‘It’s ok to not be made up every single day’ – Ira Losco speaks out

Feb 18 2022

Taking to social media, Malta’s very own singing queen Ira Losco spoke about the reality behind every day life and how the media puts a filter on many aspects of a person’s life.

Ira spoke about how one of the things she’s learned in her older years is that it is okay to not be made up every single day.

‘It’s ok to embrace the days where you look like you’ve just rolled out of bed’ she said, revealing that it’s quite common for her. ‘It’s ok to have dark circles under your eyes and to not be prime and proper all the time.

She went on to describe society and the media as being ‘bloody exhausting.’ She acknowledged how she forms part of this when she posts photos prompting services.

‘However, I’m here to let you know that I look like crap/not made up 85/90% of the time and the rest of it I have to look the part’ she disclosed.

‘It’s really ok too to take care of yourself, to want to play the part, to get and seek professionals to help you achieve a particular look. It’s nice to treat oneself sometimes’ she said.

For Ira, she said, it comes as part of a job which she’s been doing for 20 yeas and over. She expressed how she sometimes enjoys it but also finds it really extra sometimes. ‘Whatever the case [in my honest opinion] it’s what on the inside that counts.’

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Photo Source: Ira Losco FB

WATCH: River of Love pastor claims a girl’s blurry vision was healed by God

River of Love pastor claims a girl’s eyes were healed by God

Feb 18 2022

A new video published by Maltese Christian group River of Love alleges that an 11-year-old girl was healed from blurry vision by God.

Head pastor Gordon Manche explained how on October 2021, during one of their weekly meetings of their fellowship, God gave sight to a young girl by the name of Samira Farrugia.

He, along with his Christian fellowship, shared the testimony as proof of a miraculous occurrence within their church. In the video, Samira is asked about how the divine intervention changed her life.

The little girl alleged how before the meeting she had to use glasses as her vision was blurry. ‘We prayed; the pastor prayed with me and I started seeing clearly since then’ she said.

The River of Love fellowship was under considerable fire in the first month of this year following the Paulina Dembska murder. This was due to the murder suspect Abner Aquilina having been reportedly attending meetings of the church.

Aquilina had also stated that he was a soldier of God and that he was hearing different frequencies from the devil. The police did later confirm that Aquilina had attended the meetings, but Manche distanced the group from Aquilina.

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Eurovision singer Chris Scicluna passes away

Feb 18 2022

The passing of singer Chris Scicluna, who represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, has just been announced. Passing away at age 62, the singer had represented the country alongside his wife Moira Stafrace.

Representing the country with the song ‘More Than Love’, Chris’ musical career extends back to 1979 when he recorded his first album.

Acquiring fame with band ‘Getting Closer’, one of their songs, ‘This Time’ was chosen to represent Malta in the competition in 1993. The song was performed by William Mangion. The musical career is what led to him meeting his wife, after which they went on to classify in fifth place in Dublin.

Moira took to social media to announce her beloved husband’s passing. She described him as beloved husband, father, best friends, music mentor, travelling buddy and her shadow for the past 27 years.

‘We shared a lot of wonderful experience together as music lovers and husband and wife. I love you Chris, fly high my hubby… Hope you’re rockin’ up there… You are now with your dad…’

Rest in Peace Chris, and condolences to all your family.

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Ajay Shrestha’s family and friends seeking answers after Marsa tragedy

Feb 18 2022

The tragic death of Nepali food-delivery motorcyclist Ajay Shrestha shook the island, and now friends and family are seeking answers about the accident.

The 28-year-old was killed when a truck overturned in Marsa, hitting a pole which in turn killed Shrestha. The relatives are calling for the release of his body for repatriation so that love ones can start preparations for the Hindu funeral ritual which takes around 13-days.

Shrestha died Wednesday morning when the lorry’s load of scrap metal and a lamppost hit his Kymco Agility motorbike as he was making a food delivery in the opposite direction of Aldo Moro Road. Despite being taken to hospital, he unfortunately did not survive.

Speaking on social media, close family friend Aryan Khanal in Nepal spoke about the shock experienced by all his loved ones. He also revealed that Ajay was planning on visiting Nepal.

Ajay moved to Malta for work in 2018 and was living with Nepali friends in Msida. He celebrated his 28th birthday last week, and was a cricket player and coach.

Due to there being no Nepal Embassy in Malta, the Non-Residence Nepali Association Malta is currently in contact with counterparts in London. The release of the body is expected to take around two weeks, which is a very long time considering the funeral rite.

Johann Camilleri, from Camilleri Funeral Directors International, explained that the body can only be sent to Nepal once it is released by the magistrate carrying out the inquiry. Sources have revealed to Times of Malta newsroom that the autopsy should be carried out today as part of the inquiry to establish the exact cause of death.

The repatriation is expected to cost around €5,000 and is being funded by members of the Nepal community who are setting up a fundraiser with the food delivery company.

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