The younger son of Princess Caroline, Pierre Casiraghi, and his wife Beatrice Borromeo, have welcomed a son.
“The Princess of Hanover and the Countess Paola Marzotto are delighted to announce the birth of their grandson, born on February 28, 2017. The mother and the child are doing well,” the Prince’s Palace said in a press release on March 1, 2017.
The baby boy, whose first name was not revealed, was born on Tuesday at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco. Press outlets in Italy and Spain had pre-empted the official announcement after Beatrice’s younger sister, Matilde Borromeo, had made the birth known on social media.
Pierre, who will turn 30 in September, and Beatrice, 31, met in 2008 in Milan while they were students. The couple were married in 2015 under a major media spotlight.
Artist Namira Salim, a resident of Monaco since 1997, played a part of the celebration for some of the lucky nominees at the 89th Academy Awards held on Sunday.
Limited-edition bling from her latest collection, Namira Monaco, was included in the “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bags given to Oscar contenders in major acting and directing categories. The swag bags have a total dollar value easily hitting six figures, and are part of the glamour where Namira’s high jewellery creations are gifted to A-Listers including Meryl Streep, Emma Stone and Nicole Kidman.
Ms Salim’s contribution to Hollywood’s biggest night was her Special Edition Pole Star Constellation Pendant and Brooch (pictured), a collectible inspired “by the stars”. The brooch is valued at $1,000.
“I am absolutely honoured to have presented my jewels in the ‘Everyone Wins’ Nominee Gift Bags for Hollywood’s brightest stars. But more importantly, these jewels are a testament of the House of Namira Monaco’s ingenuity, delicate craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail,” said Narima. “Every piece embodies the timeless beauty of the night sky and empowers the modern woman to set new dreams and embrace the stars.”
Namira Salim, first Asian to skydive (tandem) over Mount Everest as part of the historic First Everest Skydives 2008. Himalayas, Nepal. October 11, 2008. Photo: Facebook Narima Salim
Namira Salim is also a Founder Astronaut of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, the first private space-line. She is internationally recognised as the first future space tourist from South Asia and Monaco.
She spearheaded record-setting pioneering peace expeditions to all three poles of the world, also making her the first South Asian to skydive (tandem) over Mount Everest at 29,480ft (8,985m) during the historic First Everest Skydives 2008. Namira is also the first woman from Monaco to have reached the North Pole in 2007 and the first resident at the South Pole in 2008.
Jenson Button, McLaren MP4-27, Monaco Grand Prix 2012. Photo: Copyright Julien Reboulet
The Monaco Automobile Club is once again looking for controllers, both men and women, for the Grand Prix competitions in May this year. Duties include checking tickets, providing information to spectators and related tasks.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 65 on the date of the Monaco ePrix, which takes place on May 13. Individuals residing in the Principality and in neighbouring communities are invited to apply. As no registration can be made by post, those interested should log on to the ACM website under the heading download the application form from the ACM website and print it out.” and print it out.
This should be brought in person with a recent photo ID during one of the three half-days of registration. These will be held on Wednesday, March 1, Thursday March 2 and Monday, March 6, from 2 to 6 pm, at the headquarters of the General Control Department of the ACM, entrance on rue Grimaldi. No registration is possible by proxy. Provide a piece of ID and a recent photo ID.
A past Monaco-Ireland Arts Society production included an evening with extracts from four of Synge’s most well-known plays
In an annual event marking St Patrick’s Day but avoiding the host of other happenings on March 17, the Monaco-Ireland Arts Society will be celebrating one of Ireland’s foremost playwrights one week later, on March 24, with two plays by Brian Friel: The Bear and Faith Healer. Brian Friel (1929-2015) is perhaps best known for his work “Philadelphia, Here I Come”.
The evening performance, as presented by Frank Dubuisson and directed by Virginia Disney, starts at 8:30 pm will be in the Auditorium of the College Charles III, avenue de l’Annonciade (Parking is available under the old Lycée Technique). More information: www.monaco-ireland-arts.org.
With a commitment to presenting literary, dramatic and musical works of Ireland in the Principality, the Monaco-Ireland Arts Society was founded in October 1994, by the late Paul Connell and Virgina Connell, Nick O’Conor and Professor George Sandulescu, thanks to the generosity and support of Dr Michael W Smurfit, the Irish Consul in the Principality.
Dr Patrick Fransen, Head of Clinic in Geneva and Lausanne since 1994, decided to join the team of permanent surgeons at Monaco’s IM2S clinic last December.
His wish was motivated by “the desire to undertake a new project, with opportunities for the development of quality medicine, and proximity for Monegasques, residents of the Principality and the neighbouring Department,” he commented. “But also, to contribute to the creation of a destination of medical excellence open to the international world thanks to the attractiveness of Monaco.”
Dr Fransen brings to IM2S techniques to make spinal surgery more efficient, such as for the prevention of postoperative fibrosis in lumbar disc herniations, and less invasive, percutaneous surgery techniques in fractures. His skills include cervical surgery.
Dr Thomas d’Ollonne, an orthopaedic surgeon, also took up his post last December. Seduced by the image of the Institute in terms of quality of care and its reputation, especially among top athletes, he chose to work “with a reference to ligament pathology of the knee”.
Head of Clinic at the CHU of Nice, he specialises in arthroscopic, prosthetic, shoulder and knee surgery, but also in sports traumatology.
Dr Martin Schramm has been strengthening the Institute’s permanent practitioners team since early January. Specialising in orthopaedic and traumatological surgery, he recalls the professional passion of his father: “I remember visiting the sick on weekends with him when I was very young, of his humanity and his kindness.”
After studying medicine in Paris, he carried out his first orthopaedic course in the service of Professor Judet, which reinforces his choice of specialty. An intern of Hôpitaux Niçois in the services of Professor De Peretti and Professor Boileau, he returned to finish his training with Professor Judet who taught him the prosthetic surgery of the lower limb, the surgery of the elbow, and the management of the sequelae of fracture.
The IM2S is a medical and surgical orthopaedic clinic in Monaco, bringing together specialists in all osteoarticular pathologies. It is well known for its expertise in sports medicine.
In 2015, IM2S counted 26,023 surgical consultations with 3,686 surgical procedures. A more remarkable figure – 36,516 – represents the number of medical and traumatic emergency consultations. (Feature image: Facebook IM2S)
Anne Eastwood, High Commissioner for the Protection of Rights, Freedoms and Mediation in Monaco, with HSH Prince Albert. Photo: Princely Palace
The Office of the High Commissioner for the Protection of Rights, Freedoms and Mediation in Monaco has just published its second annual activity report, presented by Anne Eastwood, High Commissioner to the Sovereign Prince.
In addition to statistics of its activities, the report reflects on the actions taken by the institution over the past year and the progress achieved in the service of the public and administration. During the 2015/2016 year, a total of 114 cases were dealt with. Much of the Commission’s work involved housing matters.
Created in October 2013, this public and independent entity of mediation aims to ensure respect for the rights of everyone vis-à-vis the Monegasque Administration. It’s also involved in the private sector in the fight against discrimination. In this context, it acts as a tool for dialogue and accompaniment of people to try to resolve situations that could not be resolved directly between the parties. Its services are accessible to everyone free of charge.
The younger son of Princess Caroline, Pierre Casiraghi, and his wife Beatrice Borromeo, have welcomed a son.
Artist Namira Salim, a resident of Monaco since 1997, played a part of the celebration for some of the lucky nominees at the 89th Academy Awards held on Sunday.
