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A CULTURAL goldmine of paintings and prints owned by the disgraced Marrache legal firm has been put up for sale by liquidators. A signed print by Salvador Dali (pictured) is among the valuable collection, which includes paintings by some of Gibraltar’s most famous artists. There is also a range of prints and maps dating back to the 18th century, as well as a lithograph of female smugglers and a ceiling-high plan of mid-1900s Gibraltar. Some residents have argued that the collection should be put on display and not sold. The Gibraltar Heritage Trust told the Olive Press it had requested a visit to the collection in order to take an informed view. The three Marrache brothers were jailed in 2014 over years of fraud which led to the collapse of their firm with debts of more than £34 million.
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baths and (inset) while (left) Roman the Costa del Sol last resort on Manilva is the with fishermen’s END OF THE LINE: Isla and ????????? a small fishing village Cameron de la on the beach. between the Sierra flamenco star along cro climate nestled and the Straits of shacks literally of buildings huddled for the smelly is locals This jumble Bermeja mountains the A7 motorway ULIUS Caesar came is a great mix of flamenco legend a narrow strip of expat community. Gibraltar, there sulphur springs, for the tranquilthere are excellent thriving and tourists and African coastline, in- home to a European Union flag flutCamaron de la Isla today come for In fact, the the close-knit views of the north ity, while tourists the entrance to beaches, emblematic cluding Ceuta. the time you feel that tering at 6,000 is a fitting symbol of its rich and varied vibe. “In fact, most of reach out and physi- town of appeal, with Momarina and cosmopolitan not have the instant you could almostcountries and two con- Sabi’s multinational German and Spanish Brand Manilva may brasher costa coustouch three stand- roccans, English, cally of nationalities are blend you now – recognition of its easy wine among the tinents from anywhere here. ins but like its locally-grown star boost by de living in harmonyEnglish underline Sabiing.” in being given a Michelin of call is San Luis in Berasategui – the Manilva’s first port resort that keeps Street signs British feel whileand Basque chef Martin age. with undeniably tourist a nillas’ bar improving Sabinillas, in popularity. town is definitely as Ricky Lee’s sports quite like Manilva,” growing and growing known by bars such Dean “There is nowhere Turn to Page 18 expat councillor ‘Sabi’, as it is affectionately over the past few explains proud businessman who has as locals, has boomed Tyler Shelton, a for 18 years. humble beginnings decades from its lived in the town and unique mi“We share a fantastic
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18) or the fruity flavours of exotic portugal, a day’s drive but worth every mile (Pages 6-7)?
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Give us our money back! Residents demand Tax Office settles longstanding rebates
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THOUSANDS of pounds in tax rebates are being held back from Gibraltar workers, it has been claimed. A backlog of tax refunds has built up with some people still owed payouts from as long ago as 2008. While the Tax Office insists all money owed will be paid,
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residents are fed up of waiting for money that is rightfully theirs. The long delay of up to eight years has led a number of Gibraltar employees to con-
tact the Olive Press for our help. One insisted she had ‘nowhere left to turn’ and was desperate for the money. Nurse Donna Alecio, 32, is waiting on two rebates dating back to tax years 2008/09 and 2009/10, which total ‘well over’ £1,000. The problem began when the mother-of-two was put on emergency tax when she started at St. Bernard’s Hospital, in 2008.
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While she is unsure of the exact amount owed (‘because nobody has confirmed it’) the Tax Office insisted it would be repaid two years ago. She was given the same line this month and is growing increasingly angry. “I’ve been told I’m owed money time-and-again but I’ve no idea how much or when I will receive it,” she told the Olive Press. “Then last week, I was told
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by someone on the desk that all rebates had been put on hold while staff underwent a training exercise.” She added: “Residents are fined for declaring their earnings late, why is the Tax Office not being held accountable for its late payments?” Another resident - who wishes to remain anonymous - revealed that he is owed £3,000 in a tax rebate from 2010/11. “I know people who have received tax rebates from that year,” said the fatherof-two. “I have no idea why my rebate has been left on the shelf. “Getting your money back seems like a total lottery in Gibraltar.” A spokesman for the Tax Office told the Olive Press that it was ‘unable to comment’ on the situation, as we went to press. Opinion Page 6