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Day: 21 February 2018

Princess Charlene Charity Mile returns to Hippodrome

by: Cassandra Tanti
21/02/2018
Princess Charlene Photo: Kasia Wandycz/Palais Princier
Princess Charlene Photo: Kasia Wandycz/Palais Princier

The Côte d’Azur Racing Society will once again hold the “Prix Princesse Charlène de Monaco-Charity Mile” at the Hippodrome in Cagnes-sur-Mer on Saturday, February 24. It will be second edition of the Charity Cup.

Each horse will be associated, by a special lottery, with a specified charity, and twenty horses will start over a distance of 1,600 metres. The represented associations will all leave winners with a global amount of €50,000 to be allocated according to the order of arrival of the horses.

The draw for the attribution of the horses to each association will take place on February 22 at the Yacht Club of Monaco, at 11 am in the Aquarama Riva Bar in the presence of Gareth Wittstock, brother of HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco, and Mr François Forcioli-Conti, President of the Racing Society of the Côte d’Azur.

Sixteen associations will be beneficiaries of the Charity Race, some related to the Foundations of the Princely Family, others dedicated specifically to the world of racing and other local charities dedicated to children and people in difficulty. Many companies and donors are supporting this second edition of the Charity Race.

The award ceremony will take place at the end of the race in the presence of Mr Wittstock and Mr Forcioli Conti in the presence of 200 personalities, business leaders, partners, and representatives of associations. Nearly 4,000 visitors attended the races in 2017.

HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco said: “I am pleased that the 2018 edition of this Charity Race, and the award that bears my name, help to protect children, people in difficulty and animal welfare.

“My thanks go to all those who supported this wonderful initiative and I would also like to congratulate the associations present for their continued efforts.”

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Last day to apply for Monaco Grand Prix job openings

by: Cassandra Tanti
21/02/2018

Thursday, February 22, is the last day to apply for those interested in working as security controllers at the Historic Grand Prix and Monaco Grand Prix in May.

The Monaco Automobile Club is looking for controllers to check tickets and bags and to give out spectator information for the 11th Grand Prix of Monaco Historique (May 11 to 13) and the 76th F1 Grand Prix (May 24 to 27).

Positions are open to men and women between 18 and 65, and applicants should live in Monaco or neighbouring municipalities.

Application forms should be downloaded, filled out and presented in person, together with a recent passport photo and valid ID, before 7 pm on Thursday, February 22, at the headquarters of the General Control Service of the ACM (entrance by Rue Grimaldi, in front of the Société Marseillaise de Crédit).

For more info, contact General Control Secretarial Service: mlamongie@acm.mc or nverdino@acm.mc.

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Monaco skating rink accessible to people with reduced mobility

by: Cassandra Tanti
21/02/2018
Photo: Mairie de Monaco
Photo: Mairie de Monaco

Since December 6, the open-air ice rink at Rainier III Nautical Stadium has been accessible to people with reduced mobility, thanks to the availability of two eisgleiters, skating platforms equipped with gliders on which wheelchairs can be installed.

On Wednesday, February 21, two beneficiaries of the Association Monégasques des Handicapés Moteurs were able to enjoy the sensation of gliding across the ice in the presence of Deputy Mayor Jacques Pastor, Delegate for Sports and Leisure, and Arnaud Giusti, Head of the Municipal Services for Sports and Associations.

The 1,000 sqm skating rink will close for the season on March 12. During the school holidays (from February 24), it will be open Monday to Thursday 10 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 9 pm.

Skaters young and old, as well as people with reduced mobility are all welcome, especially with snow and minus temperatures in the forecast next week. Tickets cost €6.70 or free for children under 5. Helmets for kids are available on request from staff.

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Minister addresses energy transition in front of Economic and Social Council

by: Cassandra Tanti
21/02/2018
Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, with Séverine Canis-Froidefond, André Garino and Jean-Luc Nguyen, speaking in front of the members of the Economic and Social Council. Photo: Charly Gallo/DC
Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, with Séverine Canis-Froidefond, André Garino and Jean-Luc Nguyen, speaking in front of the members of the Economic and Social Council. Photo: Charly Gallo/DC

Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, responding to the invitation of André Garino, President of the Economic and Social Council, spoke in front of its members on Monday, February 19, on the important topic of energy transition.

She was accompanied by Jean-Luc Nguyen, Director of the Mission for Energy Transition, and Séverine Canis-Froidefond, Director of Forward Studies, Urban Planning and Mobility.

After presenting the National Pact for Energy Transition, Minister Gramaglia pointed out its main themes, including the launch of the solar cadastre and a dedicated website: www.cadastresolaire.mc and transition-energetique.gouv.mc.

Additionally, she spoke about the Charter of Commitment that entities are invited to adhere to and also addressed the topic of Clean Public Transport (TCSP), before answering questions from those present.

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