Month: June 2018

Within a month of violent hailstorms destroying a large part of the wine harvest in parts of France, including the Bordeaux region, hailstones the size of ping pong balls hit the Var on Sunday, causing more damage to vineyards as well as to property and vehicles.

“It was very brief, but very intense,” the mayor of the town of Carnoules told Var-Matin. Electricity was cut to scores of properties.

On Monday morning, the mayor announced that the Prefecture has refused to consider hail as a form of natural disaster, on the grounds that hail is included in the clauses of insurance contracts.

Violent hailstorms had ravaged parts of the Bordeaux wine region at the end of May, destroying thousands of hectares of vines.

Last year the Bordeaux region suffered one of its worst harvests in history with a fall of 39 percent on the year due to late frosts, which lead to a jump in prices.

Frédéric Genta, Interministerial Delegate in charge of digital transition in Monaco, said on Friday, June 22, that the strategy for the Principality’s ambitious digital plans must include the provision of better e-services.

Speaking at the Nice-Matin eco-club, in the presence of the Minister of State, Mr Genta said that the digital plan is “a subject that affects everyone today and is at the heart of what Monaco will be like tomorrow.

“Monaco has what it takes to succeed in terms of resources and funding, it is a tool that will further increase the country’s prosperity.”

“The Principality has good infrastructure in general and shows a real willingness to move forward but is lagging behind in solutions and e-services. We will propose a strategy serving users and businesses using the strengths of Monaco that will be further strengthened and developed. Our vision for three years’ time is to have achieved a smart city and a fully connected country,” he said.

The mosquito Aedes albopictus, commonly called the tiger mosquito, arrived in 2004 in Menton and has since colonised the Alpes-Maritimes and the Principality. This mosquito can carry viral diseases such as Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika.

The tiger mosquito measures less than one centimetre and is easily recognisable by its black and white stripes on the body, its legs and its totally black wings. The tiger mosquito is active during the day.

None of the diseases that the insect may carry are transmitted directly from person to person. On the other hand, if the mosquito bites an infected person, it can suck the virus and transmit it to a healthy person with its bite.

Chikungunya or Dengue fever can be suspected in a person with a fever over 38.5 C and the sudden onset of at least one of the following: headache, arthralgia, myalgia, lumbago, or retro-orbital pain.

There is a suspicion of Zika virus disease in cases of a rash, with or without fever, and at least two of the following: conjunctival hyperemia, arthralgia, myalgia. A blood test can confirm the diagnosis.

Residents are advised to reduce the risk by implementing the standard safeguards against mosquitoes. Stagnant water should be removed, even from small pots and vases on balconies. The use of window nets is also advised. Anti-mosquito sprays can also be used.

In case of doubt regarding an infection, a regular doctor or the Emergency Department of the Princess Grace Hospital Centre should be consulted.

The first Meeting of the Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco ended on Saturday evening with a spectacular Sound and Light show dedicated to the Grimaldi dynasty projected on the facade of the Prince’s Palace.

Several highlights marked the first day of this inaugural celebration of the history of the Grimaldi dynasty, including folk dances and cultural performances performed by the invited sites, the fighting of behourd, and also the traditional fire of Saint-Jean which allowed all the invited folk groups to associate themselves with the history of Monaco.

The first meeting also paid tribute to the Marquisate des Baux and the county of Carladès in honour of Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. The City of Menton, which was part of the Principality for five centuries, completed the list of guest sites.

The celebration continued on Sunday, June 24, on the Palace Square.

The Business Time team of the Young Chamber of Commerce offers readers a unique opportunity to meet professionals and experts from a sector of Monegasque excellence: Yachting.

During the whole evening, there will be the opportunity to exchange business cards and establish new commercial relations with the elite in this sector.

The event takes place at the Riva tunnel on Port Hercule at 18:30 on Thursday, July 5.

Riva, an iconic builder of ships since 1842, has always linked art and design. By building the mythical Aquarama in the sixties and thanks to his perfectionist and meticulous work, Carlo Riva raised the brand that bears his name to the highest level and created a real Riva Myth. His daughter, Lia Riva, continued her work in Monaco and the Junior Chamber is honoured to be invited to the Tunnel that bears her name and whose history is closely linked to that of Monaco.

Edouard Mousny is vice-chairman of Cluster Yachting Club of Monaco. With experience in a number of varied companies in Monaco, France and internationally, Edouard Mousny is also an expert in yachting. In particular, he is working to simplify the current regulations, which can now act as a hindrance to some shipowners.

General Manager of the Monaco Yacht Show, Gaëlle Tallarida is constantly striving for excellence to develop what has become the world’s largest superyacht show. Listening carefully to a demanding market, an international promotion targeting private customers is the basis of the strategy orchestrated by Gaëlle Tallarida with her excellent organising team. The Monaco Yacht Show is one of the annual two top flagship events of the Principality.

More info: emmanuelle.ragazzi@jcemonaco.mc