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Contents / July 6

16th ANNIVERSARY LAST JUNE

THAILAND GIVES TRAVELLERS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT 36

MISS GIBRALTAR 2022 CONTESTANTS

ALEX VALLEJO PRESENTS HIS DEBUT

DAD’S KITCHEN: AROMATIC FISH STEW

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

GIBRALTAR COLLEGE

ALBUM ‘I’LL SEE YOU SOON’ 14

PINK ZEBRA

THE POWER OF PENTECOST

‘EL JUNCO’ AT THE LOCAL

A ROYAL VISIT TO REMEMBER

HOW TO CHOOSE A COSMETIC

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 46

OPENING CEREMONY OF VITHAS’ NEW MEDICAL CLINIC IN GIBRALTAR OPENED BY GIBRALTAR’S CHIEF MINISTER

SURGEON

TULLEICIOUS

BOSOM BUDDIES FASHION SHOW IN

MINISTER LINARES ATTENDS

AID OF THE BOSOM BUDDIES CANCER

FALKLANDS ISLANDS

TRUST

REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

BOSOM BUDDIES CELEBRATED THEIR

Credits Globe Magazine July 2022 Front Cover: HRH Prince Edward & Sophie. The Earl & Countess of Wessex Photographer: David J. Diaz

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Thailand Gives Travellers Something to Smile about with the elimination of all travel restrictions ALWAYS REFERRED to as ‘The Land of Smiles’, Thailand is making its long-awaited comeback with the removal of all travel restrictions to the Kingdom. From July 1st the Thai government has removed the final restrictions for international travellers, including the 'Thailand Pass' and US$10,000 health insurance requirements to enter the country. Vaccinated travellers will only need to show proof of vaccination to enter. Unvaccinated travellers will still need proof of a negative PCR or

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professionally administered rapid test taken within 72 hours of arrival. To support the country’s reopening and to give travellers a snapshot of what they have been missing, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has launched the ‘Time for Thailand’ travel campaign. From street food vendors and spa therapists to Tuk Tuk drivers, the people of Thailand are sending a clear message to guests across the globe that they are ready to welcome them back.

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The Miss Gibraltar 2022 Contestants THE MISS GIBRALTAR CONTESTANTS had their first meeting with the production team followed by a press conference at the Commonwealth Park on Thursday 7th July. The pageant which is produced by No 1 Models, will be held on Saturday 17th September at the Alameda Open-Air Theatre.A spokesperson for Miss Gibraltar said: "Everyone is excited and looking forward to the months ahead leading up to the show."

Sara Cruz - 26

Sarah has joined because when she was a young girl she always aspired to be Miss Gibraltar and feels that she owes it to her younger self and try and achieve it.

Jaylynn Cruz – 26

Jaylynn had joined to live a once in a lifetime opportunity; encouraged by her mum, who joined years ago. 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Katherine Hahn – 17

Mia Peach – 21

Katherine has joined as she’s always wanted to show women empowerment and be more confident.

Mia has joined as she believes she has the qualities a Miss Gibraltar should have.

Faith Torres – 22

Rebecca Davis – 20

Faith has joined as she believes pageants give women the perfect opportunity to show not only their physical beauty, but their intelligence and potentials.

Rebecca has joined as it has always being a dream of hers and she thinks this is a great opportunity for personal growth.

Skyanne Pratts – 20

Michelle Desoiza – 23

Celine Mor – 19

Skyanne has joined as its always been at the back of her head, so she’s decided to go for it to boost up her confidence.

Michelle has joined to challenge herself in this new venture and use this platform to act as a role model to the future generation.

Celine has joined as since a little girl her dream was to join Miss Gibraltar.

Sabrina Wahnon – 20

Zuleima Molina – 17

Shyanne Macintosh – 23

Zuleima has entered as it has always been a dream of hers and also to boost up her confidence.

Shyanne has joined as she thinks having previously taken part in a pageant, she is aware of the confidence boost this can give you and all the personal and mental growth it can bring.

Sabrina has joined to boost up her confidence and to live the experience.

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Alex Vallejo presents his debut album. "I'll see you soon", at Inces Hall Text by Jay Callejon

FRIDAY 1ST JULY was celebrated around the world for different reasons. Globally it was “International Emancipation Day”, in Canada it marked “Canada Day”, Portugal celebrated “Madeira Day”, in Hong Kong it was “S.A.R. Day” and in Gibraltar... that date will forever be remembered as the day that Alex Vallejo wowed, touched and honoured his audience with incredible talent and music to what was his debut album launch “I’ll See You Soon”. 10 GLOBE MAGAZINE

If you were lucky enough to have attended this incredible event you will agree it was nothing short of a musical and emotional experience by one of Gibraltar’s most talented musicians. Held at Ince’s Hall and after months of planning, the two-hour event included the incredibly talented Alexej Baglietto as opening act. Alexej managed to set the mood beautifully to what was to be an unforgettable evening; his music can be found on all digital

platforms and we highly recommend you have a listen! Without intermission (or delays) it was time for Alex Vallejo and his band. With a visual intro projected for all to see, the audience was taken back to a nostalgic Gibraltar, a Gibraltarian family feeling of growing up in this beautiful and unique city we call home. Inspired by emotions of love, loneliness, new

friendships, goodbyes and “I’ll See You Soon(s)”...the album (which took over two years to make) was performed for all by Alex and his musical family Piete Rietkerk, Josh Fielden, John Wallis and Ciaran Bones which collectively boast PhD’s, Masters and Degrees in music and production, which ensured the highest level of technicality, technology, talent, knowledge and performance. The set, which took over an hour included amazing tracks such as “Mi Alma” and “I’ll See You Soon” parts one, two and three; accompanied sporadically by Alex’s narrations for the inspiration and creative process of producing such a beautiful piece of work.

live in the minds and souls of those, who attended. With practically a full house Alex fulfilled his dream and came back home to share with us something unique, something extremely personal; a little window into the soul and mind of a musical genius. During the evening Alex had many praises for local musical legends and individuals, who inspired him and led him to become the artist he is today such as Alan and Gina Alman and Richard Gomila.

This was undoubtedly a very emotional night for Alex, for a composer of this calibre each note, melody line, pause and feel all have equal importance and when you play from the soul the audience absorbs it, they feel it, they feel your emotion, it radiates from the stage and sometimes it is so intense (as it was that night) that various audience members actually shed tears; that is the power of music, the power of Alex Vallejo’s compositional skills. Having written all the parts himself, it is practically impossible to even begin to understand how the mind of such an artist works and attempting to explain or even understand this would be an exercise in futility. The only way to comprehend is to listen to his work, let it evoke its own emotions in you, to each person it will mean something different but the one thing everyone experienced was undoubtedly that nostalgic and loving feeling of growing up in Gibraltar and having to leave our nest so that we may grow...well that and the mindblowing amount of talent on that stage. Very rarely has Gibraltar been graced with this level of musicianship and musical ability, and that night was nothing but. Produced by J2 Music and with the help of some amazing Gibraltarians, the evening will forever

This resulted in the audience being treated to a special tribute to a very special musician, friend, father, husband (and musical influence to many), the one and only Adrian Pisarello by paying homage to one of Adrian’s well known tracks “Bájate GLOBE MAGAZINE 11

En La Próxima” as the closing number. Alex promises more events in Gibraltar and his band have vowed to return as they have fallen in love with Gibraltar and its people. So if you

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did not manage to be a part of this musical experience, do not despair, they will be back! The album is now available in all digital platforms and very soon on physical formats,

we cannot recommend it enough, purchase it, experience it and we guarantee you will walk out of that listen with a burst of emotions which (let’s be honest) we all need to feel from time to time.

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Pink Zebra (LOL Productions) Text by Richard Cartwright Photographs by Gabriella Martinez

Clearly the Covid Lockdown break most definitely had no negative effect on the LOL Productions team, as they truly delivered one more time with another hilarious performance...the audience certainly endorsed that on the night and by all accounts, every night!

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YOU COULD say it’s ‘llanito’ at its best, for all the ingredients are there. And that’s been the trend throughout all of their productions. They must be closing in on their tenth production or not far off, and again, those bellies full of laughs were overflowing with funny moments prompted by those often recognisable mispronounced sayings, and innuendos or just facial expressions and body language keeping the audience attentive and Laughing Out Loud...LOL Productions indeed!! I loved the opening featuring the not quite ‘fino’ or refined, I would say, PINK ZEBRA (what a name), Hair and Beauty Salon – lots of pink...and more pink with black and white zebra type strips adorning the establishment. Just a few interactions amongst the staff to begin with and straight into song: ‘Juntos’ branding the production as a comedy musical – something they do so well. I liked that, no messing around, a little bit of dialogue and straight into song with that little bit of choreography that made me sit up and realise the show had really started and that must’ve been the feeling for the rest of the audience on the night at Ince’s Hall! I find most important that the vocals be well up front in the sound track, well arranged and recorded – again as has been the case in all of the LOL Productions I’ve attended. Clearly Jordan has got it off to a T. He’s very good at it and this time played a more prominent part on stage also, as I recall from other shows. He opted not to go to university, as he (Giovanni)

and mum Katy (Jessica Hansen) pointed out vehemently to one of their clients as to why he hadn’t gone like her kids and most other kids did. Well, the coffee machine has gone bust, so what now? `Hungry Donkey,’ (obviously meaning, Hungry Monkey) is the answer and they can bring churros too. Salon boss Katy constantly getting her words, names and expressions wrong as usual...(reminded me of my character at GBC’s Open Day – Obdulio Gomez alias ‘el Jellyfish’ who would come up with things like, ‘El Assembly House’ instead of House of Assembly and el ‘interjet,’ meaning the internet). There were very many funny instances all night and so well received by all in the hall. The lady, who insisted the white bits coming off her hair were just dandruff, when in fact they were lice eggs with half the staff and other clients soon after scratching their heads like mad. That client had clumps of hair falling out because she’d mistakenly been treated to drain cleaner, instead of some hair treatment to get rid of the lice - there had been a plumbing problem too, seen to by a very funny plumber. There many other very funny situations and instances, which kept us all entertained with roars of laughter: they were unstoppable, which reminds me to point out once again that players need to hold back the delivery of their lines until the laughter subsides...it happened a few times. On the plus side, I also noticed players kept in character during the moments and longer periods when they were silent. I find that most important and not easy to keep up...well GLOBE MAGAZINE 15

done there. Grimaces and again other facial expressions and body language were good too. There were plenty examples of our day to day gripes and complaints like where to park, let’s go green, jump on a bike more often and other contemporary issues affecting our day to day lives, nicely interwoven into the comedy dialogue all delivered so well. The little bits of choreography were well rehearsed and the songs cleverly chosen and performed. Part two moved on to a court scene (I much preferred Part 1. I felt Part 2 dragged on a bit and not as funny) where the salon manager was taken to task for damaging a clients hair – she was given a period of community service to undertake as well as a fine...Later and towards

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the end of the show, a little slip up occurred: Giovanni (Jordan Baker) and Sammy (Zamara Heredia) kept their cool when the laptop or computer in the control room decided to take a rest and pack up! It was quickly resolved in a couple of minutes and that wasn’t a problem. When performances are live...anything can happen and on occasions it does! All in all, a fantastic performance enjoyed by all and well done, Monique and lawyer (Ashline Evans), Julie (Jennier Vinent), Cindy (Jarlene Jurado), Mona Lisa (Lourdes Yuste), Paqui and lawyer (Jackie Gavito) and handyman and Joseph – very funny (Tony Jurado). I noticed many young people in the audience joining in the laughter and appreciating the Llanito element – as

was the intention – of the performance, considering so many of them stick to English as the spoken word nowadays...good to see. Producer/Director, Giselle Baker is amazing putting in all the tremendous amount of work required: writing, designing, staging and so much more, helped by her team of course. She just keeps on coming up with the goods time and time again...does she make use of TV and RADIO interviews and a little more publicity? Judging by show attendances perhaps she feels she doesn’t need it as it gets out through word of mouth, but awareness of the productions being staged is also important and a larger audience would get a chance to see her work. I attended on an added night because of demand but still...It’s something to think about!

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The Power of Pentecost… Joe Caruana's Sixth! Text by Richard Cartwright

His brother, Fr Charles (later Bishop of Gibraltar) had much to do with his strong following of his Christian faith, not least, the encouragement of his parents, especially his dad from a very young age. Clearly, it wasn’t to be a short, casual, childhood or adolescent relationship with religion, for his love of his chosen faith, has endured to the present...

NOW WELL SETTLED into his octogenarian years, halfway through to the next decade, I think we can safely say he’s enjoyed a busy and fruitful – sometimes hard – life...from selling frozen fish to the manufacture of diamond drilling bits to politics through to splashing paint on a canvas as an artist and as an author of half a dozen paperbacks. All through, he’s enjoyed a spiritual voyage, strong in faith of his belief in the almighty and now, highlights and loving memories of that journey are recounted in Joe’s sixth book: ‘The Power of the Pentecost – the Power in Hands’. Joe recalls returning to his church in 1983 and getting heavily involved in the affairs of his Parish during his time living in Calgary Canada, enrolling and taking on religious studies. Joe’s journey and personal experiences to the present, are pretty much plotted out in this his latest work, which he wrote whilst still heavily involved in his business in that north American country. It’s through those years and despite hard work, his life was indeed fulfilled with meaning thanks to his renewed faith in God. Those personal experiences however, 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE

weren’t all happy ones. Moving out of home and into a hotel room meant a bottle of whisky and other ideas might soothe the pain of a marriage breakup. But

A Gideon bible sat alongside the whisky bottle on the night table, was a sight he eventually couldn’t ignore, so he it picked it up and began to read and that, really set him on the journey that took him down the road he already unconsciously, set his mind to

follow: an evangelical life – `the work of the Lord,’ he writes, unnoticed! ‘The Power of the Pentecost’

pages in the book are overflowing with memories...from having something of a clash with a young, well spoken, evangelical preacher to experiencing the ‘praying in tongues’ with outstretched arms, which he had never experienced before.

There are many reminiscences of joining prayer groups and meeting people from all over the North American continent, the Caribbean and other places even joining business prayer meetings, which were even attended by Barack Obama and Tony Blair! He recalls how his fluent Spanish introduced him to a group of Hispanics, who attended his Pentecostal church in Calgary and a television programme they ran called, ‘Amor Latino.’ Joe also went to Rome meeting many spiritually rich speakers and a Gibraltar contingent also. He held Pope John Paul II’s hand and was part of a group attending a talk by Mother Teresa of Calcutta...and so the events, meetings, anecdotes and experiences are abundant in Joe’s latest offering. And so his time in Canada and travelling all over, meant a continued gruelling pace in Joe’s life – he ran a very busy schedule with business and prayer – and perhaps not surprisingly, he underwent a severe cardiac intervention. But his good work was not over yet: He left Canada with a project in mind...it was to be his next enterprise. He believes God was testing him, so

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he took the challenge to set up a ‘Drug Rehabilitation Centre’ for Gibraltar. Consequently fulfilled, with leading Charismatic groups in prayer, attending many conferences all over the States, Canada and beyond, involved in a religious TV programme in Canada whilst not forgetting suffering from heart problems, Joe had really made up his mind to return to the Rock!

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The sixth Joe Caruana paperback explains in some detail, the trials and tribulations leading to the setting up of ‘Camp Emmanuel’ in the hinterland near San Martin Del Tesorillo – a rehabilitation centre for young drug addicts. First, he tried finding a suitable place on the Rock, which was not a successful venture, so a fine plot was found in Spain, not far from Gibraltar – I remember it well as I went along

to visit and present a programme for GBC at the time in the late 80s. Lots of stories are recounted in the book about the time spent there for Joe, his team and the camp’s users but through unfortunate circumstances, the camp closed down and Joe returned to the Rock. Apart from Joe’s `Personal Experiences,’ some of which I’ve highlighted in this article, read

on and enjoy more chapters, ‘The Power of the Pentecost,’ ‘The Altar Call of Love,’ ‘Heresies and Schisms’ and ‘Where is Heaven.’ Joe Caruana is now more than settled back home in Gibraltar, remarried, happy and no doubt in his own way, continuing with his evangelical vocation, as he mentions in his writing, ‘the work of the Lord...unnoticed!’

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'El Junco' at the local ON 25TH JUNE 2022 last, Gibraltar’s summer was kicked off by an unforgettable Flamenco event. The Local Terrace at Camp Bay hosted a night of tapas, drinks and ‘El Junco’ along with his nephew ‘Alcala’ as the supporting act. This was the first of several intimate live events seeing between 120 and 150 people in attendance, able to socialise, eat and engage with the acts. The Local Terrace started up in the summer of 2021, hosting events for the younger generation as nightlife in Gibraltar has slowly dwindled over the last few years. Having hosted a Reggae night and seeing the attendance of mixed ages, the Hosts, Jayden and Michelle Martinez decided this year would be the year to reach out to different audiences. Flamenco has been a part of our culture in Gibraltar for generations. Every good ‘Llanito’ Christmas party has a

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grandparents and make so many memories. Speaking to Michelle and Jayden, they explained that their aim with this business is to not only support local musicians but also reach out to different genres and generations. “Our aim is to create an atmosphere where people feel at home. My favourite parties have always been in the comfort of family and we have such a family orientated community and now we have found a place to recreate this. We are living in such a technology based era, so after the hardships of ‘Covid-19’ and lockdown, I personally needed a safe space free from pressures and the outside world. It’s a breath of fresh air.” grandmother, mother or an aunt stomping her feet and twirling her wrists; so what better artist to bring than ‘El Junco’ himself, known and loved by so many. I was fortunate enough to have a brief chat after the event had ended with a gentleman in his late

seventies, who sat and reminisced so many beautiful moments shared with his late wife to music that he had just been able to listen to live. The first night had people in their 20’s all the way up to 80’s, we got to witness grandchildren dance the night away with their

We look forward to seeing where this venture takes this local family business and make sure you give them a follow on their social media accounts. Instagram: thelocalevent Facebook: The Local Event

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A Royal visit to remember Text and Photography by David J. Diaz

JUST LAST WEEK I CELEBRATED my eighth year working in the media and boy have I had many fantastic opportunities! The bonus is that there is always a first when it comes to it, especially when it comes to something as significant as this; The Royal Visit. ‘Their Royal Highnesses’ Prince Edward

and Sophie were coming to Gibraltar for three days and as opposed to covering their visit by penning a day to day diary, I was fortunate enough to capture it with my camera. Tuesday came and as I was making my way to the airport I was excited admittedly, it was as soon that I stepped into the airport building that my excitement was put to a halt, courtesy of a call from the HM Government of Gibraltar's Press Office, who I actually thought were kidding, informed me to go home and to return later as their plane had turned back and would arrive

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in Gibraltar a little later than expected. The scorching heat did not help at all but it gave me a few hours to calm my nerves. Few hours flew by and off I went again and this time they did land and arrive safely. We were led by the Airport staff to the tarmac where the local press were

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able to try and get a good shot of ‘Their Royal Highnesses’ as they stepped off the plane to be greeted by the Chief Minister, his wife, Mrs Justine Picardo, and His Excellency The Governor. As a Photojournalist you prepare your camera and just click away whilst praying and hoping for the best possible outcome. Fortunately

for me, I was able to grab a good one! That made my day but the better news came the following morning. The following morning ‘Their Royal Highnesses’ went up to Moorish Castle Estate, which had been redecorated for the occasion by various volunteers

and committee members of their Tenants Association. Just before their arrival, I was given high kudos for my picture of their arrival by the HM Government of Gibraltar's Media Director, Clive Golt! (Can't get any higher than that.) The estate looked incredibly patriotic and after ten years since their first

visit, I am sure Their Royal Highnesses would recognize the changes. Upon arrival and after a short tour, they were greeted by residents and students of the nearby schools. A warm British welcome on a warm day, brief but to the point before they moved on to the ‘Northern Defences’.

Out of choice I didn't go to the ‘Northern Defences’ but did opt to capture their walk from the Convent to City Hall. It was absolutely mesmerising to witness how the people came out in their masses to greet them but my own personal highlight came courtesy of Loreto Convent, who were lined up outside Jury's and

belted ‘God Save The Queen’ with their best singing voice. I have no doubt that it left them in awe; it was special and magnificent to listen to. As soon as they arrived at John Mackintosh Square, there were more waves and interactions until they finally reached City Hall.

They were received outside by His Worship The Mayor Christian Santos and his Deputy Carmen Gómez. There is an old expression that says time flies when you are having fun and I completely agree. We had already approached the last day and it was an early start. I was

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already in position in Casemates Square by 9am as Their Royal Highnesses were due for HM The Queen's Birthday Parade. Admittedly it took me back to when I was a wee lad. My Father is a retired Corporal from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Band. Military music is not my thing admittedly but it does transport me back to those hot days when the annual parade would be held at the Naval Ground. This year, however, it was grand and spectacular, as always, and special

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too due to the fact that we could count on the presence of Royalty for this year's parade. I had a few hours to kill before I made my way to the Airport once again as ‘Their Royal Highnesses’ would end their three day tour of Gibraltar that afternoon. They gave us all a wave and off they went! Privileged is the word to sum up these three days and I couldn't be more thankful to Globe Magazine for the opportunity.

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How to choose a cosmetic surgeon HAVING A cosmetic surgery procedure is an important decision, and one that is best made when fully informed. Here are ten top tips for choosing a surgeon for your cosmetic procedure. 1. Qualifications Is the surgeon on a recognised register? Surgeons should be registered with their relevant medical councils – so for example surgeons may be registered with the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register for Plastic Surgeons or its equivalent in Spain. 2. Specialists Cosmetic Surgeons should be qualified and registered in Plastic Surgery – not just general surgery. Dr. Marco Vricella of Aria Medical Group is a registered specialist plastic surgeon. 3. Medical Team Ask about the team that will assist the surgeon. For example, the anaesthetist should be registered, and you should ask about their experience. Aria’s theatre team are world-class. 4. Hospital A private hospital registered with the local health authority, such as HC Marbella Hospital is the ideal location. Ask about your accommodation if you need an overnight recovery stay. HC Marbella offers luxurious private rooms where a friend or family member can stay overnight with you and 24/7 medical support. 30 GLOBE MAGAZINE

5. Free Consultation Aria Medical Group offers free consultations in Gibraltar with Dr. Marco Vricella, specialist cosmetic surgeon. A professional surgeon will always be honest about what results you can expect from a procedure and the potential risks, however small. Make sure you have realistic expectations for the procedure. A cosmetic surgery procedure can achieve much, but results vary from person to person,

considering their age; quality of skin; lifestyle; and more. Ask to see ‘before and after’ photos. 6. Aftercare Aria Medical Group offers free, comprehensive aftercare. This includes post-operative check-ups in Gibraltar, 24 hour telephone support if you have any queries and revision surgery should it be necessary. Aria Medical Group includes this in their price and is free in the first year.

7. Price This is one of the most important considerations for many people when considering a cosmetic procedure and surgeon. Yet price should not be the deciding factor. The increased popularity of cosmetic surgery has brought down the cost of surgery over the years, but it is still a case of ‘you get what you pay for’. Remember that your fee must cover many elements including the time and expertise of the surgeon; the anaesthetist; the medical team; the operating theatre costs; the implants if you are having breast augmentation; a potential overnight stay with doctor and nurses on call; and much more. Follow up care is especially important and Aria provide regular follow up appointments at 1, 2 and 4 weeks, 3 and 6 months and 1 year, but you will be seen every day if necessary; there is no limit on follow up appointments. Aria Medical Group offers competitive, realistic prices guaranteeing the best service – with no hidden extras. Client Testimonials Think about talking to other people who have had the operation you are considering. Aria Medical Group has client case studies available to read or view online with ‘before and after’ photography – contact Aria for more information. 8. The Company Cosmetic surgery is available from several medical groups that service Gibraltar. However,

with Aria Medical Group you are assured of the personal care of an independent firm. That’s why Aria Medical Group has such a good reputation in Gibraltar. 9. Location The location of your consultation, surgery and aftercare is important. Having a cosmetic surgery procedure close to home has a number of benefits such as convenience; reduced travel before and after; and possibly lower costs as you can recover at home. Aria Medical Group offers free consultations at College Clinic in Gibraltar and all follow up appointments are also held there. If you travel elsewhere in Europe or the world for surgery, what will happen if you need aftercare or revision surgery? FIND OUT MORE - FREE, private, consultation If you’re interested to find out more, then a consultation with a qualified surgeon is the best way to become informed. That’s why Dr. Marco

Vricella always meets every person who is considering a procedure with Aria Medical Group. To book a free and private consultation in Gibraltar at College Clinic, contact Aria Medical Group: Tel: (+34) 671 639 353 info@ariamedicalgroup.com Aria Medical Group The Aria Medical Group team offers a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures for both women and men, using the most up-to-date techniques. These include: • Breast Augmentation • Breast Uplift • Breast Reduction • Tummy Tuck • Liposuction • Face Lifts • Eyebag Removal • Rhinoplasty www.ariamedicalgroup.com

Louise Truelove Chief Patient Care Co-ordinator

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Bosom Buddies Fashion show in aid of the Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust LOCAL CHARITY Bosom Buddies celebrated their anniversary with a fashion show held at the Mayor’s Parlour in City Hall in aid of the Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust The event was presented by the Mayor of Gibraltar, Christian Santos, and features John Guy, as well as GAMPA singers. Congratulations to Sonia Golt, Alex Britto, Jackie Dalli and all her team and also a big mention for Charlene Figueras and Emily Figueras for their

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designs. It really was a special night. His Worship the Mayor, Christian Santos commented, “The Bosom Buddies always bring a smile to our faces. These are women, warriors, survivors; honoured to be able to support this event for such a worthy cause. Well Done Ladies!”. Producer/Director Sonia Golt thanked His Worship, “Thank you for this unique opportunity of having this year's fashion show in such a beautiful setting thanks to you.”

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The Bosom Buddies celebrated their 16th Anniversary in June this year Text by Sonia Golt - Photographs by Mark Galliano Photography

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR Sonia Golt explained the following: "When you have been producing a Show for 16 years, you have touched on an incredible amount of topics and themes to make each year’s show an entertaining event so this year could be no different. The unique setting of the historical Mayor's Parlour at the City Hall was a most welcoming sight to welcome back after the Pandemic, all those cancer survivors who had missed out on their Show in the last two years." The Buddies first ever fashion Show was “Calendar Girls” with the most exclusive design of pink turbans anyone had ever seen, designed specifically for this occasion by the wellknown local Milliner Priscilla Sacramento…OH WHAT A NIGHT! It was 2006 and staged at the Rock Hotel. One of the most emotional events in the Calendar that year, as cancer survivors modelled on a makeshift runway raising

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awareness with courage and strength after their ordeal. Again the Chairperson of the charity says: "Selfesteem is important to all human beings, more so to those who have lost their hair, a part of their body, and ached all over for months not knowing what the outcome would be. This is why the Bosom Buddies annual Fashion Show has always been so successful, as it helps survivors, look good and feel good. The Show is a confidence booster with make-up artists and hairdressers volunteering to do a job that is not only to combat the visible side effects of this illness, but also the psychological effects that go far deeper than anyone might notice at first glance! " This annual event creates awareness, raises funds and combats the Cancer War. Because survivors say that you can dress yourself happy even if only for a while…

This year’s Show was a very exclusive event where guests were invited to the Mayor's parlour by courtesy of his Worship the Mayor Christian Santos. Show was also attended by a Buddie herself, the Deputy Mayor Carmen Gomez. Over 50 models participated with choreography put together by William Gomez and designer Charlene Figueras, who did a completely new Kaftan collection for the Bosom Buddies, who took part, then there was a selection of wonderful 2022 summer collection from Boux Avenue modelled for the occasion under the expertise of Alex Britto. Two young and upcoming singers from GAMPA captured the audience and the unique and exquisite voice of John Charles Guy brought the evening to a crescendo finale together with the Buddies themselves on the catwalk. It was a vibrant, colourful, short and sweet show with plenty of emotions from the audience.

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Dad's Kitchen Aromatic Fish Stew Text and Photography by Mark Montovio

Mark Montovio shares some of his much loved local and world recipes opening up possibilities for making each dish to suit a variety of families, different tastes and particular dietary needs. Combining his love of different cultures and world cuisine he is also committed to preparing meals which are nutritious, tasty and good to look at, with minimum waste and using seasonal produce.

THERE IS NOTHING more satisfying for fish lovers than a spicy and aromatic fish stew. Although we can find versions of these all over the world and some of my favourites are found all over the Mediterranean and some Asian countries, my go to comfort fish stew has to be based on the Moroccan fish tagine. The wonderful spices blended with fresh vegetables and fish, often over a base of potatoes, is a crowd-pleaser. The fish can be marinated in a chermoula sauce to soak up all the wonderful spices prior to cooking or it can be cooked directly with a blend of spices of choice. I most definitely love cooking it in the traditional method in a ceramic tagine, and there are some excellent hob-top versions now, but it can be prepared in a heavy-lidded pot just as successfully. The tagine, is the Berber cookware which is a conical-shaped, two-piece earthenware clay pot but it also refers to the dish or stew. Its design is clever and practical. As the covered pot cooks over 36 GLOBE MAGAZINE

a heat source, originally hot charcoal, the trapped steam in the fluted cone top condenses and drips moisture back down to the stewing dish. Everything

cooks evenly, the contents tenderize and caramelize, and the natural flavours all come out. This method ensures that very little water is required for the

cooking process which intensifies the flavours and it is essentially a slow cooker for any type of stew. The origin of the tagine is often credited to Harun al Rashid, a ruler of the Islamic empire in the late 8th century. In the 9th century, historians found a collection of stories called One Thousand and One Nights in which the tagine was described. The tagine was primarily used by nomads in North Africa who made food over a fire. Because of the tenderization process, they were able to use lower quality and tougher meat to produce a succulent stew. The Moroccan influence, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula is clear, and they shared cooking techniques with not only the Spaniards, but also their French colonists. Today I am making a very simple tagine using dogfish, potatoes and peas. Dogfish is firm and this works well when using chunky potatoes. The spice mixture is up to you really but on this occasion I am using saffron threads, ginger, garlic, ground

coriander, salt and pepper. I fry off some garlic and onion in olive oil and then add the spices followed by the potatoes to slightly caramelise them. I then add the fish, and because I am

not using a tagine I add much more water than I normally would. In a tagine I would just lay the fish chunks over the potatoes and cover. Cooking time will depend on the

potatoes you use and you will just need to check for tenderness. Ten minutes before the end I add the peas, in Morocco they like to add them much sooner, but I like them to be greener and firmer, and I sprinkle fresh parsley and

coriander over the top. This is a dish that can be cooked with any type of firm fish, and I love having it with chunky bread and a glass of Portuguese ‘vinho verde’.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Goat's Cheese and Thyme Stuffed Chicken

Left over Lamb Curry

The Chicken, Goat’s Cheese And Bacon Combo Is Totally Delicious And The Veg Adds A Welcome Sweetness. Serve With a Few Steamed Jersey Royals

Make The Most Of Leftover Roast Lamb With This Flavour-packed Leftover Lamb Curry. Serve With Naan Bread And Basmati Rice For An Indian Feast

Serves: 2

bacon. 2. Lightly oil a shallow gratin

Serves: 4-6

and the onion begins to turn golden

Preparation: 40 minutes

dish then arrange overlapping rows

Preparation: 10 minutes

brown. Add the curry paste and fry

Cook: 45 minutes

of courgettes and tomatoes over

Cook: 1 hour and 45 minutes

for 1 minute more. Stir through the

the base. Drizzle with olive oil and INGREDIENTS

sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 100g firm goat’s cheese, such as Crottin

tomatoes, cinnamon and chilli. Pour INGREDIENTS

in the stock and bring to a simmer.

sprigs. Sit the chicken on top. 3. Bake

2 onions, roughly chopped - 1 large gar-

Add the lamb and cook, covered for

for 40-45 minutes until the bacon is

lic clove, chopped - 1 thumb sized piece

1 hour. 3. Remove the lid and simmer

de Chavignol - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves,

crisp and golden and the courget-

ginger, peeled and chopped - 2 tbsp oil

uncovered for 15 minutes to redu-

plus 2-3 sprigs - 4 rashers streaky bacon,

tes are tender. Serve straight from

- 4 tbsp medium curry paste - 400g can

ce slightly. Season to taste and stir

thinly sliced - 2 courgettes, thinly sliced -

the dish with new potatoes or good

chopped tomatoes - 1 red chilli, halved

through the coriander. Serve with

1-2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

bread.over the olives, pine nuts, feta

and seeds removed - 1 cinnamon stick

fluffy basmati rice, naan bread and

- 250g vine tomato, thinly sliced

and mint, and serve with the flat-

- 200ml lamb stock - 500-700g leftover

yogurt.

breads.

roast lamb, chopped into large chunks

HOW TO MAKE IT

- 1 small bunch of coriander, roughly

1. Heat oven to 190C. Split the chic-

chopped - Cooked basmati rice, naan

ken breasts almost in half from one

bread and natural yogurt, to serve

long side and open them out like a book. Bat them out a little with a ro-

HOW TO MAKE IT

lling pin to flatten them. Season on

1. Whizz the onion, garlic, ginger and

all sides. Put half the goat’s cheese

200ml water in a food processor un-

on each piece of chicken and sprinkle

til you have a smooth paste. 2. Heat

with the thyme leaves. Fold the chic-

the oil in a casserole dish and fry the

ken over to enclose the cheese then

onion mixture for 10-15 minutes or

wrap each one in two slices of the

until all the liquid has been absorbed

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What’s Happening Down Town? 1 Former Chief Secretary and Director of Education, Ernest Gomez, appointed as the new Chairman of the Philharmonic Society's Board 2 Taxi are back in the 'live' circuit, 1st stop was Almeria on Friday 1st July 3 Impressive Performance By Hewitt And Galliano At World Cup Of Darts 4 CMinister for Culture John Cortes met Gibraltarian Alma Belle Baharal to congratulate her on her achievements at the recent National Championships for Puzzles in Spain. Seven-year-old Alma, won 1st place 5 His Worship the Mayor, Mr Christian Santos GMD hosted a reception to celebrate the runners, who took part in a half marathon in aid of The EV Foundation Trust 6 TGHA’s Ambulance Service Medals Presentation 7 Donation Presented Following Sales Of ‘Gibraltar ‘Then And Now’ By Robert Santos 1

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Gibraltar College Photographic Exhibition Text by Mark Montovio

A GROUP OF STUDENTS from the Gibraltar College, who took part in workshops led by Leslie Linares from the Gibraltar Photographic Society, organised an exhibition to showcase the work they had carried out during what was an incredibly valuable and enriching experience organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services. The students had the opportunity to share their work with the Minister for Education and Culture, The Hon Prof Dr John Cortes MP, His worship the Mayor, Christian Santos,

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Education Advisors, family and friends, and a number of visits from different organisations were arranged throughout the week. At the opening, the Principal of the Gibraltar College praised the work of the students and the high standard of the photographic work, and students, Sean Garcia and Kimberley Lucas, welcomed guests explaining how the exhibition had come about, and how valuable an experience it had been. Photography is quite an important skill, and

we depend greatly on documenting evidence, and sharing material with others, but during the workshops, the students learnt how to look closely at detail, to think outside the box, and to forget restrictions and limitations and just let the creative flow take over. The Mayor, Christian Santos, who spent quite some time looking at the work and talking to the students, felt that the work had to be exhibited again, and he will be making arrangements for this to happen at the Mayors Parlour in the Autumn.

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Opening Ceremony of Vithas’ New Medical Clinic in Gibraltar Opened by Gibraltar's Chief Minister • This medical facility in Gibraltar, into which an investment of more than €1 M has been made, offers a great number of medical specialities and diagnostic tests, and will bring the services offered at Vithas Xanit International Hospital closer to patients living in Gibraltar • The healthcare group is developing an ambitious expansion plan that includes two new hospitals in Barcelona and Valencia, several medical centres and an improvement of technology infrastructure for its entire facility network VITHAS is in the process of growing its healthcare network and has taken another step forward with the opening of its first medical speciality centre in Gibraltar. The new premises, located at the very heart of Gibraltar, in the residential area of Midtown, are part of the group’s expansion plan that also includes opening two new hospitals in Barcelona and Valencia, setting up several medical centres and improving and updating the technology for the 19 hospitals that make up its network. Vithas Xanit Gibraltar medical clinic, after an investment of more than €1 million, was opened on 16th May, and its opening ceremony was held a month later. Speakers at the opening included the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, together with Vithas President Mr Jorge Gallardo and Vithas Managing Director Dr Pedro Rico, along with Jose Antonio Rodenas, Managing Director of Vithas Xanit International Hospital. There were also numerous representatives of Gibraltar’s 46 GLOBE MAGAZINE

institutions and civil society. The Minister for Health in Gibraltar, Albert Isola, also visited the new centre for a guided tour.

EXPANSION AND GROWTH STAGE “We are delighted at Vithas’ investment in Gibraltar and the Gibraltarian people, which will complement the medical services offered in Gibraltar. Many Gibraltarians visit their hospital in Benalmadena (both privately and sponsored by the GHA) and

they will now have the benefit of being able to be seen by many of the Vithas Specialists in Gibraltar. We are delighted to welcome Vithas to Gibraltar”, stated Gibraltar’s Chief Minister. The President of Vithas, Mr Jorge Gallardo, has underlined that, coinciding with its tenth anniversary, "the company is probably in its most dynamic stage since it was created, and we are immersed in a profound process of digital transformation, geographical expansion

and commitment to patient experience”. The new Gibraltar medical clinic is in line with this context, "where we arrived with the vocation of contributing to the well-being of all Gibraltarians through healthcare, putting at their disposal the best professionals, the most rigorous scientific criteria, the safest and most efficient technology and, above all, a very personal treatment”. Elaborating on this idea, the Managing Director of Vithas, Dr Pedro Rico, was grateful for "the

extraordinary welcome" received from Gibraltarian society and authorities with regard to this Vithas undertaking "to bring our care model closer to the Gibraltarian population, after our long-standing relationship through our nearby Vithas Xanit International Hospital in Benalmadena, where we have also completed an investment of €14 million that will almost double its original area”. These actions "are part of the ambitious investment strategy we are developing, including the construction of two new hospitals in Barcelona and Valencia, new medical centres, the renewal of our healthcare technology and the refurbishment of critical areas of the 19 hospitals that make up our network". Ms Mercedes Mengibar, Regional Managing Director of Andalusia in Vithas, pointed out that this new medical clinic in Gibraltar, with an investment of more than €1 million, will stand out for offering the same high-quality service offered at Vithas hospitals,

always focusing on the patient and providing the best patient experience". Vithas Xanit Gibraltar offers a great number of specialities and brings patients closer to the services offered at Vithas Xanit International Hospital, a facility accredited by the Joint Commission International which has extensive experience in catering for patients in Gibraltar. “Some of the specialities offered at Vithas Xanit Gibraltar are Family Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Cardiovascular surgery, Pulmonology, Traumatology, Urology, and Paediatrics. The facility is distributed over two floors and has five multi-purpose consulting rooms, as well as a nursing consultation, a bloodsampling room with a laboratory area and a radiology room using the most-advanced direct digital radiography technology”, explained Jose Antonio Rodenas, Managing Director of Vithas Xanit. GLOBE MAGAZINE 47

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Minister Linares attends Falkland Islands Remembrance Ceremony THE MINISTER for Housing, Employment, Youth and Sport, Steven Linares, represented Gibraltar in marking the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982 Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands share mutual support for their respective right to self determination and a commitment to further the growing opportunities for commerce between the two countries. As part of the visit, Minister Linares met with officials and politicians to learn more about the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the Islands. During

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remembrance

SS Uganda in the Falkland Islands conflict. In Gibraltar in 1982, the SS Uganda was converted into a hospital support ship in under 65 hours and was deployed to the Falkland Islands Task Force.

ceremony, Minister Linares laid a wreath at the Liberation Monument on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and the People of Gibraltar, in memory of those who served during the war.

Minister Linares, together with the Falkland Islands Government Director of Health and Social Services Thomas Bale, unveiled a painting and plaque at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, commemorating the role of the

Minister for Housing, Employment, Youth and Sport, the Hon Steven Linares MP, said: ‘It was an honour to travel to the Falkland Islands to pay the respects of Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and the people of Gibraltar in remembrance of those who lost their lives in service of the liberation of the Falkland Islands. Gibraltar’s connection with the Falkland Islands is historic and long-lasting, and I look forward to further developing the links between our two countries.’

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