty and desirable new scooter is designed to offer a better solution to a generation of active and young commuters willing to enjoy metropolitan life in a smart and affordable way without compromising on quality, look and riding fun. The NMAX’s 125cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine has been designed using Yamaha’s new ‘Blue Core’ approach towards small

engine development. The aim of the company’s ‘Blue Core’ design philosophy is to create a new generation of compact engines that maintain high levels of riding enjoyment while delivering good fuel economy and enhanced environmental performance. In order to achieve these goals, Yamaha’s engineers have focused on increasing combustion and cooling efficiency, while at the same time reducing power losses with the application of advanced new technologies. The NMAX uses a simple two cam lobe system that switches between low and high engine speed lobes at 6000rpm but it does appear to work, giving punchy acceleration from low speeds, the power gradually building with speed. It’s certainly quick enough for the urban streets this scooter is designed for. Yamaha claim a top speed of 100km/h (62mph) which is

pretty modest for a 12bhp 125 but it wouldn’t surprise me if it proves a little faster! But to be honest, the USP of this scooter, for the sort of first-time buyers Yamaha is aiming at, is the anti-lock brakes. They’re not linked, but work well on a dry but cobbled urban backstreet, for example. They add an element of security, which any novice commuter will welcome. The NMAX handles pretty well too – the suspension is nothing special, but 13-inch wheels and a longish wheelbase make it nippy enough without being twitchy, ensuring comfort and high-speed stability. It can slip through gaps and round corners with ease, just what you want from two-wheeled city transport. The liquid-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC 125cc engine is the first Yamaha scooter engine to feature A 4-valve cylinder head with

a newly developed variable valve actuation (VVA) that gives a strong and linear acceleration feeling depending on engine speed and contributes towards the NMAX’s smooth, linear torque curve, bringing out good power output characteristics at different engine revs. The ‘VVA’ system improves combustion efficiency for better fuel economy and in ‘WMTC’ mode, fuel consumption figures at 45.7km/litre have been achieved, making the NMAX an extremely cost effective way to travel into and out of the city. It should be cheap to run too – Yamaha claim 108mpg with servicing at 4000 miles – and at £2,599.00, it undercuts other top brands but at least £100. Other brands have stop/start and use less fuel, but none have ‘ABS’ or variable valve timing! The NMAX is quite a physically small bike, and as such feels

quite nimble without feeling too skittish over bumps. It’s a well balanced machine, which provides plenty of confidence to lean it all the way over until the bodywork touches down. It does crash a little over larger bumps, but most bikes and scooters of this weight struggle to cope with bumps, as well as, their heavier cousins. Quality-wise, the NMAX feels as you’d expect; there’s no cheapness anywhere on the bike and it’s one of the most stylish scooters on the market; and you can actually fit a full face helmet under the seat and al and there are two pockets on the inside of the leg shield for small items. Despite its compact chassis dimensions, the NMAX has been designed to offer premium class comfort for riders and passengers with small or large physiques. The roomy body design gives the rider plenty of foot space to stretch

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their legs out, and the spacious layout allows the rider to adopt a range of relaxed or sporty riding positions. The stepped dual seat positions the passenger slightly higher than the rider to give good legroom and improved forward visibility – and for added passenger convenience, there’s a grab-bar, while the flat side panels minimize interference with the passenger’s legs. This urban commuter is specifically designed to offer increased riding enjoyment together with sporty performance and outstanding economy. Its compact body gives you and your passenger the agility you need to get through congested streets - and with its powerful new 125cc 4-stroke engine, NMAX delivers stronger acceleration with lower fuel consumption. With its dynamic looks and a

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high-standard specification - including ABS - this fashionable city scooter brings premium design to the entry-level 125cc category. Experience enjoyment that stands out when the usual city commute you endure becomes a ride to look forward to. A sporty urban commuter that has many firsts that is built to last, it is specifically designed to give pure performance with outstanding fuel economy. Dynamic looks and outstanding global standard specification that includes a 155cc liquid cooled Blue Core Engine, VVA technology, and ABS system, the NMAX brings a premium design and comfort to your everyday ride. The New Yamaha NMAX: Life changing transport. Available at Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd, 3B Rosia Road, Tel: 200 77199 or email sales@autosport.gi , distributors in Gibraltar for Yamaha.

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Concert for World Youth Day

Text by Joe Adambery

The first week of April saw a classical guitar recital at St Theresa’s Church by Keith Vinnicombe in aid of World Youth Day, which takes place this July in Poland. Keith is no stranger to such fund raising events as he has offered his services on many occasions, always in the name of charity. Some time ago, he attended a World Youth Day in Madrid with his son Adam and was quite impressed, so that quickly translated 38 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

into a desire to support our youth for their formthcoming trip to Poland. The programme chosen for the recital included a host of classical greats by Tarrega, Rodrigo, Villalobos, Granados, Albeniz, and Manuel de Falla, however, Keith opened with the best known of his own compositions ‘Bajo la luz del Sol.’ In this piece, he included many touches and nuances from the diverse vocabulary of classical guitar techniques, which thanks

to a superb instrument he was using, were heard and appreciated in the sombre ambience of the Church. The long Scale Martinez guitar seems eminently suitable for classical voicings, which when amplified, were evocative and compelling. Romanza followed on and was a tribute to the late William Gomez, who made it his own. This tremelo piece seems to have everything that classical guitar stands for and is always a firm

favourite with guitar aficionados. Danza by Ruiz-Pipo was next and I couldn’t help but remember Vibrations, who made a delightful arrangement of this- Keith was influenced by them too and his percussive touches showed this. The sweet melancholy that is Capricho Arabe by Francisco Tarrega was captured in the next piece and the masterful composition manages to extract from the instrument and the player all the beauty that a guitar can conjure up, the

dropped D on the sixth string underpinned this exquisite piece. Recuerdos de la Alhambra from the same composer picks up the gurgling sound of water in the Alhambra through judicious use of tremelo on the top three strings. This piece is my all time favourite and probably Keith Vinnicombeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best piece of the evening. Four compositions by Isaac Albeniz followed on, the complex Granada and Asturias being the most notable renederings by Keith and excerpts from Sevilla were the highlight when it seemed that two guitars were playing at the same time. This is a de riguer piece to challenge any serious student of classical guitar. Joaquin Rodrigo wrote the guitar masterpiece that is Concierto de Aranjuez excerpts from which Keith played the main melody after the quartet of Albeniz compositions. One could appreciate the complexity of the piece and the amount of disci-

plined practice required to do it justice. The next three pieces were by Granados, Villalobos and Manuel de Falla, all revered and celebrated fretboard excursions to test the mettle of any guitarist, but Keith met them head on and gave a good account of himself while still saving a medley of Cueva del Gato and Doblan Campanas after the late great Paco de Lucia for the finale; pieces, which gave Keith inspiration to improvise in the style of the master and round up an intimate classical guitar recital for a very worthy cause. It was over all too soon and I was bowled over by the sound so I went backstage to congratulate Keith on his recital. I know that a lot of hard work went into this and the benefits of this and other fundraising efforts will ultimately bear fruit for our youth and that can only be good thing. GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2016 39

Limited Liability Partnerships Legislation ty Partnerships. The Regulations need to be read with the relevant Act as together they effectively create an Act specifically for Limited Liability Partnerships.

HM Government of Gibraltar is commencing legislation on 24th March 2016, providing for Limited Liability Partnerships and this is the latest addition to the expanding suite of Gibraltar products that can now be offered. The Limited Liability Partnership is a very flexible vehicle and has been primarily designed with professional service providers in mind, whose partners may potentially be at risk from the careless or accidental negligence of a colleague. However the Limited Liability Partnership is also available in respect of any type of trade, profession and occupation. A further benefit is that any agreement that may be in place between the members remains confidential between the members and the Limited Liability Partnership and no disclosure or registration requirements apply. Additionally the Limited Liability Partnership is also regarded as fiscally tax transparent and members can undertake management functions without forfeiting their limited liability protection. A Limited Liability Partnership is not legally a partnership. It , like a company, is a corporate body with a continuing legal existence independent of its members, formed where two or more persons come together for the purposes of carrying on a lawful business, with a view to profit. Generally, partnership law does not apply to Limited Liability Partnerships. A 40 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Limited Liability Partnership has the legal capacity to do anything that a natural person can do and exists wholly independently of its members and changes to its membership structure. It has an open ended and indefinite existence, and will continue until it is wound up. The Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2009 (the “Act”) is a framework piece of legislation, containing details of incorporation, membership and taxation and

will be the main point of reference. HM Government of Gibraltar has supplemented the Act with the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2014 and Insolvency Act 2011) Regulations 2016 (the “Regulations”), to regulate the management and winding-up of Limited Liability Partnerships. The Regulations operate by reference to the Companies Act 2014 and the Insolvency Act 2011 by applying or modifying relevant sections of those Acts to Limited LiabiliJonathan Garcia

Members of a Limited Liability Partnership are free to agree between themselves the terms of the relationship between them. The internal affairs of a Limited Liability Partnership (the rights and duties between the Limited Liability Partnership and its members) are ordinarily set out in a Limited Liability Partnership agreement. Even though the Act and the Regulations envisage that a Limited Liability Partnership agreement will be the norm, there is no requirement for this to be in place. In lieu of having an agreement, there are a number of “default” provisions prescribed by the Regulations (dealing, for example, with management, profit sharing and contribution on windingup), which apply. The “default” provisions are likely to produce unsatisfactory results except in the most basic and straightforward arrangements. Under the terms of the Act, members are given limited liability without having to issue share capital, whilst having no restriction on the number of members who may form part of a Limited Liability Partnership. By analogy, in the case of a General Partnership, all partners are liable for its debts and obligations and in the case of a Limited Partnership, li-

mited partners are protected by limited liability provided that they do not undertake any management functions. All members in a Limited Liability Partnership may undertake management functions without losing their limited liability protection. However, a Limited Liability Partnership may also be appropriate for a partnership where some partners are not actively involved. In respect of liability, the members of a Limited Liability Partnership shall have such liability to contribute to its assets in the event of its being wound up as is provided for by virtue of the Act. The Act is silent on this particular point but the Regulations, which are made under the Act, provide that unless the Limited Liability Partnership agreement provides that the liability of a member is unlimited, the liability of a member is limited to any liability expressly provided for in the Limited Liability Partnership agreement. The basic principle, and frequently the driving factor of a conversion to limited liability, is that the liability of a member is limited to the assets that he puts into the Limited Liability Partnership, his capital contribution and undrawn profits, unless the members have agreed otherwise. However, it is worth remembering that, as a member of a Limited Liability Partnership, an individual’s liabilities are “limited” rather than becoming nonexistent. From a tax perspective, a corporate member of the Limited Liability Partnership could be subject to corporation tax on its share of the profits but this is dependent on individual circumstances. A Limited Liability Partnership must keep adequate accounting records and prepare and file annual accounts

with the Registrar of Companies. A Limited Liability Partnership is required to prepare and cause to be prepared, like accounts and reports as would be required under the Companies Act 2014 if the Limited Liability Partnership were a company to which the account and audit provisions of the Companies Act 2014 would apply. The introduction of the Limited Liability Partnership is exciting news for Gibraltar and will complement its existing product range well. This will significantly increase the ability of local practitioners to provide first class solutions to their local and international clients, thereby creating new and increased business flows for Gibraltar. A more detailed overview on Limited Liability Partnerships will be published by ISOLAS shortly. Jonathan Garcia is a Senior Associate at ISOLAS and works within both the Funds and Investment Services and Corporate practices. He advised HM Government of Gibraltar on the introduction of Limited Liability Partnerships into Gibraltar law. He also sat on the Company Law Reform Committee set up by the Finance Centre Council, which led to a full-scale review of Gibraltar’s company legislation. For more information about Jonathan, please log on to http://www.gibraltarlawyers. com/people/jonathan-garcia Selwyn Figueras Barrister / Business Development Manager ISOLAS Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA www.gibraltarlawyers.com GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2016 41

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The Gibraltar FYM 2016 Gala Concert Photographs by Dominique Martinez-Lopez www.gibraltarfocus.com Text by Joe Adambery

Nearly one thousand school children aspiring young musicians of all ages, took part in an extended weekend of adjudication by UK accredited Adrian Goss, who said â&#x20AC;&#x153;A wonderful four days in Gibraltar and a revelation to find music thriving here. Outstanding singers, especially in musical theatre, and really good young pianists - a credit to their teachers, rarely found; all in a warm

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and friendly environment. Superb organisation and supportive teachers wholly committed to their students.â&#x20AC;? The final Gala and prize giving ceremony of the eleventh Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians took place at the John Mackintosh Hall in a memorable concert of fine musicianship displayed by all, who took part. This year, the competition has, for the first time, come under the new Ministry of Culture umbrella of the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts.

ted by Cathy Batchelor, the Gala was a shop window into the musical talent that this community has always had and continues to inspire visiting adjudicators with glowing words of praise.

Presented by Christian Santos and co- hos-

I have attended a fair few of these Galas over the years and this time the programme was tight and very well balanced, not to mention that all the performers, who were chosen by the adjudicator had obtained distinctions in the high eighties and notably three outstanding grades were awarded, (the top grade to Elisha Lang at 93%) Cause for celebration indeed!

Castiel Winser Trophy Oliver Barrass

Charles Gomez Trophy Matthew Navas

CM Trophy St.Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MIddle school

Allegro Tere Facio Memorial Trophy Andrea OLivares

Gibmaroc Trophy Reegan Dalli

Valmar Clinic Trophy Ana Morillas Hyde

Sapphire Trophy Darius Oliva

Momy Levy Trophy Eduardo Jaen Romero

Masbro Trophy Faith Torres

Khubchands Bursary Adam Rocca

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Jacob Rose Denis’ drum solo opened the show with challenging and complex time signatures which he executed with authority beyond his years and he was followed by a rising star, Mathew Navas, who sang from ’Oliver’ with clear diction and an amazing voice. He stole everyone’s heart, but then so did Darius Oliva in the junior piano solo for which he was awarded the top prize (U12 years). Delicate touches and showmanship continue to be his forte.

this classic from ‘Les Miserables’ showed us what she’s made of as she coped with two key changes admirably. Elisha Lang was the Hassan Bursary award winner with 93%, as the most promising young musician and she took on a Hammond song made famous by Celine Dion- ‘Walk Away ‘ during which she held everyone spellbound with her beautiful voice and superb delivery in English and Spanish . This young lady has a wow factor too and could make a career as a singer.

St Paul’s First School Choir, under Cathy Batchelor, sang and acted out ‘Surfin’ on the Internet’; a joy to watch because it was so funny, stylish and glitzy. They were commended with 85%. The Elena Cobb intermediate Jazz guitar duet by Johan Mahtani and Julian Gerada, who played ‘Polka Butterfly’ was a cute piece from this image conscious duo (they wore stylish hats too) and were very warmly received.

The first half closed with the Gibraltar Youth Choir under Christian Santos with their ‘Think/Respect Aretha Franklin’ medley. This young choir are seasoned international performers nearly at the top of their game. Christian could not hide his immense pride in them as he accompanied on ‘cajon’ with the choir singing acapella. It’s always a treat to see them in action.

Andria Olivares (Senior Vocal) sang ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ with a conviction that she was telling the story. She told it well and

Part two opened with the St. Joseph’s Middle School African Drum Ensemble, who achieved a high commendation at 87%. They brought an exotic touch to the gala

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with their tuned Djembes (congas) and Afrikaan responses to their teacher conductor; a great showpiece to open with. We were then treated to an outstanding vocal from Miss Saigon by Adam Rocca, who sang ‘Why God Why?’ a passionate vocal that touched the audience, who broke into rapturous applause at the end. He came in with a high commendation at 88% and it showed. The final three performances were also by high scoring talented musicians – Ana Morillas Hyde took the top wind solo prize with her flute, possessing a good even tone and showing finger dexterity in ‘Romance’. Faith Torres had many young fans in the auditorium and she has good reason to. She played a delicate piece-‘Marriage of Love’ in the intermediate Piano section and was a joy to watch and hear with her controlled dynamics and very delicate flourishes. Finally, another high achiever – violinist Oliver Barrass took on Tzchaikovsky’s ‘Canzonetta’ without ruffling his feathersalways in control- for which the adjudi-

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Khubchands sheild Gibraltar Youth Choir cator had said that the piece “had wonderful moments”-indeed it had and Simon showed his considerable chops near the end of the piece. A comprehensive award ceremony then took place with sponsors and Minsters giving out nearly twenty trophies and bursaries before the Gala ended with everyo-

ne leaving the hall elated and happy in the knowledge that our musical future is being created and nourished by many committed and talented youngsters and their teachers. Well done to all for providing a high standard and streamlined show of local musical talent. The captioned photographs of all the winners will be included over the week in our daily editions.

Gibraltarfocus William Gomez Guitar Trophy Ytzack Elkerbout-Bonich

Latest News this is a very worthy mention too Elisha Lang wins best video clip in Los Angeles by Joe Adambery A finalist in hit Spanish TV show ‘La Voz Kids 2’ and Hassan’s £600 Bursary Winner at the recent Gib FYM Gala, Elisha Lang’s video clip of an Albert Hammond song made famous by the late Whitney Houston ‘One Moment in Time’ has won the top prize at the Akademia Music Awards at the Los Angeles, USA in the’ Best video cover/pop’ category. The citation reads “Gorgeous time slowed cinematography can’t upstage the genial charisma of this young pop star in the making – an inspiring interpretation by Elisha Lang.

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The video clip can be seen at the following link: theakademia.com

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Nancy Reagan, a Stylish and Influential First Lady dies at 94 anything in the whole wide world’” Nancy would say. And on her birthday, he would send flowers to her mother – “to thank her for giving birth” to his wife!

Nancy and Ronald Reagan had what some call “the greatest love affair in the history of the American Presidency.” Married for 52 years, the only thing separating them was Ronald’s death in 2004. Nearly twelve years later, Nancy has also died – on Sunday 6th March last at the age of 94 from congestive heart failure. The couple, who lived in the White House for eight years, were rarely seen walking together without holding hands, Sheila Tate, the former First Lady’s press secretary told ‘PEOPLE’ in 1996. Although his presidency came during a critical period of American history, he always made time for his First Lady. “Absolutely the first thing he did every night when he came upstairs to the residence was talk to Nancy,” Tate said. “He enjoyed just being with her.” The movie stars discreetly wed in 1952 at the Little Brown

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“They never took each other for granted,” Elaine Crispen, who succeeded Tate as Nancy’s press secretary told ‘PEOPLE’. “They never stopped courting.”

Church near L.A. with only two witnesses at their side – actor William Holden and his wife, Ardis. “You can’t be around them for half an hour and not recognize the absolutely genuine total concern each has for the other,” their friend Charlton Heston

once told ‘PEOPLE’. They were as much playful as they were committed and never forgot about the romance. Ron left love notes on Nancy’s desk, often signing them I.T.W.W.W., “as in ‘I love you more than

Nancy Reagan was a fierce guardian of her husband’s image, sometimes at the expense of her own, and during Ronald Reagan’s improbable climb from a Hollywood acting career to the governorship of California and ultimately the White House, she was a trusted adviser. “Without Nancy, there would have been no Governor Reagan, no President Reagan,” said Michael K. Deaver, the longtime aide and close friend of the Reagans. The couple eventually had two children together – Patti, now 63, and Ron, now 57.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

Roast Rack of Lamb with Sweet and Sour Auberinges SERVES: 2 PREPARATION: 60-70 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 French trimmed rack of lamb, with 6 cutlets, about 500 g -2 tbsp pine nuts - 1 small auberinge, about 250g - 1 small red pepper, seeded - 3 tbsp olive oil - 2 shallots, peeled and chopped - 1 tsp golden caster sugar - 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp capers, rinsed - 6 black pitted olives, thickly sliced - 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

How to make it

1. Preheat the oven to 220 C. Put the lamb in a shallow roasting tin and season it all over. Put the pine nuts into a large frying pan and toast them over a low heat for a few minutes or until golden brown, stirring them from time to time. Keep an eye on them as they burn very easily. One ready, tip them into a small bowl and set aside. 2. Trim and discard the ends from the auberinge, cut lengthways into slices about 1 cm thick and then into thin strips the length of a a

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little finger. Cut the pepper into similar sized strips. Next, heat 2 tbsp of the oil in the frying pan and add the auberinge, tossing it around in the oil. Cook over a medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes or until it is soft and lightly golden, then transfer to a plate. 3. You can now put the seasoned lamb into the pre-heat oven to roast. For rosy pink lamb, cook it for 20 minutes or 30 minutes if

you like it medium to well done. Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in the frying pan and add the shallots, pepper and sugar. Cook over a low heat for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and after 30 seconds mix in the vinegar, capers and olives. Tip the auberinge back into the pan and mix everything together. Season generously and

then take the pan off the heat. 4. When the lamb is ready, remove it from the oven and leave it to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;restâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for 5 minutes covered with foil, which will allow the juices to seep back into the meat. To serve, stir the pine nuts and mint into the auberinge mixture and spoon on to the warm plates. Slice the lamb into six cutlets and arrange three on each plate.

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What’s Happening Down Town? 1

1. Women in Business Gibraltar. 2. Drama Festival’s Top Prize, Santos Productions’ ‘Insert Label Here’. 3. Gibraltar Stronger in Europe Board. 4A + 4B. Gibraltar Grammar School Class of 74 Recent Get Together at Grille 53. 5A + 5B. Miss Gibraltar 2016 Contestants at a Reception Held by the Mayor, Adolfo Canepa, at the Mons Calpe Suite. 3

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Lek Bangkok more than just a Thai Restaurant

Text by Justine Fava - Cartwright

When I was first asked to write a review on this restaurant, I never imagined it would be so much more than it actually is. But before I tell you why I discovered this and what goes on behind the scenes at LEK

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BANGKOK, let me tell you all about the dining experienceâ&#x20AC;Ś Opened eleven years ago by the aptly named Mr. Feed, Lek Bangkok is named after his wife Lek and their home Bangkok. Feed and his family came to Gibraltar some 17 years ago after wor-

king in a family run restaurant in Thailand. He first lent his hand as many do, to the Gaming companies locally but soon found he wanted to do something else and what better than to bring authentic Thai cuisine to Gibraltar, something he is so passionate about. Not only is Lek Bangkok the only

genuine Thai restaurant in Gibraltar but they pride themselves on real ingredients. Herbs and spices brought from the region itself add a fusion of flavors that are inspired by the countries of India and China, which neighbour Thailand and is the influence behind Thai cooking. A curious anecdote is

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that Mr. Feed and his Thai Team refuse to have a microwave ovens in the kitchen stating is ruins the cooking process of the food and encourages restaurants to not be as ‘fresh’ with their ingredients as they could be. It is for this reason that Mr. Feed likes to tell his loyal clientele that orders take a little while as they are cooked from scratch with love and care. Of course, when it comes to the menu, and like I mentioned above, inspiration is drawn from the Indian curry and the Chinese noodle so there is ample choice and all your favorites to choose from chicken to fish, meat to veg and made freshly to order, you 62 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

can try your hand at mild, medium or hot washed down with your favorite tipple out on the buzzing terrace or tucked away in one of the cosy crannies upstairs.

I started by saying there was so much more to this restaurant. Well Mr. Feed and his family don’t just run the family business here. This Thai family that has made Gibraltar

their home don’t forget where they come from. Now, you have to understand that I almost had to drag this information out of Mr. Feed so humble was he but it was awe inspiring the work his wife and his family do to give back something to the home they left behind. Little known I am sure to his regular and new diners, whenever you dine there, order a takeaway or delivery, you are donating to a fantastic cause too. Lek Bangkok annually takes a chunk of their profits and donations that diners unawares are contributing to and travel back to Thailand to more rural areas where there is much need for basic equipment and opportunity to children that most take for granted. Dona-

tions have bought young children bicycles so they can actually cycle to school instead of walking for miles, help to orphanages and scholarships, which are so important as an education is fundamental to their future. There is also an historical element to the settling of this family

in Gibraltar too. Interestingly and many moons ago, the Prince of Thailand was a distinguished guest in Gibraltar on a royal visit. Mr. Feed happened upon this newspaper clipping framed in a local antique shop and took it as a sign that his roots should be here too and so LEK BANGKOK, as I mentioned right at

the start, is so much more than just a Thai Restaurant!! So here come the details to enjoy genuine Thai in Gibraltar. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4:30pm and 6:45 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; midnight, you can eat in, order takeaway or have a delivery. Last orders on deliveries are 10:45pm and the

restaurant closes on a Sunday and Monday. Situated in the buzzing Eurotowers, it occupies unit 501/3 on the ground floor. Call for reservations and orders on 200 58881 or visit their facebook page for more information lekbangkokgibraltar or their web page www.lekbangkok.com GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2016 63

Johan Cruyff changed the shape of football forever through his philosophy for the game

Dutch legend Johan Cruyff died after a long battle with lung cancer at the age of 68. A statement from his family read: “On March 24th 2016, Johan Cruyff died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer. It’s with great sadness that we ask you to respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.” As a player, the three-time winner of the Ballon d’Or won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax and eight Dutch league titles, before moving to Barcelona for a then-world record fee of £922,000 in mid-season in 1973. He immediately led what had been a midtable team to their first ‘La Liga’ title in a decade, their crowning moment, a 5-0 victory at Real Madrid.

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Johan Cruyff. The iconic number 14 who changed the face of Football forever

He finished his playing career in Holland with spells at Ajax and Feyernoord. He scored a total of 405 goals in 711 games over a 19-year playing career in domestic and international football. He coached Ajax from 1985 to 1988, and then, just as in his playing career, Cruyff was lured away by Barcelona and led them to their first European Cup victory in 1992. He also guided ‘Barca’ to the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1989, and won four consecutive ‘La Liga’ titles from 1990-91 to 1993-4. He was the figurehead of the great Dutch team, the most famous exponents of ‘Total Football’, which reached the World Cup final in 1974, where they lost to West Germany. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he invented the ‘Cruyff Turn’, a simultaneous lightning-fast drag back

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Liga’ title in 34 years in 1973/74, his first season in Cataluña, and was crowned European footballer of the year.

followed by a 180-degree turn. Many believe the former Barcelona player and manager did not just shape the philosophy of the Catalan giants for the better, but had a lasting impact on the game, which is still evident today.

However, it was as ‘Barça’ manager that Cruyff would transform the club. “When Cruyff came to Barcelona as a player, he helped them win the title after a long while of not winning,” said Balague. “At the time, they were much weaker than Real Madrid. He started delivering a winning mentality - and then, later as a coach, he changed the mentality of the club.”

“He is a genius, perhaps the most important person in the history of football both as a player and a manager,” said Sky Sports journalist, Guillem Balague, when asked about Johan Cruyff. “He changed football when it was going in a completely different direction. Cruyff is a religion, and much of what happens in football has been copied from his religion. The closest to a football God you can find in Barcelona, the club is very proud of the past, and Cruyff shaped much of that,” said Ballague. His philosophy was very suc-

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cessful, and even copied by the Spanish national side, to great success also! In the 1990’s, the football was all about physicality, and Cruyff went against the tide. The ‘Dream Team’, as Barcelona were affectionately known during his mandate, went against it. And

later, Pep Guardiola went against strong sides like Jose Mourinho’s Porto by playing offensive football - all that is down to Johan Cruyff. As a player with Barcelona, Cruyff helped the club to their first ‘La

“It was the perfect marriage when he came in as manager,” continued Ballague, “Straight away he did two things, which changed the history of Barcelona. The first was the selection of players. He always saw things differently to others and that was the philosophy of his life. Someone once told him a player in

The two Johans: Cruyff and Neeskens

Johan Cruyff during his Ajax days

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Johan Cruyff, Hugo Sotil And Johann Neeskens

Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola

the ‘B’ team played the ball well, but when he went to watch them, the player was on the bench. He asked why and was told that the player was too weak.” Ironically, Cruyff brought the player into the first team and started using him for his intelligence. It was non-other than Pep Guardiola! The second thing he changed was how the Barcelona academy worked. He had asked the president at the time to allow all of the Barcelona teams to play in the same manner. They started

doing that and now we’ve seen the consequence of it. Cruyff ’s influence has not only stretched into the modern Barcelona set-up - but also into the wider game When Barcelona were having discussions about appointing Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola as manager, they decided to go for Pep because they saw he represented what Cruyff had implemented at the club. From there, Barcelona went on to have huge success and Spain also won the World Cup with many Barcelona players as the nucleus of

their side. He has influenced young coaches all over the world. If you don’t know anything about him, you have to read about him. It will help you understand a lot about football, and also that there is another way of living to challenge things and think differently. Johan Cruyff smoked cigarettes most of his life and finally quit after undergoing an emergency bypass operation in 1991. After more heart trouble in 1997, he vowed never to coach again,

though he remained a vocal football critic and analyst. Just last February, Cruyff said that he felt he was winning his battle with cancer, saying: “I have the feeling that I am 2-0 up in the first half. The game is not over yet. Still I know that in the end, I will win.” But unfortunately, Barcelona ended up tweeting: “We’ll always love you, Johan. Rest In Peace.” And the Dutch FA posted: “With great sadness, we have learned of the death of Johan Cruyff . Words are not enough.”

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Dream Girl of the Year 2016

Text by Francesca Cartwright Photos by Ulookfierce.com

Dream Girl of the Year 2016 is Jessie Horne. At 13 years old, she is the younger sister of Julia Horne, who was crowned Dream Girl of the Year 2014, so beauty is something that certainly runs in the family! 68 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

This is the 11th edition of the very popular Dream Girl beauty pageant, which was held at the John Mackintosh Hall. A total of 8 contestants participated and the Judges this year were Shyanne Azzopardi (Miss Glamour 2008 and Miss Gibraltar 2014), Rosanna Ressa (Miss Gibraltar 1997),

Monique Perera (Miss Gibraltar 1995), Steven Pardo and Christian Santos. The show kicked off with the girls wearing brightly coloured tutus, sponsored by Princess Fashion with black tops, long socks and converse trainers â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

a cute and funky attire, which delighted the audience. Jessica Baldachino (Miss Gibraltar 2012) then gave each of the contestants a chance to introduce themselves. The next round was the Miss Vogue Competition, which saw the

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The second half of the show consisted in the Miss Catwalk competition and the Miss Elegance in their evening wear, a definite highlight of the show.

dancing in their seats, as well as, in the aisles at some points! Keiron Lynch performed his piece brilliantly and there was also a fashion show where our very young models, aged 6 months to 10 years, showcased the 2016 spring/ summer Princess Fashion tutu collection.

Urban Dance was the entertainment for the night, whilst the girls had their costume changes and they didn’t disappoint. They managed to get the audience

The end of the night saw contestant number 6, Jessie Horne being crowned Miss Dream Girl 2016 by her predecessor Jayrene Patterson. 1st Princess was Janelle Pa-

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checo, who also won Miss Vogue and Christina Soleci was crowned 2nd Princess and was also awarded ‘Best Effort’ and ‘Miss Cover Girl’. ‘Miss Friendship’, who was voted by all the contestants, was Janelle Ticknell-Smith, she also won ‘Miss Catwalk’ and ‘Miss Elegant’ was awarded to Zoe Tattersall. Another fantastic show from Glamour Creations with proceeds going to the Gibraltar Alzheimer’s &Dementia Society.

Dream Girl of the Year 2016 Official Results:

Dream Girl of the Year 2016 Jessie Horne 1st Princess & Miss Vogue Janelle Pacheco 2nd Princess, Miss Best Effort & Miss Cover Girl Cristina Soleci Miss Friendship & Miss Catwalk Janelle Ticknell-Smith Miss Elegant Zoe Tattersall

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Gibraltar World Music Festival 2016: OBRIGADO! Thousands of ways to say ‘Thank you’ Gibraltar Productions is pleased to announce that this year’s edition of the Gibraltar World Music Festival will celebrate cultures of Lusophone (Portuguese speaking countries) with music, workshops and a street party. The actual edition will be called ‘Obrigado!’ This year’s World Music programme is delivered to the population of Gibraltar under the patronage of the Chief Minister. GWMF is proud and grateful to announce that this year’s Festival will be sponsored by the Government of Gibraltar, the Parasol Foundation, Kusuma Trust, JYSKE Bank, SG Hambros Bank (Gibraltar) Limited, Hyperion, Deloitte, Cuca Beer, Hassans, Gibtelecom, Margaux Philantrhopy, EMID Gibraltar, Camara Municipal de Lisboa, Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa and Sunborn Gibraltar Hotel. GWMF 2016 will have also Spotify as a ‘streaming partner’ giving to the audience a new way to enjoy and live this unique musical experience. Thanks to GWMF’s partnership, Spotify users can browse all their playlists and also have the option to Follow Gibraltar World Music Festival profile (https://open.spotify.com/user/ gwmfestival).

world, and no one is better proof of this than musician and composer, Márcio Faraco. His melodies glide from samba to bossa nova, studded with inflections of jazz. Through his intimate words and rare poetic melancholy, Faraco has carved out a distinguished place for himself in the music world. Entirely lacking in cliché or affectation, his personal brand of Brazilian music is at once delicate and simple, primordial and refined, elegant and meticulous.

Carminho

making their way to Gibraltar, to perform for their first time at St Michael’s Cave on the 23rd of June: • Carmen Souza: After the goodbye of the biggest Cape Verdean singer, Cesária Évora, Carmen Souza was named as one of the new generation singers to continue the successful path of Carmen Souza

the Cape Verdean music. Theo Pas’cal, her producer and mentor and one of the best bass players in Portugal, discovered her talent and introduced Carmen to Jazz and other contemporary sounds that markedly influenced her musical development. • Marcio Faraco: Brazilian music can be made anywhere in the

• Carminho: Carmo Rebelo de Andrade was born and raised in the midst of Fado. This is why Fado is as natural to her as breathing. She began to sing in public when she was twelve. Then she started to sing regularly in Taverna do Embuçado, in Alfama, Lisbon. The year of 2013 was the year of her consecration, confirmed by the astonishing performances in Brazil, Spain, Belgium, UK, France... Tickets will be available at 92 Irish Town at £30 (General Public) and £25 (Senior Citizens and Students). Tickets prices will be inclusive of Shuttle Service to the Cave. The pick up will start at 19.00 from Coach Park. COME TO MY HOME /

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COME TO MY SCHOOL

One of the aims of the Festival has

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always been to create a platform of involvement for the young generations. This year Gibraltar Productions has prepared an extensive program of activities for the students with the special support of Kusuma Trust: ‘Come to my home / Come to my school’. This is a scientific, cultural and artistic event initiated by Driss Alaoui Mdaghri, former minister and a very active figure in Moroccan civil society. The project will mix arts, cultures and nationalities. It is based on the principles of freedom, collaborative creativity, mixing and creative dialogue of cultures, the cardinal values of the World Cultures Foundation. The goal of this educational program is to create a cultural activity that benefits the students in Gibraltar, cultivate a love of reading and art, music and poetry and represent a valuable contribution to cultural animation of Gibraltar. Artists from Morocco, Senegal, France, Italy, USA, Spain, China, Japan, Mali, Burkina Fasso, India, Australia, Iran, Turkey, Estonia and Canada will participate in this activity organized in conjunction with the Department of Education and sponsored by Kusuma Trust.

GWMF AMBASSADORS

Gibraltar Productions is looking for senior volunteers to be part of GWMF 2016 production Team. Our ‘Senior Team’ upon successful applications will be part of following activities: Hospitality Management, VIP Coordination and Care and Front House and Backstage Management. Successful applicants will be an important part of the production team and will have access to all events of the Festival. They will also get a chance to meet all musicians attending the festival. Interested parties please call and/ or write to 20068899 & info@gibraltarproductions.com in order to arrange interviews. Last but not least Gibraltar Productions is planning more events related to the Festival such as exhibitions, conferences, film projections and street parties during next few months. Watch the space for updates. For additional information, visit Gibraltar World Music Festival social media. GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2016 75

IW Motors Service above and beyond

Text By Joe Adambery

Globe Magazine readers will by now be familiar with ‘selling cars under the bridge’, a phrase coined to describe the used car dearlership, whose forecourt sits on the bend in the road under Smith Dorrien Bridge. I W Motors continues to expand and is now a Limited Company with a more up market range of quality used cars, which sell at the rate of over thirty a month. That success doesn’t come easy and is down to Ivan Williams, who is 76 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

always determined to give the best after sales service a used car dealer can offer anyone. It came as no surprise therefore that when I got the call to pop down to see him a few weeks ago, Ivan had a very satisfied customer waiting to tell me about the car, which he had bought for his daughter as a surprise. Gianni Mercieca had bought his second car at I W Motors two months ago and it went wrong in a dramatic way a couple of weeks before his daughter’s birthday.

The first car he bought at I W Motors was a road runner in which his daughter took her lessons and driving test. The second car was ‘blowing smoke’ and though he had only paid seventeen hundred pounds for it, he was unhappy so he took it down to Ivan. His daughter’s birthday was looming and he wanted to gift her the little Ford Fiesta and Ivan had to come good on a car rescue. Cue suspense music? Not yet...

a car is not good and Ivan set about testing the engine for various probable causes. There was no written guarrantee to fall back on for Gianni so the word of a gentleman and friend was his only comfort. In the space of two weeks, the Fiesta was taken apart and a newly reconditioned engine was fitted at no cost to Gianni and when the birthday came up, Gianni was a happy man and his daughter a very happy young lady.

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What a tidy story you may say

but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true and that is the stuff of legends for which Ivan is rightly proud and he continues to provide after sales service above and beyond the call of duty. There is no better customer than a satisfied one and the word of mouth publicity continues to make him a good repu-

tation. Gianni Mercieca has no reservations in recommending I.W. Motors to anyone because after two cars, he is happy to continue as a customer and a friend. The moral to this story is that if you are contemplating pur-

chasing a used car and want peace of mind when you part with your hard earned cash, go down to I.W. Motors and see Ivan and he will sort you out. The month of April might well be a record sales month as he had sold five vehicles in one day and the beauties that

he had in the forecourt were attracting plenty of attention even as we spoke and there is no such thing as selling too many cars for Ivan. Him and his lovely wife thrive on making people car happy and they deserve all the success that comes their way.

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FOCUS ON: Dining 54 & 54 Cafe

Sporting events and those individuals practicing them on the Rock are too numerous to mention... Thankfully The Tercentenary Hall and Victoria Stadium can take on much of the load, but sportsmen and women and spectators too, get hungry and very thirsty... Now, the ‘54’ squad is ready to serve! Text by Richard Cartwright Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

The 1st of March was the opening of Dining Fifty4 and 54 Cafe on the ground floor of the Tercentenary Hall and so far both eateries are doing very well, seeing to the needs of not just sports enthusiasts and spectators of every type but those living in the area, the educational fraternity from the school next door, not forgetting ‘The World Trade Centre’ 80 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

(WTC), which will be opening soon and passersby of which there are many in the area. There had been a cafeteria in the Hall on the first floor, which was not well placed in a large open space ideal for receptions, which were held there successfully, but not really for a cafeteria... “That’s right,” Director Allan Asquez informs me, “It wasn’t ideal but I ran it for quite a few years and this area on the ground floor was used as lecture rooms and it was Minister Lina-

res, who suggested we swap. That meant us coming down, and using the first floor as lecture rooms, which seemed to make a lot of sense. The Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority (GSLA) was very supportive of the idea and assisted throughout the swap.” So why, ‘54..?’ That’s because it’s very much to do with Gibraltar becoming the 54th `nation’ to join UEFA but coincidentally the connection goes further back!

Another feature and the other link to the ‘54 theme’ is the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to The Rock in...1954!! “There’s a photograph of her entering the stadium where she sponsored and presented the Silver Cup after the match on that occasion. My brother Leslie put together a book in 2010 of the event with photographs etc in memory of my late father Henry Asquez which was one of the fortunate player of Britannia FC who won the Queen Elizabeth

II. It’s all displayed in the restaurant.” Yes, the trophy, photograph and book are on show in a recess above the bar and the Silver Cup looks great, all neatly placed behind a glass panel. Designer Gil Welland, architect Ruth Massias and Paco Cuervo the main constructor, have together delivered a very smart restaurant and cafe with outside seating. Brother Brian’s company, Bedham, has been responsible for the electrical installations and the clever lighting bits to a very high standard and not forgetting other brother Derek, who assists Allan in every possible way, a family venture altogether. The Restaurant caters for 52 diners inside the restaurant and many more in the cafe and on the terrace. With summer almost here, outside eating is going to be popular at 54 and I’m told the lighting design, compatible with the restaurant and cafeteria’s colour theme, is a great touch. Both businesses are interlinked through the bars and kitchen. Being so close to Victoria Stadium and the yearly, Gibraltar Music Festival (GMF) held there, there’s an incredible portrait stretching right across the restaurant’s back wall, which looks great and seems so appropriate to have been included and, intentional or not, hinting at the fact Dining 54 and 54 Cafe are more than just eating places for sports aficionados but a restaurant open to everyone to enjoy. Allan first began in the bar business many years ago, taking over the ‘Murga Bar’ two doors down in the Victoria Stadium, which had been run by the Tellez brothers... “During those years, it was just a bar serving drinks and many would ask about food GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2016 81

so that encouraged me to think about getting more involved in the restaurant business and together with Saccone & Speed, we first moved into the top floor in the Tercentenary Hall whilst also keeping the ‘Murga Bar’, which incidentally is to be refurbished and come under the 54 theme. Now of course, I’m also involved in the businesses on the ground floor. We’re calling the old ‘Murga’, ‘Team 54 Sports Bar. Importantly, in case we should forget, food and drink is really what it’s all about at 54 and taking a look at both the snack and full menus, I see all the favourites are there, which you can check on as you go past: 54 Cafe has a full list of hearty breakfasts from toast, Molletas and Pan de Pelayo to the ‘must have’ English or even Murga’s breakfast, which will certainly get you going for the day... Rolls, baguettes and Pitta breads with a variety of fillings are on offer too. Should you intend coming back for lunch, burgers, pies, pasties, breaded chicken, fish and chips and much more are on the list. If tapas are your scene, there’s octopus served up in different sauces...so that’s pulpo! Then 82 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

you have jibia, gambas, boquerones and that list goes on and on also! Montaditos and pinchitos are not forgotten either...Moving to Dining Fifty4, raciones of some of the above and a variety of sa-

lads, prawns, ‘croquetas,’ ‘carne en salsa’ and paella to name few could be recommended. And who would say ‘no’ to a main course of fillet steak, entrecote, grilled sole or grilled swordfish? There’s an

incredible choice of fish dishes at Dining Fifty4: ‘urta,’ ‘rape,’ ‘dorada,’ ‘pargo’ are part of what’s on the House Specialities or Fish of the Day. Your favourite desserts are not missing either: ‘Tocino de Cielo,’ ‘Tiramisu,’ ‘BanoffeePie’ and ‘Rice Pudding’ await you to end your flavoursome meal with a full wine list and other drinks to wash it all down! Meanwhile, Chef Antonio and his kitchen staff are seeing to it that standards are kept high and under control. On the floor, Miguel Angel and his team ensure service is slick with a view to keep waiting times down to a minimum. Allan never forgets though, that support from outside the businesses is essential, and that comes from wife, Jacqueline, and daughters, Rachel and Leila. Support, which he tells me, is very much appreciated. He’s grateful for the ladies’ tolerance, understanding and patience whilst he’s away at work for many long hours... The verdict..? `54’ is clearly heading for a successful future! For bookings and reservations, please call 200 45454 or email: dining54@gibtelecom.net

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Grimbergen Beer

Grimbergen is a contemporary abbey beer, the outcome of passion and authenticity, whose roots go back to medieval abbey life

The area surrounding the abbey produced hops and barley of the highest quality and over a number of years, the monks perfected a range of Grimbergen recipes that were eagerly drunk by patrons of the inn attached to the abbey. The recipe was formulated with great care and precision. Throughout the centuries, the friars passed on the recipe to the next generation. The label on the beer Grimbergen has always featured the mythological phoenix. In late 2010, the label was thoroughly renovated: the phoenix came more to the forefront and was modernized. The top of the label reads: “Phoenix”, and below “Ardet nec consumitur”. This means “burned but not destroyed.”

Grimbergen is the brand name of a variety of Belgian abbey beers. Originally made by the Norbertine monks in the Belgian town of Grimbergen, it is now brewed by two different breweries in Belgium and France, namely Alken-Maes for the Belgian market and Carlsberg, who is responsible for the marketing outside Belgium of the beers that it brews under the Grimbergen name at its Kronenbourg Breweryin France. In the Middle Ages, regular beer 84 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

brewers were far more heavily taxed than abbeys hence the Grimbergen monks were able to use refined raw materials of a higher quality. Combining exclusive ingredients with their brewing expertise, they created Grimbergen. The name Grimbergen derives from the Norbertine abbey, which Saint Norbert of Xanten founded in the village of Grimbergen, near Brussels, in 1128. It has experienced some turbulent times since its inception. By the

17th century, it had been burned down and rebuilt on a number of occasions. Apart from observing their contemplative and religious tasks, the friars applied themselves to the art of brewing. It is in this abbey that the beer was first brewed by the monks, who became famous for helping those in need and providing hospitality, food and shelter and their home-brewed beer to pilgrims and travellers in those often tumultuous times.

This is the slogan of the abbey, chosen in 1629, and refers both to the Burning Bush of scripture (which burned but was not destroyed by the flames), and to the fact that the abbey has been destroyed by fire on three different occasions – 1142, 1566 and again in 1798. However, every time it was destroyed, it was rebuilt. As such, the phoenix was chosen as a fitting emblem of the abbey, a sign of their abbey’s perpetual rebirth! In other words, it rose again from the ashes like a phoenix. From this time through to the present day, the phoenix, together

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with the motto, “Ardet Nec Consumitur” were featured on the abbey’s coat of arms and in its stained-glass windows. Both the phoenix and motto form central elements of the Grimbergen brand identity to this day. When French invaders closed down the monastery at the end of the 18th century, the brewing activities stopped also. Later, when the abbey was reestablished, the brewing activities were not resumed and the monks ordered their beer from local breweries until 1958 when Maes Brewery contacted the monks at the abbey with the proposal to commercialize the dark beer that Maes had developed under the brandname “Grimbergen.” Today, the Norbertine monks continue to conduct charitable work in the local community surrounding the Abbey of Grimbergen. However, the license to brew and distribute the Grimbergen brand was acquired by The Carlsberg Group as a part of the Scottish and Newcastle acquisition. 86 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Grimbergen’s recipe for beer has withstood the test of time, making it a lively beverage with unmatched character. Authentic, unique, and complex with multiple aromas, the beer of the phoenix gives rise to unexpected

flavours that reveal themselves with each sip. Grimbergen produces a number of beers, precisely eight, amongst which is Grimbergen Blonde, a top-formented beer,

which boasts a lovely goldenyellow robe, with ochre glints. It is round and harmonious in the mouth. Slightly fruity, it offers the perfect balance between sweet and bitter tastes, and just the right amount of fizz. Its subtle flavours of spices are uniquely Grimbergen Abbey! Grimbergen Blonde is the golden-coloured, top-fermented abbey ale with an ABV of 6.7%. The use of Gatinais barley combined with carefully selected hops creates a perfectly balanced, relatively light tasting beer with a fruity malty taste. Grimbergen™ Abbey Beer is distributed in Gibraltar by Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd –A Member of the Saccone & Speed Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092, www.sacconeandspeedgibraltar.gi

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How the World Learned of Hitler’s Death It wasn’t immediately clear what had happened on April 30th, 1945. This much the world knew: Adolf Hitler was gone, one way or another The week after, TIME ran a list of his “many deaths,” the theories of his survival or defeat. Some said he had actually been killed the year before. Some said he was on his way to Japan. One captured Nazi actually got it right, telling the world that Hitler, along with his wife, had committed suicide. By that July, TIME had an account, from his one-time chauffeur, of how the bodies had been removed from the underground bunker and burned; the cause of death was a bullet to the head, the chauffeur said. However, the Russian authorities, who were conducting the investigation, insisted that there had still been no concrete evidence of his death, that Hitler might still be alive out there somewhere. Decades later, in 1968, a book published by a former Soviet intelligence officer attested that the Russians had found the body and done an autopsy, confirming his identity with dental records and showing that the real cause of death was cyanide. But, back in 1945, as May began and the end of war in Europe was finally certain, as Allied troops liberated the suffering remnants of the people, who had been the dictator’s targets, as his followers cast about for someone to blame — back then, in many ways, the details of what had happened didn’t really 88 APRIL 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

have been Hitler’s eleventh-hour thoughts on the completeness of his failure. His total war against non-German mankind was ending in total defeat. Around him, the Third Reich, which was to last 1,000 years, sank to embers as the flames fused over its gutted cities. The historic crash of what had been Europe’s most formidable state was audible in the shrieks of dying men and the point-blank artillery fire against its buckling buildings. matter. It was enough to know that it was over. In honour of that end, that week was the occasion for TIME’s iconic crossed-out Hitler cover — the first instance of a motif that has been repeated for other historic villains, like Osama bin Laden — and a meditation on his life, how he came to power and what the world would be like now that he was out of it: ...Adolf Hitler had been buried, dead or alive, in the rubble of his collapsing Third Reich. Whether or not he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage (as reported from Stockholm), or had “fallen in his command post at the Reich chancellery” (as reported by the Hamburg radio, which said that he had been succeeded as Führer by Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz), or was a prisoner of Gestapo Chief Heinrich Himmler, Adolf

Hitler as a political force had been expunged. If he were indeed dead, the hope of most of mankind had been realized;for seldom had so many millions of people hoped so implacably for the death of one man. If they had been as malign as he in their vengefulness, they might better have hoped that he would live on yet a little while. For no death they could devise for him could be as cruel as must

All that was certain to remain after 1,000 years was the all but incredible story of the demonic little man, who rose through the grating of a gutter to make himself absolute master of most of Europe and to change the history of the world more decisively than any other 20thcentury man but Lenin. Seldom in human history, never in modern times, had a man so insignificantly monstrous become the absolute head of a great nation. It was impossible to dismiss him as a mountebank, a paper hanger. The suffering and desolation that he wrought was beyond human power or fortitude to compute. The bodies of his victims were heaped across Europe from Stalingrad to London. The ruin in terms of human lives was forever incalculable. It had required a coalition of the whole world to destroy the power his political inspiration had contrived.

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Gibraltar Lands First Wagamama in Iberian Peninsula Text by Sarah Drane (www.purplecakefactory.com)

Acclaimed award-winning Asian-inspired eatery, Wagamama, is coming to Gibraltar this summer. Offering a flavoursome panAsian menu, the Ocean Village-based outlet will be an Iberian Peninsula debut for this rapidly-expanding restaurant chain. General Manager, Sergio de Souza, says, “Wagamama has more than 160 restaurants in 18 countries and is now coming to this corner of southern Europe. Famed for healthy fresh ingredients, great value for money, exemplary friendly service and minimalist Japanese-canteen-style dining, Wagamama will be a strong addition to Gibraltar’s restaurant scene and undoubtedly attract many customers from across the border too.” The Wagamama menu is known for its ramens; bowls of fragrant soup filled with noodles alongside meat or vegetables. Spice enthusiasts can enjoy the much-loved prawn firecracker and the new tofu chilli salad offers a fresh and crunchy treat. The menu also has favourites such as the chicken katsu curry - succulent chicken breast fried in golden breadcrumbs served with the famous katsu curry sauce, rice and sa-

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lad. Those after a light bite can enjoy small plates such as chicken gyozas or edamame beans shaken with chilli and salt, alongside an extensive choice of fresh juices, desserts and beverages. There’s also a range of dishes designed especially for children. Sergio continues, “Founded in London in 1992, Wagamama is one of the fastestgrowing casual dining brands in the UK. A completely different concept to anything existing in Gibraltar to date, news of Wagamama’s imminent launch has been met with unprecedented excitement and enthusiasm. As we gear up for the grand opening, we’re also recruiting brilliant people to join the Wagamama team, and advise individuals with great energy and personality to take a look at the Wagamama Gibraltar Facebook page for more information on how to apply.” Ocean Village will announce the opening date of Wagamama Gibraltar as soon as it’s confirmed. In the meantime, please ‘like’ www.facebook.com/wagamamaGibraltar. For further information on Ocean Village telephone 00 350 200 40048, email: info@oceanvillage.gi or visit www.oceanvillage.gi.

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