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Week 15

February 18, 2013 by Editorial Team2 3 Comments

Baby A

Hi all, this week has been a little uneventful, the highlight being I was admitted into hospital with Ketones and some abdominal cramps Lol I spent two nights at St Bernards Hospital in the Maternity ward where I was treated very well by all the staff. I will take this opportunity to thank them all for taking such good care of me during my stay.

On Thursday which was Valentines Day, I had a scan where I saw my three beautiful babies kicking and wiggling about, it feels just as amazing every time I see them!!

Today I am going for a private gender scan in Spain at Clinica Medrano, they are not only super professional but also very friendly and welcoming too. I cant wait to find out what the gender of my babies is, and of course very excited to share it with all of you in a special update tomorrow. So watch this space for my gender reveal tomorrow as I promise to make it something special.

Baby C

until then, all my love to all the wonderful people who are following my blog , especially to those sending me supportive messages.

Kat xx

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Borge Triplets, Bump, Embarazo Multiple, Gibraltar Insight Magazine, Gibraltar Triplets, Kathryne Borge, Katrine Borge

Helpful Tips For Job Interviews

September 16, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

When applying for a job it’s important to research about the company culture, what they do and how the work, and then think of ways in which you could be beneficial to the company. A great resource for your research would be there website.

Fidgeting is a big NO, if you tend to fidget when you’re nervous or under pressure use your hands to express yourself whilst talking. By avoiding this you will appear more relaxed and confident. Think of an interview as selling a product, you have to convince them that YOU are indeed the best person for the job.

Gibraltar Air Cadets Media Release

August 30, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

MEDIA RELEASE

Reference: JDW/15/08 Date: 15 August 2012

GIBRALTAR AIR CADETS BRAVE WET WALES WEATHER

SEVEN Air Cadets from No 2 Overseas (Gibraltar) Squadron have just returned home following a weeks training at The National Air Cadet Adventure Centre Llanbedr, (NACAC) in West Wales.

The all weather activities included mountain walking, orienteering, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and dry slope skiing. All activities are organised and run by qualified experienced staff.Despite very wet conditions Flight Sergeant Aden Cox carried out the residential part of his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and the other six cadets carried out their Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition in the Snowdonia region.

In order to complete these sections the cadets had to be completely self-sufficient. They navigated themselves over a three day period and camped for two nights. Wing Commander David Miller, who assessed the expedition, said: “The cadets were walking in some very difficult terrain. It was boggy from all the rain and also on occasions the visibility was very poor. Considering the type of conditions the cadets usually experience they performed extremely well”.

Once the expedition had finished the cadets got the chance to join in the many activities provided by the centre, Cadet Megan Bellaque said: “I was able to try new things and overcome fears. I didn’t think I would but I just got on with it and listened to the instructors”.

Cadet Aysha Panter said: “I had high hopes for the expedition but even my expectations weren’t as good as the reality of it, I had fun even though there was so much rain!”

Many of the cadets were nervous of rock climbing but went on to overcome their fears and enjoy the experience. Corporal Rohana Dewfall said: “I reached new heights not only on the climbing wall, but on a personal level. I also got to abseil down the rock, what a view.”

Cadet Cheyenne Woolf said: “Despite the fact this was my third year on an adventure training camp, I learnt something about myself on each activity. I had a brilliant time and made memorable accomplishments like climbing to the top of the slab”.

Cadet Ryan Guiling reflected on his week: “I thoroughly enjoyed the expedition, it was very hard but we felt like we achieved something, but most of all I had an amazing time learning to ski”. Cadet Ryan Gerrard added: “I got to learn a new skill and found a new hobby – sailing. I will also not forget the experience of walking in the Welsh countryside”.

Flying Officer Justin Felice, who accompanied the cadets to the UK praised their efforts: “The Gibraltar cadets’ behaviour throughout the week was excellent. The expedition was very hard but the cadets showed good team work, resilience to the extreme elements and most of all maintained a good sense of humour throughout. Well done and congratulations.”

For further information on the Air Training Corps please contact Flying Officer Justin Felice on 58008180.

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For further information please contact Command Media Officer Julia Wilde on 2005 5084.

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New Charity Established in Gibraltar

August 24, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

A new charity named the ‘’Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gibraltar’’ has been established in Gibraltar, the charity will have for its main objectives the constant and vigorous campaigning and contact with the Gibraltar Health Authority and all other relevant authorities and organisations in Gibraltar and elsewhere for the attainment, creation, maintenance and supervision of medical and social facilities and conditions of excellence to provide for the treatment and awareness in Gibraltar and elsewhere of those persons and the families affected by Cystic Fibrosis in order to ensure a meaningful and beneficial improvement in their lives and to provide practical and emotional support and information on all matters connected with Cystic Fibrosis.

8 Year Old Swims To Save A Life

August 2, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

MEDIA RELEASE

Reference: JDW/01/08 Date: 01 August 2012

8 YEAR OLD SWIMS TO SAVE A LIFE

KIND hearted Ben Donohue (8) is going to swim 4.5 miles on the 1^st September to raise money for critically ill Jamie Inglis (6) who he has never met.

Ben was sitting with his parents and their friend SSgt Robert Records when he overheard a conversation about Jamie. 40 year old Robert mentioned a close friend from his army training days whose son Jamie suffers from neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer.

Robert mentioned that Jamie had already beaten the deadly disease when he was only three, but he now needs to raise £250,000 to pay for relapse treatment in Germany. Ben was moved enough to put a plan into action and decided to swim 4.5 miles as a sponsored swim.

His enthusiasm and determination stirred an idea in Robert’s mind who felt it was unfair to let him do a sponsored event on his own. So Robert decided to run a marathon on the same day. He will run a lap of the rock and complete the rest on a treadmill located at the Europa pool. As if running a marathon wasn’t difficult enough in the heat, Robert will then attempt to run up the rock!

Further information is available from Command Media Officer Julia Wilde on 2005 5084.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ben Donohue, gibaraltar magazine, Gibraltar Insight Magazine, Gibraltar publications, Insight Gibraltar Magazine, Jamie Inglis, marathon

Rosie’s CF Story

July 31, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

Rosie with husband Winston

What Is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that attacks both the respiratory and digestive systems. Mucus in patients with CF is very thick, and collects in intestines and lungs, this causes difficulty breathing as well as chronic lung infections and scarring; sufferers often compare it to breathing through a straw or drowning. Most patients will eventually require lung transplantation; unfortunately the lack of donors means that most of them will die before a healthy pair of lungs is available. The mucus in the pancreas and digestive system makes digestion very hard, sometimes blocking the pancreatic ducts completely, therefore causing malnutrition. Due to this, CF sufferers are required to take an average of 35 pancreatic enzymes every day, to aid digestion and absorption of nutrients. The sweat glands are also affected by this disease, causing sufferers to lose a huge amount of salt when they sweat. This can upset the balance of minerals and can cause abnormal heart rhythms, putting them at risk of going in to shock. Aside from the main aspects of CF, there are also other side effects such as poor growth, premature arthritis/osteoporosis, liver failure, gallstones, reoccurring nasal polyps, infertility (mainly in males)… [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fribrosis Foundation Gibraltar, Gibraltar Article, Gibraltar Insight Magazine, Gibraltar publications, I, Insight Gibraltar Magazine, Rose Fernandez, Rosie's CF story

Gibraltar’s Own Olympic Torch

July 30, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

Gibraltarians Nicola Bosio and Amanda Carreras did Gibraltar proud as they carried the Olympic Torch through the streets of Ealing last Tuesday. The local athletes were cheered on by a group of Gibraltarians who proudly held the red and white Gibraltar flag. Nicola was the first to run, later passing on the flame to her fellow sportswoman Amanda. Jonathan Manasco captured this extraordinary moment as the two young ladies proudly passed the flame, an unforgettable experience for all involved without a doubt. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2012, Amanda Carreras, Ealing, gibaraltar magazine, Gibraltar Insight Magazine, Gibraltars Own Olympic Tourch, Jonathan Manasco, London Olympics, Nicola Bosio

Caring For Your skin During Summer

July 30, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

We all know the importance of protecting our skin from the sun. Of course, it’s impossible to avoid the sun - who wants to stay indoors when you could spend a lovely day at the beach? Not everything about the sun is bad either. Sunlight helps our bodies create vitamin D. So follow these tips when you’re outdoors and learn to soak up all the good things the sun has to offer. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Gibraltar Insight Magazine, Healthy skin, Insight Gibraltar Magazine, insight magazine gibraltar, Protecting skin during summer, Skin care tips

Barclays Gibraltar Staff in Olympic Fundraising Initiative

July 18, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

Staff at Barclays in Gibraltar are preparing to undertake a series of fundraising events whereby they will take part in a range of Olympic-themed challenges and community events over five days to raise money for charity as part of a Barclays-wide initiative.

The aim of the event, entitled ‘500 in 5’ is for staff from Barclays branches across Europe to raise £50,000 for charity in one week. Barclays staff from branches in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Gibraltar have all taken up the challenge, which runs from Monday, August 6^th to Friday, August 10^{th. [Read more...]}

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Gaggero Foundation supports 300 students through Young Enterprise Gibraltar

June 25, 2012 by Editorial Team2 Leave a Comment

“Founder of the Gaggero Foundation, Mr James Gaggero (left) donated a cheque for £50,000 to the Chairman of Young Enterprise Gibraltar, Mr Carlos Garcia.”

For the fourth year running the Gaggero Foundation has donated £50,000 to support Young Enterprise in Gibraltar. The scheme was introduced to Gibraltar from the UK in 2008, initially at the Gibraltar College, and it enables students in full time education to get hands-on experience of what it is like to set up and run a business.

Young Enterprise is an extracurricular activity which students undertake voluntarily in addition to their formal studies. They decide what product or service they wish to provide the local community and then they raise capital, issue shares, elect a board of directors and form a company. The ideas and decisions – good and bad – are taken by the students, but they are supported by link teachers who guide them and also by local volunteers from the business community who challenge them on the decisions they make and act as mentors. The success of their efforts is judged in May each year when students must liquidate their companies, write a detailed company report which must include financial statements highlighting the profits they have achieved. At an awards ceremony each team also has to make a public presentation about their companies and what they achieved.

Commenting on the success of Young Enterprise, Mr James Gaggero, Chairman of the Bland Group and founder of the Gaggero Foundation said, “This last year has been another year of achievement for Young Enterprise Gibraltar. Not only has the scheme expanded to include Westside but the scheme has also run a variety of programmes in addition to the flagship Company Programme.” Once again James Gaggero acknowledged and thanked the teachers and business mentors who have participated in Young Enterprise throughout the year.

Chairman of Young Enterprise Gibraltar, Mr Carlos Garcia thanked the Gaggero Foundation for its continued support and added, “Last year the committee set itself a goal to develop Young Enterprise further in Gibraltar by rolling out the successful Company Programme to other schools and also by introducing new programmes from the YE organisation. We are very pleased with the success in achieving this goal but what has made it really rewarding is the enthusiasm with which the students have participated. The creativity and motivation of the students has been very impressive. From a standing start four years ago with just 26 participants one of last year’s local teams came third overall in the UK finals out of a total of 2,000 companies and 30,000 students. The continued solid support of the Gaggero Foundation enables Young Enterprise to develop and thrive in Gibraltar. On behalf of the Committee, schools and students I would like to thank the Gaggero Foundation for its generous support.”
More than 300 students have benefited from the Young Enterprise experience this year. In the next 12 months there are plans to involve more schools in Gibraltar across other age groups which should see the numbers rise to over 500.