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CONTENTS Nº 170 - MAY 2017 08

5 TIPS TO INCREASE THE LIFETIME OF YOUR WATCH

KAYLEY MIFSUD: REFLECTIONS OF A YEAR’S REIGN

MISS GIBRALTAR DRAW RECEPTION 2017

THE SSANGYONG KORANDO AND REXTON

HOW THE PEOPLE OF GIBRALTAR CAME TO FEEL BRITISH

THE YAMAHA D’ELIGHT

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BEYOND

ISOLAS ADVICES ON PURCHASE OF GIBRALTAR UNITED F.C.

GOLD MEDAL FOR GIBRALTAR AT THE SUSSEX FESTIVAL

THE GIBRALTAR FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS 2017 GALA CONCERT

ONE YEAR ON DINING FIFTY4

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5 tips to increase the lifetime of your watch Text by Jordan Ferro (Watch & Bullion) Images by Paper & Pixels Design Studio

We at Watch & Bullion simply love mechanical watches. However, in order to get as much as possible out of our mechanical companions, there are a few things you should take into account.

for safe operation. Between 10 PM and 2 AM, the date change is operating. In this time frame, do not use the quickset date function because it can lead to damage to the internals of the watch. To avoid this, move the hour hand until the date changes naturally, after which the quickset function is safe to operate again.

2 1 Setting the Date Most modern mechanical watches have a quickset function for the date. While handy tool, it requires special attention

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Screwing in the crown This is probably not the first time you have come across this piece of advice, but its importance can not be stressed enough. Not properly screwing down the crown of your watch exposes your movement directly and

is a sure way to risk major damage to your timepiece.

3 Regular service A good watch is like a car in many aspects. One of them is that regular service is essential to the mechanics inside. The gears inside a watch rely on lubrication which, with time, evaporate. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the watch, which will cost significantly more than a service. As a rule of thumb, have send your watch in every three to four years.

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water is an inevitably for your loyal timepiece. While direct contact with salt water does not pose any risk, you should be careful not to let it dr y. A quick clean in f resh water suf f ices to prevent salt f rom nestling into the nooks and cracks of your watch.

5 Avoid certain

activities

Tennis or golf for example are a fast track to the watchmaker.

Wash your watch with fresh water As ironic as certain sponsoring may make We hope these tips will be helpful

it seem, sports involving strong impacts If you like me love the sea then salt are strongly should be avoided at all costs.

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for you, wear your watch in good health!

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Kayley Mifsud

Reflections on a year’s reign The run up to Miss World was pretty busy. I found it a little hard to prepare for it whilst also trying to juggle work and all my other personal commitments but the experience was well worth the stress.

Text by Justine Fava-Cartwright

It’s been a year. Tell us about your highs and low points. The high obviously started from the very beginning; that is from the moment I decided I was going to enter. My belly churned with excitement and I was looking forward to months of hard work, as well as, fun with the 2016 contestants and organisers. James Neish organised a great few months for all the contestants and then pulled off a spectacular show, which was exhilarating.

What are your views on pageantry and all the negatives that surround that world? Do you view it differently now you have been a part of it? I think some pageants have most definitely evolved into something more than just outer beauty. There is still that strong element of beauty of course but amongst hundreds of women they also judge on several different qualities: talent, intelligence, education, ability to perform and speak sense in front of large crowds, passion and ability in aiding other people through raising awareness and charity work amongst many other qualities.

The moment we found out we raised £15,000 for Calpe House was a great feeling and, of course, the moment I won was the ultimate high point and I was overwhelmed with joy. It was a great feeling to have so many people support me and be happy for me. Definitely a moment I will cherish and never forget. My year as Miss Gibraltar has been brilliant! I’ve attended many events throughout the year and have enjoyed every one of them! The events have given me the opportunity to be involved 12 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

in things that interest me and meet new people; all of which I may not have been able to do had I not been Miss Gibraltar! I feel very proud to have helped a number of different charities,

which is what I set out to do. I have also managed to continue to raise funds for Calpe House and I am grateful that people have supported me and allowed me to do this successfully.

I think that to enter any pageant you need to take the competitive element of it with a pinch of salt. To be honest I was never entirely interested in the beauty and competitive aspect of the pageant world but rather what it

had to offer in terms of personal growth, opportunities and the opportunity to meet new people, understand different cultures and to overall give a helping hand to my community. The thing that pleasantly surprised me at Miss World was that the majority of the women all felt exactly the same and no one felt or acted superior to anyone else. The women were kind natured and I have made an amazing group of friends, who I still speak to most days. It has been a pleasure to represent Gibraltar and join this global movement of women, who are trying to drive positive change in the world. What were you thoughts when you first entered the Miss Gibraltar Contest and why was it such an experience? From the first week and running up to the show, I was nervous but very excited. It was such a good experience because I learnt many new skills (even how to sing), met new people, made new friends and got to take part in one of Gibraltar’s biggest shows! The experience as a contestant alone helped to build my confidence and character, which later helped me during my reign. They weren’t kidding when they said it would be an experience, which will last a lifetime! Give us an anecdote of your stay under the umbrella of the Miss World organization. Is there a dark side to it? The Miss World experience had its ups and downs and I’m sure anyone would agree. If anyone thinks that pageants just involve make-up, games and fun they need to think again. There is so much work that goes behind a big production of this sort. We had super early

mornings, relatively late nights and countless rehearsals and commitments; all whilst being restricted to certain grounds within the Hotel where we were residing for weeks. However, this also meant that we spent all of our time with the other contestants; which was great! I practically spent every minute of the whole month with Miss Wales, who was my roommate. Luckily, I got paired up with the best roomie ever and we had a whale of a time along with the other contestants. I have already been to see Miss Scotland recently and there is a group of us, who are already looking at booking holidays to see each other in the near future. Has the experience through the year changed you as a person and how? I would say it has changed me for the better. I wouldn’t say I was shy before the whole experience but I have definitely grown as a person. I feel more comfortable in my own skin and I am more confident in voicing my own opinions. It has helped me improve my interpersonal skills, as well as, skills in organising and liaising with all types of people. This experience has also taught me to do what I please in life and not to allow fear of failure to keep me from doing anything. What would you change about the whole process? Nothing! I have had a very busy year but it has been fantastic. From the moment I signed up through till today, Nadia Lahouiri from the Gibraltar Government Cultural Services has been helping me and organising all my events and my whole Miss World journey. GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2017 13

My greatest hope in life is being able to look back and be proud of what I have accomplished. Having a positive impact on other people makes me happy and proud and the Miss Gibraltar platform has allowed me to do that this year. So although I have been busy, I would not change this year at all. This year has also brought many positive people and experiences to my life. The whole year has been a learning process, which has taught me many good things that I will take with me going forward. What have you got lined up now for the future? Â Have there been doors opened to you? Following Miss Gibraltar, I hope 14 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

to focus on my career and hopefully become a successful and reputable health and safety consultant. Charity and humanitarian work are something I feel very passionate about so after some time to myself, I wish to continue dedicating my time towards helping people and also encouraging others to do the same. Who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you have had this experience without? Â Who was your rock? Well, of course, my family, friends and partner have helped by supporting me daily in everything I do and I appreciate them all so much. However, my rock and

the people, who have helped and prepared me throughout the year have most definitely been Charlene Figueras, Nyree Chipolina, and the princesses, Aisha Benyahya and Joseanne Bear! I would have found it very hard at times without them. They helped with wardrobe, styling, make-up and, of course, more importantly, preparing for interviews and charity related work. We have also spent countless days together preparing for photoshoots and events, which have all been so much fun. These women made my experience even better and I am so glad to call them all my friends. Advice to survive the year for the new reigning Miss Gibraltar?

My piece of advice would be to definitely prepare and not to underestimate the position. Try and take every opportunity to make the most of the year because it will be over in a flash and seek advice from past participants and winners. I am more than willing to offer a helping hand and prepare the new reigning Miss Gibraltar throughout her year. My year as Miss Gibraltar has been very special to me and I hope others realise that this is much more than just a beauty Pageant. Girls should want to enter the Pageant not only because they are beautiful but because they really want to give their time to help our community and grow as individuals.

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Miss Gibraltar Draw Reception 2017

Photographs by Mark Galliano

The nine Miss Gibraltar 2017 contestants drew their numbers at a reception held at the City Hall. The event was hosted by former Miss World 2009, Mayor Kaiane Lopez, who was hosting her first official engagement. Each participant picked out their individual numbers for the pageant, which this year will be held on 8th July at the Tercentenary Sports Hall.

numbers in front of family, friends and pageant organisers, and posed for the cameras.

Addressing this year’s contestants, Mrs Lopez encouraged the girls to make the most out of the pageant journey. She said, “This is my first event as mayor and I believe this is the first event for you as contestants. I can say that I know exactly how you are feeling. Eight years ago, I was one of you and I can tell you that it was the most exciting experience that I have

Pageant organiser Christian Santos, who will be preparing the contestants and ensuring a smooth show on the final night, commented, “It is going to be a very intense 12 weeks. It is a lot of fun and it is a great experience for the girls. We have a great team that focuses on making the girls the best that they can be and we go through how to present themselves

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ever had. Forget about winning. Everyone is going to gain from this experience and you should all embrace and enjoy it.” The contestants then drew their

in the best light possible,” Mr Santos continued, “We prepare them for the interviews, we help them get their dresses ready, and we make sure that by the time the show comes, they are the best that they can be. We have great outings and it is a great bonding experience and it is also a way for them to learn about themselves and to basically live these three months as a completely isolated experience that only they are living at this present time.”

Miss Gibraltar 2017 Contestants

Denille Patterson

Sinead Benson

Sian Dean

Emma Buttigieg

Jodie Garcia

Janella Robba

Kylie Lavagna

Tessa Britto

Emma Jane Gaivizo-Victory

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The Ssangyong Korando and Rexton LED lights for improved visibility. There are new designs for both the 16-inch and 17-inch wheels and three new exterior colours - Sunrise red, Cosmic blue and Carbonic grey as well as Space black, Grand white and Silent silver.

The Ssangyong Korando There have been some major changes to the SsangYong Korando: the front-end gets a slimmed down, black-mesh grille, more modern headlights and lower and wider air intake, while the rear gets some redesigned light clusters SsangYong Korando gets a makeover inside and out, and enhanced driving refinement. Externally, the front receives an all-new treatment - a slimmed down, black mesh radiator grille, more contemporary headlights and a wider, low level air intake are the principal enhancements. The new headlight units now comprise projection lamps and LED daytime running lights for increased visibility and safety, surrounded by a stylish black and aluminium bezel. Further illumination is provided on the ELX4 model 18 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

with neat round fog lamps set discreetly within the lower bumper. At the rear, the design changes are

focused on enhanced style with detail improvements such as the rear light cluster, which now includes

The interior of the car has also been given a significant re-design, and now combines an attractive and comfortable ambiance for the driver and passengers alike. There is a completely redesigned dashboard featuring soft-touch materials for a greater sense of luxury, complemented by natural matt wood grain insets, and abundant storage space that includes enlarged cup holders, a mobile phone tray and flip-down sunglasses tray. The new SsangYong Korando is powered by a modern yet wellproven 2.2-litre Euro 6 engine. The top of the range ELX4 automatic is matched with the powerful, smooth and efficient 175ps e-XDi200 diesel engine with a maximum power output of 175ps/4000rpm and peak torque of 360Nm/2,000-3,000rpm. Models featuring manual transmission get the 149ps e-XDi200 engine which delivers the same maximum power and peak torque as the automatic, and is perfect for lively driving as well as for going off-road and towing. SsangYong Korando offers two transmissions: a 6-speed manual with high fuel efficiency and

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smooth gear shifting, and a 6-speed automatic with optimum gear ratios for smooth, comfortable driving. However, all Korandos come with six airbags, ESP stability control and Isofix child seat fixings as standard.

gy also works perfectly to give a smooth and safe departure when driving away from a standstill on a steep slope, while a lock mode distributes power equally between the front and rear wheels at speeds below 25mph to optimise traction.

Great advances in reducing NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) have been made to this new car, with particular attention focused on its engine mountings. Stronger, reinforced mounting brackets are used which effectively reduce engine noise levels by up to 9.3%. SsangYong Korando is fitted with Macpherson struts to the front and multi-link suspension to the rear to provide excellent ride comfort, and the three point mountings to the rear axle effectively minimise noise and vibration. New rubber bushes have been fitted to the car’s reinforced sub frames, further helping to minimise intrusive vibration and noise from the road surface and engine.

In conjunction with the standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with emergency brake assist and four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), the four-wheel drive system provides the best possible grip and control whatever the conditions. Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Active Roll-over Protection (ARP) also feature.

Three of the four new models come with four wheel drive, and unlike its competitors a very high percentage of customers choose their SsangYong Korando with 4x4, an intelligent and advanced all-wheel drive (AWD) system based on SsangYong’s highly regarded four wheel drive technology and years of experience. The torque-on-demand system senses the road surface and driving conditions and distributes the power to the wheels that need it most. Under normal driving conditions, 100 per cent of the engine’s torque is delivered to the front wheels so that the car runs with optimised fuel efficiency; on icy or slippery roads or when driving on wet offroad conditions, power is distributed to both the front and rear wheels to ensure a safe, stable and dependable drive. The technolo20 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

The new SsangYong Korando offers the practicality and convenience of an SUV and the creature comforts of a saloon car. Its generous proportions and wide interior space make this the perfect vehicle for both everyday use and leisure activities. In the rear, there’s sufficient shoulder room for three adults to travel in complete comfort. The seat back - which splits 60:40 - can be reclined up to 17.5 degrees, while the flat floor and generous legroom make it ideal for long journeys. Lift the tailgate and you’ll find one of the largest load areas in this SUV sector (486 litres with the seats up and 1,312 litres when folded). The rear seats fold completely flat, while there’s also an under-floor tray for storing valuables out of sight. The new look Korando is a genuine SUV offering great driving performance both on and off-road together with a 2-tonne towing capability. There are four models in the range with a comprehensive level of equipment and at prices many of its competitors fail to match. All Korandos come with six airbags, ESP stability control and ‘Isofix’ child seat fixings as standard.

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control and excellent ground clearance make the Rexton a capable companion off-road. Refinement has been improved, with less engine noise and vibration apparent in the cabin and despite the drop in engine size, the Rexton W is still capable of towing three tonnes. The Rexton W’s new 2.2-litre Euro 6 diesel engine is something of an unknown quantity, compared to the well-known Mercedes engine of old, though it has been reliable in other models across the SsangYong reange. The rest of the Rexton W’s mechanicals are equally rugged, so breakdowns shouldn’t be a concern.

The Ssangyong Rexton W If you’re looking for the biggest SUV bang for your buck, then the seven-seater SsangYong Rexton W deserves to be on your shopping list A recent extensive facelift has given the Rexton W a fresher look. However, it’s not just the outside that has been upgraded but there’s been an update for the interior too. It also comes with a Ssangyong developed 2.2-litre Euro 6 diesel engine paired with a Mercedes-sourced five-speed automatic gearbox. There’s been a major facelift for the exterior of the car, including raked back headlights, restyled grille and revised front bumper. Buyers can choose from SX and EX trim levels, with the latter getting eyecatching 18-inch alloys, leather seats and rugged-looking running boards. Inside, the Rexton has also had an update with aluminium-effect and chrome finishes along with soft-touch material. Previously, the Rexton was powered by a Mercedes-sourced 2.7-litre diesel but this has now been superseded by the ‘Rexton W’ with the company’s own 153bhp 2.2-litre Euro 6 diesel. 22 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Entry-level cars get a six-speed manual gearbox while EX buyers can choose between a six-speed manual

and a smooth, Mercedes-sourced fiveratio auto. A low range transfer box, hill decent

Practicality is an area where the Rexton W is able to shine, as all versions get a versatile seven-seat layout. And while the third row is best used for children, there’s enough room behind the chairs for 248-litres of luggage. Fold the rearmost seats away and you liberate estate car-rivalling levels of carrying capacity. Elsewhere, the cabin is equally spacious, with generous head and legroom for occupants in the first two rows – no off-road rival offers as much room for the money. A quick inspection of the cabin reveals plenty of useful cubby holes and storage boxes, plus a large glovebox. And if you’re planning on towing large loads, then the SsangYong’s grippy four-wheel-drive system and impressive 3,200kg weight limit make it a strong choice. Emissions are 196g/km for the manual models, while the auto car emits 206g/km. There has been a greater improvement in fuel economy, 38.2mpg for manual versions and 36.2mpg for the auto. The SsangYong Korando and Rexton W can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for SsangYong.

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How the People of Gibraltar came to feel British Text by Andrew Canessa (Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Essex) www.theconversation.com

With red phone and letter boxes and Bobbies on the streets, Gibraltar offers a glimpse of a bygone age when ‘Britishness’ was confidently exported. Now, amid renewed controversy over the status of the territory, the phrase “British forever” has been heard once again in Gibraltar. In the recent debate about Gibraltar and its future after ‘Brexit’, British and Gibraltarian ministers alike have stressed the very British nature of Gibraltarians. When asked by the BBC what would be so bad about joint sovereignty, Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, replied: “it would strip us of who we are”

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braltarians in shops. They recalled feeling that they were not regarded as “one of us” by other British people.

In research, my colleagues and I have been conducting for the last four years in the Bordering on Britishness project, we have found that the contemporary sense of Britishness of Gibraltarians is much more recent than the Rock’s 300-year history as a British territory might suggest.

FORGING BRITISHNESS

BEING GIBRALTARIAN Most Gibraltarians do not have their origins in the UK but are, rather, a mixture of Genoese, Maltese, Spanish, Moroccan Jewish and other peoples. Gibraltarian nationalism is still, however, tied to ‘Britishness’. As a Gibraltarian in his 70s told me (speaking in Spanish): “Yes, I speak English with an accent, but so does someone from Scotland or Wales; we are British in the same way they are!” Gibraltar has a local identity with its own flag and anthem, but this identity is bound with the UK. Not all Gibraltarians, however, are comfortable with this sense of ‘Britishness’; as a man in his 50s put it: “What’s happened now is that we imagine ourselves to be blue-eyed, blond Brits; and we are not!” There are few Gibraltarians

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today who imagine a future independent from the UK – although ‘Brexit’ has certainly focused the minds of some on this matter. The overwhelming majority of people we have interviewed see themselves as British Gibraltarians – with a varying emphasis on each of those terms. Although the journey from colonial subject to citizen took time, since 1981 there has been no legal difference between UK British citizens and Gibraltarian ones. Today, many Gibraltarians imagine themselves as having the same status as people in Wales visa-vis the UK: certainly not

English but British nevertheless. Yet, there is a collective amnesia at play about what this identity meant in the past. When prompted, many Gibraltarians can recall what it was like to be second class citizens in Gibraltar. Until the 1960s, the Royal Naval Dockyard had separate toilets for British (of UK origin), Gibraltarians and Spaniards – as did the offices of Cable and Wireless. Gibraltarian’ wages were different from other British people based on the Rock well into the 1970s. Many people we interviewed remember when “English” people were always served ahead of Gi-

Going back further in time, for much of the 20th century Gibraltar’s civilian population was overwhelmingly Spanish speaking. There was not much difference between working class Gibraltarians and their neighbours immediately across the border: no difference in language, the music they listened to or the religion they practised. When pressed to identify differences in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, our older interviewees said that Spaniards wore inferior footwear or “smoked different cigarettes” – essentially economic differences. When this generation was asked who were the Spanish people when they were young, they talked about the fishmonger, the hawker, the grocer, the barber and so on. But no one mentioned mothers, aunts, grandmothers, who were born in Spain – almost a third of marriages before the war were between Gibraltarian men and Spanish women. Today’s sense of Gibraltarian

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bours, for young Gibraltarians this is now a social barrier. One woman in her 70s told us: “My grandparents could … only speak Spanish … Even though my father spoke English, at home, we spoke Spanish as my mother was Spanish … When I went to school I did not know any English, but luckily I learnt it … Now … everyone speaks in English … When we go to Spain to visit the parents of my sonin-law, they cannot understand a word of what my niece says … Today most children do not learn Spanish anymore.”

‘Britishness’ was primarily created by a Spanish campaign to “take back” Gibraltar, which began in 1940. This developed with increasing intensity until the death in 1975 of the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. It saw the closure of the border between 1969 and 1985. Much of contemporary ‘anti-Spanishness’ in Gibraltar has its roots in this period. There continues to be a profound mistrust of the Spanish political class with the Chief Minister likening Spain to North Korea. In Gibraltar, the argument is often made that Gibraltarians became a specifically British people through the experiences of wartime evacuation of most of Gibraltar’s women and children to the UK. There were, however, important continuities before and after the war, during which most men stayed on the Rock and women and children lived in Spanish speaking communities, first in London and later in camps in Northern Ireland. It was during the war that the UK government decided Gibraltarians needed to be made more British and a plan was developed to promote the learning of English in Gibraltar

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and strengthen the “imperial connection” with the UK. Since then, Gibraltarians have studied the UK curriculum in English and currently all 18-year-olds have access to free university education in the UK, meaning the Gibraltar government covers fees, subsistence, and flights home.

SPANISH SPEAKING FALLING AWAY The result is a much greater familiarity with British than Spanish culture. Gibraltarians are becoming increasingly English speaking and whereas in the recent past they shared a language with their Spanish neigh-

‘Brexit’ threatens Gibraltarians’ sense of ‘Britishness’. Gibraltar’s economy requires membership of the EU to ensure the border remains open for people and goods and its financial and gambling sectors also depend on access to the EU. Despite some of the recent jingoistic posturing, Gibraltarians are concerned that the UK is neither willing nor able to defend Gibraltar’s political interests if it is outside the EU. ‘Britishness’ itself is radically changing and there may not even be a United Kingdom in a few years. This suggests an existential crisis is brewing for Gibraltarian ‘Britishness’.

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The Yamaha D’Elight 125cc Stylish and affordable commuter

classic lines give a timeless image that never goes out of fashion - but what really makes this chic urban runabout so very special is its combination of an ultra-compact chassis with a strong and lively engine. Its slim body and short 1,275mm wheelbase ensure that this is one of the most agile and maneuverable scooters in the class, making it an ideal choice for The beautifully styled D’elight both new and experienced riders. really is in a class of its own. Its The stylish new D’elight is desigYamaha have bolstered its already strong range of commuting machines with the addition of a budget scooter: the D’elight 125cc. Priced at £2,350, it aims to appeal to price-conscious bikers, and commuters looking for a brand-name without breaking the bank. But does this emphasis on price mean they’ve lost some of the quality?

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ned to make every trip so much new D’elight further strengthen easier and quicker - and a whole Yamaha’s Urban Mobility seglot more affordable. ment. A key feature that makes this economical urban runabout so enjoyable to ride is its compact body and ultra light construction - and for added performance with low fuel consumption the D’elight is driven by Yamaha’s efficient new ‘Blue Core’ 125cc air cooled engine. All these features makes the

The new D’elight is aimed at that significant part of the marketplace that is looking for a stylish, functional and affordable scooter that is designed to make urban living easier, more affordable and enjoyable. The refined and compact new body has been designed with a strong European influen-

ce, and features a black V-shaped ‘grill’ that gives the D’elight a distinctive, high quality appearance. The high visibility multi-reflector front turn signals are the ‘eyes’ on the D’elight’s friendly face, giving this value for money urban commuter a unique and pleasing look. The spacious flat footboard and 630mm long dual seat give a spacious and adaptable riding position - and with a seat height of just 800mm the D’elight gives easy leg reach to the ground. Passenger comfort is taken care of with aluminium tandem footpegs fea-

mium quality with class-leading value. The D’elight is extremely agile and nimble: with its light weight of 99kg it’s easy to handle but it still feels secure going round bends and roundabouts. It features a hydraulic single disc brake on the front, which gives more than enough stopping power, and it’s nice to be able to feather the rear drum brake whilst filtering to take advantage of the smaller shape of the scooter. The ride is firm but comfortable and the suspension

turing a push button type opening does its job well enough to make mechanism, and there’s an easy to for a pleasant ride. grip grab bar that complements the D’elight’s sleek design. Yamaha’s engineers have developed the D’elight’s new engine The low seat and spacious interior using the company’s leading Blue also give a relaxed riding posi- Core technology. By concentration - and there’s plenty of space ting on increasing combustion to store a full-face helmet or carry efficiency and improving cooling a business or weekend bag. And performance - as well as, reducing with its understated urban styling horsepower losses - customers are and subtle European influenced now offered increased performandesign, the D’elight combines pre- ce together with higher levels of GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2017 31

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fuel efficiency. As a result of this Blue Core design approach, the D’elight is able to achieve one of the best fuel consumption figures in its class. Combined with the use of a 5.5 litre fuel tank, the Yamaha D’elight is able to achieve a class leading maximum range, meaning less time and money spent in the petrol station. The compact and light chassis, as well as, the plush front and rear suspension systems ensure a smooth and comfortable ride. Newly designed lightweight 6-spoke die cast aluminium wheels are fitted with specially deve-

loped tyres, contributing towards fuel economy by reducing rolling resistance. For a balanced ride, the D’elight is fitted with a 12inch front wheel combined with a 10-inch rear wheel, and the 180mm diameter front disc brake and 130mm diameter rear drum brake benefit from a Unified Braking System (UBS) for plenty of smooth and controllable stopping power. The new D’elight is equipped with a large under-seat storage space with a specially designed square, flat-bottomed shape that can hold a 13-inch laptop or a full face helmet.

There’s also a convenient clamptype hook mounted on the legshields in front of the rider that can be used to carry small bags, and for added security the main switch has a key shutter. The neat meter panel features an easy to read electronic speedometer with an illuminated needle, as well as a digital LCD display featuring a clock, odometer, trip meter and fuel economy gauge. So if you’re after a classic-looking Japanese scooter for under £2,500, then this is definitely the one for you. It’s practical with

plenty of storage under the seat, and two compartments incorporated into the leg shield for smaller items. But it definitely doesn’t compromise on looks; the Yamaha D’elight comes with fantastic shimmering paint schemes, which should attract quite a number admiring glances when driving in town! The New 2017 Yamaha D’elight 125cc is available at Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd, 3B Rosia Road, Tel: 200 77199, 54024662 or email: development@autosport. gi, distributors in Gibraltar for Yamaha.

D'elight - Key Features New body design with compact and maneuverable chassis · Attractive, good quality, value for money urban commuter · Low weight of only 99kg (wet) gives easy handling and lively acceleration · Economical, powerful and reliable new 125cc Blue Core engine · Excellent fuel consumption · 12-inch front wheel and 10-inch rear wheel give balanced handling · Longer 1,275mm wheelbase gives extra seating space with good stability · Unified Braking System (UBS), 180mm front disc brake / 130mm rear drum brake · Under-seat storage for one full-face helmet · 5.5 litre fuel tank · EU4 compliant · Colours: Lava Red - Diamond Black - Milky White

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Taking photography to the next level and beyond The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II is a Micro Four-Thirds ‘mirrorless’ camera that takes the best features of its more expensive siblings and brings the price down to Earth! Sporting an incredible amount of features in a professionalgrade body with excellent image quality for its class, the Olympus E-M10 Mark II is the best “all-around” entry-level camera in the market

In early 2014, Olympus announced the most affordable model of OM-D cameras yet produced in the form of the E-M10. It sported a nice array of many of the higherend specifications of its storied older siblings the E-M1 and the E-M5 at an entry-level price point. In the summer of 2015, Olympus upped the ante on this entry-level model with the E-M10 Mark II, a camera that brings a few new tricks to the table, particularly the inclusion of the company’s wellregarded 5-axis image stabilization technology. Built around the same 16.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor, the E-M10 Mark II features the same basic imaging pipeline as the original E-M10. The sensor again leaves out the anti-aliasing filter in order to achieve greater image sharpness. It also uses Olympus’ TruePic VII image processor and 12bit lossless RAW file compression. 36 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

The original kit lens for the E-M10 was the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R, but “Mark II” now comes with the pancake version of that lens -- the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ -- as the

standard kit lens. (The 14-42mm EZ was later offered as part of an E-M10 Premium Kit option.) Additional notable upgrades to

this OM-D family member include a 2.36M-dot OLED EVF with a 100% field of view and a magnification of 1.23x (a 35mm eq. of 0.62x), providing a boost

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in both resolution and magnification. Also new is the “AF Targeting Pad” mode, which allows you to use your thumb to move the focus point on the touchscreen LCD while you keep your eye glued to the viewfinder. There’s even a new “Simulated Optical Viewfinder” (S-OVF), which is reported to offer a viewfinder experience more akin to optical viewfinders and with more dynamic range. The Olympus E-M10 Mark II is also reported to have improved overall ergonomics. This model also comes with a new “silent shutter” mode that can be employed across the various single and continuous drive modes, as well as, with the self-timer, and it can be reported from using it that it is absolutely silent. The electronic shutter offers shutter speeds up to 1/16,000 second, while the mechanical shutter tops out at 1/4000 second. In addition to useful features from the predecessor like Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite modes, the Olympus E-M10 Mark II is the first in the line to have a 4K video timelapse mode, which allows for up to 999 frames at 5 fps that the camera will combine into a 4K video all in-camera (a big upgrade from the 720p maximum resolution of the original model). Sequential (burst) shooting speed is rated as slightly improved in “high-speed” mode from 8 fps to 8.5 fps, while “lowspeed” mode allows for up to 4 fps with continuous AF active. The Olympus E-M10 Mark II also gets upgraded video capabilities, now able to capture Full HD (1920 x 1080) and HD (1280 x 720) video at up to 60p versus 30p for its predecessor. It can also capture Full HD and HD at 24p 38 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

as well as 30p, and there’s a new ALL-I compression option with a bitrate of 77Mbps in addition to 52, 30 and 18Mbps IPB options. The E-M10 Mark II also offers a new High-Speed movie mode that captures VGA (640 x 480) video at 120 fps. The most obvious trade-off in considering an E-M10 Mark II over its higher-end siblings is the lack of weather-sealing, as that is a big selling-point for the E-M1 and E-M5/E-M5 Mark II lines. Otherwise the E-M10 Mark II is a compelling choice at an affordable price. The Olympus E-M10 Mark II started shipping in early September 2015 in black or black/silver versions at a retail price from £450 depending on the lens it is kitted with. ABOUT THE OM-D FAMILY

In 1972 a man named Yoshihisa Maitaini and his staff at Olympus designed the “OM” family of film cameras (“OM” = “Olympus Maitaini”)*. The line was viewed as revolutionary in terms of being smaller, lighter and less noisy than current competing SLR cameras of the day. The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, together with the OMDD E-M1 Mark II and the OMD-D E-M5 Mark II, is available at Euro Electronics of 246 Main Street and Alpha Electronics of 207 Main Street official distributors for Olympus in Gibraltar. You can contact Alpha Electronics on 200 75460 and Euro Electronics on 200 75192 or email: euroelectronics@gibtelecom.net . Follow them on Face Book or simply call on and pay them a visit.

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Isolas advises on purchase of Gibraltar United Football Club

ISOLAS has advised Mr Pablo Victor Dana, Partner at Heritage Wealth and Michel Salgado, former Real Madrid footballer, on the acquisition of Gibraltar United Football Club Limited, a Gibraltar company that operates Gibraltar United Football Club. Gibraltar United Football Club is a football team from Gibraltar, who currently play in the Gibraltar First Division, a football league established by the Gibraltar Football Association (the “GFA”). The GFA was formed in 1895 and in May 2013 was admitted as the 54th full member of UEFA, European football’s governing body. In 2016, the GFA was also accepted as the 211th full member of FIFA, world football’s governing body. In a statement, Mr Dana said: “I would like to thank the team at 40 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ISOLAS and Fiduciary for their hard work in assisting with this transaction, and I hope that this is the start of a long relationship”. Chambers & Partners, the worldrenowned international legal directory, last month published the 2017 edition of their Chambers Global Publication and ranked ISOLAS as a Band 1, leading law firm in Gibraltar. This recognition represents an independent validation of our efforts in this regard, as well as, recognition of the continuing high level of service being provided across the full range of legal services in Gibraltar. The ISOLAS team advising on the transaction consisted of Partner Steven Caetano, Senior Associate Christian Caetano, and Associate Stuart Dalmedo.

Gold Medal for Gibraltar at the Sussex Festival 13 year-old local dancer, Amy Avellano from Transitions Dance Academy, has won a gold medal at the Sussex Festival of Dance and Song. Amy, who is also a member of the Gibraltar National Team, participated in the senior section of the ‘Sussex Dancer of the Year’. She performed two dance routines that were specially choreographed by Gillaine Alman.

Her participation at this event has been very well received by festival organisers, international choreographers and everyone enjoying the festival. It has been an extraordinary educational experience and we look forward to furthering our relationship with the Sussex Festival and in hosting the winner of the Gibraltar Award at Sussex, Tara Yasmin Holland in February 2018.”

Director of M.O. Productions Seamus Byrne said: “Amy has once again been a great ambassador for Gibraltar and we are delighted with her performances and the result.

M.O. Productions would like to thank Gillaine Alman, Duncan Grech and all the team at Transitions, who have helped Amy in this journey.

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The Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians 2017 Gala Concert

sorship. The Parasol Foundation Scholarship programme mission statement sums it up - ‘designed to help the next generation of musicians…’ Well, I can assure everyone involved from teachers, parents, mentors and students, even the community at large, that our musical future is bright in the hands of these dedicated young musicians, who strive to do their best and now with increasing competition from abroad, they can and must continue to measure themselves against their musical peers.

Text by Joe Adambery

Photographs by Dominique Martinez – Lopez (www.gibraltarfocus.com) The twelfth Gibraltar Festival for young musicians, the GibFYM Gala took place last month at a packed John Mackintosh Hall; a worthy cause for musical celebration indeed and one evening, which I dearly cherish every year. The opportunity for young local and international musicians to perform in public throughout a week of adjudication and finally in the awards ceremony at which no less than eight bursaries and fourteen trophies were up for grabs; a very good incentive as the reward for countless hours of practice and honing instrumental or vocal skills. Our music students are getting better all the time and now under the umbrella of GAMPA (Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts), their talent continues to flourish with local and international spon44 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Presenter Christian Santos

After a brief introduction from Christian Santos (GAMPA), the Gala kicked off with a rousing performance from the St Paul’s First School, who brought the house down and were well drilled, in tune and confident. They won the best local school choir and bursary, but their competition was The Loreto Middle School Choir, who were really accomplished singers and Bishop Fitzgerald Middle School, who also put up a good show. The Erin Valverde trophy was well deserved and it had nothing to do with cute factor.

If the night belonged to vocalists because Julianna Coeling won the Young Musician top award and Hassan’s Bursary, it must be said that young Jovani Lagomassino sang his heart out and won the most promising local Junior Bursary and Emma Pereira won the most promising vocalist trophy , but the night also belonged to outstanding instrumentalists, not least, pianist Darius Oliva, who gave a spellbinding performance of Nocturne, which saw him take home a bursary and trophy for the most promising intermediate level performance. The most promising and equally spellbinding woodwind instrumental flute duo of Jaime Barranco Quiros and Maria Solano Lopez took the Valmar Clinic Trophy and were on fire with Mozart’s demanding flute excursions. They ex-

intermediate level because they show promise and were in time and in tune. A big band made up of local players doesn’t now seem such an unattainable goal now. Same goes for a fully fledged orchestra too.

pertly closed the first half of the Gala. The seniors in part two who took the The Chief Minister’s trophy and EY Bursary for best local ensemble were the GAMPA Singers 2, who were accompanied by a cello and ‘cajon’, gave a very good account of harmony, acapella, passionate solo vocals and stagecraft. They milked the haunting ballad ‘Say Something’ and I was glad that effort and originality paid off for them. I was really happy to see the brass and woodwind ensemble made up of nine players of

ANTHONY WILLIAMS M. MUS, Dip. RAM, GRSM, LRAM The adjudicator this year was Anthony Williams M.Mus, Dip. RAM, GRSM, LRAM Anthony was born in Rochford, Essex and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Alexander Kelly. Following success in several international piano competitions he has gone on to give recitals, broadcasts and concerto appearances around the world. He is also an experienced accompanist, performing with soloists such as Peter Cropper and Ann Murray. As a piano teacher Anthony has established an international reputation, his pu-

The show was made up of top class performances throughout, too many to review individually. During the live adjudication by Anthony Williams, an international young ensemble performed an accomplished waltz, which showcased woodwind strings and piano and were a delight to watch. I wouldn’t miss the next GibFYM for the world as it takes the musical pulse of our community and breathes life into our fledgling bright young musician, some of whom will grow into competent performers- I see growth every year and the sponsors should be proud to form part of that success too.

pils achieving notable competition success (including a concerto finalist in the BBC Young Musician) and many going on to become professional musicians. Having taught at the Royal Academy of Music and Reading University Anthony is now based full-time at Radley College as Head of Keyboard and Instrumental Studies combining this with a busy freelance career. He has written numerous articles and books on piano teaching and regularly presents lecture-recitals and seminars on performance, repertoire and the art of teaching, most recently to teachers and students in SE Asia and China as well throughout the UK, including the RCM. Most recent publications include ‘The Best of Grade’ books for Faber. Anthony is a Senior Moderator for the ABRSM (both jazz and classical), Trainer and Examiner, and, a Piano Mentor on the CT ABRSM course. He is an experienced and busy adjudicator and President of Chipping Norton Music Festival.

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The Hassans Trophy & £500 Bursary Presented to the YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Winner: Julianne Coleing

The Sapphire Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the BEST INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN Winner: Javier Jimenez Cano

The EY Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the most promising local SENIOR Winner: Amy Bonavia

The Charles Gomez Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the most promising local JUNIOR Winner: Jovani Lagomassino

The Joti Mahtani Trophy & £50 bursary Presented to the most promising local INFANT Winner: Siddharth Lakhiani

2017 GFYM Trophy Winners Trophies and Bursaries

The Castiel Winser Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the most promising local INTERMEDIATE Winner: Darius Oliva 48 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

The Momy Levy Trophy Presented to the most promising BRASS INSTRUMENTALIST Winner: Cassie Russell

The William Gomez Trophy Presented to the most promising STRING INSTRUMENTALIST Winner: Alejandro Pachelo Gasking

The Valmar Clinic Trophy Presented to the most promising WOODWIND INSTRUMENTALIST Winner: Jaime Barranco Quiros & Maria Solano Lopez

The Erin Valverde Trophy & £200 Bursary Presented to the BEST LOCAL SCHOOL CHOIR Winner: St Paul’s First School The Chief Minister’s Trophy & EY £100 bursary Presented to the BEST LOCAL ENSEMBLE Winner: Gampa Singers 2

The Gibmaroc Trophy Presented to the most promising VOCALIST Winner: Emma Pereira

The Khubchand Trophy Presented to the most promising PERCUSSIONIST Winner: Norcady Reyes

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One Year on Dining Fifty4 Just about a year ago, Dining Fifty4 and 54 Cafe added to our list of restaurants and cafes from which to choose when going out for a daytime snack or evening meal...12 months on, they continue to provide a good service for sports enthusiasts and anyone, who cares to visit and enjoy exquisite cuisine!

Text by Richard Cartwright

Located at the entrance of the Tercentenary Hall on the ground floor in the Bayside area, both 54s were inaugurated not just with Gibraltar’s sporting fraternity in mind – both sportsmen and women, fans, friends and families – but also the residents in the area, office workers, school children, teachers and any passersby, who feel the urge to stop for a beer or a snack or even a three course meal. Director, Alan Asquez tells me the business has gone very well but as with all businesses, there’s always a need for a little fine tuning when you’re up and running and into your first year, “Yes we’ve been monitoring a couple of things one of which was our menu in the cafe for breakfast and lunch. We’ve introduced omelettes to compliment our English and Murga breakfasts. At lunch, we’re now offering mixed tuna and Caesar’s salads, Pork ‘a la Castellana’, Pork with egg, nuggets and everyone’s 52 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

favourite, Breaded Chicken remains on the list.” Looking down the menu I see ‘Calamares’ (Squid), ‘Rosada’ (Pink Bream), ‘Jibia en Salsa’ (Cuttlefish in Rich Sauce) and ‘Carrillada en Salsa’ (Beef cheeks in Rich Sauce) have arrived and for those with a sweet tooth...Coco, Patisserie, Cupcakes and other cakes make an appearance. An extensive choice of coffees and teas can also be found there and on the board outside, I noticed Pitta bread, pies and pasties are also served... “In the main restaurant, Dining fifty4, we’re now offering tapas, raciones and canapés and there’s a great variety of those for customers to choose from,” Allan tells me. I took a look - `very inviting and no doubt very tasty’ I thought. As I walked in I was also reminded of the feel and very pleasant ambience that abounds in the room! Another point Allan wanted to highlight about running a res-

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taurant in this area, was the fact it can get extremely busy when there’s a football fixture on or other sporting event contrasting that with the windy atmosphere created in the area at times when customers can’t enjoy sitting outside on the terrace. Luckily, that doesn’t happen very often and with summer on the way, the terrace is the place to be. Also on the plus side, the construction of the World Trade Center has been and hopefully will be a bonus when the centre is fully up and

running, “Yes, whilst it was being built, the workmen would be coming into the cafe all the time. We haven’t yet been able to appreciate the effect of all the office staff that will be accommodated in there because although most of the offices have been let, many of them are still being fitted out and companies haven’t yet completely moved all their personnel into the building but it’s certainly the one to target, having said that we do get quite a few business lunches most days from office staff in the

area and not just from the Trade Centre.” All in all, the 54 businesses are in good hands working with a streamlined and very attentive team in both eateries and not forgetting the Murga Bar by the Victoria Stadium entrance and other bars in the stadium operating during events there. GFA plans are afoot to upgrade the whole stadium complex and the renovations plans for the Murga Bar have been put on the back burner for the present to await developments.

However, Cafe 54 is always at your service nice and early as from 8am remaining open till 8pm and the Dining Fifty4 restaurant is open on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 5pm and from 12 noon to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays... For Bookings and reservations, phone Dining Fifty4 on 200 45454, email: dining54@gibtelecom.net or follow them on facebook GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2017 55

The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Oaty Fish and Prawns Gratin Hit all 5 of your recommended fruit and veg intake with these delicious healthy fish and tomato bakes SERVES: 2 · PREPARATION: 12 mi-

How to make it

nutes · COOK: 28 minutes

the spinach in a large colander

INGREDIENTS: 340g bag baby spi-

and pour over boiling water. Once

nach, roughly chopped - 400g can

cool enough to handle, squeeze

chopped tomato with garlic and

out any excess water, then season.

herbs - 225g sustainable White fish

2. Tip the tomatoes into a frying

fillets, chopped into large chunks -

pan with some seasoning and

Small bunch basil, shredded - 100g

simmer for 5 mins to thicken. Add

cooked and peeled prawns - 2 tbsp

the fish and heat for 1-2 mins – it

finely grated Parmesan - 2 tbsp

doesn’t need to be fully cooked at

breadcrumb - 2 tbsp oats - 170g

this point. Stir in the basil. 3. Heat

broccoli, boiled or steamed, to ser-

oven to 220C. Divide the spinach,

fish, prawns and tomato sauce

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between 2 gratin dishes. Mix the

top. Bake for 20 mins until golden

Parmesan, breadcrumbs and oats

and bubbling. Serve with cooked

together and sprinkle over the

broccoli.

side down on top. Nestle the toma-

ture over the fish and spinach. Scat-

toes among the haddock fillets. 2. Mix

ter everything with the breadcrumbs

all the ingredients for the topping, ex-

and bake for 30 mins until bubbling

cept the breadcrumbs, in a small bowl

and golden. If you like things really

and season with lots of pepper and a

grilled finish for a few mins under a

little salt. Dollop and spread the mix-

hot grill. Serve straight from the dish.

1. Put

Smoked Haddock Gartin A rich and creamy fish pie that’s packed with hidden vegetables like spinach and tomato - a family bake SERVES: 4 • PREPARATION: 15 min ·

How to make it

COOK: 30 min

oven to 180C. Place the spinach in a

INGREDIENTS: 500g leaf spinach -

large colander in a sink and carefully

Butter, for greasing - About 500g

and slowly pour over a kettleful of hot

(2 fillets) smoked haddock, skinned

water to wilt it. Cool again under the

and cut into 4 portions - 12 che-

cold tap then squeeze out as much

rry tomatoes • FOR THE TOPPING:

liquid from the spinach as possible.

200ml double cream or crème frai-

Butter a medium gratin dish. Roughly

che - Juice ½ lemon - 100g cheddar

chop the spinach and scatter evenly

cheese, grated - 2 spring onions,

over the base of the dish. Season the

sliced - Small grating nutmeg -

spinach lightly with salt and pepper

Handful breadcrumbs

and lay the haddock fillets, skinned

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1. Lincoln Red Imps FC. 2. St Anne’s School Reunion celebrated recently at Bruno’s . 3. Gibraltar’s New Mayor, former Miss World 2009, Mrs Kaiane Lopez. 4. Winners of the Valmar Clinic Trophy at GIBFYM 2017, Jaime Barrancos Quiros & Maria Solano Lopez with Francis Caruana. 5. Miss Gibraltar 2016, Kayley Mifsud has challenged herself to climb the Med Steps 10 times in a bid to raise £4,000 for the Calpe House Trust.

Kayley is following in the footsteps of personal trainer Paul MacGregor, who completed the challenge earlier this year. 6. Former Real Madrid Star, Michel Salgado with Javier Sanchez and Sons, Alex and Aaron. 7. Mrs Gibraltar with Miss Gibraltar 2016, Kayley Mifsud and Urban Dance. 3

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Sweet Treats the Sweetest Way to go with your Celebrations Text by Joe Adambery

Suleika Escalona and Marianne Silva, both working mums with young children, hit on an idea that with their craft skills and their love of parties and celebrations, they would create a one stop shop where anyone with a party in mind, be it children, wedding or corporate, could entrust ‘Sweet Treats’ to develop their idea or concept and make it a memorable event without the stress of having to organize and execute the thousand and one little details that go to make any celebration unique. Working from an office/crafts workshop in City Mill Lane, they create and store a wide range of party decorations and plan events for an ever increasing customer base, who having tried them once and who have always come back for more. Children’s parties, Christenings, baby showers, weddings and corporate events are part and parcel of what they are good at organizing. They are not mainstream caterers but will make special cupcakes and themed cakes on order. They conceptualize and decorate the party venue and then they both attend 60 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the functions, which they have artistically decorated to ensure that things work out smoothly. In other words, a bespoke eventing/party consultant service that can make a happy day unforgettable for those, who want something special and out of the ordinary, without the chore of having to organize it themselves. Hence, the name Sweet Treatsit’s not about sweets at all but it is about treating someone in a

special way on a special occasion. Suleika is the energetic driven woman, who overflows with ideas and Marianne is the one, who reins her in and sits down with her to create and craft the concepts for any celebration that they are called to organize. “Don’t worry about little things that you can’t buy for your party, we can make them up for you right here and that goes for wedding favours, balloon arches and much

more too. Marianne makes cakes as a hobby and those can be engagement cakes or children’s party cakes. In fact, as we speak, she was planning on doing something special for my (Suleika’s) twins, whose birthday is coming up soon”. Sweet Treats has been running for three years and it’s growing because they know how to do their stuff really well. Good news travel fast and they have come to the rescue at short notice when other ‘competitors from abroad’

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fail to deliver. They are fully licensed and health and safety conscious too so go local with them and avoid tears and disappointments. For Sweet Treats a party is a new challenge to take their artistic themes further and make people happy with it. They also organize entertainment to make the celebrations that little bit more special. They have made-up Prin62 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

cess and Cinderella costumes at the ready and can call on Disney characters too. They usually stipulate at least two weeks’ notice for a children’s party but have sometimes been roped in with only three days notice and saved the day. For corporate events, they need a little longer to develop whatever theme is asked of them. Weddings require longer as they may include making up bridesmaid dresses and a myriad of the

little details for the special day. “We have a photo booth too” quips in Marianne, “Nowadays we have many calls for celebrations and the latest is a ‘gender reveal party’, which along with ‘baby showers’ adds to the regular party list. Gender reveal is a new thing still…basically you get your family and friends together and when the cake is cut the centre may be blue or pink thus revealing what your pregnancy will

produce…It’s all very exciting (and very American)”. “I’m the rollercoaster with everything” says Suleika, “More like a steamroller” says Marianne, but between them that are an energetic team, who get on really well and work as a creative unit to make your celebrations memorable. Call them on 56241000 or 20060333 or email them at sweetreats6@gmail.com

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May Day Rock Concert Anthony Celecia, Norman Apap, Tyrone Whiteland and Alan Gonzalez treated audiences to an entire set of rhythmical pleasures filled with one drops, offbeat upstrokes, brass sexiness and percussion intricacies. Their set included gems such as “Pick Myself Up”, “Rastaman Vibration” and “Jump Nyabinghi”, as well as, the crowd favourites “Is This Love”, “Could You Be Loved” and “Buffalo Soldier” with an extra treat of a Steel Pulse Medley! Heritage sure give it their all at every performance and this was no exception.

Text by Jenson Callejon Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

When it comes to Government sponsored events, we have to admit that Gibraltar is spoilt for choice; musical festivals, concerts, dance, poetry, jazz or art, we have it all. So what happens when you have an extralong weekend coupled with Workers’ Memorial Day? We get treated to the May Day celebrations that’s what! An entire day organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services filled with stalls, dance, live performances, political rally and finally a rock concert. The restaurants were full, the music and entertainment was on point, the food was plenty and the rock concert…well what can one say, it was a special occasion to say the least. From 2pm until 6pm so three of Gibraltar’s most talented bands hit the stage to finish off the day and what a show was in store for the audience. First on the bill was the upcoming, fifteen year-old country and western Gibraltarian ambassador Layla Bugeja or as they are known artistically, the Layla Rose Band. Comprised of members from the Gib Floyd tribute band, Layla alongside her Father Jonathan Bugeja on guitars, backing vocals and harmonica are hitting Gibraltar like a storm. Backed by Chris Cavilla, Chris Calderon, Tristan Tonna and Tyrone Moya, this band is a definite crowd pleaser. Although unfortunate that the bass player

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was unable to perform at this gig (and sorely missed), Chris Calderon managed to pull through by adapting the basslines into his melody lines, which allowed Layla and the rest of the band to perfectly execute classics such as “These Boots Are Made For Walking” and “Jolene”, whilst also country-fying “Take It Easy” and Sweet Child Of Mine”. With originals such as “Mississippi Runner”, “Where Did She Go” and “Boot Likin Lies” the crowds and fans were having a blast…this girl has it all! The one and only Gibraltar Reggae ambassadors Heritage followed and as is always the case...boy did they deliver! Paul Rocca (Rastaman Rock), Darren Davies, Nick Gonzalez, Damian Celecia, Jeremy Celecia Mark

Finally, how does one even introduce one of Gibraltar’s musical icons that have endured the test of time? A group of friends that have become a household name within Gibraltar having entertained three generations with countless festivals, concerts, Miss Gibraltar’s…you name it and ‘After Hours’ have left their mark on it! Composed by some of Gibraltar’s top musicians, Robert Perez, Trevor Guilliano, Tim Garcia, Gerry Fortuna and Ivan Israel celebrated their 30 year anniversary by delivering a one and a half hour seamless performance. With hits such as “Africa”, “In The Air Tonight”, “Invisible Touch”, “Where The Streets Have No Name” and “every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” the crowd was soon singing and dancing to an exceptional performance. Their rendition of “Broken Wings” surely lifted the memory of our friend James into the sky and made the event all that more emotional and for the first time, Gibraltar was treated (finally) to a

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live version of Sting’s “Desert Rose”, a beautiful albeit technically challenging track… scrap that masterpiece! Hosted by William Menez and produced

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by Seamus Byrne, the event was a total success as could be seen by the audience and how much fun and enjoyment could be felt within the square; if you missed it then make sure to catch it next year but even still do not

despair….the Summer is now approaching so you better make some time for Summer Nights, Gibraltar Calling, the Fair, National Day Rock concert and many, many more events…spoilt remember?

May Day Celebrations at Casemates

Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

The Gibraltar Government, in collaboration with the Gibraltar Cultural Services, organised this year’s May Day celebrations. Celebrations began at 11 am with a Union Rally organised by Unite the Union; the rally included various speakers. This was followed by a ‘Fun Day’ for the whole family with live music, performances and a Rock Concert. Events forming part of May Day Celebrations included: 11am to 6pm Family Fun Day, Jumping Castles, Face Painting, Arts and Crafts Activities and Disney Characters. 11am to 12.30pm Live Performances by the Gibraltar Youth Choir, Stylos Dance Studios and Show Dance Company Then from 2pm to 6pm, a Rock Concert, which featured Afterhours, Heritage and the Layla Rose Band.

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Super Bock Authentic and magnetic, Super Bock Original has a regular presence in your life. Its positive and close energy makes it the beer of excellence for your socialising moments

Super Bock is a Portuguese beer brand from the Unicer brewery, which produces a range of beers under the same name. Established in 1927, Super Bock, which is based in north Porto, maintains a leading position in the market and it is among the favourite beer brands of the Portuguese. It is also the bestselling Portuguese beer in the world! Its large modern brewery is next to the small attractive Monastery - Mosteiro, Rua Santos Lessa, Leca do Balio. Unicer Brewery (Unicer S.A. in Leça Do Balio in Portugal) is the largest Portuguese beverages company, with a multi-brand and multi-market strategy, focused on the Beer and Bottled Water businesses. They are a company of mostly Portuguese capital, owned 56% by the VIACER Group (BPI, Arsopi and Violas) and 44% by the Carlsberg Group.

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Few companies can boast of such a long and successful history, with deep roots dating back to the earliest years of industrialisation of the beverages sector, in the second half of the 19th century. The origins of Unicer date from the movement by industrial brewers in Porto to found, on 7th March 1890, CUFP - Companhia União Fabril Portuense das Fábricas de Cerveja e Bebidas. It employed only thirteen people and produced essentially beers, ‘gasosa’ and ice, in limited quantities. At that time, the total beer production was around 360,000 litres. The company’s business also extended to other alcoholic drinks, including liqueurs, cognac and brandy, wine and gin. The familysized company was managed directly by shareholders elected for this purpose. Since then, more than 120 years tell the story of

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Style: Pilsner · Alcohol content: 5.2 % vol. · Colour: Golden Appearance: Shiny · Foam: White, fine and consistent Aroma: Well balanced, fresh, slightly fruity and malty · Body: Moderate Flavour: Refreshing, bitter and well-structured in balance with the sweet Palate in the mouth: Bitter and dry · Suggested serving temperature: 4º C to 6º C

a persistent search for renovation in every dimension of the company’s business. In 1992, Super Bock became the market leader in Portugal, maintaining the preference

of beer consumers until today. In 1995, Super Bock was the first Portuguese brand to use product naming in a music festival. Thus, ‘Super Bock Super Rock’ came to be the biggest rock festival to be held in Portugal and the only one to celebrate 20 consecutive

years of the best music. In 1998 and 2001, Super Bock also sponsored two of the largest Portuguese cultural events ever: Expo’98 and Porto 2001 (European Capital of Culture). Super Bocks standard Lager has an alcohol content of 5.2% vol and has a golden colour with a rich white creamy head. A pilsner beer, it is luminous with a fine, refreshing flavour. Winner of 30 consecutive gold medals in the prestigious international competition ‘Monde Selection’, Super Bock is internationally recognised for its high quality. The selection of the best malt and hop varieties, as well as, the use of a special, pure yeast, along with the best processing conditions allow Unicer to obtain a fair, bright and vivid beer with a very pure, white and creamy foam. The fresh aroma, slightly malty and fruity; the average body and balanced flavour; the well-structured bitterness together with the sweet malt and the end palate that is light and dry in the mouth; these are the features that put Super Bock on a higher level. This harmony universally pleases, it being widely appreciated by millions of faithful fans in Portugal and around the world who prefer its unique flavour!

Super Bock™ 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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Afterhours

Thirty Years of Making Music Text by Joe Adambery

Blood is thicker than water and in a band of thirty years standing, the family ties are even stronger because making music together bonds individuals in a special way that can only be understood by performing musicians, who have respect for each other’s ability to communicate through music. ‘Afterhours’ are a musical institution, who have given Gibraltar so much joy through the way they play the music that we all love. That’s a lot of music-something for everyone- covers and versions of classics played with finesse and respect for the original tune, more or less guaranteeing that the band almost sounds like a record. That’s a tough accolade to earn and a high benchmark to uphold. But the guys are up to it, still focused and raring to go. The core members, Gerry Fortuna (guitarist), Trevor Guilliano (keyboards), Ivan Israel (drums) and bassist Robert Perez have always been there; there have been others, 74 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

notably Jamis Mifsud on guitar, but right now they are newly partnered by Tim Garcia, who is the lead vocalist and the band’s main songwriter, taking them into a new facet of creating, recording and playing original material. Worry not, as ‘Afterhours’ still have the musical edge and savvy to keep doing what they do best-play the well chosen and challenging versions and covers, which have made them legends in the last thirty years of their musical career. April and we celebrate their musical milestone here in the Chronicle and on the 1st of May, we will all have had the opportunity to celebrate with them at Casemates where they headlined the May Day Concert. “The name Afterhours was Ivan’s idea and as it was written on hospital prescriptions, it made sense because three of us were nurses” says Trevor. They still are and him and Robert remember those early days with fondness. “There were many incarnations before we became ‘Afterhours’ but those early days of dances and weddings and

functions made us what we are today”. Robert remembers that three of them ended up in a band called Polaris with the late and much loved Michael Danino as guitarist. Then, Trevor was roped in to cover a summer residency with the New Mockingbirds “that was when I discovered that playing music could be lucrative and I convinced these guys to go out as a dance band”- they haven’t looked back since. The hallmark sound of Afterhours has always been their polished versions of chart songs that people like to dance to and also listen to. “That was always our focus” says Robert, “in those days we had a huge repertoire of dinner music and also dance music. To this day, we choose our covers very carefully; they have to be challenging for us and likable to our audiences too.” Afterhours are very self - critical and this has always given them an edge. Trevor -

“We always ensure that we take on something that we can pull off. And because we always had such a rich repertoire , we could branch out and do selective stuff like Toto and others”. Robert thinks that over the years they have become like session musicians, who have honed their craft in the process of recording. They try to fill big boots with their music and Trevor is happy to accept the usual compliments like “guys you sound like the real thing” and it’s true, their musical reputation has been built on faithful reproductions of hit songs and quality album tracks. They have done it all from ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, the hit musical, to ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, to their own musical ‘Arrow’ (based on the legend of Robin Hood) written by Trevor Guilliano and Willie Finlayson. ‘Afterhours’ have also been the star house- band for memorable Miss Gibraltar shows and backed GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2017 75

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top West End stars. Their calling card has always been good music, played to perfection after many hours of rehearsal. It doesn’t come easy but success comes with dedication and hard work. There are no shortcuts. Trevor moves on to the topic of recording -“Twenty years ago, we were recording on 4 track machines, I’ve always been a fan of recording our band. I have also been called to recording projects outside of the band too and I love it. Nowadays the technology has

improved so much that you can actually get pretty close to a good master.” Tim Garcia, the newest member of AFH jumps in on cue… “I think that I have brought back the drive to write and record, because unlike them, I’m not primarily a player musician- I write songs around a few chords I know on guitar and bring the sketchy tune and lyrics back to the guys. I have the initial idea but what it ends up being is very much a group

thing.” This is where the band is now. They play me a few tracks, which are still to be mastered and they sound good to me and I hear how they are searching for a sound and a stylistic way to play original songs, which will keep them relevant and ahead of the game. The anniversary year will see them play a concert at Rock on the Rock Club and on the 1st of May headlining the May Day concert, other major gigs in the

pipeline can’t be divulged yet, but this is the longest band milestone ever reached locally and with an impeccable reputation to uphold, these guys are raring to go and share their big birthday. That you will hear a brilliant set of well chosen covers and originals getting the concert treatment is a given, don’t miss the band that have brought so much joy to us all over the years and keep an open mind for surprise announcements to come out of that. GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2017 77

Danza Academy Certificate Ceremony at the Convent Over 40 per cent of Ballet students received Distinctions. Students as young as three took their PreSchool Assessment Class in Classical Ballet. Exams were taken up to Grade 8 in Classical Ballet. In the ballet, the highest grade was awarded to Rebecca Benggio 90 percent at Primary level.

Danza Academy students received the certificates of their Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet Examinations and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Modern Theatre Dance Examinations at the Convent Ballroom. Certificates were presented by his Excellency the Governor Edward Davies. Danza feels the Certificate Ceremony is a very important event in its calendar as students are rewarded for their very hard work and commitment to the syllabus work studied. Over 220 exams were taken in total. Many students took 3 exams, a handful 4 and one particular student Robyn Bugeja took 5. All students passed with Merits and

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Distinctions. The school broke records as over 80 percent of the students received Distinctions for Modern. Candidates must obtain more than 80% for a Distinction in Modern. The school Modern record was broken at Grade 2 Level by Gianella Ochello, Anna Hernandez and Brian-

na Trinidad who achieved 97 percent. Former records were held by Jonathan Lutwyche and Simon Bolland who are doing so well in the professional theatre circuits. Modern exams were taken from Primary by children of four-and-a-half-year-old to Pre-Intermediate level.

Both RAD and ISTD Exams are recognized by the U.K. Department of Education and grades form part of the National Vocational frame work. Dance exams also achieve university entrance points. Modern Examiner was Miss Janet Williams from the UK and the ballet Examiner was Miss Anna Maria Campos from Brazil.

Younger Danza students

Sebastian and Lucia Diaz with the Governor and Annemarie Gomez

Danza Students enjoying at the Certificate Ceremony

Danza Academy Adult Dancers with Anne-Marie Gomez and Governor

Danza Students

The Governor, Adelaide Gomez and Annemarie Gomez

Danza mums and students

Danza Academy boasts of being the only local dance school that carries out these prestigious exams under the one roof. Exams were coached by Danza Director Anne Marie Gomez who feels very proud of marks awarded to all. Although Anne Marie has wor-

Adelaide Gomez and Anne-Marie Reading

ked full time in Danza for over 21 years she is also a qualified dance teacher for the school education system Secondary Dance and feels that grounding in all these dance education systems is reflected in the great successes of the Danza student exam results.

Danza Students

“At Danza we understand that not all students will become professional dancers or theatre performers, although we cater fully for those who have this in mind but we like to instil life skills in children and young people that commitment and hard work always pays off and that

however small they are they are responsible for the quality of the work they produce. Children like the feeling of accomplishment and reward especially if the task undertaken has been mental and physical. This is what we celebrate at our Certificate Ceremony” Added Annemarie.

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Kempinski Hotels th celebrate 120 Anniversary On the 8th of April 2017 Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels, celebrated its 120th Anniversary with special events in all 75 of their five-star hotels in 30 countries. Throughout the anniversary year there will be special offers and promotions for guests to celebrate 120 years of travelling in style and they will open the first modern five-star luxury hotel in Cuba. The Kempinski Hotels’ story began in 1897 when Berthold Kempinski opened his first hotel in Berlin. Berthold Kempinski was born on 10 October 1843 into a successful family in the wine tra-

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de. In 1872, Berthold opened a wine-merchant’s business under his own name, quickly expanding this by adding a restaurant and then opening Berlin’s largest restaurant in 1889. Kempinski enlisted the help of his son-in-law Richard Unger and he built up a property business and a manufacturing and retail business, opening the first

Kempinski hotel in Berlin in returned to Germany. In 1951 1918, taking over another ten building started on a hotel on the site of the first restaurant and years later. it opened a year later under the But success was followed by di- name Hotel Kempinski. For 20 senchantment. To escape the years, the modern, progressive events of World War II, Richard five-star hotel enjoyed the unUnger and his family emigra- disputed status of the sole luxury ted to the USA and the firm M. hotel in Berlin. Kempinski & Co became part of Aschinger AG, with several of Since then the group has been their properties being destroyed growing and expanding and now has 75 hotels, with the newest by fire and bombing raids. Kempinski opening in Cuba later Nevertheless, the name Kem- this year. The goal of the group pinski survived. After the end has always been to make the of the conflict, Richard Unger’s Kempinski name synonymous son and Berthold Kempinski‘s with individual luxury. Kempinsgrandson, Dr Friedrich Unger, ki achieves this through a portfo-

lio of internationally distinctive, historically unique and modern hotels and residences, which are either market leaders in their locality, or landmarks in their particular area. In this respect, Kempinski Hotels aims to maintain a geographically balanced portfolio - consisting of urban and leisure hotel and residence locations - with unique service at an individual level. Kempinski Hotels currently operates in 30 countries and their range is continually extended by the addition of new hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The portfolio includes historic grand hotels, superb city hotels, outstanding resorts and superior residences, as well as famous names, such as the Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin, the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski in Dresden, the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok or the Çiragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul. Kempinski is a foun-

gest alliance of independent hotel brands.

ding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s lar-

The Kempinski Hotel Bahia opened in Estepona on the Costa del Sol in 1999 and is the only Kempinski Hotel in Spain. It was designed by one of the Costa del Sol’s most renowned architects Melvin Villarroel and has won awards both for its architecture and gardens. It is surrounded by luscious subtropical gardens covering an

extensive area of 40,000 sq m, has 128 spacious rooms and 17 luxury suites, a newly renovated spa and several conference rooms. The four restaurants offer guests a wide range of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel’s own organic vegetable garden grows a wide variety of herbs that are used for cooking in the four restaurants. The location right on the beach, within easy reach of both Marbella and Gibraltar and the charming town of Estepona makes it a popular choice for tourists from all over the world. They are celebrating the 120th Anniversary with a number of special offers on rooms, in the restaurants and in the spa for the rest of the year. Visit www.kempinski.com/estepona to see the latest offers. More information about the Kempinski Group can be found here www.kempinski.com/press www.globalhotelalliance.com GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2017 83

The Gibraltar Yachting Business Development Association represented at the 2017 Annual Singapore Yacht Show and Conference The Chairman and Secretary General of the ‘Gibraltar Yachting Business- Development Association’ were present at the Annual Singapore Yacht Show and Conference. The representatives promoted Gibraltar to the Yachting and Super Yacht sector and increased the association’s network. ‘GYBDA’ has been invited to be considered for full membership of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations During 4th to 9th April, Chairperson, Richard Felipes and General Secretary, Gabriel Gonzalez of the GYBDA attended the conference and show and represented the association. The conference and the various public relation events gave the ‘GYBDA’ an opportunity to speak positively about Gibraltar and the advantages the jurisdiction offers namely, its strategic location, the port services, yachting facilities, the Gibraltar maritime flag, registrations, corporate structures and the berthing opportunities. The event was also the perfect platform to further extend the network of connections; the association has to now include the Asia Pacific region. During the conference and the show, the representatives of the ‘GYBDA’ spoke with many industry relevant people. These included Udo Kleinitz – Secretary General of ICOMIA, Erwin Bamps CEO and owner of Gulf Craft (One of the world’s leading Yacht Constructors), Vaihere Lissant-Director Tahiti Tourisme, Y P Loke Chairman-Singapore Boating Industry, Manoa Rey – Tahiti Research, Shum Chong Kwai – VP Semcorp Marine – Ship builders. 84 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

growth markets outside the EU. The industry can be serviced perfectly well in this age of modern technology and communications, irrespective of the distances involved. The event was the perfect platform to extend the Network of connections in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, we coincided with many of our European connections, who also attended”. Left to Right Udo Kleinitz, Erwin Bamps, Vaihere Lissant, Gabriel Gonzalez

‘GYBDA’ has now been invited to be considered for full membership of the prestigious International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA). ICOMIA aims to bring together all the national boating federations and other bodies involved in the recreational marine industry, Richard Felipes Chairman of the GYBDA and Gabriel Gonzalez General Secretary of the GYBDA at the conference

into a global organisation and to represent them at international level. ICOMIA was formed in 1966. A statement issued by the ‘Gibraltar Yachting Business-Development Association’ read, “It is important for the sector in Gibraltar to look at

The main purpose of the ‘GYBDA’ is to enhance the competitiveness and reputation of Gibraltar as an International Maritime centre and work in unison with the various members in the industry and competent authorities. The ‘GYBDA’ also aims to further develop the Yachting and Super Yacht sector in Gibraltar by creating the right business conditions for its success and in close consultation with Government where necessary, ‘GYBDA’ aims to build the foundations of a vibrant and profitable yachting sector by further extending the products and services in Gibraltar to attracting new and existing vessels to stay longer periods in Gibraltar.

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THE MED GOLF

The Gedime Motors Trophy Sunday 2nd April saw the return of Med Golf to La Cañada for the Gedime Motors Trophy tournament. The event was played in warm sunshine and a gentle breeze – ideal golf conditions. The original tree lined nine holes at La Cañada, designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1982, became the back nine as a further nine holes, more open in nature, were added by Dave Thomas. The result was a delightful 18 hole course (Par 71) of just 5,841metres, relatively short by current standards, but presenting a wide variety of challenges. However, with the tees placed well back and some very creative pin positions the course played every metre of its distance and defended itself well against most of the field – as the scores will testify. Peter Grüetter was champion of the day with a very fine 36 Stableford points. Peter won the Gedime Motors Trophy and two green fees on the San Roque Club Old course. He also won the Best Senior Trophy and the prize for the Best Pair with his playing partner Patrick Holmes with a combined score of 61 Stableford points. Moreover, Peter will have made a significant move up the Jyske Bank Order 86 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

of Merit List as shown below. OTHER PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS: The best performance on the par 3 holes was Duncan Hamilton with a gross score of 1 over par beating John Hunter on handicap. The Longest Drive Trophy was won by Duncan Hamilton. The Best Gross Trophy, for which every hole must be scored, was won by Kevin Jones

with a score of 84. Kevin also featured in the category prize list below. Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): the runner up with 29 points was David Mac G re g or who also featured strongly in

the nearest the pin prize list below. The winner was Javi Hunter with a score of 32 points. Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): the runner up was Peter Andlaw with 33 points and the winner was Kevin Jones with score of 34 points. Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): James Barr was runner up with 24 points having narrowly missed out on handicap

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from winning the Fiduciary Trophy at the last event. The winner was George Clayton with a score of 28 points. Nearest the pin winners were: David MacGregor twice, Pedro Manzano, Roy Azopardi and Matthew Gerard. Nearest to the pin in 2 on a par 4 was Jorden Brown and nearest to the pin in 3 on a par 5 was David MacGregor. The prizes were presented by Med Golf ’s Camille Benezrah. The prize giving was followed by a card draw for a litre bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label

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whiskey, and invitation vouchers for 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old, and lunch at the Star Bar in Gibraltar both courtesy of Jyske Bank, the Med Golf Order of Merit sponsor. Thank you to everyone, who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. We are into the second half of the current season but there are still four more qualifying events to go for you to enjoy a great day out on different golf courses and work your way into the Med Golf Masters in August 2017.

THE JYSKE BANK ORDER OF MERIT Here are the top twenty, only the top ten players will qualify for the Med Golf Masters in August. Roger Griffiths Joe Sanchez Javi Hunter Matt Charlesworth David MacGregor Louis Calvente Nicky Sanchez Martin Burns Duncan Hamilton Dermot Keelan John Hunter

Stuart Ferguson Mark Henderson Kevin Jones James Barr Mike Cowburn Daniel Lomax Douglas Cascairo John Robbins Tim Mitchell The full rankings can be found on the members’ website where you can also join Med Golf for £40 which includes European insurance, discount on golf courses and in bars and restaurants. www.medgolfmembers.com

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GWMF 2017: Brightmed Film Festival 6th June: Screening of the documentaries ‘They will have to Kill us first’ and ‘Mali Blues’ The situation in Mali forms part of an alarming trend: across the globe, extremists are attacking culture, art and freedom with increasing frequency and violence. They use religion to justify rampant destruction and murder. Mali, situated in the heart of West Africa, is considered the cradle of blues and jazz. Slaves brought their native rhythms and sounds to the cotton fields of North America. In Mali, music is a part of the country’s cultural identity to this day. Musicians enjoy a high status in society. But when extremists took control of northern Mali in 2012, crucially for Mali, they banned all forms of music. Radio stations were destroyed, instruments burned and Mali’s musicians faced torture, even death. Overnight, Mali’s revered musicians were forced into hiding or exile where most remain even now. But rather than laying down their instruments, the musicians are fighting back, standing up for their cultural heritage and identity. Through their struggle, they have used music as their weapon against the on-going violence that has left Mali ravaged. The Gibraltar World Music Festival will start on 6th June with the screening of two documentaries at Leisure Cinemas: ‘They will have to 90 MAY 2017 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tradition. Bassekou Kouyaté – the Griot and Grammy-nominated world musician integrates traditional African instruments into modern Rock music. Ahmed Ag Kaedi – his rough and rocking Tuareg guitar riffs tell of a longing for the desert. Master Soumy – the rap singer, is the voice of Mali’s young generation. Corrupt politicians also listen to him and what he says with his music.

kill us first: Malian music in exile’ and ‘Mali Blues’. ‘They Will Have To Kill Us First’ begins with musicians on the run, reveals rare footage of the extremists, captures life at refugee camps, follows perilous journeys home to battle scarred cities, and witnesses two female characters perform at the first public concert in Timbuktu since the music ban was imposed: Fadimata Walett Oumar and Khaira Arby. The stories of these artists are told without gloss – they are sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes inspirational, and sometimes incredibly frustrating as we watch musicians make tough choices about their future. ‘They Will Have To Kill Us First’ draws audiences into the human side of Mali’s conflict, watches events as

they unfold and witnesses the impact on Mali’s musical community. With a specially commissioned soundtrack from Mali’s most exciting artists, a score written by Nick Zinner, They Will Have To Kill Us First leaps headfirst into a story of courage in the face of conflict. ‘Mali Blues’ tells the story of four musicians from the West African country of Mali, who, with their music, fight for a tolerant Islam and a country at peace. With subtle sounds and poetic images, though occasionally at full volume, Mali Blues portraits four exceptional musicians, who, with their music, fight for a new awakening in Africa. Fatoumata Diawara – AfroPop’s shooting star, who tells in her singer/songwriter ballads of life as an African woman, and of obsolete

They all have one thing in common: their music unites and lends the people the vigour to bring about change and a peaceful mutual future. Mali Blues is a music film; African hip-hop meets the spirit of Jimmy Hendrix, desert blues meets danceable AfroRock. It is a film about the unifying force of music, rendering, in our times of horror news, a positive image of Africa and its people. Andy Morgan, screenwriter of ‘They will have to kill us first’, and Lutz Gregor, director of ‘Mali Blues’ will be present at Leisure Cinemas and will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. Tickets will be available at 92 Irish Town for free for both sessions: 17.00 ‘They will have to kill us first’ and 19.30 ‘Mali Blues’. For additional information, visit Gibraltar World Music Festival social media.

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