UK could be going into two-week lockdown and indoor socialising ban

Dec 18 2021

Plans are allegedly being drawn up in the UK for a two-week lockdown and a ban on indoor socialising.

Sources close to UK officials are claiming that the UK government is considering stricter measures to try and control the spread of the Omicron variant, which is running rampant across the country.

According to newsroom The Times, officials are looking at introducing Step 2 set of rules, which means people would only be allowed to convene inside for work reasons.

Restaurants, pubs, bars and other such establishments will also be forced to serve customers outdoors. Despite all this and fears of the impact on the education system, schools might remain open.

The rules could come into effect from the 27th or 28th of December, with the guidelines set to be revealed to ministers in the coming days. Boris Johnson is yet to approve the plans.

The NHS Covid Pass is also now mandatory for entry into clubs and other gatherings, with masks compulsory on all public transport as well as shops and cinemas.

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Photo Source: Sky News, History

Enzo Gusman passes away aged 74

Dec 18 2021

The death of beloved singer and presenter Enzo Gusman has just been announced, with the iconic local artist passing away aged 74.

His wife Carmen revealed the somber news on her Facebook profile, saying that ‘Our beloved left his long suffering behind to join the risen Lord where he will suffer no more.’

‘He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, whom he loved so dearly. We kindly ask to be given some privacy so we can mourn his loss […] Till we meet again, my love… you might be gone, but you will remain in our hearts forever.’

Enzo was well known in Malta, winning the Malta Song Festival five times, with his song ‘Fil-Pjazza tar-Rahal being one of his most recognisable.

Father of Johanna and Greta, Gusman won the Festival Kanzunetta Maltija in 1995 alongside Tony Camilleri and John Bundy, as well as L-Ghanja tal-Poplu in 1997.

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WATCH: Dope Dance Company light up the Illuminated Trail with stunning flashmob

Dec 18 2021

The Illuminated Trail Malta welcomed more than just guests to it’s stunning attractions this weekend.

Dope Dance Company surprised families with a stunning performance amidst the lights and scenic decorations. Radiating energy, the dancers welcomed the visitors of all ages with choreography, skill and smiles all around.

Dope are a vibrant commercial/contemporary dance company founded in 2020. The company focuses on current affairs and are avid in creating more awareness towards the arts in Malta.

Watch the video of the performance which brings out the Christmas spirit, in collaboration with ‘thecreatives’ here.

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Source: @thecreatives IG, @dopedancecompany IG

Three-year ‘breather’ period proposed for Malta-UK medicine imports

Dec 18 2021

The European Commission announced on Friday that it plans to give Malta a three-year reprieve from medicines import rules to help lessen Brexit pressure on local distributors.

The proposals are a means to ensure the continued supply of medicines from the UK to Malta as well as Cyprus and Ireland. Malta will be benefitting from a number of derogations and exemptions for a three-year period if implemented.

Medicines from the UK will not, for that period, require manufacturing authorisations nor new batch testing if already tested to be allowed into the country. The plan will need approval by the European Parliament and EU leaders.

With Malta historically relying on imports of medicines from the UK, the arrangement was put into muddy waters due to UK’s exit from the EU. The UK is now considered a third country by the EU and thus no longer part of the single market for pharmaceuticals.

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Photo Source: Dachser