Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

Business Administration Learning Academy – Welcome & Introduction Welcome to the Business Administration Learning Academy. This learning academy provides structured educational resources designed to support students, professionals, managers, entrepreneurs and lifelong learners who want to strengthen their understanding of business and management. The academy explores key areas including business administration, management and leadership, strategic management, marketing, finance, human resource management, business communication and professional development. Each topic is designed to go beyond basic definitions. The lessons include clear explanations, practical examples, workplace applications, reflection questions and structured learning activities that help readers connect business theory with real organisational situations. Whether you are beginning your studies, refreshing your professional knowledge or developing your management and leadership skills, the aim of this academy is...

Il-Vitorja – 8 September: Three Victories, One Date, One Nation By Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA Introduction Every year on 8 September , Malta pauses to commemorate one of the most significant dates in its national calendar: Jum il-Vitorja — Victory Day. Few dates in Maltese history carry so many layers of meaning. The 8th of September is associated with moments of conflict and survival, but also with faith, tradition, remembrance and national identity. It recalls major events separated by centuries, yet united by one remarkable date. It is also the religious feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Maria Bambina , celebrated with particular devotion in several Maltese and Gozitan communities. For this reason, Il-Vitorja is much more than another public holiday. It is a day that tells part of the story of Malta itself. The Great Siege of 1565 The first great historical event connected with 8 September is the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. For months, the Ottoman forces attempted t...

  When Fear Goes Viral: Natural Disasters, Social Media and the Importance of Critical Thinking By Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA Introduction: Why I Decided to Write This Article I want to teach, inform and encourage people to think carefully before allowing fear to take control. After carrying out a great deal of research, I decided to write this blog about a topic that is becoming increasingly visible on social media. Every day, people around the world encounter dramatic videos of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, storms, tsunamis, unusual skies, auroras, landslides and other natural events. Within minutes, footage from different countries can be placed together in one video accompanied by alarming music and headlines such as: “Something is happening to the Earth.” “Everything is happening at the same time.” “Scientists cannot explain this.” “The signs are everywhere.” Some of the events shown in these posts are completely genuine. Natural disasters are real. People lose their ...

  Celebrating 10,000 Website Views: A Milestone of Gratitude By Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA Today, I am delighted to celebrate an important achievement—my website has officially reached 10,000 views. When I created my website, my purpose was to establish a welcoming place where knowledge, education and inspiration could be shared. Through my articles and the Business Administration Learning Academy, I have worked to provide valuable information that supports continuous learning, personal development and professional growth. Reaching 10,000 views means much more to me than a number. Every visit represents someone who took the time to read an article, explore a lesson, watch a video or discover a new idea. Knowing that my work is reaching and helping others inspires me to continue developing meaningful educational content. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported my journey. Thank you to those who visited my website, shared my articles, watched my video...

  Sometimes We Forget the Good Things Around Us: Learning to Notice What We Already Have By Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA Sometimes we become so focused on what is missing that we stop noticing what is already there. We think about the goal we have not yet reached, the problem we have not solved, the person who disappointed us, the opportunity that did not arrive, the plans that changed, or the future we are still waiting for. Meanwhile, life continues quietly around us. Someone cares about us. The sun rises. A message arrives from someone who remembered us. We sit down with a cup of tea or coffee. We hear laughter. We look at a beautiful sky. Someone shows us kindness. We have another opportunity to learn something, change something, forgive someone, help someone or simply experience another day. None of these things makes life's genuine difficulties disappear. But sometimes we become so occupied by what is wrong that we stop seeing what is still good. That is why gratitude matters. Gr...

  Our Vancouver & Alaska Holiday 2026 A Personal Travel Diary Through Canada, Alaska and Beyond Welcome to my Vancouver & Alaska Holiday 2026 Travel Diary . This special travel series follows our journey from the very beginning, starting in Malta and continuing across Canada and Alaska through some of the most memorable places we visited during our holiday. Throughout this series, I will share the destinations we explored, the experiences we enjoyed, the scenery that impressed us most, and the small moments that made the journey so special. The diary will follow our adventure in chronological order, beginning with our flight from Malta to Frankfurt and onward to Vancouver , before continuing through Vancouver, Hope in British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies, our Alaska cruise, Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Carcross, Whitehorse, Victoria, Seattle , and finally our long journey back home to Malta. Along the way, each part will include personal memories together with useful informa...