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Elton John Can’t Watch Own Musical Due To Vision Loss

Elton John Can't Watch Own Musical Due To Vision Loss
Dec 4 2024 Share

Elton John revealed he cannot watch his new musical, The Devil Wears Prada, due to vision loss caused by a severe eye infection.

The iconic musician, known for scoring musicals such as The Lion King, Billy Elliot, and Tammy Faye, attended the West End premiere but was unable to see the performance.

Elton shared that while he enjoys listening to the music, his sight issues prevent him from fully experiencing the production.

Speaking at the gala, Elton expressed gratitude to his husband, David Furnish, for supporting him through this challenging period.

Despite his inability to watch the show, Elton praised the cast and crew and stayed after the performance to meet them.

The 77-year-old contracted the eye infection during a holiday in the South of France in July. It left him blind in his right eye and with limited vision in his left, stalling his ability to record music.

On Instagram, Elton shared updates about his recovery, expressing hope for improvement and gratitude to his medical team and family.

Though the healing process is slow, Elton remains optimistic. He continues to focus on recovery while navigating the challenges of his vision loss, demonstrating resilience and appreciation for the support around him.

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Festa Annimali Returns This December 7th

Festa Annimali Returns This December 7th
Dec 4 2024 Share

Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, announced that the ‘Festa Annimali’ will return this year on December 7 at the National Park in Ta’ Qali.

Joining her at the announcement were the Commissioner for Animal Welfare, Alison Bezzina, Director for Animal Welfare, Joseph John Vella, and Operations Director within the Ministry, Estelle Bonello Sant.

The event will feature information booths from various voluntary organisations, veterinarians, animal trainers, and behavior specialists. The aim is to encourage more individuals and families to adopt animals currently housed in shelters.

Bugeja Said expressed satisfaction with the festival’s return, emphasising its success last year. She highlighted the government’s commitment to animal welfare through initiatives like this, offering families a day to enjoy with their pets while learning from the participating organisations.

The Commissioner for Animal Welfare, Alison Bezzina, noted the event’s role in promoting awareness and fostering collaboration among those passionate about animals. Free ID tags, required by law for dogs in public, will also be distributed.

Scheduled from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the festival promises family-friendly activities, Christmas stalls, children’s games, educational exhibits, and a safe play area for dogs.

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Little Stella Tries To Guess What ‘Banjumarija’ Means

Little Stella Tries To Guess What 'Banjumarija' Means
Dec 4 2024 Share

Appearing on a special edition of AWLA, little Stella tried to guess what a ‘banjumarija’ – a bain-marie – means in Maltese.

The Bain-marie is a kitchen utensil used for gently heating food by placing a container over hot water. The term is borrowed from the Italian ‘bagnomaria’, which means ‘bagno’ (bath) and Maria.

But for Stella, the term means taking a tub and placing a statue of Mary in the tub for her to swim in. And it’s definitely not what host Ronald Vassallo thinks, which is finding a girl named Maria and placing her in the bath.

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4,227 Third Country Nationals Working As Cab Drivers, Couriers

4,227 Third Country Nationals Working As Cab Drivers, Couriers
Dec 4 2024 Share

The number of third-country nationals working as cab drivers and couriers has declined by 1,030, or 19%, over the past five months following the government’s introduction of stricter controls on new work permits.

Parliamentary data from Jobsplus revealed that, as of 19 November, 4,227 third-country nationals were employed in these roles, with 3,171 holding full-time positions and 1,056 working part-time.

This marks a significant decrease from June figures, which recorded 4,024 full-time and 1,233 part-time workers, totalling 5,257.

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri disclosed these statistics in response to a parliamentary question posed by PN MP Mark Anthony Sammut.

However, when questioned about the number of “blue papers” issued to these workers, Camilleri did not provide a response. Blue papers are the official documents required for third-country nationals to change employers, update job designations, or renew their work permits.

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