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September 2017

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Honey harvesting: A first in the Maldives

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 31st August 2017. The following is a loose translation: It failed 17 years ago. However, undeterred the 3 siblings of a Maldivian family continued their efforts to harvest honey. After attempting 4 times, finally, they were fruitfully rewarded. Maldives’ freshest honey are packed in their […]

Idham Hussain has been Appointed as a Board Member of MMA

Idham Hussain has been Appointed as a Board Member of MMA

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The Assistant Governor of Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Idham Hussain has been appointed as a board member to the seven-member board of the authority by the President of Maldives, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom on Thursday. Idham has been serving as the Assistant Governor of Monetary Policy, Research and Statistics from June 2016 onwards. She was […]

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Myanmar’s Health Minister cancels trip to Maldives

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Following the government’s decision to cut all economic ties with Myanmar, the country’s Health Minister Myint Htwe has cancelled a scheduled visit to the Maldives. A credible source informed RaajjeMV that while the Minister was to arrive in the Maldives on Tuesday, that he has since cancelled the trip. Minister Htwe was to arrive in […]

Disgruntled flat winners told to secure housing loans by October 15

Disgruntled flat winners told to secure housing loans by October 15

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Winners of flats under the previous government’s Veshi Fahi Malé social housing programme have been told by the state-owned Housing Development Corporation to secure loans before a deadline of October 15. The HDC’s announcement last Tuesday came after complaints about delays in introducing a new affordable housing loan scheme devised by the central bank to help make […]

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Sri Lanka Health Minister to attend WHO South-East Asia Region meeting in Maldives

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Sept 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne will leave for the Maldives tomorrow (September 5) to attend the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region meeting. Health Ministers of the 11 Member countries of World Health Organization South-East Asia Region (WHO-SEARO) will be taking part in its 70th […]

Maldives severs trade ties with Myanmar

Maldives severs trade ties with Myanmar

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The Maldives has condemned the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and ceased all trade ties with the country. Citing “systematic repression” of the minority group as documented in the past by the UN, the Maldives expressed concern with “the recent cycle of violence that resulted in the death of dozens of Rohingya Muslims and displaced […]

Tree Top Hospital to Begin Operations Within 2 Months

Tree Top Hospital to Begin Operations Within 2 Months

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Tree Top Hospital developed in Hulhumale’ by Tree Top Investments, the joint venture by Casa Holdings, Champa Brothers and Kuredhoo Holdings have informed that the hospital will be opened for service within 2 months. The CEO of Tree Top Hospital, Grant Muddle stated that they are currently discussing on the coverage of Aasandha and other […]

Dhiraagu and UNDP supported Film For Change (FFC) Initiative Moves into Production Phase

Dhiraagu and UNDP supported Film For Change (FFC) Initiative Moves into Production Phase

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UNDP and Dhiraagu have announced the production phase of the Film for Change training which took place from 16th  – 23rd August 2017. During the week-long training, participants learned about the basics of narrative, direction, videography and production. The workshop was taught by industry experts and professionals, some of whom will also mentor the participants […]