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FEATURE/28 ROCK ON... To commemorate 300 years since the Treaty of Utrecht, which formally ceded Gibraltar to Britain from , The Olive Press celebrates the world’s most famous rock 22 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 2 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 3

through these photos,” enthuses the shop’s proud owner “You can have paella for Luis Mascarenhas. lunch and then fish and “I can’t think of anywhere else in the world which has such chips for your dinner, it’s a wide mix of religions and races in such a small space and I quite a unique contrast.” get a lot of pleasure from taking pictures of life in Gibraltar. As we tick off the Rock’s After centuries of defending itself against attack, “I already have over 200,000 photos available and there are key attractions including as it reaches the landmark 300th anniversary thousands more which are waiting to be archived. Europa Point, the stunning “It’s a huge amount of work, but I love what I do and St Michael’s Cave and The of the Treaty of Utrecht, Gibraltar is focusing on I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else,” continues Great Siege Tunnels, we the 70-year-old, whose collection combines his own are occasionally forced throwing open its doors to business and tourism, photography with archives sold to him over the years. to stop due to the Rock’s Of course no account of Gibraltar would be complete without most famous residents discovers James Bryce mentioning the Rock’s role in military history. Something blocking the road. which a walk along streets including Bomb House Lane, “The apes are undoubtedly South Barrack Road and Naval Hospital Hill ensures you the star attraction here cannot forget. but they can be a bit of The walls of Luis’ shop are adorned with photos of the iconic a nuisance sometimes,” spitfires on the runway during the Second World War, while a adds Dalmedo, with the Nazi zeppelin can be seen hovering menacingly above the Rock. kind of mock disapproval A picture of a meeting between Adolf Hitler and Spanish usually associated with a dictator General Franco - one of the few images not taken loving parent describing in Gibraltar - shows two men who had a vested interest in their naughty child. the Rock. “They’ve been known to Franco later attempted to isolate the territory by closing go into the cafe at the top, the frontier and cutting telephone communication after open the fridges and help had voted to remain British in a referendum. themselves to ice cream For the 13 years between 1969 and 1982, families and and crisps. friends on opposite sides of the fence were physically kept “They’re certainly not shy,” apart, with only limited means of communication. she laughs, as we watch a car “In the days when the border was closed, families used to of bemused tourists driving gather on either side of the frontier each Sunday and shout off with an ape on the roof time, General Eliot, to find a and another hanging from way of placing heavy guns on the wing mirror. the north face of the Rock, The views from the top of the the network was chiselled “The Nazi leader planned to Rock are truly staggering, out using sledgehammers, NEW crowbars and gunpowder. invade Gibraltar due to its with looming large to the south, the Costa Eliot was clearly keen to take strategic importance at the del Sol curving away to the personal responsibility for head of the Mediterranean” east, and further still, the the safety of Gibraltar during snow-capped peaks of the his time in charge, reputedly Sierra Nevada. sleeping with the key to the city BATTLE It is from here, atop a gate under his pillow. to one another, catching up on the news and complementing peninsula standing just Prior to the Second World War THE Queen, Winston Churchill and John Lennon. These are each other on how they looked,” says Ajessa Dalmedo from 426 metres high and 5km a further network large enough A just some of the famous faces looking down from the wall of Gibraltar’s tourist board. long, that it becomes to house 5,000 soldiers was dug an unassuming photographic store on Gibraltar’s Main St. “There would have been a lot of Gibraltarians who had married apparent just quite how into the Rock to prepare the The images - all taken during visits to the Rock - form part Spaniards and who were isolated from their extended family. strategic the Rock would enclave for the threat of Nazi of an impressive collection of over 200,000 photos charting “It must have been a very difficult time for them.” have been in times of war. invasion. Gibraltar’s colourful history over the past 100 years. Hitler’s intentions were even more sinister than Franco’s. Gibraltar was first fortified This year the Rock celebrates the Lennon is pictured posing on the runway alongside his new The Nazi leader planned to invade Gibraltar due to its by the in 1333, 300th anniversary of the signing wife, Yoko Ono, after the couple married in Gibraltar in 1969. strategic importance at the head of the Mediterranean. who built a large castle of the Treaty of Utrecht, an A young Queen meanwhile, can be seen smiling and waving But although the attack seemed imminent, the dictator and harbour to keep out agreement which saw Spain to crowds during her only visit to Gibraltar, in 1954. failed to carry out his threat, due to the heavy fortifications unwanted visitors. cede Gibraltar to Britain. Then there is Prince Charles and Princess Diana leaving for surrounding Gibraltar on both land and sea. These defences were later But despite ongoing tension their honeymoon and, more recently, Prince Edward’s visit Today, the only occupying forces are the countless betting firms reinforced in the 1500s between the two nations last year to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. taking advantage of favourable tax regulations, and the hoards under Charles V, who over sovereignty of the Rock, FORTIFICATIONS: But it is the images of everyday residents that offer the most of tourists who descend on the Rock each year. ordered the construction the only battle Gibraltar is Gates, gun intriguing insight into life in Gibraltar. Workers repairing In the past 16 years, Gibraltar has licensed 25 international of a wall to defend against concerned with is the fight emplacements and boats in the dockyard and a horse race on what is now the gaming companies, helping to generate revenue which accounts the threat of pirates. against global recession. solid walls would have airport’s runway, capture a way of life on the Rock which has for nearly a quarter of its gross domestic product (GDP). The most impressive It seems that after centuries made life hard for now largely disappeared. Last year saw three million visitors come to Gibraltar, with up to defensive effort however, of trying to keep people out, Franco and Hitler “Gibraltar is such a fascinating place with a wealth of three cruise ships a day docking here during the busy summer came in the 1700s these days the Rock is far more history, I learn something new every day when I’m looking concerned with inviting them in. months, providing vital revenue to small businesses. thanks to the creation SCENERY: From an old phone box to a view of the Rock A new airport terminal and plans to construct a tunnel under of a labyrinth of tunnels the runway are evidence of Gibraltar’s ambition to attract constructed to defend more airlines and yet more visitors to the British enclave. against a siege by Spanish “People love visiting the Rock, not only for the weather and French forces. but also the unique mix of Spanish and English cultures,” Prompted by a request by explains Dalmedo during a tour of the Rock. Gibraltar’s governor of the Did you know... • The height of the Rock is approximately 426 metres or 1400 feet • The distance between Gibraltar and the coast of Africa is 24 kilometres or 15 miles • The Rock was formed approximately 200 million years ago and is composed of Jurassic Limestone • The UK pound can be used freely in Gibraltar, so there is no need to convert UK notes to Gibraltar ones. However, Gibraltar banknotes are not legal tender in the UK and will not be accepted there • In recent referendums the nearly 30,000 Gibraltarians who live on the Rock voted overwhelmingly to reject any involvement by Spain in their government • Queen Elizabeth II last visited Gibraltar in 1954 • The border was closed by Franco in 1969 and was shut for 13 years, only reopened partially for pedestrians in 1982 before being reopened fully in 1985 24 25 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 4 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 5

ensure they got their Vitamin D intake. Among the men (and 300 A remarkable 30 mile tunnel women) who lived inside the Rock were clerks, typists You what? network which housed 5,000 and RAF engineers who spent their days assembling Gibraltar tourist office has had some soldiers during the war offers a spitfires on the airfield below. strange questions over the years. fascinating glimpse into the past, Each person had their own Here are some of the best... discovers James Bryce individual addresses to allow them to receive post, 1. How much does the Rock weigh? with every tunnel being Digging HE Rock may look solid from the outside, but inside given an inconspicuous 2. Where do I get the ferry into town? it is more like a Swiss cheese thanks to an extensive name such as Great North T tunnel network built during WWII. Road, to avoid detection. 3. Do locals live in caves? In what resembles the lair of a James Bond villain, the The tunnel network was so 4. Where is the 'Pillar' of Hercules? network housed a self-contained community of 5,000 well concealed that despite soldiers and is also where General Eisenhower coordinated German spies having an 5. Is the the one used in the the allies’ campaign. extensive knowledge The project - which took three years to complete - was built of Gibraltar’s external Harry Potter movie? on the orders of Winston Churchill, who believed that an defences, they were 6. What do you do with your sick people? attack on Gibraltar was imminent. completely oblivious to the Such was the importance of the community that Churchill activities inside the Rock. 7. Who built the Rock? personally visited on a number of occasions, as did France’s To help maintain the cover, General Charles de Gaulle. workers would take rocks 8. Where is the British consul? for With its own hospital, communications system, water and from a scree slope on the electric supply - as well as equipment stores and vehicles - north face of the Rock, it could withstand a siege of up to a year. which was then topped up And collectively with over 30 miles of tunnels, there are under cover of darkness by more roads inside the rock than there are on the outside. rubble excavated from the It meant orders were often passed on by messengers on tunnels. motorbikes. Miners and quarry-workers Soldiers spent six days a week inside the Rock, working on were recruited to build the a rota of eight-hour shifts, which saw three men sharing network, and today you can each bed. even see a drill bit sticking With long days of back-breaking physical work, out of one of the walls, accompanied by a ban on showering and rations of corned having become lodged there Victory beef and baked beans, the stench in such a confined space 73 years ago. is easy to imagine. Other evidence of a former Health concerns due to the lack of sunlight meant that community includes the workers were ordered to sunbathe on their days off to original cable hooks still in place along the sides of the tunnels and on the so-called Jock’s Balcony, overlooking the airport names can be clearly seen etched into the rock. The names of hopeful men can also be found on the All wall outside the women’s wash block, although perhaps unsurprisingly, the wall outside the men’s toilets remains bare. It may have been 70-odd years ago, but it seems some things never change. A load of old Gibberish There has been much debate about the origins of the word ‘gibberish’, but one of the most popular and plausible explanations links the word to Gibraltar

THE Rock’s distinctive mix of English and Spanish, known as ‘’, involves speakers randomly alternating between the two languages during conversation. Academics have often dismissed the idea that Llanito is the source of the word, insisting instead that gibberish derives from the word ‘jabber’, meaning ‘to talk nonsense’. But the first recorded use of the word ‘jabber’ does not appear until half a century after the first reference to ‘gibberish’, adding weight to the Gibraltar link. Others have argued that the importance of Gibraltar as a military base and tourist destination has been an important factor. They claim that a large number of non-native speakers coming into contact with the supposedly unintelligible Llanito led to the coining of the phrase ‘gibberish’ in reference to the place where it was spoken. Sadly, there is no written record of the word’s first usage to help support the Gibraltarian claims to the word. But regardless of where gibberish derives from, spending a day listening to people speaking Llanito - switching back and forth between English and Spanish - is an experience that needs to be heard to be believed. 27 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 6 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 7

Some of football’s biggest Rooney on names could be heading to Hat-trick of firsts Gibraltar if Uefa grants full membership to the enclave First Minister Fabian Picardo has had a great the Rock? first year in office having met Obama in the White GIBRALTAR’S bid to be- sociation (GFA) originally applied to Fifa for membership House, hit 40 and became a dad for the first time come a full member of Eu- in 1997, but the world governing body left the decision in ropean football’s governing the hands of Uefa. body Uefa will be decided Matches are currently played at the 5,000 capacity Victoria in May. Stadium on Winston Churchill Avenue, but full member- A vote by Europe’s 53 offi- ship would lead to the construction of a new 30,000-seater cial football nations will de- stadium. termine whether or not the The Rock’s Under-19 and Under-17 sides have been provi- Rock can compete alongside sionally placed in qualifying groups for their 2014 European Europe’s elite. Championships. If successful, it would mean The campaign to grant admittance to Gibraltar has been op- IT has been an exciting first Gibraltar’s players could posed by Spain due to the ongoing dispute over sovereignty. 15 months in charge for come up against the likes But GFA head Gareth Latin, a banker by trade, brushed First Minister Fabian Picar- of Cristiano Ronaldo and aside the controversy by insisting it will be ‘a proud mo- do, who has met President Wayne Rooney in competi- ment’ for Gibraltar. Obama, hit the golden age of 40 and become a dad for FORWARD THINKING: Fabian Picardo with Al Gore and Pancho Campo tive matches on the Rock. “This is nothing at all to do with politics and we have said it Gibraltar was granted pro- from day one,” said Latin. the first time! visional membership in Oc- “We should think of football and work in unity.” Aside from keeping the en- tober following a campaign And on the battle to win votes, he added: “I don’t expect clave out of recession and stretching back 16 years. countries closer to eastern Europe to know where Gibraltar planning its future, his wife The Gibraltar Football As- is. It’s important that we make them aware.” Justine gave birth to son Se- bastian last April. In a chat with the Olive Painting the Press to mark his second year in power, he was quick to brush off the lateness of becoming a dad. “My dad If successful, it would had me when he was 55 so in my family we all start ICARDO mean Gibraltar´s late,” he said. town green On more important matters players could come centlyP opening. Gibraltar is the so-called OECD ‘white he is also convinced that the list’ the Rock has become Despite ongoing criticism of its bunkering activities, Gibraltar enclave’s projected growth now a fully integrated part up against the likes of of the EU and no longer a compliant with EU financial over the next few years will services regulations, in par- is making a determined effort to work towards a carbon-neutral Cristiano Ronaldo and continue to make Gibraltar ‘tax haven’, meaning it now embraces the rules of the ticular concerning money future, writes James Bryce a solid draw for investors. laundering. Wayne Rooney (left) “I think Gibraltar can be- rest of the continent. On WHEN it comes to environmental issues, US vice president Al Gore. come a key business hub for Gibraltar is not the most obvious candidate Europe and there are many Green activist Gore and fellow speaker things Gibralter can provide to receive praise. Juan Verde, a US government advisor on the for intelligent investors,” he The Rock has suffered plenty of criticism environment, encouraged Gibraltar to set an said. “We are a modern na- in recent years over a number of issues example to the world by becoming a carbon- tion and can give quick de- including poor air quality and waste neutral nation. cisions to the needs of the disposal. Also speaking at the conference that day international investors and Most notably though Gibraltar’s role as was Gibraltar’s minister of the environment, we can be ambitious in our a major hub for oil storage, known as Dr John Cortes, a scientist who has written growth estimates.” bunkering, has led to sustained criticism extensively about the effects of climate A number of key factors are helping to attract new from environmental groups. change. investment. In particular, Small spillages are not uncommon in the Born in Gibraltar, Cortes has vowed to help Gibraltar has an educated bay, which has led to fears that a major oil the Rock work towards a greener future and bi-lingual and skilled spill is an accident waiting to happen. and play its part in the fight against global workforce. The legal sys- But the government is fighting back, warming. tem, based on the British and has launched a number of initiatives “Any modern, progressive society must system, is well regarded and since coming to power in 2011, which assume responsibility beyond its borders MISS WORLD ON permanent DISPLAY a wealth of lawyers and ac- countants are on hand to are intended to make Gibraltar a greener for the earth’s resources,” Cortes told the A NEW portrait of when the residents of The picture depicts her place. help businesses. Infrastruc- conference. Gibraltar's very own the Rock learnt that smiling and wearing a ture is improving by the The reduction of import duties on “For many years, Gibraltar has lagged Miss World 2009 Kai- one of their own was John Galliano dress, month, with a new airport hybrid and electric vehicles and its behind in such wide-ranging matters of ane Aldorino has gone crowned the world's who is also Gibraltar- terminal, in particular, re- removal altogether of the tariff on low- environmental significance as recycling and on permanent display top beauty. ian. energy lighting is the first step towards power generation. in Gibraltar. encouraging investment in green “Awareness has been limited and not The large portrait of the celebrated Gibral- technology. encouraged, and projects to improve tarian by Ambrose Then there is the new cycling initiative our performance have been put on hold, Avellano can be seen that encourages people to rent bikes to risking infractions and fines, damaging our at the Gibraltar Fine explore the enclave and two pilot schemes international standing, and what’s worse, Art Gallery. for renewable technologies. compromising the health of our community.” It acts as a strong re- With a planned eco-park dedicated to Among the government’s key priorities as minder for the day the sorting of waste there is plenty of part of its manifesto are to increase public evidence to show that Gibraltar is serious awareness of environmental issues and to about the environment. improve air quality and waste management. “During the election campaign we said Cortes added: “Our people elected the that every minister will be a minister greenest government in history and for the environment,” said deputy chief possibly the greenest in Europe, based on a minister Dr Joseph Garcia. manifesto that is at the same time ambitious “It’s fair to say that it is very much at the and realistic in its aim to develop Gibraltar forefront of our decision-making; not just and its economy in conjunction with the in an informational sense but also in a environment.” practical, day-to-day sense.” There is certainly no doubt that the In October, the Rock hosted an government is thinking green - but it will be international environment forum ‘Thinking the next few years that will determine how Green’, which included a speech by former well it is acting green. PORTRAIT: Kaiane 28 29 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 8 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 9 RUNNING OUT OF STOCK! Savills Gibraltar: A “DEMAND for rental properties at the lower “As the steady migration into Gibraltar con- end of the price spectrum, and demand for tinues, that means there is a real squeeze on That’s the problem being office space, is exceeding supply,” explains rental prices, which has a knock on effect to year on the Rock Mike Nicholls, managing director of Chester- property prices generally. encountered by Mike ton in Gibraltar. “Quite simply, we need more This demand for residential property stems stock!.” from the employees of companies moving Nicholls, managing According to Nicholls (right) most of the into Gibraltar and needing accommodation. The Savills team in Gibraltar have enjoyed great success 1000 apartments built from 2006 to 2010 But office stock is also at the lowest ithas over their first 12 months of trading director of estate agent have now been sold and occupied. been for the decade that Nicholls has worked Chesterton in Gibraltar “With the lack of development finance from in Gibraltar. IN what many consider still to be a bleak re- Savills’ rental portfolio has increased 10 fold, banks, no new apartments are being built, “In some cases, in both the office and the cession, the Gibraltar property market is still with the buy to let market proving to be the most or are even in the pipeline,” adds Nicholls. residential rental sector, we are finding new very much stable and growing. lucrative. Advertorial The company’s client base derives from the UK, but close international links with the Sav- ills global network has enabled it to service and entertain a collection of high profile foreign Expats put award-winning investors from all over the world, in particular Australasia. tenants before the previous one has “With such a tight focus, local know-how is vi- moved out. tal,” explains director Sammy Armstrong. Moroccan riad on the market “Last week we closed an offer to pur- “We do not just know the area; we live in it. Ev- chase a two bedroom property for a eryone on our team is local, so our approach to Highly-rated hotel would make great investment material buy-to-let client of ours at 2pm on the Gibraltar’s property market combines the rigor- Thursday. By 3.30pm, we had rented strength to strength and has It is a delight to explore and ous expertise you would expect from a company IT was back in May 2009 that it, to start as soon as the legal comple- like Savills with personal insight and practical the Olive Press first reported just been awarded a Trip Advisor Dar Gabriel is the ideal place tion process was over.” knowledge.” on the newly-opened riad Traveller’s award for 2013: an for a weekend break or a He continues: “It’s becoming a chal- Kylie Sene leads the administration team, while hotel Dar Gabriel in Morocco. award only 1% of the hotels on homely stop off point on the lenge for Gibraltar’s future growth. two new members of staff have recently joined. The two British expat Trip Advisor ‘s database ever way to Marrakesh and beyond. The advantages of Gibraltar are well Jeremy Boyd joins from Chesterton bringing with couples who had bought achieve. Whether you are looking for a documented. However, unless more him a wealth of experience and Laura Green Chefchaouen nestles in the property is built, the economy will not joins us from the marketing and events sector. and transformed this run- rich cultural experience, or a be able to expand much more.” down ruin within the fortress mountains only a short healthy business to invest in, “We are keen to play our role in Gibraltar’s busi- Established in London in 1805, Ches- ness and social scene,” adds Sammy. walls of the ancient city of drive from the Spanish enclave at just €325,000 Dar Gabriel terton was the Rock’s first interna- of . A visit there is like “Our approach is friendly and personalised and Chefchaouen had finished the may just be worth a visit. tional agent when it opened its doors we retain close relationships with clients and project and their hotel was stepping into a medieval world in March 2008. It is now recognised tenants alike.” finally up and running. and the town is renowned for For more info email: penny@ as the leading agent for residential and Visit Savills at 1/5 Irish Town or contact the Since we printed the article, the blue painted walls and dargabriel.com or call 00 34 commercial clients relocating from team on 00350 20066633 or [email protected] Dar Gabriel has gone from pavements within the medina. 686 888 409 abroad, predominantly for tax and life- CHARM: Gibraltar has some lovely buildings style reasons. 3034 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 10 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 11 Advertorial Plain Scam Avoidance - What can yacht brokers do for you? sailing By John Alcantara of Boatshed Gibraltar Registering your yacht in Gibraltar hether you are a buyer or seller a yacht broker boats in the marinas at the end of the season so make sure provides a number of benefits ensuring a stress- your broker has a strong local presence. has distinct advantages, free, secure transaction without the likelihood He is your man on the pontoon for viewings, sea trials writes Jonathan Stagnetto of the other party carrying out a scam on you. and negotiation on your behalf. He will also prepare the documentation for a safe sale. THE ROCK'S location at the gateway to the Med and the WFirstly they can help sellers as they know the prices at More importantly a yacht broker makes use of a client facilities provided by its local marinas makes it ideally placed which sales have recently been made and secondly they will account to protect the buyer and seller. to register, moor, repair and maintain all sorts of yachts. know where is best to market the yacht. There are many scammers out there posing as bona fide All vessels registered in Gibraltar are registered as British flag The broker filters out the dozens of people offering rock- buyers offering excellent prices, often using a bankers’ vessels with documentation being identical to the UK. bottom prices, 'guaranteed' funds and request for test sails draft. You have been warned! And mostly you will not have to pay VAT, nor import duty (if to see the dolphins etc. A broker will make sure that there are properly cleared your vessel is not based in Gibraltar) and no tax on its sale. Owners – especially on the Costa del Sol – often leave their funds in the client account before the boat is handed to any Furthermore it is not necessary for shareholders or company buyer. directors to be nationals or residents of Gibraltar and it is As far as the buyer is concerned there are also many not necessary for the vessel to be surveyed annually. And benefits. finally the skipper does not need to hold any form of mariner's For a start a broker, especially one who belongs to a global certificate in the case of pleasure yachts under 80 GRT. franchise network will provide the widest range of boats Any citizens of the EU or British nationals are allowed and prices. to register their yachts in Gibraltar and any companies He can also guarantee that the deposit will be held in a incorporated in British territories and having principal places safe account and that it will be handed back if the sale of business in these jurisdictions can too. does not go through for whatever reason. Non-EU nationals can therefore make use of Gibraltar A good broker provides a clear and safe transaction process companies as approved vehicles for the ownership of their for both parties with the deposit returned if a survey yachts under the British flag. indicates previously unknown problems. All vessels registered in Gibraltar, however, are required to New buyers can get advice and guidance on everything appoint registered agents in Gibraltar to attend to all registry from berthing to insurance and from registration to and radio licensing requirements. training. For more information contact Jonathan at FORM-A-CO Visit www.boatshedgibraltar.com for more information or (Gibraltar) Ltd at [email protected] or call (350) 200 contact John at +350 58009999 or +34 667666753 79959 12 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 Gibraltar specialwww.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 13

Gibraltar in pictures 34 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 14 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 15 Redefining shop till the colour

SINCE the you drop grey phenomenal success of erotic RARELY a month goes by There is a lot more to Gibraltar than just duty free cigarettes and novel Fifty Shades when an exciting new shop of Grey no one has does not open in Gibraltar. perfume. Over the last few years there has been a real revolution in And the last few months been surprised have been no exception, the quality of shops to open there, writes Elizabeth Gould by a huge upsurge with leading brands includ- in sales for sex ing Holland & Barrett and coast to head to Gibraltar a toys and erotic Eroski City opening there. underwear. As well as Marks & Spencer few times a month just to do you will find all the best UK their regular shop there. But one Gibraltar high street shops includ- Another shop worthy of shop has also seen ing BHS, Next and Oasis. note is The Beacon Press, a demand There is also a Monsoon, which is Gibraltar’s lead- in grey lingerie. an Early Learning Centre ing supplier of general and AiméeJay Intimates is seeing more and more and Top Shop, not to men- computer stationery, office tion brands like Rolex and products and furniture. customers buying grey undergarments since the Swarovski. Established for over 20 120 million-selling book – now translated into 61 Giving the celebrated Mor- years it is strong on custom- languages came out. rison's supermarket a run er service and makes regu- “It is great to see S&M brands fly off the shelf, for its money, the new Eros- lar deliveries to its business clients around the Rock. but for the first time we are seeing a demand for ki City near the border is grey lingerie too,” explains owner AiméeJay, who promising over 1000 prod- Another couple of stylish ucts from UK giant Wait- new retro-style shops to moved to the Rock after running a successful spa rose. In total its Waitrose open are Chique Boutique in Oxford. range will make up around in Ocean Village and All “Clients even want grey accessories such as 15% of the outlet's total Wrapped up in Irish Town. trial is a battery specialists friendly service while Im- gloves and blindfolds: grey is now holding its own product offering. Chique Boutique sells and stocks a wide range of perial in Los Barrios is a clothes, shoes, bags, acces- against the reds and blacks. Over Christmas we Meanwhile, the enclave's batteries for cars, marine, fantastic place for quality sold out of grey silk ties for role playing Christian celebrated Morrison’s su- sories and make up and has motorcycles and mobility tables, chairs and sofas. permarket is still going recently launched an online equipment. You will also find the latest Grey! And in our summer collection, we are strong and said to be the gift company which can de- The Cycle Centre on Devils Apple products at Newton strongly featuring grey as the new black. most lucrative in the whole liver gifts from Malaga to Tower Road offers a wide store in Irish Town “It is making my inner goddess wonder if the man chain. Gibraltar. All Wrapped up range of cycles at duty free Finally if you are looking for in a dowdy grey suit is actually sending a very It has become a ritual for offers gifts and homeware. prices. Gache Opticians a Land Rover visit Capurro different message to what I once thought!” expats up and down the Meanwhile Marine & Indus- offers a great choice and in Line Wall Road. 36 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 16 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 17

No time to monkey about Kathryn Richardson takes a look at how the Gibraltar government educates its children.

FOR those readers who on the Rock learn the same England and Wales where think children in Gibraltar material as children in the children begin learning lan- receive a more privileged UK and Wales, with schools guages at the age of 11. education than those in following the National Cur- Altogether there are nine the UK, you may be right if riculum at all the key stages. nurseries, including one for you’re counting the weath- Not surprisingly, Spanish children with special needs, er. is compulsory from the age and 14 schools. But the truth is, children of four, in comparison to The schools are divided into three sectors, First (4-7 year olds), Middle (8 to 11-year- olds) and Secondary (12 to 18-year-olds). IN RUDE HEALTH The two secondary schools are divided by sex with the GIBRALTAR has a fairly good standard of health and Bayside Comprehensive unlike the UK it has not been affected by the recession. School for boys and the In fact, the Gibraltar Health Authority offers a range of Westside Comprehensive healthcare services including Acute, Primary Care and School for girls. Mental Health Services, which are funded by govern- Alongside this is one special ment revenues and those registered within the scheme. school, St. Martin’s Special This means that healthcare services for contributors are School, for children with free of charge and prescription costs have been kept at special needs and learn- a low rate of £2.50 per item or a maximum of £7.50 no ing disabilities from 4 to 16 matter how many items you need. years and the Gibraltar Col- As with the UK, residents who fit into categories such as lege which offers academic, low income are exempt from these charges. vocational and professional Unlike the UK, elderly Gibraltarians benefit the most courses to students aged 15 in the system, with pensioners being able to receive and over. care in the UK due to an agreement which mirrors EU Jewish children are catered regulations.And because the territory has a more lim- for at The Hebrew Primary ited range of specialties, they also pay for patients, to- School, the only faith school gether with an escort, to receive treatment in UK hospi- in Gibraltar, which teaches tals such as The Royal Marsden Hospital, Guys and St 4 to 11-year-olds but also Thomas’ Hospital. accepts children of other faiths too. 38 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 18 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 19 Advertorial THE OLIVE PRESS IS NOW ‘Lucky DISTRIBUT- SECURING THE ROCK with jobs’ ING 3,500 Insurance company Ibex has grown in Gibraltar thanks to the JOBSEEKERS have COPIES ON plenty of opportunities good personal service it offers its clients in Gibraltar with the THE ROCK economy still growing POTATO shops that don’t sell potatoes and businesses in Spain and Portugal. “It is a very buoyant market here and and plenty of jobs avail- that have been flooded out - these are just some of the there is a lot of growth in Gibraltar. It doesn’t appear to have able in a variety of sec- Here are the main plac- problems faced by insurance firms in Gibraltar. been hit by the recession,” said Rachelle King, retail man- es stocking the Olive tors. But despite the odd setback, and an economic downturn ager at Ibex. “We are lucky in Gibral- Press in Gibraltar: affecting the rest of Europe, the Rock appears to be go- “People in Gibraltar really seem to value customer service, tar to see the job market ing from strength to strength. which we see as being one of our strengths, and we have had staying active, with the This has prompted one insurance company to establish a lot of referrals as a result of that. e-gaming industry con- • Café Fresco a new base in Gibraltar, catering to the large number of “We provide a personal service and I think people value be- tinuing to evolve , and • O’Reileys thriving local businesses. ing able to pop in and speak to us rather than having to go the financial services • Ibex Insurance Set up in 2000, Ibex Insurance moved into Gibraltar through a call centre. We know all of our customers on a sector expanding.” said eight months ago having established itself as one of the personal level and that makes a big difference to our un- Russell Hood of First • Morrisons leading providers of car and motor insurance to expats derstanding of their needs,” adds the 42-year-old Londoner, • Elliot Hotel who joined the firm Choice Recruitment. • Sacarellos five years ago. Ibex “The use of temporary • ICC Shopping AVE you ever regret- has 45 staff working and contract staff as a ted buying a laptop from its Gibraltar of- flexible resource is- an Centre other trend we expect • Cafe Solo in Spain? Found the COMPUTER WORLD fice across all areas operating system more they are VAT-free (al- of insurance, but it is to see grow over the • Café Rojo pletely duty free. Laptops and coming year. Overall, Himpossible to understand though there is a small im- computers pay a small import the retail sector that • Colourworks and the keys in all the wrong port duty) which makes is seen as the biggest I am very optimistic duty. about new opportuni- • Rolex places? them cheaper than in Spain. On Main Street and in Irish growth area. • Caleta Hotel Well, you don’t have to go all Whether you are looking for “We carry out risk as- ties opening up for peo- Town you will find a mix of in- ple eager to work.” • Ibex Insurance the way to the UK to solve the a laptop, an iPad or a mobile dependent retailers, including sessments and point problem. In nearby Gibraltar phone, it’s perfect. Gibraltar out to clients what His company’s success • Eroski city the Newton Store, one of only a is based upon the prem- (Waitrose) everything is in English (the has been home to these com- handful of official Apple stores they can do to pre- operating system, the key- puter and electronic stores in the region. it is an excellent vent accidents. It’s ise that there is more to • Gala Casion board and the manual) and for more than 50 years, and place to buy everything from our job to make peo- a person than their CV • King’s Bastion there is no shortage of com- was originally completely duty an iPad to an iMac and the ple aware of potential and more to an employ- puter and electronics shops free when shopping there. team of English-speaking tech- problems before they er then their job specifi- plying their trade. What’s Now only cameras are com- nicians is second to none. become one.” cation. 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VARIETY: Bussling Sacarello’s, while The Landings and Patrick (right) and (bottom left) Cafe Solo’s terrace QUAY TO THE STOMACH LITTLE by little the message is rina, it is no surprise that “I grew into the busi- getting out that if you want to recent regulars include John Jon Clarke locates the most exciting ness,” says current eat well in Gibraltar you need Prescott, First Minister Fa- places to eat on the Rock manager Patrick to get off Main Street. bian Picardo and a variety of Sacarello, whose This is certainly the case with Coronation Street stars. chicken and ‘herb festival’ front, while Ipanema over in great-grandfather a string of new restaurants “We get a lot of wealthy cake and is all thanks to head Ocean Village is a Brazilian- Bartholomew found- opening up on charming yachtie types too,” explains chef, Patrick Rogers, who style churrasco, run by ami- ed the business in Queensway Quay, a million- owner Ann Hudson, who her- trained for five years under able owners Danny Breeze 1888. aires playground where hous- alds from the south coast of Anton Edelman at London’s from Kent and wife Marianna “Although I studied at a Lon- es start at £4.2 million mark. England. Savoy. from Slovakia. don University, I ended up Without a doubt the best of The menu is also appropriate- “We make all our food from If it is light bites you are look- back coming back to coffee superbly located Café Solo a string of eateries here is ly grand, with a superb mix of fresh and everything from ing for - or by far the best cof- because it’s such a beautiful on Casemates Square, which the wonderful Landings, an exciting dishes and plenty of scratch and I am building fee - then look out for Sacarel- business,” says the 61-year- has a terrace, almost always elegant and relaxed place to adventurous cuisine. up a good team here,” he los. old. And with nine nieces and full at lunchtimes. have lunch or supper. This season’s highlights in- explains. “I think we are fast This charming, always busy, nephews, Patrick is hopeful You sit with wonderful views With its stylishly set raffia clude a delicious seafood garnering a good reputation former coffee warehouse, the Sacarello heredity will of the Rock and watch the tables overlooking the ma- salad of lobster and prawn, here and that is good news.” has been going since 1817, continue going strong after world go by as you eat a great beautifully presented Another excellent waterfront and is famous for roasting him. range of dishes and specials with a slice of goats venue is the nearby Water- and blending its own coffees. Also extremely popular is the of the day. cheese, baby grapefruit slices and a free range egg. Chicken livers with a rich onion gravy and mashed potatoes was superb on a cold day and the homemade terrine of duck and foie with pistacio nuts and bacon particularly grabbed me. There was an amaz- ingly good value Kobe burger at just £16 served on a Jamaican- style potato rosti with wasabi mayonnaise. The Jamaican influence includes Jerk pork and FRINGE FEST LAUNCHES GIBRALTAR will host its first Fringe festival in June. The event taking place in the Alameda Botanic Gardens, from June 20 – 23 will include theatre, dance, music, busking and street performance, as well as art exhibitions. Acts so far confirmed at the event supported by the Olive Press include a dance workshop, led by Swiss Italian Flavia Ghisalberti and other acts in- cluding ‘Paperman’ Lorenzo Torres, and a Ger- man called Mr Tang. Gibraltarian group, Metro Motel, will also host a concert. Organiser, Schirin Boudny, said: “Gibraltar is on the international Fringe map now and we hope to attract local artists as well as international ones, year by year. “A Fringe is fun, for the performers as well as the audience! I am very excited and look forward to some fun days in June.” Performers can request nontraditional perfor- mance venues too, including bathrooms, bus stops and rooftops. Applications for performers close on February 28. For more information visit www.gibfringe.com 43 Gibraltar special Gibraltar special 22 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es www.theolivepress.es the olive press - February 21- March 6, 2013 23 Gibraltar has long been a popular venue to tie the knot, discovers Jon Clarke Solomon Levy – It’s no rocky Proud plains how each year hun- dreds of couples fly in from all over the world to get married Gibraltarian or simply to renew their vows. But Gibraltar’s appeal as a Mason Jones chats road! romantic sojourn is not new. BIG fan of southern married in the Las Vegas of During the 1950s Hollywood to one of the Rock’s Spain it was perhaps southern Europe. stars Lawrence Harvey and not that much of a Since then there has been Margaret Leighton were one most colourful surprise when John a steady stream of famous of the first high profile - cou characters about his ALennon decided to tie the lovebirds taking advantage ples to marry on the rock. knot in Gibraltar in 1969. of the years of history, siege But there are a few things Jewish roots The Beatle and his Japa- and intrigue, which has given that need sorting out in ad- nese wife Yoko Ono said Gibraltar its passionate spirit. vance, if you wish to get mar- GIBRALTAR’S longest-serving estate agent says he will ‘I do’ on the Rock, before “We’ve had Sean Connery, ried in Gib. You will need, call me back in exactly ten minutes. Like clockwork, the spending a famous week in Rick Parfitt and Sir John Mills perhaps obviously, your pass- phone buzzes and it’s Solomon Levy MBE. bed in Canada. over recent years,” explains port, as well as your birth Nephew of the Rock’s first Chief Minister, first Civic Mayor LOVE YOU DO: John and But they are far from the Karl Grambow, a commis- certificate and a document of and general man about town, Levy - more commonly Yoko got married in Gib only big names to have sioner of oaths, who has non impediment, proving you known as ‘Momy’ – is Gibraltarian through and through. been help- are free to marry. Due to its The dapper 76-year-old quickly explains how he was one of ing to marry popularity it is also advisable the Rock’s early birds when it came to real estate. couples for to apply early for a suitable “When I started in 1960 there were only four estate agents No normal corner shop decades. date at the Register Office in in the whole of Gibraltar, growing to 35 agents at one “I helped Gibraltar. stage. IT’S anything but your normal corner marry Fred- A number of experienced wed- shop... and it’s been around for a while. “There are fewer than that now, but even in the recession die Starr, who ding planners can be found to there is still a demand for property in Gibraltar and Well, since the second world war to be was a par- help you through the tricky exact. people still want to invest here because of the security it ticularly quiet proceedure.One of the best provides.” And another thing about Corner Shop man, whose of these is Sam Dimond, 28, Ltd (left), it is not actually a corner Although it is clear that Momy loves his town dearly, he wife did all the from All Things Nice, who has doesn’t think too much of certain sections of the 1713 shop, it is really a chain of two shops talking.” her own shop selling all range selling perhaps the best quality paints treaty that gave the Rock to the British. The German, of wedding dresses, suits and “To this day it still says no Jews or Muslims are allowed on and home decorating equipment on the who settled paraphanalia. “There are a south coast. the Rock, and although you may not see me do it, I stick on the Rock number of good places to get two fingers up to that treaty! Run by an amiable Gibraltarian Daryl, it for reasons married now and the wedding stocks all the leading UK brands includ- “In fact the first thing I did as mayor was get the Rabbi, the of romance photos and almost certainly Imam and the Catholic Bishop together to shake hands!” ing Dulux, Cuprinol and Hammerite. in 1966, ex- the weather will be perfect.” Gibraltar special 24 the olive press - February 21 - March 6, 2013 www.theolivepress.es