Bill and Melinda Gates set for divorce after 27 years of marriage

May 4 2021

Following 27 years of marriage, Microsoft co-founder philanthropist Bill Gates has announced that he and his wife of 27 years Melinda Gates will be filing for divorce. The couple had accumulated a combined $124bn fortune, placing them in the top five richest couples in the world. Bill Gates took to Twitter to explain in a joint message why the couple has taken the decision, revealing that;

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— Bill Gates (@BillGates) May 3, 2021

‘After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. […] we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life.’ The Gates couple has raised three children and have jointly run the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which funds several global health and disease prevention initiatives.

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Photo Source: Bill Gates Twitter, Frederic Stevens

FAITH and LEX join forces for a brand new track

May 4 2021

The X Factor season 2 favourite girl group F.A.I.T.H have made their debut single alongside local LEX, and its a collaboration we didn’t know we needed! Mentored by Howard Keith, the group initially consisted of 4 members; Ema, Demi, Megan and Chanelle, with Maya joining the ranks in a twist by the X Factor judge.

‘The Take Off’, is one of the songs in group’s upcoming EP. The new music video was directed by Steven Levi, with music produced by LEX and vocal production by Howard Keith. Howard Keith expressed how proud he is of the girls, saying that ‘keeping a newly formed group together during a pandemic was no easy task for the girls […] but this showed hot determined they all are.’ The song is available on all digital portals.

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Malta makes it onto Forbes’ ‘Quit your job and move to an island’ list

May 4 2021

The popular American business magazine Forbes has listed Malta in its ‘Quit your job and move to an island’ list. Finding a place on a list alongside the likes of Penang, Malaysia and Bali, Malta is highlighted for its ‘ancient walled cities and breathtaking coastal trails to countryside farmhouses and charming restaurants.’

The list is also subtitled ’15 Places So Cheap You Might Not Have To Work’. Forbes quote International Living in saying that the ‘weather is warm year-round, and US dollars go surprisingly far, with couples living comfortably on $2600 per month.’ Forbes also mentions the latest Malta Tourism Authority’s plan which will pay tourists to visit the island.

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Photo Source: Nomadic Matt, Forbes

The Travellers launch their TikTok in collaboration with Malta International Airport

May 3 2021

As part of their launch of their TikTok account, Maltese favourite band The Travellers have uploaded their first video using their first ever released song: Semplicita. The Travellers chose the Malta International Airport as the location of their first video in hopes that people will soon be able to travel to their desired destinations.

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L-ewwel TikTok tagħna mill-Ajruport Internazzjonali ta’ Malta ✈️ #fyp #firstvideo #maltainternationalairport #thetravellers #malta

♬ original sound – thetravellersmalta

Collaborating with the airport, the band also announced a competition which will give the chance to five lucky participants to win a €50 voucher which can be used in any shop or restaurant in the Airport. Winners will be announced on 8th May. Go spread some love for this amazing band as we look forward to starting travelling once more!

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Photo Source: The Travellers FB, TikTok