Bernie Sanders strikes meme pose at the Malta International Airport

Dec 12 2021

Bernie Sanders was spotted at the Malta International Airport striking his iconic meme position and it’s as glorious as one would think.

A photo sent to this news room shows a huddled up Sanders at the departures section of Malta’s airport.

We are currently not sure if he was actually here in Malta or if he was waiting for a connecting flight.

But it does seem as though his sitting position, which took the world by storm as one of the best memes known to the internet, is more like a signature posture for Sanders.

He was missing his iconic jacket and mittens however, but the face covering and the crossed legs were present, giving us a taste of the viral sensation up close.

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Man threatens to blow up Nevada airport to see if aliens are real

Dec 12 2021

A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to hijack a plane to fly to Area 51 just to see if aliens are real.

The unnamed man rammed security gates with a limo at the McCarran International Airport to steal a jet. He also reportedly made bomb-threats during the incident, and has been arrested for trespassing, dispersing hoax substances and threatening to commit terrorism.

Officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department were called to the scene after there were reports of a vehicle performing doughnuts in the car park.

When police arrived, the man told them he had a gasoline divide and a shotgun.

After the incident, a search found an oxygen tank which was thought to be a fire extinguisher. It had wiring wrapped around it, looking similar to an explosive device. A major police response was sparked due to the incident, with the FBI also getting involved.

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An honour to speak about Maltese culture – Jade Cini responds to costume criticism

Dec 12 2021

Jade Cini, Malta’s very own Miss Universe, personally responded to criticism she received over her choice of costume as she represented our country. A post uploaded to a Facebook Group ‘Malta Dizastru Totali’ asked for the opinions of people in regards to Cini’s costume.

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A post shared by 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗶- 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘢 (@jadecini)

The national costume ‘represents traditional feasts featuring a handprinted ‘pavaljun’ that is used to decorate the streets. It shows the scenery of churches and fireworks that make Maltese feasts a tourist attraction.’ The post was met with mixed reactions, some remarking their liking whilst others their dislike or going as far as to mock.

However, Cini herself responded with a comment, thanking everyone for both the positive and negative comments, accepting everyone’s right for opinion. She continued to say that ‘the fact of people asking about our culture allows me to explain about our traditional Maltese festas and how we decorate our streets in such a unique fashion. This is an honour for me.’

Whatever your thoughts on the costume, it surely is a sight to behold as it captures many moments from Malta’s history in grand fashion.

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Photo Source: Jade Cini IG

Restaurants and hotels call for wage supplement to continue into 2022

Dec 12 2021

As the new year draws ever nearer, hotels and restaurants have called on the government to continue paying the wage subsidies which covered their payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) issued a statement saying that the industry would suffer from ‘irreparable damage’ if wage subsidies which provide life-blood for thousands of workers are halted. The MHRA is urging the government to extend the subsidies until at least March of 2022.

A Brief History:

First introduced by the government in March 2020, the COVID-19 wage supplement was first introduced to stop bulk lay-offs from business which are forced to halt due to the height of the pandemic.

When non-essential businesses were ordered shut, the scheme was rolled out and is estimated to have cost around €44 million per month. The government claims that tens of thousands of jobs cross most economic sectors were saved due to this initiative.

Later in July, a tapering-off plan was presented to the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development during a meeting with the government. The plan foresees the end to wage subsidy payouts by the end of this year.

Back to this closing month of 2021, the MHRA commended the government for its aid to date. However, it highlighted how it is evident that there are still some long hard months ahead.

‘MHRA appreciates that the government would like us to do more, but we do need to stay within the confines of what’s affordable and sustainable under realistic business conditions.’

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Photo Source: Robert Abela FB, BusinessNow