€25K For Bjorn & Maria’s Shark Tank Pitch

Jan 12 2024

The Sharks on the third season of Shark Tank were treated to a unique and emotional pitch by Bjorn and Maria Formosa, whose Dar Bjorn helps many locals suffering with neurological diseases like ALS.

The Sharks first had their hands pulled behind their backs by masked individuals before Maria removed her own mask.

“Feeling helpless, numb and angry’, Maria asked the judges. ‘This is our journey.’ Bjorn’s mask was removed, who asked the panel how they feel being unable to move and do anything they wanted.’

The pitch earned the philanthropist couple a split investment of €25,000, which will all go towards investing into the Dar Bjorn project – to expand it and help more people with these challenges.

Well done Bjorn and Maria!

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Heavy Traffic As Rainstorm Hits Malta

Jan 12 2024

According to Maltese Roads Traffic Updates, various localities have been hit with heavy traffic this morning as rainfall and some thunder envelop the island.

According to the Facebook page, there is a major traffic jam from Tal-Barrani Road going all the way up to St. Julian’s tunnels.

‘Surrounding roads leading to Marsa/Hamrun bypass and Santa Venera tunnels are also jammed’, the page wrote.

According to comments, an accident has also been reported just before the St Julian’s tunnels. Confirmation is still pending.

Drive carefully!

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Our Followers’ Favourite Actresses

Jan 12 2024

We asked you – our dear followers, who your favourite actress was… and here’s who you chose!

Zendaya seems to have gotten multiple votes as a follower favourite, having risen to prominence with HBO’s Euphoria but also through the Dune series, Spider-Man and Disney Channel’s Shake It Up.

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Other notable names were Black Widow Scarlet Johanson, Hermione herself Emma Watson and Katniss Everdeen Jennifer Lawrence.

Who did we miss?

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Malta Airport Set To Reach 8 Million Passenger Movements

Jan 12 2024

Malta International Airport anticipates reaching a historic milestone in 2024, targeting 8 million passengers by year-end, as announced during its annual traffic press conference.

The CEO, Alan Borg, disclosed the results for 2023, indicating a 6.7% increase in full-year traffic over 2019, totaling a record 7.8 million passengers.

This growth, equivalent to nearly 500,000 additional passenger movements, surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with a notable seat load factor peaking at 91.4% in August.

Despite challenges like macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, Borg expressed cautious optimism for 2024. The Malta Tourism Authority’s Deputy CEO, Leslie Vella, praised the partnership between Malta Airport and MTA, attributing the airport’s success to their collaboration.

With the imminent 8 million passenger milestone, Vella committed to further collaboration for sustained, year-round growth in the Maltese tourism industry.

Borg also provided updates on ongoing infrastructure developments, marking 2024 as a pivotal year for Malta International Airport.

The completion of initial phases of terminal expansion, Apron X construction, and the initiation of projects like the VIP Terminal and SkyParks Business Centre 2 demonstrate the airport’s commitment to enhancing capacity and services.

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