Day: 22 September 2016

The head of the urological department of the Princess Grace Hospital, Dr Herve Baumert, has resigned, citing problems with his deputy over a period of several months. The post of director will now be advertised so that a new head of the urological service can be appointed as soon as possible.
In May this year, Dr Baumert told the Medical Commission that he had encountered difficulties in persuading his deputy to comply with his plans for the service as he had presented them to the selection board during his own appointment process and the interview at which he was the successful candidate on October 6, 2015.
An attempt at mediation failed, and despite instructions from the Medical Commission that the deputy follow the instructions of the chief of the department, Dr Baumert submitted his resignation on August 19, effective from September 29, 2016.
A temporary head of the urology department will be appointed from outside CHPG, pending a selection process for a new candidate. The Government, in a statement on Thursday, September 22, reiterated its commitment to the highest possible standards of care at CHPG.
An audit of the urology department has also been ordered by the Government.

This Sunday, September 25, provides a fantastic opportunity for members of the public to access a range of venues in Monaco as part of National Heritage Day. The richness and diversity of the Principality will be on show with the theme “The Sacred Heritage of Monaco”.
The Town Hall will be open from 10 am until 5 pm, at the Place de la Mairie on the Rock, with a tour of rooms including the council chamber, the marriage hall, and the Mayor’s office. Also offering free entry will be the Chapelle de la Visitation in Monaco Ville.
Other venues open to the public include the École Supérieure d’Arts Plastiques, Pavillon Bosio, 1, avenue des Pins, Monaco Ville; Academie Rainier III (registration necessary); Saint-Nicholas Church, with two organ and choral recitals, at 11:30 am and 5 pm; and  the Jardin Exotique and the observatory grotto, from 9 am to 7 pm, where students of the Académie Rainier III will perform a concert at 11 am and 3 pm.
This is an exceptional opportunity for those interested in the breadth and depth of Monaco’s cultural life. A full program can be found online.

Monaco has long been a destination for visitors with a reputation for excellence, but the Principality is not resting on its laurels. The Monaco Bus Company (CAM) is often part of the visitor’s overall experience, and the quality of service is of great importance.
Now, after an investigation by a specialised French company, the Monaco Bus Company has been awarded the “Monaco Welcome Certified” label to mark its excellent standard of service. Part of the process was a series of visits by “mystery clients”, who tested the welcome aboard the buses on Monaco’s six routes and at the company’s offices at 3 avenue President JF Kennedy.
Since not everyone speaks French, part of the test was to see how drivers respond to questions from visitors who don’t speak the language. The cleanliness and general condition of the bus stops was another factor. CAM will wear this badge of honour for a three-year period, during which time more mystery passengers will be boarding the buses in the Principality.

The Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is well on top of things for the upcoming Christmas season, and have just announced the winner of its own contest among its pastry chefs for the best Yule Log for the 2016 celebrations.
A jury of professionals, journalists and other talents unanimously chose the “Chestnut Log”, concocted by the young pastry chef of the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, Cédric Desideri.
The Pastry Chef of the restaurant L’Hirondelle des Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo pays tribute to his childhood forest walks with a combination of a light chestnut cream, a compote of tangerines and crisp praline. The price of the traditional log is €85, which serves six. Orders should be placed 24 hours in advance at L’Hirondelle, Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, 2 avenue de Monte-Carlo, T. +377 98 06 69 30