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Day: 22 September 2016

Head of urology at Princess Grace steps down

by: Cassandra Tanti
22/09/2016

hospitalThe 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.

Venues open doors for Heritage Day

by: Cassandra Tanti
22/09/2016

palaisprincierThis 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.

Award-winning novelist at Princess Grace Irish Library

by: Cassandra Tanti
22/09/2016

Liz Nugent 5Liz Nugent, present Ireland Fund of Monaco Writer-in-Residence, was guest speaker Wednesday night and at the Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco. The winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in 2014 for “Unravelling Oliver” spoke about her recently published, second best-selling novel, “Lying in Wait”.
After reading excerpts and talking about her writing, she generously engaged in a prolonged question-and-answer session. With her exciting talent, and her humble and heart-warming manner, the new rising star of Irish writing regaled an enthusiastic Monaco audience.
“She is a wonderful writer with a unique voice and a deliciously dark sensibility,” says Patricia Deevy, the editorial director of Penguin Ireland, Liz Nugent’s publisher. “She has taken the crime writing world by storm and she is going from strength to strength.”
While being hailed as a writer of crime novels, Liz’s writing peels away the layers of the underlying psychology of her wide range of characters, from a judge to a drug addict, from an agoraphobic mother to a top model. Her books are page-turners from the opening line, like in “Unravelling Oliver”: “I expected more of a reaction the first time I hit her.”
With two run-away best sellers (“Unravelling Oliver” has been translated into eight languages already) it’s no surprise, except perhaps to the modest Liz herself, that she has been signed up by the prestigious New York publisher, Simon & Schuster for a six-figure sum, to bring these two novels to the American market. (Source: Francis O’Hara)

Monaco transport honoured for service

by: Cassandra Tanti
22/09/2016

bus2Monaco 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.

Monaco chosen for European jetpack debut

by: Cassandra Tanti
22/09/2016

jetpackMonaco has been chosen as the venue for the European debut of the revolutionary JB-10 Jetpack, which will power a man into the sky above the Principality thanks to two jet engines.
After an unprecedented test flight around the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Jetpack Aviation team continues its global demonstration tour, which will include several surprise flights around the most emblematic monuments of Europe, with Monaco as the first stop.
Three demonstrations are planned to coincide with the Monaco Yacht Show. At the heliport of the Oceanographic Museum on Thursday, September 29, at the Fontvieille heliport on Friday, September 30, and from the heliport to a yacht off Fontvieille on Saturday, October 1.
All these displays are open to the public and take place at 5 pm, weather permitting.

The Jetpack JB-10 propels its user at more than 160 kph, can fly for 10 minutes and has a radius of 20 kilometres. The JB-10 has a wide range of potential applications and commercial uses and is the result of almost fifty years of development and testing. The JB-10 is the only operational Jetpack currently available on the market.

SBM Yuletide pastry contest

by: Cassandra Tanti
22/09/2016

Cédric Desideri, pastry chef at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. Photo: Facebook ThermesMarinsMonteCarlo
Cédric Desideri, pastry chef at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. Photo: Facebook ThermesMarinsMonteCarlo

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