Remembering Malta’s Nanna: Mary Rose Bonello passed away 7 years ago today

Dec 3 2021

7 years ago, Malta lost one of its most beloved figures in actress Mary Rose Bonello, who will forever be remembered as Malta’s very own Nanna. Mary Rose Bonello had an illustrious and celebrated career in television, radio and theatre, with one of her most prominent roles in fact being Nanna Katrin in the hit series Simpatiċi.

Mary Rose was always an active member in Malta’s media scene, participating in Simpatiċi until the end of the series, with the scripts reportedly being arranged to leave her in the series’ story and even if she did not appear, her memory remained alive.

Bonello was born in Sliema on June 30th 1934 and was the oldest of two siblings, going on to study at Sacred Heart in St. Julian’s and landing her first role in the comedy Alfredo by Gużeppina Attard Montalto at Gżira’s Empire Stadium in 1952. She went on to appear in a number of television productions including Wenzu u Rożi, Il-Madonna taċ-Ċoqqa, Għaddi Il-Bieb Miftuħ and Mil-Lejl Għan-Nhar.

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Nurses union calls on President to hold off on signing Cannabis Reform Bill

Dec 3 2021

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses has urged the President of Malta George Vella not to sign the proposed cannabis reform bill into law unless amendments are made to ensure medics are not under the influence of cannabis while at work.

The Cannabis Reform Bill entered its final stage on Wednesday after being approved at a committee level, where the House reviewed each clause within the Bill with zero amendments proposed. On Friday, the MUMN published a statement calling upon President Vella to refrain from signing the bill unless the special provision regarding hospitals and elderly homes is introduced.

The union also put forward its proposal for an urgent meeting with social partners regarding the matter. As it stands, the current reform bill legalises cannabis for personal use and will allow adults to possess up to seven grams of cannabis without being under risk of arrest or having the cannabis confiscated.

Andrew Azzopardi also previously called on the President to hold off on signing the reform bill due to a number of reasons, which include the fact that there is a lack of agreement between political parties and organisations as well as a alleged lack of clear position from the Superintendent of Public Health, police commissioner and others.

What do you make of the situation?

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The ‘Home Alone’ house can actually be rented for one night

Dec 3 2021

The ‘Home Alone’ series shot to fame in the nineties and immediately became one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time and a cultural phenomenon in its own right. Now, a fan can have the chance of living their childhood dreams as the house from the film can be rented for one night during the Christmas period.

Fans of ‘Home Alone’ can actually try to rent the house via Airbnb as of December 7th. The house is found in Michigan in the United States and is potentially one of the most iconic buildings in film history. One lucky applicant will be able to stay at the house on December 12th, with the owners accepting a maximum of four persons.

It is currently unknown as to how the lucky winners will be chosen but it has been stated that the guests will be welcomed by the Devid Ratray, who played the role of Kevin’s older brother Buzz.

Would you stay at the Home Alone house?

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Maxine, Michela, Gaia & Destiny join forces for a self-love anthem and Malta is loving it

Dec 3 2021

It’s not every day that so many Maltese singers collaborate, but when they do you better believe that you are in for an anthem. ‘Skin Deep’ is the latest track to come from singer-songwriter Maxine Pace and brings on Michela Pace, Destiny and Gaia Cauchi for a self-love anthem which is taking the island by storm.

Four of Malta’s most loved female solo artists have come together for a smooth yet powerful ballad which attempts to share the message of self-love, truth and empowerment, with the lyrics highlighting the importance of learning how to love oneself authentically, even in the most vulnerable of days. “The group aims to empower listeners to remain true to themselves, even as time passes and life throws at things we cannot control.”

The video, directed by Steven Levi Vella, shows the 4 singers “stripped down, showing them in their most vulnerable state, whilst holding on to each other as a way of reflecting self-love and empowerment.”

Skin Deep was written by Maxine pace and Matthew ‘Muxu’ Mercieca, and is the leading single from Maxine’s recent EP.

Have you heard the song yet?

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