A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
One of the biggest travel awards held in the region, South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is expected to bring top travel brands to the host city in Maldives. Top brands in the industry will be competing for a spot in this prestigious awards. According to event organiser High Rise Pvt Ltd, top travel brands from […]
Former President Mohamed Nasheed pictured speaking. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Former president Mohamed Nasheed has said that the Maldives should elect an interim president in the upcoming presidential elections slated for 2018. Speaking to main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s national council on Saturday, the former president said that he does not believe that a free and […]
Allied Insurance has paid over MVR 13.5 million in claims between 15th October to 19th October 2017. Claims were paid mostly for hull insurance coverage, health insurance and fire insurance during this period. Allied Insurance did not reveal the identity of the companies that these claims were paid out to no did they comment on […]
Dhiraagu has begun the sale of the latest Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 plus. Customers were able to preorder the phone up until the 19th of October 2017 and the phone went on sale on the 20th of October 2017 at Dhiraagu head office. Dhiraagu facilitated its customers to be able to preorder the […]
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened up voting for Maldives Travel Awards 2017: Gala Edition. The Gala Edition awards are given to recognize tourist resorts, liveaboards, hotels and airlines and their contribution to the tourism industry. According to MATATO, there are over 230 nominations for the Gala Edition this year. […]
Economic minister Mohamed Saeed speaks at a rally in Hithadhoo, Addu. PHOTO/ASURUMA As a “hub of progress”, the southernmost atoll of Addu demands a leader like president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, declared economic minister Mohamed Saeed late on Saturday night. Speaking at a rally held in Hithadhoo during first lady Fathimath Ibrahim’s current trip to […]
Exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed has called for the united opposition to seek the election of an interim leader in the 2018 presidential election. The task of the interim president should be transitional matters, “especially reforming the judiciary and reforming the government,” the opposition leader said in a message to members of the Maldivian Democratic Party. […]
Photos Credit: Planet Dive Holidays With amazing dive sites, 1,200 islands, crystal clear waters, untouched coral reefs and long stretches of shimmering sandy beaches, the Maldives is heaven on earth. With magnificent creatures like whale sharks, turtles, sharks and manta rays gracing its underwater world, the archipelago is a diver’s paradise. One of the best […]
Two Maldivians en route to join the fighting in Syria have been arrested in Turkey and brought back to the country, according to the police. Both suspects have been remanded for 15 days, the police said, declining to disclose any further details. Two Maldivians were arrested in Turkey and brought back to Maldives while en […]