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A FORMER MP has claimed UK politicians discussing going to war over Gibraltar are only doing it because ‘they’re too old to have sex’. Labour’s Denis MacShane was speaking after Lord Howard’s claim that the UK would be willing to go to war with Spain amid rising Brexit tensions. Former Royal Navy commander Chris Parry also warned Britain could ‘cripple’ Spain in any military action. “The men making so much noise in England about Gibraltar are too old to have sex,” MacShane told a Spanish newspaper. “This was their last opportunity to have an erection and that's why they've started shouting against Spain." McShane also used Spain’s north African enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta as an example of Spanish doubled standards. "Gibraltar is British in the same way as the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish. It’s exactly the same.” he said. McShane also attacked British Prime Minister Theresa May’s handling of Brexit, saying Spain was now ‘in a better position’ following the effective veto over Gibraltar in the European Council’s draft negotiating guidelines.

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GIBRALTAR workers have accused a couple of doing a ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ style runner with thousands of pounds in rental deposits. Marco Molinari and convicted fraudster Natasha Marie Lambert, 24, fled to Italy from the La Linea home they had ‘illegally’ sublet this month, leaving a string of accusations in their wake. Cross-border workers claim Molinari who ran La Linea based real estate company Tu Casa Click, and Lambert conned them out of several thousand pounds. One former friend of Molinari’s, who works in Gibraltar’s gaming industry, was furious to discover the Italian had illegally

ROME RUNNER: Couple Marco Molinari and Natasha Marie Lambert accused of stealing rent deposits subletted her a property without £1,500 in deposit and rent from the owner’s consent. her before scarpering with their She claims the couple took over pet dogs to Malaga Airport and

LEAKED GHA EMAIL Poor morale, unsafe staffing arrangements and discrimination alleged in shocking email from concerned Gibraltar medical staff SEE PAGE 4 EXCLUSIVE

catching a flight to Rome. “Most of the time I communicated with the girl. I was disappointed more than anything as he was a friend,” said the alleged victim, who asked to remain anonymous. “I can’t believe he would do that. They lied and were covering up between them all the time. The electricity was cut off the next day as they hadn’t paid their bills for months.” She reported the matter to Spanish Police. Another former friend of the couple said he and his wife lost their £1,400 deposit on a Santa Margarita property. He claims Lambert told him the property was rented and was no longer available after he had already paid. “We tried to help her then they did this,” he said.“We were only earning minimum wage. “It is not just disgusting. It is the disappointment. Tash was a good friend of my wife until she left us homeless.” Sophie Dufraisse, a Sales Negotiator at Gibraltar’s KS Sotheby’s International Realty said she was ‘shocked’ to hear Molinari had accepted a £150 deposit from one of her client’s in the street. “They ended up losing £150,” she said. “I know of a few tenants in Gibraltar who Marco did not show up for. He always had an excuse.” La Linea restaurateur Daniel Ward claims he was left with unpaid bills of around £2,000 after buying a restaurant through Tu Casa Click. An advert for the property on the Tu Casa Click Facebook

page seen by the Olive Pressclaimed ‘there is no credit outstanding’ at the former Perejil Grill, now named Dannys. Denying responsibility for any unpaid bills, Molinari labelled Ward ‘a dxxxxxxd’, a ‘txxt’ and a ‘stupid child’ when he complained. The Olive Press also understands Molinari allegedly planned to buy a fake Italian driver’s licence with a different name and address while in Spain. When the Olive Press tracked down Molinari to Italy he said: “I have already spoken to these people. It is all a mistake. “That was from a long time ago. I do not want to know anything about that. I do not know what you are talking about.” He denied still being involved with Lambert before hanging up. Following the Olive Press call, Molinari contacted one person and promised to return her money the next day. In 2015, Lambert was convicted of fraud by false representation at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court after conning renters in the UK out of £5,300. She had falsely claimed a property was hers to rent to the victims. Lambert was given a 12-month community order, ordered to participate in a rehabilitation activity and pay compensation to her three victims, plus court charges. A warrant was issued for her arrest in March 2016 after she failed to comply with the order.

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Royally received THE King of Spain has rescheduled his planned trip to the UK to avoid a clash with the snap general election. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have decided to move the visit to July 12 to 14 when the new UK government will be in place.

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CYCLISTS: To queue away from cars

A SUSPECTED fraudster and former Marbella Belles reality TV star has been remanded in custody again.

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INDEPENDENT Minister for Parliament Marlene Hassan Nahon has called for a smoking ban in parks. She wants to extend the recent ban in the Bayside Sports Complex in order to better protect children from secondhand smoke.

Care in community NEW dementia facility Hillsides has officially opened its doors. The 52-bed residential complex will welcome patients in phases over the coming months.

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Louise Marriott , 51, who is facing 10 counts of fraud, had her case adjourned until May 16 at a Magistrates Court hearing on Tuesday morning. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

CYCLISTS will no longer have to queue up at the border crossing loop next to motorcycles, police have announced From Tuesday, anyone riding into Spain will not be exposed to exhaust fumes or risk being knocked over by motorcycles while queuing. A similar measure was tested a couple of years ago, but with border queues lengthening in recent weeks, concerns

have again risen for riders’ safety. A police spokesman said: “The RGP is cognisant of the difficulties encountered by road users, and occasionally by pedestrians, wishing to cross the border at times of increased frontier queues. “It therefore continually reassesses how these are managed with a view of reducing the impact on those caught up in the queues in an equitable manner.”

Belle behind bars Louise Marriott in custody again over fraud case

The former close friend of Lady Diana’s former lover James Hewitt is accused of

running beauty spa classes without the correct ITEC accreditation at her City

International School of Beauty and of conning clients out of some £15,500. It is the fourth time Marriott’s case has been adjourned since she was arrested He was also found with in Gibraltar in nearly two grammes February. of cannabis resin and Marriott shot to just over two grammes fame as a star of cannabis, the court of hit ITV show heard. Marbella Belles Joyce faces four chargand was previes, including intent to ously involved supply cocaine, and was with a health granted bail. business in The case has been adMarbella called journed until May 9. Posh.

Dealer down in the dock A GIBRALTARIAN man was found by police carrying almost 100 grammes of cocaine with a street value of £6,000, the Magistrates Court heard. Christian Joyce, of Gustavo Bacarisa House, was allegedly caught with the drugs and arrested in January.

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Smoked out! TWO Spanish smugglers have been fined £8,000 after they were caught exporting over 100,000 cigarettes. David Lopez and Jose Aguilera, from La Linea, were caught by customs officers while travelling towards Spain in a £500 dinghy on February 2. Lopez was also found to be carrying a radio communication device without a licence. In addition, Aguilera was accused of obstructing Customs Officer Kenneth Alvarez. Both men pleaded guilty to the charges at the Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The men were caught with 20,000 Chesterfield and 99,000 Ducal Red cigarettes, with a value of around £12,000. Gibraltar Customs Officers saw a small vessel near the rocks at around 02.40 am and after a short chase an officer jumped onboard their dinghy before arresting them. The men indicated they would pay the fine immediately.

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Call of Gib Duty GIBRALTAR’S time in the spotlight shows no sign of subsiding. Now in another boost for the Rock’s publicity, it’s been revealed as the ‘top secret location’ in the new Call of Duty game WWII. The game creator, Sledgehammer Games, has confirmed that Signal Hill Battery will be featured in the newest addition to the war-themed franchise. It’s expected that the game, released on November 3, will recreate some of the events during which Gibraltar played an instrumental part. During the war, its naval base and ships played a huge role in supplying Malta during its lengthy siege. Signal Hill Battery was an artillery battery placed high on the rock – its height gave shooters an advantage by increasing gun range and firing angles.

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Let’s dance International dance artists heading to Gibraltar

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IN STYLE JEAN Styles is the latest contestant to sign up for Miss Gibraltar. The 25-year-old will battle it out with a bevy of beauties for this year’s beauty pageant. Natalie Mena, 22, also joined the contest, which will see the winner take part in this years Miss World. Last year’s winner Kayley Mifsud is currently in training for a Med Steps challenge when she will walk up and down the famous steps to raise money for Calpe House.

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TOP international dance artists are set to dazzle Gibraltar in May. ArtDance will bring together performers from Spain, France, the UK and Gibraltar for a carnival of choreography. The non-profit event will be held at John Mackintosh Hall on May 11 and 12, with local dancer Nathan Conroy producing the festival.

This prestigious event will bring the very top artists in the performing arts world in order to inspire entertain and educate our youth and dance community. Contemporary and b-boy dance specialist Mickael Marso Riviere and James Hughes from the legendary STOMP West End smash hit will take

Tempah, Tempah Gaga for Gaga TINIE Tempah is the latest star art to be confirmed for the MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling festival. The UK rapper will play the festival at Victoria Stadium over the weekend of September 3 and 4. He scored a huge hit with 2010 single Pass Out, which soared to number one in the UK charts before going on to Stateside success with Written in the Stars, Frisky and Miami 2 Ibiza. Tine Tempah’s new album Youth was released in January. “I wanted to give a nod to all of the genres of music I heard growing up that made me want to be a rapper,” he said. “The good thing about being from London is that you hear so many different styles of music, and are exposed to so many different things. “I wanted to make an album that felt nostalgic with elements of those big British sounds from different genres, whether that was garage, grime, hip-hop or R&B.” The announcement comes hot on the heels of other star acts confirming they are heading to Gibraltar for the festival, including Fatboy Slim, the Vaccines, Clean Bandit and Craig David.

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to the stage. Experimental dance group Iron Skulls travel from Barcelona to take part, with comedy dance duo Funky Currywurst Group producing short films for the show. There will be a series of open educational workshops prior to the performances.

LADY Gaga has announced a second concert in Spain this September. It comes a day before her existing date of September 22 in the Palau Sant Jordi. Barcelona is the only Spanish city included in her Joanne world tour, and the two concerts here will mark the beginning of its European phase. Joanne, released last October, is Lady GaGa’s fifth studio album. It debuted at number one on the Billboard chart, making her the first female artist to achieve the status four consecutive times this decade.

Not in my name EVA Longoria has denied any participation in the opening of a Marbella chiringuito. There had been speculation that the Desperate Housewives actress had invested in the upcoming Playa Padre bar. However it is a venture that her friend Maria Bravo is pursuing with partner Nicolás Escanez Galeras and Albert Beniflah Lallouz, who owns several restaurants in Marbella. Bravo, creator of the philanthropic Global Gift Foundation, explained that as a friend of hers, Longoria will of course visit the bar, but she is not part of the business. It's been reported that the bar will have Balinese beds, live music and bottles of French champagne, but no pool due to restrictions with the law.

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FILM star Javier Bardem has spoken out against bullfighting. The revelation marks a change of heart for the Grancanario, who grew up watching the controversial sport with his dad and grandfather, a former rancher. In an interview in El Mundo, Bardem, 48, said he was “not in favour of bull fights because they are completely outdated and cruel.” He added, however, that he still had respect for any person who would put themselves in front of a bull. Bardem will star as captain Armando Salazar in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, due out on May 26.

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Brexit fears hit Gib students STUDENTS are ‘deeply concerned’ about the threat Brexit poses to Gibraltar’s university. Vice Chancellor Daniella Tilbury said student funding, access to research grants and the financial sustainability of the university are among the chief fears.

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She also slammed the ‘undemocratic’ addition of the European Council’s Clause 22, which would grant Spain an effective veto over Gibraltar’s inclusion in the UK’s final Brexit deal. Students now fear being ‘short-changed’ by the Madrid government “They are deeply concerned about the recent press coverage over Brexit, and what it all means for them and the future of the University of Gibraltar,” said Tilbury, in an article published in The Times. “They see themselves as pioneers carving research pathways in areas of direct relevance to Gibraltar.”

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A careful collaboration The Gibraltar Health Authority is investing in bespoke education programmes with London universities to train its healthcare professionals. Dr Julia Gale, Head of School of Nursing at Kingston and St George’s

universities, said: “The continued investment and commitment by the GHA to transform services through the use of education will, I know, bring about a first class health and social care service for the people of

Gibraltar.” The Government said it was ‘steadfast in its commitment’ to invest in specialist areas that will provide safe, high quality and effective care.

It’s not safe! EXCLUSIVE By Joe Duggan

THE use of inexperienced staff is putting safety at risk in Gibraltar’s health service, according to an extraordinary leaked email. The explosive email from concerned nursing staff to a Unite representative, seen by the Olive Press, accuses health authorities of having ‘no long-term plan’ for staffing. It claims that a high turnover of GHA staff and the use of agency workers on night shifts is affecting safety and care. The Olive Press understands a planned strike by disgruntled nursing staff last Friday was cancelled at the last minute following a meeting on Thursday with Health Minister Neil Costa. The email states: “We are losing specialised staff nurses and their positions are covered by inexperi-

HE scarlet-red Hungry Monkey motor cyclists are an increasingly familiar sight around Gibraltar. Within a year of opening, the delivery food firm's fleet of bikes has rocketed from four to 20 bikes with a whopping 52% of Gibraltarians now ordering takeaway food through Hungry Monkey's state-of-the-art ordering app. In fact, by the start of 2017, Hungry Monkey had taken an astonishing 42,000 orders, completely revolutionising takeaway food on the Rock. The brainchild of former sports trader Mat Caldwell, it's a true Gibraltar success story, with around 30 people on the Hungry Monkey payroll. "I had the idea before I came to Gibraltar six years ago," said Mat, 38. "When I came here there were very few outlets providing their own delivery service. "From an outlets perspective - we believe our service can increase sales at a very affordable price and is a cost efficient alternative to operating their own delivery service. Restaurants with Hungry Monkey have seen some great business coming in every week that wasn't before through orders on the app and website. "And customers have the convenience of receiving the food at home. People sometimes don't want to travel into town to get their food when they can just order through us- as a convenience." Customers from every walk of life punch in their food orders (drop-offs include The Convent to Laguna Estate and GBC to Ocean Village). For Mat, who quit his career in the gaming industry to set up the company, the highest standards for his customers are demanded. “I’ve always been a customer, so if an outlet forgets to include a product or the driver has an issue, we as a team want to fix it if we can – we can do a partial refund to customers card, or go and get the food,” said Mat. “But we go the extra mile because we want the customer to get their food. The customer

Nurses slam health service staffing in explosive leaked email

Leaked GHA email extracts “Night shifts are becoming very stressful because vacancies are filled with Agency Nurses without experience. The services provided at nighttime are expected to be the same, but the complement of staff is not. Bringing in inexperienced staff at night affects the safety and performance of our unit.” “Contract workers are working for several months for the GHA without a contract and without knowing the duration of it. They are receiving very short notice for no continuation. The right to become permanent for people working for the GHA for more than four years is not guaranteed anymore. This creates an atmosphere of insecurity and low commitment which affects patient care.”

enced staff or agency staff without experience. “This affects safety, skill, performance and care provided to the patient and also affects staff morale.” The workers also claim that different criteria is applied

to British and non-British workers when staff contracts are renewed. The email was sent ahead of a meeting on Monday between Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, Unite the Union and the GHA.

Monkey Business The man behind Hungry Monkey and how he changed Gibraltar dining forever

TEAMWORK: Hungry Monkey always come first. “I know that sounds cheesy, but that is genuinely how we feel as a team.” With the company’s fleet of bikes expanding - a brand new red Piaggio has been bought for next month’s one-year anniversary - and around 38 restaurants already onboard, the future looks bright. Next month, Hungry Monkey are taking part in the Ocean Village Star Wars Day event, organised by O’Reilly’s In June, Hungry Monkey is sponsoring the Holifest Colour and Light festival, featuring legendary DJ Pete Tong. Such exposure is an example of the great strides the company has taken since it was set up 11 months ago. But for Liverpudlian Mat, starting Hungry Monkey meant the risk of swapping a secure job in the gaming industry for the uncertainty of a new job in a

completely new industry. “It’s been a big change for me, but I’ve always wanted to work for myself,” he said. “I had a job I really enjoyed, I was a trader at BetFred. So I worked with figures on occasions, which definitely helps now. “Everyone looked at me like I was insane when I left. But if you have something you want to go for you have to go for it. The great thing for me is waking up now and seeing how well all our staff get on (and the team we have built). There are some real friendships made here and I see that and think, ‘I’ve helped make that happen.’” Hungry Monkey’s state-of-the-art ordering app has been developed by tech wizards in the UK. And with everything from Indian takeaways to birthday cakes, there is a selection of tasty morsels to tickle any taste bud on any occasion. The Hungry Monkey name, and logo, has also found favour with Gibraltarians. Given that the Barbary Macaques are synonymous with the Rock, the name is the perfect fit for Gibraltar’s ever-growing food delivery service. “The name didn’t come straight away, but it’s perfect,” said Mat. “When you think of monkeys you think of the Barbary Macaques. “My mum has a picture of me feeding a monkey at Chester Zoo when I was younger and I harassed her for years wanting one, ‘Mum, I’m getting a monkey’. And now I’ve got a hungry one.” CONTACT: Hungry Monkey Tel: 0035020078814 Unit 26 Block 6 Watergardens Gibraltar GX11 1AA

“There is no long-term plan. They are using Agency Nurses to cover longterm needs,” it continues. “The system is becoming more and more stressful by the high turnover of staff employed, with poor commitment as they know they won’t be guaranteed continuation of contract.” The email went on to allege there was discrimination between British and non-British workers when contracts are renewed. “Different criteria applies to British and non-British workers when it comes to terms of renewal,” the email said. “We expect some discrimination between locals and foreigners, but now it seems also there is discrimination between British and non-British.” It also claimed that bank night nurses who had worked at the GHA for many years were informed ‘of the cessation of their working activity only the day before’.

‘Flooded’

The government had not responded to the specific allegations at the time of going to press. However, following Monday’s meeting with Unite the Union, a government spokesperson said: “The Government and Unite the Union held a very productive and positive meeting in which a structured way forward was agreed to resolve all long-standing industrial issues at the GHA. “The Ministry of Health and the GHA very much look forward to the successful resolution of these matters.” Unite and government officials agreed a timeline to address staffing concerns on each ward, starting from May 8. Meanwhile, independent MP Marlene Hassan Nahon said there was ‘evident discontent among staff’ after being ‘flooded with grievances’ from GHA staff at ‘breaking point’. Hassan Nahon claimed GHA sources had been urged by Unite officials to ‘not ask questions’ during the meeting with Picardo. She called for the government to introduce an independent assessment into staff’s concerns.

NEW OFFICE: Head of sales Paul MacGregor and reporter Joe Duggan

Firmer foundations

THE Gibraltar Olive Press has opened the doors to a new office in the heart of the town. Located on Horse Barrack Lane, the office will deepen the paper’s connection to the Gibraltarian community and provide a central base to report from. It comes as Paul MacGregor joins the media group as head of sales and marketing. The news was hailed as ‘two great steps forward’ by Olive Press publisher and owner Jon Clarke, who is currently in Mallorca setting up a third edition. “It is great news for the Gibraltar Olive Press to have this new base to work from as well as to bring in someone of Paul’s experience,” he said. “Paul is a steady pair of hands who knows what is required to make the newspaper grow.”

Expansion MacGregor, 54, has a wealth of sales experience, having previously spent 22 years working at Scottish Provincial Press. He later set up his own hunting and fishing business in the Highlands of Scotland, before relocating to Gibraltar to work at No6 for one year. “This is a great opportunity for me,” said MacGregor, who lives nearby. “When I saw the paper, and knowing more about Gibraltar now, I am very excited to expand the newspaper and business.” He is well known in Gibraltar as a personal trainer - which he does in his spare time and is currently putting former Miss Gibraltar Kayley Mifsud through her paces for a charity 10 times Med Steps Challenge. The Olive Press is fully regulated in Gibraltar with its own trading licence BL170104 and uses a local accounting firm Sovereign as well as many local businesses for other matters. It was set up in September 2015. Contact the office at 00350 200 66336 or call Paul at 00350 54031003.

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Election fever FABIAN Picardo has claimed the UK’s snap general election will not damage its ‘cast-iron commitment’ to Gibraltar. Following Theresa May’s political bombshell, the Chief Minister said he was confident that Gibraltar’s importance in Brexit negotiations will remain the same whatever the result on June 8. “A general election has been called in another country and I will be watching developments as a political buff,” he said. “Of course, this general election has consequences for Gibraltar and I think it is important for us to observe very carefully where the argument goes. “Not just in terms of seats in Parliament, but where the argument goes in respect of the process of Brexit.” He added: “We enjoy support across the benches in the United Kingdom parliament and therefore the result will not in any way affect the cast-iron commitment to the people of Gibraltar.” Picardo met with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn earlier this month, with Corbyn offering his full support to Gibraltar. The UK government has consistently backed Gibraltar and assured No.6 it won’t enter into EU agreements that Spain tries to exclude Gibraltar from. Last month, Spain was handed an effective veto by the European Council after it included the now-infamous Clause 22.

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Mother in need EXCLUSIVE By Laura Duckett

A SINGLE mother who lost ‘everything’ when her home was ravaged by fire has appealed to the community for help. Najade Cardason, 33, said she was ‘devastated’ after not one but two fires tore through her flat in St John’s Court. On March 22, a worried neighbour called her after spotting flames coming from the residence.

Devastating

Cardason, a part-time cleaner at the hospital, rushed home to find it engulfed in thick smoke. She was able to salvage some of her 15-year-old son Jeyron’s schoolwork and clothes after firefighters had extinguished the flames, only for a second blaze to break out and cause more damage. “I had to take a couple of weeks off because it has affected me so much. It has been devastating - I tried not to

Appeal for help after single mum’s home ruined in fire have a mental breakdown,” she told the Olive Press. “Truthfully I don’t want to go back to the flat because I’ve lost everything. My son grew up there, so photos, his baby teeth, everything is gone.” The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. Cardason is staying at the intercontinental hotel while essential repairs are carried out, including replacing walls, windows, doors and floors. Her son is studying for his GCSEs and is ‘under a lot of pressure’. “But he manages. He is my rock, the man in my life,” added Cardason. Her sister Cheryl Cumbo has now launched a fundraising page and appealed to the local community to help buy new furniture and other key possessions. To donate, visit https://www. youcaring.com/najadecardoPLEA: Fire victim Najade Cardason so-791833

Time for change at last

CARD payments have been introduced at pay and display parking machines across the Rock. Debit and credit cards can both be used at four new machines, with the option of contactless payment.

Located at Ragged Staff, Romney Hut, Landport Ditch, Line Wall Road and Watergardens, they boast colour LCD screens that offer the user a choice of instructions in either English, Spanish or French.

The machines, which also accept euros and sterling, were introduced by the Ministry for Infrastructure and Planning following recommendations of the Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan.

BAILED: Lisa Brown murder suspect

Family’s fury THE lover accused of murdering missing Scottish expat Lisa Brown has been freed on bail. Her family said they were ‘shocked and disgusted’ after a Spanish judge agreed to let 35-year-old Simon Corner walk free from jail. It comes after a witness claimed to have seen Brown, 33, hours after she vanished from her Costa del Sol home in Guadiaro in 2015. Corner, from Liverpool, fled Spain to Denmark following her disappearance but was eventually extradited back and placed in custody. Now, after paying a bail fee of just £8,365, Corner has been released and will remain free until trial. Brown’s sister, Helen Jordan, expressed the family’s outrage at the judge’s decision, saying: “We’re shocked and disgusted. “But it won’t beat us, our work will continue to get justice for Lisa.” It will soon be decided whether or not Corner will be charged with the murder or for a lesser crime.

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OPINION Election special

THE shock announcement that the UK is to hold another general election is the latest unintended consequence of Brexit. Two general elections, a referendum on Scottish independence and the Brexit referendum in just over two and a half years is extraordinary, but the last few years have been an extraordinary period for British politics. Of course, Gibraltar will not be going to the polls but everyone will be keeping a keen eye on the outcome. Westminster must now stand strong against Madrid’s demands and ensure Gibraltar doesn’t get handed a second-rate Brexit deal.

Health warning

THE alarming claives made by GHA staff to Union members has thrust Gibraltar’s health service into the limelight again. According to the leaked email obtained by the Olive Press, ‘safety, skill, performance and care’ are being compromised by the use of inexperienced staff. In February, concerns about how the GHA is run were raised by the GSD. An unofficial survey in December showed 94% of doctors ‘disagreed’ or ‘strongly disagreed that the GHA is well managed. The latest claims will only add to that recent controversy.

This sporting life

THE news that Gibraltar’s sporting infrastructure is to receive a historic boost will come as welcome to everyone. The state-of-the-art new facilities at Victoria Stadium, Europa and Lathbury will benefit every sportsman and woman in Gibraltar. Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of the £31.5 million revamp is the arrival of a UEFA Category Four stadium. Finally, the national football team and its fans will be spared the huge inconvenience of travelling to Faro for home games. A proposed 8,000-capacity venue is sure to be filled to the rafters when Gibraltar walk out for their home Euro 2022 qualifiers from September 2018. It has been a long time coming, but football is coming home.

Gibraltar’s sporting family gets a historic boost, writes Joe Duggan

Football’s

IT was the shock news that booted the UK general election straight into touch. Last Tuesday’s announcement that £31.5 million of funding is being injected into Gibraltar’s sporting facilities was truly historic. An ‘unprecedented’ move that will ‘solve all football and other sport infrastructure problems for generations to come’, said Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. “It is the largest investment in sport in the history of Gibraltar,” he continued. Stand aside Theresa May and Brexit. Gibraltar football is coming home. The scale of the plan is simply breathtaking. It is nothing short of a total revolution in the way sport will be played in Gibraltar.

Breathtaking

A new UEFA Category 4, 8,000 national stadium at the Victoria Stadium site will mean that from September next year the national team will play its home World Cup and European Championship qualifiers on the Rock. A further two stadiums will be built at Lathbury (capacity approx 800) and Europa Point (approx 1,800) for rugby, football, cricket and other sports. An outdoor, 52-meter, eight-lane swimming pool will be ready in time for the 2019 Island Games. Facilities will be improved for squash, darts, basketball and paddle tennis. Indoor sports, too, will benefit, with improved facilities for the talented Gibraltar darts team and futsal, among others. Every sportsman and woman in Gibraltar will benefit from this bold project. By 2018, the Gibraltar national football team will be running out to play their UEFA Euro 2022 qualifiers on the Rock. It will be a proud moment for anyone involved in football on the Rock, not least the players. “Nothing beats playing at home and having the huge support the Gibraltar fans always give us,” Gibraltar captain Roy Chipolina told the Olive Press. “The atmosphere when Lincoln faced Celtic was electric and I can imagine that when our national games are played here this will be replicated. “Gibraltar is a very unique place and the smallest member in UEFA but I do believe that the Gibraltar FA is doing ev-

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and that’s not on. And then I have to go and train in Spain. “This investment is going to raise everyone’s standard. There are dozens of teams here, and currently only one football pitch to train. Some youth teams train on the beach or wherever there is piece of land.” The infrastructure funding has been channeled from UEFA into the GFA, who are purchasing Victoria Stadium from the Government in three tranches. A further £15 million will come from the GFA’s coffers to help redevelop Victoria Stadium. The arrival of the new stadium is the final chapter in Gibraltar’s extraordinary football journey. Four years ago, UEFA membership was secured after intensive lobbying by Gibraltar. Following on from this success, FIFA membership was secured last year, paving the way for Gibraltar’s current World Cup campaign. The new Victoria Stadium will be the jewel in this carefully constructed crown, the glittering prize that will bring the world’s top football talent to Gibraltar.

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“The agreement with the GFA unlocks the potential to develop infrastructure for football and all other sports in Gibraltar to an unprecedented level and represents the largest investment in sport in the history of Gibraltar. “The GFA informed the Government that it had explained its predicament to UEFA who, in the circumstances, accepted the lifting of standing objection to the Victoria Stadium on condition that the GFA acquired exclusive ownership of the Victoria Stadium. “Given the current importance of that site to all other sports in Gibraltar, the Government has agreed to sell the site of the Victoria

Stadium to the GFA for £16.5 million which represents fair value for the site and the cost of relocation of the sports that presently use that site. “In addition to the Rugby pitch, the facilities at Europa will provide for a National Rugby Clubhouse. The provision of facilities for cricket is also catered for in this redevelopment. Three indoor and three outdoor cricket nets will also be provided. In addition, a new, modern and fit for purpose Clubhouse and Pavilion will be provided for the Gibraltar Cricket Association.”

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Gibraltar could stay in EU if it accepts cosovereignty

BREXIT BACK-OUT

GIBRALTAR could ‘theoretically’ stay in the EU if it accepted joint sovereignty, the Spanish government has claimed. Referring to the Rock as an ‘historic anomaly’ and a ‘colony’, spokesman Iñigo Mendez de Vigo said ‘there was already an offer on the table’ after Tony Blair and Jose Maria Aznar’s 2002 agreement

to share sovereignty. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has repeatedly rejected any suggestion of Gibraltar agreeing to cosovereignty. “This isn’t something new that we invented in a moment of inspiration,” Mendez de Vigo said. “Theoretically Gibraltar staying in the EU is poss i ble, but what

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needs to remain clear is that when the UK leaves the EU, Gibraltar is out of the EU.

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“There are formulas and what we have to work out is what is most beneficial for the citizens of Gibraltar.” Co-sovereignty could work

between one country that has left the EU and another that is a member, he insisted, adding the wishes of Gibraltarians ‘concerns us’. He added that Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy ‘will have to talk’ with the UK to discuss ‘what is most suitable for this very important area.’

BRIEF BY Charles Gomez

Fight the right battles

HAVE often thought that if the politicians politely excused themselves from the affairs of people on both sides of the Gibraltar/Spain frontier then things might go better for us all. Human nature being what it is, I understand the urge by political office holders to be forever in the public limelight; making statements and promoting their own views. Perversely, of course, in parliamentary democracies, agreeing with one’s political opponent is not an attractive proposition. It’s much better to define areas of discord and then hammer your side in order to obtain the people’s approval. There are undoubtedly grounds for criticising the way that successive Gibraltar governments have conducted themselves in regional terms but I’ll leave that to the legions of commentators - some of whom have based entire careers north of the border criticising Gibraltar. We will continue to highlight how whenever there is a problem in Madrid, Gibraltar is buffeted by veritable tsunamis from sections of the Spanish media. This week it has been announced that, to the surprise of many and the consternation of the ruling, PP Prime Minister Rajoy has been called to give evidence in the Barcenas corruption case. Batten the hatches! Meanwhile, ordinary people everywhere have to get on with their lives. In Gibraltar and the Campo de Gibraltar this means dealing with the uncertainties of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. Even before Brexit, the Campo is already the scene of one of the highest unemploy-

Campo politicians must stop feuding and focus on competition in Morocco ment rates in Europe. Can the politicians find it in themselves to address issues such as unemployment, job security and even law enforcement in the face of rising drugs smuggling and also the threat of terrorism, without being distracted by their constant feuding? Recently I have been pondering on the importance of the Port of Algeciras to

Can the politicians address issues... without being distracted by their constant feuding? the economy on the Spanish side. For years, the port has been expanding and it is a key source of wealth in the area after the Gibraltarian economy and the refinery complex in the area. But the port is currently facing very stiff competition from across the Straits where, by 2018, the Tanger Med Port complex is expected to become the busiest port in the Mediterranean. Unlike the Algeciras littoral which is constrained by the city, the Tangiers facility has almost unlimited space. It already boasts two container terminals and in 2015 was dealing with 8,000,000

containers, 7,000,000 passengers, 700,000 trucks, 2,000,000 other vehicles and 10,000,000 metric tonnes of petroleum products. Morocco, of course, can count on a younger, hungrier working population than is available in Europe and lower costs not just in terms of land values but also wages. By rights, all politicians in the towns surrounding the Bay of Gibraltar should be focused on how best to deal with the Moroccan competition. It is more than well-known that the Campo is not particularly well accessed from the rest of Spain in terms of rail and road transportation. Tangiers is not therefore especially disadvantaged by its position. Gibraltar on the other hand is able to offer a number of advantages to the bay’s maritime product. The airport’s daily links with the principal airports in London is an advantage when it comes to crew changes in the merchant fleet which relies, to a great extent on sailors from the Indian sub-continent and East Asia. Fortunately, Gibraltar’s dock yard, which offers three major dry docks, has been allowed to operate without political interference from Spain. As a result it is almost continually fully booked for ships needing repairs. In this sense it complements the larger Algeciras Port. Logic dictates that all ports around the Bay of Gibraltar should be working on improving our joint products. If the politicians can assist, well and good but if not, they should really allow the experts and free enterprise to get on with it.

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rants alone should lead us to question the wisdom of remaining attached to an institution led by people of that mentality. Perhaps it’s about time that we all stopped playing the blame game, accept the fact that we are leaving the EU and show some solidarity to obtain the best result possible. John Lynch, UK

OUTRAGE: Hannan on the offensive

MEP slams ‘colonialist’ Spain A LEADING Brexit campaigner and MEP has attacked Spain’s ‘colonialism’ over Gibraltar. Daniel Hannan, a prominent Leave backer, said the Madrid government’s successful EU lobbying had ‘horrified’ Gibraltarians. Rock residents were concerned about the inclusion of the now-infamous Clause 22 European Council veto, with Hannan demanding to know why Spain wants sovereignty over Gibraltar. “Why would you want to annex a territory whose population rejects you? It’s a question that should be asked more often,” said Hannan. “The idea that the UK would today claim any territory against the wishes of its people is absurd. “Britain, in short, holds Gibraltar for purely democratic reasons. Who are the real imperialists here?”

Brexit boom A BREXIT boom has hit Gibraltar due to the extraordinary publicity the Rock has received. Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia has revealed that the European Council’s decision to grant Spain an effective veto over Gibraltar has seen interest on the Rock soar. Despite Spain’s ‘shameful’ lobbying of the EU, Gibraltar has been benefitting from an upsurge in hotel and airline bookings, Garcia said. “It is clear from informal soundings that hotels and airlines expect to do very well in the months and weeks to come,” he told the Star Online. “We have enjoyed a huge amount of publicity following the news Spain will shamefully seek to take advantage of Brexit in order to advance its political position over us. “It has had a very useful spin-off in creating awareness of Gibraltar and how much we have to offer as a business and tourism destination.”

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UK, that 26 states will tolerate a veto by one state based solely on its selfish ambition toward Gibraltar? To suggest that Gibraltar has not been discriminated against under EU membership and that remaining in the EU will somehow protect Gibraltar from Spain’s actions is naive in the extreme. As for Tusk and Juncker, their recent

Shame on EU If Spain already had a veto why bother to include the veto in the letter which Mr Gomez has brought to our attention (Tusk’s Brexit Own Goal, Issue 32)? At least you acknowledge that Gibraltarians are being discriminated against by the EU. First the Gibraltarians and then the rest of us. I tend to agree with Mr Gomez that this shabby behaviour is a poor reflection of the EU and I am sure that when the draft letter is looked at again the chapter about Gibraltar will be removed because it makes a mockery of everything that the EU says it stands for. I want to take the opportunity of congratulating Mr Gomez for his astute analysis. He is a delight to read. Gwen Jones, UK

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OW do they get away with it? You know what I’m talking about, those riders on motor scooters that people complain about every day. Weaving in and out of traffic, screaming up the middle of the road, jumping lights, pulling wheelies, and generally travelling at speeds not suited to Gibraltar’s roads. The most popular comment is always: “I don’t know why there aren’t more serious accidents!” So how do we deter this type of riding? People say the police should do more but after years of road watch campaigns and colossal amounts of traffic summonses going through the legal system, nothing seems to have changed. These people lack common sense, or at least any sense of personal safety and need to be stopped, not just for there for their own sake. Do cameras work? Well, Spain is not a place from where I would wish our legal system draw example but drive up the A7 or AP/7 these days and you come across drivers sticking to the speed limit. This is because Spanish speed cameras have netted over €508 million in fines over the last three years, with drivers in the southern region of Andalucia paying out the most at nearly €100m, according to Directorate General of Traffic (DGT). During a recent trip to the UK, I noticed not just speed cameras but cameras trained on pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, junctions, bus lanes and other places where ill-disciplined motorists can cause problems. Red light cameras, as they are known, get results, more than

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Gib candid camera Ex-RGP Inspector Bob Massey on Gibraltar’s traffic angels 67,000 motorists – or 184 per day - were given points for failing to stop at traffic lights in 2015 with UK police forces reporting an eight per cent increase in the number of offences compared to the previous year. So cameras work and Gibraltar needs more of them. It doesn’t need millions of pounds spent but just simple continuous monitoring with an ability to rewind and view a particular incident. Ideal locations for such cameras are simply pedestrian crossings, facing both ways, and at the major junctions. The recently installed speed cameras were researched and identified by the RGP and are, in terms of capability, the best camera available for the purposes required. Their locations are relatively well thought out. Take the new camera on Europa advance Road, 50 metres before you reach it you are advised of your speed, next you come across a large 50 painted in the road, then you can quite clearly see the camera, which is located roughly half way along the length of that road. In order to travel faster than the speed limit, and get away with it, you need to accelerate harshly from either Europa

roundabout or the tunnel exit, and then brake just as harshly to avoid detection Hardly worth it is it, so the location is perfect, it governs the entire road. The next thing to discuss is the punishment. Recent news has suggested traffic fines are set to rise but isn’t actually the case, magistrates are simply shifting towards the higher end of the same scale that has been in place for a considerable number of years. They could have already been making such riders pay a much higher price for their recklessness. I recall one particularly irresponsible youth who I had witnessed blasting through town on his moped, disregarding direction of traffic, speed limits, roundabouts, lights, the lot. I reported him for numerous counts of dangerous driving and thought he surely needed to be disqualified… but no, just a small fine to pay! I believe the current punishment is simply insufficient. Don’t like the thought of hefty fines? Well just think, if we can slow this type of rider down, we may just be able to prevent a few more accidents and let those guardian angels take a well-earned break.

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ing Superman actor Henry Cavill on the Rock. “I was completely thrilled to meet him, and felt compelled to paint him,” Seruya told the Olive Press. “I was completely inspired from then on. I painted Iron Man, and I found these intrigues in every piece of work which inspired me to do more and more. “A friend of mine who was a professional artist said, ‘Why don’t you do an exhibition. I have been working non-stop since.” Seruya, who has been drawing since he was three, says there is a ‘huge fanbase’ for comics on Gibraltar. He intends to return to practising law but ‘will never leave my art’.

INSPIRED: Surianne Dalmedo mentioned me as an artist who should perform,” Surianne told the Olive Press. “That inspired me to write a song about unity. The message is we

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A SONG of unity by a Gibraltarian musician has been chosen as the official anthem for a summit in Marbella. Surianne Dalmedo’s single We Are As One was chosen to represent the United Nationalities Marbella Summit, which takes Download our app now and begin enjoying the best Spanish place at Laude San Pedro School on April 25. news on the go. The event brings together Marbella’s different nationalities to STARSTRUCK: Seruya discuss solutions to local probwith Cavill lems experienced by the community. Surianne, who co-wrote We Are As One with UK musician Terry Shaughnessy, was inspired to write the song after reading a Song Contest blog Themeeting Olive with PressEurovision A CHANCE about Gibraltar. ‘Superman’ inspired a Gi“The blogger wrote that GibralbraltarTOP artistfor to news launchinhis Spain! tar would be a good country to first ever art exhibition. take part in the Eurovision and

Aaron Seruya , 32, will open The Superhero Experience at the Fine Arts Gallery as part of the Gibraltar International Comic Con Festival from May 3 to 6. The 72-piece exhibition contains portraits of famous comic superheros and their enemies such as Heath Ledger’s Joker. Lawyer Seruya took an 18-month sabbatical from the legal trade to concentrate on his art after meet-

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are all one and we are all made of the same flesh and bone. “You can really adapt it for anyone, and especially the situation now with Brexit, the issues between Gibraltar and Spain and what is happening in the USA.” Surianne will perform We Are As One at next week´s summit, and is preparing for a free gig at Gibraltar´s Jazz Cafe on May 13. The tireless musician will also run creative music workshops for children at Cancer Care Relief in Gibraltar from April 21. One of the workshops, run as part of Surianne´s Busy Bee Club, will teach youngsters aged three to nine about environmental issues. Children will create instruments from recycled materials and natural resources and make a music video and documentary.

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A PAIR of international opera stars will take to the stage at the Spring Festival’s upcoming concert. Award-winning Russian soprano Elena Gorshunova and Korean tenor Rudy Park will perform on Tuesday May 16 at the Convent Ballroom. Iconic arias and songs by Puccini, Donizetti, Barbieri, Gounod and Verdi are set to feature in the show. Tickets priced from £20 are on sale at Sacarello’s Coffee Shop in Irish Town and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street. Elena Gorshunova has per-

formed all over the world in concert halls including Tokyo, Mexico and Munich. Her most recent role was as Konstanze from Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail in Naples’ Teatro San Carlo. Park has sung in Geneva, Athens, Seoul and more, and has appeared in Puccini’s Turandot, among others. Concessions will be available for senior citizens and students from the John Mackintosh Hall reception at 308 Main Street. Visit www.philharmonic.gi for more information.

Bright future GIBRALTAR’S Governor has hailed the photographic society’s “phenomenal achievement” after its totally revamped base was unveiled. During 18 months of renovations, the Gibraltar Photographic Society has held its meetings at the John Mackintosh Hall. But now the society finally has its former home at Wellington Front back, where it can hold small exhibitions. “The future of Gibraltar’s photographic society is not what it used to be as we now have a dry, fit for purpose home for the photographic society, which is just a phenomenal achievement,” said Governor Lieutenant General Edward Davis.

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This three-day event exhibits a range of genres including horror, animation, anime, manga and video games all in one space.

Golden touch A BUDDING dancer has scored gold for Gibraltar in a major UK contest. Amy Avellano, 13, came out top in the Sussex Festival of Dance and Song. The Gibraltarian student, who is a member of the Gibraltar National Team, took part in the senior section of the Sussex Dancer of the Year. She performed two dance routines that were especially choreographed by Gillaine Alman. Director of M.O. Productions Seamus Byrne said: “Amy has once again been a great ambassador for Gibraltar. “Her participation at this event has been very well received by festival organisers, international choreographers and everyone enjoying the festival.”

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As Picasso’s masterpiece turns 80, a Madrid exposition sheds light on the Malagueno artist’s dark journey. Laura Duckett reports

ICASSO was living in Paris when German bombs rained down on the Basque city of Guernica. Stark black and white photographs plastered over the front pages of L’Humanité and other French newspapers were the first visual representations he saw of the bloodshed and devastation. Those images became his inspiration for one of the world’s most iconic paintings, a universal howl against the atrocities of war which brought 3.6 million visitors to its Madrid home at the Reina Sofia Museum last year. Picasso’s choice to paint it in monochrome has been cited as a deliberate effort to represent a photographic record of the genocide, despite its avant garde style. This year, as Guernica turns 80,

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Guernica revisited

CELEBRATED: Guernica attracts millions to Reina Sofia Museum

the museum is marking the event with an exhibition delving into its role in Spanish politics and culture. Titled Pity and Terror: Picasso’s Path to Guernica, it will unite 180 of his artworks under one roof from now until September 4. Picasso had originally been commissioned to paint a mural for the 1937 Paris Exhibition. But he abandoned his original idea in favour of the mural-sized painting on discovering what had happened in his homeland. Its unveiling that summer garnered little interest. Few people fully understood it as Picasso resolutely refused to discuss its symbolism.

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In fact, the official German guidebook to the exhibition advised against visiting Picasso’s ‘hodgepodge of body parts that any fouryear-old could have painted’. Later it would tour the world and become the focus of countless scholarly works analysing its striking motifs. The most haunting symbols are the bull and the gored horse. But look beyond those and you can learn about the atrocities of the Spanish Civil War and peer into the mind of the Malagueno artist. Guernica scholar Anthony Blunt separates the painting’s central pyramid into two groups: the first containing the bull, horse and bird, the second with a dead soldier and various women in different manifestations of grief. The overwhelming female presence is representational of the ratio of men to women in the town at the time of the bombing. Most men were away fighting. Art historian Patricia Failing says:

throughout his pieces, and it’s said to represent his alter ego. However, he himself said that the bull in Guernica signifies brutality and darkness, and that the speared ‘workhorse’ represents the people of Guernica. Under the horse lies a dismembered soldier. On his palm is a stigma which symbolises martyrdom. In his other hand he clutches a broken sword out of which a very faint flower grows – often interpreted as a symbol of hope. Picasso’s choice to exclude colour has been cited as a deliberate effort to represent a photographic record, despite the painting’s avant garde style.

SYMBOL OF PEACE: Guernica was transported to Spain after Franco´s death

Grisly fragmented motifs remind us of a tragic moment in Spain’s history, but the canvas itself has a story of its own to tell. Beginning its life at the Spanish Pavilion in Paris, it subsequently toured Scandinavia and was exhibited in Whitechapel Art Gallery, London. Almost It was then sent as famous for to the US to help his biting wit as raise money for his artistic prowess, Spanish refugees “The bull and the when a German and housed in horse are imporGestapo officer looking New York’s Mutant characters at Guernica asked seum of Modern in Spanish culhim, ‘Did you do this?’, Art before travelture. Picasso Picasso is said to have ling around the himself certainly retorted, country and then used these charto South America. ‘No, you did’. acters to play many It was under Picasdifferent roles over so’s express wishes time. This has made the that it was not delivered task of interpreting the speto Spain until the country becific meaning of the bull and the came a Republic. horse very tough. Their relation- It arrived here, weathered and ship is a kind of ballet that was worn, in 1981 – six years after conceived in a variety of ways Franco’s death – where it now throughout Picasso’s career.” rests, a symbol of peace that will Picasso used the minotaur motif outlive us all.

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Captain Edward Geary’s extraordinary life on the open seas involved espionage, intrigue and danger, discovers Joe Duggan

S the sniper’s bullets cracked against a Caracas pavement, Captain Geary knew he was in trouble. The US Coast Guard captain’s work with the Venezuelan navy had led the CIA to make him an offer. It wanted to oust Venezuela president Rafael Caldera and replace him with Hugo Chavez. The CIA wanted Geary to spy on the Venezuelan navy top brass. Geary refused to betray his friends. Now the CIA wanted him dead, he says. “I was supposed to meet one of my contacts in a hotel in Caracas,” he says.

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“The day before I got a note under my door saying let’s meet in a restaurant. As I was walking to the restaurant at 7.30 that night a sniper started shooting at me. “Fortunately the guy was a lousy shot. I ducked and got out of the way. I ran for cover behind a car, got to my hotel room and changed my underwear.” Welcome to the extraordinary world of Gibraltar’s own man of intrigue and espionage. Some 25 years on from his Venezuelan escapades, Geary has swapped chasing South American drug cartels for the calmer waters of Gibraltar. A maritime chartered surveyor (among his many areas of nautical expertise is valuing yachts and ships), Geary is the best in the business. This month, the Casares resident was awarded the prestigious Chartered Surveyor Expert of The Year award. “There are lot of maritime experts around the world,” said Geary, who describes himself as ‘I'm a bit over 50 and under 100’. “For someone from little Gibraltar to be considered the number-one expert is really an accolade.”

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Rubbing shoulders with Pablo Escobar´s informants...all in a day’s work It’s yet another outstanding achievement in a career where the incredible has become commonplace. Geary claims to have survived four assassination attempts during his time in South America. Rubbing shoulders with informants for Pablo Escobar, recovering a stolen yacht from Mexican drug lords and uncovering South America’s main funder for Hezbollah were all in a day’s work for Geary. But the California native’s career of derring-do began in the sedate surroundings of a Gibraltar office in 1973. “I was chief accountant for an engineering company in Gibraltar, J.J Mackley” he says. “I worked for a period of time until I realised this is not what I want to do.” Geary studied naval architecture and naval nautical science before going on to work as a marine surveyor in the Caribbean. From here, he joined the US Coast Guard, setting up all search and rescue teams in the Caribbean. Because of the success of that mission Geary was asked to train the Venezuelan

navy and coastguard division, and was instrumental in introducing women for the first time. He was then commissioned as a captain in the Venezuelan Navy and Coastguard. “That can’t be done by an American citizen,” he says. “I got hold of the US state department and said, ‘Can I accept this commission?’ They said yes.”

But Geary’s popularity with the Venezu admirals and generals had piqued the osity of US authorities. One day, he wa proached by a mysterious fellow Amer “He said, ‘I’m station chief of the CIA i racas. We are concerned President R Caldera won’t follow Washington’s line want to put a man in the Presidentia ace that we can control. That man is

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Chavez.’” Geary says the contact told him left-wing firebrand Chavez was being paid by the US to work with them. Geary claims he was offered a lump sum, plus a healthy monthly payment, to uncover incriminating information on the Venezuelan military. “Jason my son, who was about ten or twelve years old, was staying with families

of the admirals and generals while I did the training,” said Geary. “He became almost a family member of senior officers of families of the Venezuelan military. Because Jason knew the kids they sometimes say something that can be used for intelligence. “The CIA said, ‘We are afraid when we start promoting Chavez there could be a coup d-

etat by the military to overthrow the Chavez rican mercenaries to reclaim a boat stolen forces. If we have compromising informa- by Mexican drug lords. tion on these senior officers we can neu- “I told them, ‘I will give you five thousand tralise them if they cause problems’. dollars each if we are successful. If we “I said, ‘These are my friends, I are not we may all be dead,” he refuse to do it’. They threw told them. me out and discharged The group overpowered me. Then they emthe crew and sailed barked on a prothe boat back from gramme to try and Cancun. kill me.” Danger lurked Geary, who reat every corner fers to the CIA for Geary as as ‘the world’s he pitted his most dangerwits against ous terrorist a succesorganisasion of murky tion’, says he underworld survived two characters. assassinaOne man tion attempts named Abbas, by sniper fire. whom Geary Another time suspected of his car was alfraudulently most run off the claiming four milroad while he was lion dollars from driving from Carashipping underwritcas. ers, called Geary to his “His food was then poioffice one day. soned at the Hilton Hotel in “Every flight of stairs had Santa Margarita. two guys with shotguns,” said “I had so much information they did Geary.”He said, ‘Have you ever not want to get out,” says Geary. “I CAPTAIN: Geary seen 50 million dollars’? Behind had found that the CIA was paying him was a huge safe. He opened boat captains to not challenge ships carry- it up, floor to ceiling were hundred dollar ing drugs from Colombia and going through bills. “I found out later Abbas was the prinVenezuelan waters. cipal funding source to Hezbollah in Cen“I was aboard one ship when this hap- tral and South America. They would take pened so I had this all documented. The brief cases of cash and go to Beirut.” CIA is involved in drug trafficking. The drug As well as his South American escapades, money was being used to finance all their ships, he has valued Greenpeace’s Rainescapades in Central America. bow Warrior and a replica of the HMS “You disagree with the CIA and they will Bounty. In a 2005 court case, Geary testitake you out.” fied against astronaut Buzz Aldrin over a Following his discharge, Geary sued the NASA undersea lab being turned into an CIA and US Coast Guard in Federal Court underwater hotel. in Miami. He won, although a government Life may no longer hold the daredevil elegagging order -later overturned - initially ment it did in South America, but it is clear prevented him from speaking out about Geary loves his work in Gibraltar. the case. “I enjoy the challenges. It’s just at that But the intrigue didn’t end there. stage of my life I had to deal with a lot of “My lawyer was mysteriously killed in a challenges that I don’t have to deal with road accident,” says Geary. “Nobody to this over here,” he said. day can explain what happened.” “One day I’m dealing with a superyacht in Geary’s life is worthy of a Hollywood film Algeciras or Gibraltar, the next day I might (Geary has written about his experiences be surveying a passenger ship in Greece. in his book Cheque Mate - Fables and Tales “I meet fascinating people and work is nevof the Unexpected and website www.ship- er the same.” surveyor.com.”) None quite so fascinating as Captain EdOne episode saw him hire three South Af- ward Geary.

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MAJOR Monkey business BARBARY macaques have featured in major new international research into tropical disease. Some 124 Gibraltar macaques were analysed out of a total of 734 from around the world, with the Gibraltar macaques showing no sign of the disease Yaws. Dr John Cortes said the study proves the monkeys are ‘much more than just tourist attractions.

Government launches sports complex smoking ban A SMOKING ban has been placed on the entire Bayside Sports Complex. The government said it was bringing in the ban because ‘no competitor or spectator should be exposed to smoke’. Health professionals in Gibraltar have always questioned the omission of sports complexes from the original law on non-smok-

He added: “Once again scientific research has shown that our animals are free from significant infection. “Because as primates they are prone to human diseases, our policy of discouraging human/monkey contact is important, as it is much more likely that they can catch something from us that we can from them.”

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SPAIN is now home to the oldest person in Europe. Ana María Vela Rubio, who celebrated her 115th birthday last October, was born in Puente Genil, Andalucia. The former dressmaker takes the place of Emma Morano from Verbania in Italy. Morana was the last ´living person

tator should have to endure such exposure when it is so easily preventable,” the Government said in a statement.

It also stated that sports participants breathe more vigorously, so the air should be cleaner and less polluted. Even breathing polluted air for short periods of time can counter the benefits of exercise. born in the 1800s, and was the oldBreathing in tobacest person in the world before her co smoke is linked death this month. with numerous illThe oldest known person is currentnesses including ly Jamaican Violet Brown, who was heart disease, lung born in 1900. cancer and asthma.

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AST month we announced that all eight of our Spanish stores now have Digital Retinal Cameras, one of the latest pieces of technology being used by forwardthinking opticians. However, we realised that not many people knew about the technology and what it can do, so here we’ll be answering your questions. Why is digital retinal photography important? It is becoming an increasingly valued part of eye examinations. More than just testing your sight, optometrists can make a comprehensive health assessment by using retinal photography alongside conventional procedures. It is also a fantastic tool for safeguarding sight. What does it do? This sophisticated process uses a camera to take a picture of the back of the eye – the only part of the human body where the microcirculation of blood can be observed directly. The state-of-the-art technology helps to identify changes that might be associated with certain eye conditions such as diabetes, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, optic nerve disease and retinal holes or thinning. The ability to save images creates a lasting record for ongoing monitoring. If necessary, the optician can refer patients directly for further medical examination to their hospital or general practitioner. Can it really identify health problems too? In addition to helping opticians identify sight-related problems, digital retinal photography can also highlight the signs of a range of other conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke risk and symptoms associated with brain tumours. This allows patients to seek medical help before symptoms become noticeable in many cases. Specsavers Opticas is located in Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. To find your nearest store and book an eye test with visual health check visit www.specsavers.es.

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A HUGE US property fund is splashing €45 million on three new Costa del Sol developments. The American bosses behind Real Capital Solutions have snapped up sizeable plots in Estepona, Mijas and Benahavis and continue to look at further opportunities along the coast. The company, based in Marbella since 2013, already has five other developments, including The Retreat, in Elviria.

“We have spent around €86 million here so far and have a fund of €100 million to spend,” explained Managing Partner Peter Wells, based in Colorado. “We are one of the largest developers on the Costa del Sol and our emphasis is on distressed properties.” He added: “Also we do things transparently and always try and deliver on price and quality.” The company - which made hundreds of millions buying and selling distressed properties in the US - has 16 staff working out of its office at Centro Plaza. Local boss Taylor Cox, added: “The coast is really starting to come alive and it’s a pleasure to live in such a beautiful part of the world.”

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ESTATE agents in Spain and Gibraltar are lining themselves up for the busiest July on record. It comes as some British buyers put purchases on hold due to the forthcoming EU referendum on June 23. Most agents the Olive Press spoke to confirmed they had various sales currently ‘paused’ awaiting the result, despite the British market remaining strong. The majority believe that the expected result - to stay in Europe - will lead to the pound strengthening with a red hot summer of sales to follow. Ben Bateman, at Holmes Sotogrande, described the referendum lead up as a ‘pause for thought for British buyers’ due to concerns over the weak pound. “After a remain vote however, we expect to see a strong finish to the year - and a sudden wave of bids from British buyers,” he told the Olive Press. One agent in Gibraltar has gone one step further actually employing extra staff for July. Savills director Sammy Cruz-Armstrong said: “Everything is on hold due to Brexit, but I am convinced we will stay in Europe and am taking on extra staff in July to deal with the expected deluge of business.” Benahavis agent Scott Marshall of Proper-

Roll on Remain tieSpain, meanwhile, described the pause as ‘very psychological’. He said: “It’s a combination of the uncertainty of the vote and the exchange rate right now.” While many agents have a couple of sales currently on hold, some have seen more. “We have up to ten sales currently on hold until after the referendum,” said Victor Witkowski, boss of Castles, in Manilva. “Buyers are not necessarily pulling out, but they are biding their time to see what happens.” Fellow Manilva agent, Shani Hamilton, also confirmed a slowdown, but added: “We are predicting a huge influx of business as soon as a decision is made.”

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Either way, official statistics out this month confirm the British market remains strong and tens of thousands continue to look for their dream home. Respected analyst Mark Stucklin insists that foreign demand for Spanish property was up 16% in the first quarter with Brits the biggest group of foreign buyers at 22% of the market share. “The British still dominate the foreign market for property and there is no evidence of a noticeable decline in demand as yet,” he said. And certainly not everyone is suffering. One agent, Graham Govier of Inland Andalucia has seen ‘no negative impact’ at all during the referendum lead-up. “In fact it is the opposite. Prices are extremely cheap right now and we are selling two times as many properties as we were last year,” he said. He added: “My salesman Paul - already a bit of a local celebrity - has just completed his seventh consecutive sale and people are buying because they can see that the incredible deals won’t wait around for them forever,” he added. Paul made headlines in the Olive Press last year when he sold an impressive nine properties in a row.

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A MAJOR new development is being for Europort BEplanned ‘APPY! Road. THE GSD has attacked the The project, for which Eurocity government’s ‘monumenDevelopment is seeking plan- tal U-turn’ over its Victoria ning permission, will include Stadium rebuilding plans. 366 residential units. An opposition spokesperIt will also house retail, office, commercial space and parking son claimed ‘valuable time had been lost’ by not ‘acfor bikes, cars and Download ourmotorbikes. app now and The proposal was granted out- cepting Victoria Stadium begin enjoying the best Spanish line planning permission by was the obvious site’ for news on the and go. Planning the new national stadium. the Development They argued Europa Point Commission last year. However, it sparked some con- and Lathbury Barracks, cern about the height and po- which had been earmarked as possible sites for the new tential privacy issues.

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JOE Bossano has defended when the project could “While we welcome the Government and the isCalpe House’s late submission have been completed earli- announcement, this is a sue has not been handled TOP for news in Spain! of its financial records. er,” the spokesperson said. monumental U-turn by the well.” The former leader of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party said there’s ‘nothing sinister’ about its delayed records submission to the UK’s charity commission, CHARLES Bruzon House has been officially when we were first elected in 2011. stating that they were caused by inaugurated by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. “Charles was one of those looking where there a high workload of the charity’s The property is named after the former Minis- should be a development and how it is should auditors, who work for free. ter for Housing and the Elderly Charles Bruzon. be structured. It was something very close to He explained that in previous The rental flats on Europort Avenue provide ac- his heart. “Naming this facility Charles Bruzon years there had been much loncommodation for the elderly and building work House is something that rolled off the tongue ger delays. has been ongoing for two years. for all of us.” The charity is funded by a loan Picardo said: “The development of an addi- Once the new tenants move in, their against the value of the restored tional residential area for ‘particularly young old properties will be freed up for new property, he said, along with Gibraltarians’ is something we promised to do Government tenants. fundraising efforts of the Calpe House Charitable Trust.

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espite the recovery of the market, there are still some huge differences between what was loaned in the good times and the market value of the property now. o Building activity is increasing. o There are many new individual villas, though the financial rationale of those is uncertain as there are still so many available for sale, with those having had the choice of the best sites in the past. o New flatted developments are also being created with the developers presumably been reassured by the appropriate percentage of reservations off plan. o Older ‘skeleton’ developments that were not completed during the last boom are being acquired and completed by new developers. o There is ‘no sign of housing market overheating’, says Bank of Spain. Generally, that is probably the case. However, in certain popular areas there must be a risk that everything is proceeding along a very similar course to before the last crisis. There is increasing demand from many nationalities, with the Nordic buyers still prominent. However, the statistics show that there has been a significant drop in acquisitions by UK buyers, presumably linked to Brexit. o Having said that, we have noticed no reduction in the number of building surveys that we are being requested to carry out by UK potential buyers. These are almost exclusively of existing properties, some of which are in good locations. Buyers report that they are still able to negotiate reductions from asking prices and we refer you to the statistics below. o The market dependent upon Gibraltar, both due to proximity and business, is undoubtedly the most nervous of all. The effects of Brexit will be a radical and far-reaching, but everyone has to wait until the UK/EU negotiators finally agree their deals. The attitude of Spain with regard to sovereignty will be significant. o With Easter marking the start of the main tourist season, it is to be expected that the au-

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The GSD also wanted to make sure schools don’t lose access to sporting facilities during the rebuilding work. “The building of a National Stadium will not deal with the most pressing problem affecting grass roots football today and that is the lack of training pitches,” the spokesperson continued. “We are glad to see that it is the intention of the Government to deal with this issue at the Lathbury Barracks site.”

No hope AN ABANDONED ferry in Algeciras began to sink after heavy winds blew water onto it. The vessel, Panagia Parou, has been moored at the port since 2012 and hasn’t moved since. It started sinking at the stern, and it’s believed nothing could have been done to prevent its eventual descent to the bottom of the ocean. The ferry used to cover an Algeciras - Tangier Mediterranean route until it concluded its contract with its shipping company. The meteorological agency activated a yellow warning for wind on the Strait of Gibraltar with winds reaching up to 90 kilometres expected to sweep the area.

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