Beloved Maltese actor Joe Debono passes away after battle with ALS

Oct 27 2021

Beloved Maltese comic and actor Joe Debono, more popularly known as character ‘James Bondin’ has sadly passed away after a battle with ALS.

Debono’s passing was announced by his brother Louis, who stated that Joe left a lot of love of and smiles, despite it being quite a difficult morning. James Debono had stated that he suffered from ALS in an emotional interview, revealing that his life changed completely in January 2020.

ALS activist Bjorn Formosa paid tribute to Debono with a saddening Facebook post, stating that ALS is a serious condition who pities no one, going on to express his sadness at the fact that Joe did not manage to see and live in Dar Bjorn in its entirety.

RIP James, you will be dearly missed.

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Maltese lawyer & artist goes viral after posting TikTok on career changes

Maltese lawyer & artist goes after posting TikTok on career changes

Oct 27 2021

A local artist’s brutally honest and super relatable TikTok video about changing career paths has gone viral and managed to garner over half a million views on TikTok.

@nicsdebonoqueen of changing career paths at 25 👩🏼‍🎨♬ bringing the era back yall – chuuyas gf

Nicole Sciberras Debono, an artist and lawyer posted her short video highlighting the fact that she shelved her passion of art and design to go to law school, welcoming a plethora of comments from people who went through the same experience.

Sciberras Debono has since switched career paths and touched the hearts of many who are ‘ignoring their passion to be able to pay bills’, going on to state that she only wanted to shed light on the stigma towards ‘unconventional’ career paths.

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A mere glance at the artist’s Instagram will now her extensive artistic capabilities and sustain her message to never abandon one’s true passion.

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Netflix prices to increase very soon

Oct 27 2021

If you use Netflix, you need to know that the streaming giant has just confirmed that they will be increasing prices in a number of different countries, which includes Malta.

Netflix had already alluded to a boost in prices towards the beginning of 2021 but promises that such an increase comes with added content, but the viewers will be the judge of whether it is worth it or not.

The Basic Plan will remain €7.99 with the platform allowing downloads on one device, the Standard €12.99 with HD streaming and downloads on 2 devices while the Premium plan will begin to cost €17.99 with downloads on 4 devices and Ultra HD streaming.

Other streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Disney+ and HBO Max are reportedly competing amongst themselves for better prices, with Netflix allegedly remaining a more reliable choice due to its database.

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Lassana Cisse given touching tribute at St. George’s Basilica in Gozo

Oct 27 2021

42-year-old immigrant and father of 3 Lassana Cisse, who was murdered in cold blood in Ħal Far two years ago, has been given a touching tribute in the form of a mural at St. George’s Basilica in Rabat, Gozo.

Lassana’s image portrays two individuals by his side with one representing society disregarding him with a phone in hand and the other representing the church offering its support.

The mural is part of the eight Opri tal-Ħniena in the Basilica, which highlight the importance of not shrugging away those in need. Father Joseph Curmi posed a question to TVM stating “What will society do now? Keep scrolling as we do on our mobiles, or decide to care?”

In every other picture of the Opri tal-Ħniena, the images illustrate a protagonist with two figures, with one representing the Church and the other representing society.

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