A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The function that was scheduled to be held this evening, where President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and Madam Fathimath Ibrahim meet the senior citizens, has been postponed due to unforeseen weather conditions. The function was rescheduled to 2030 hours on Monday evening, 9th October 2017, to be held at Rasfannu Beach. The invitation is open […]
The popular chain which operates expresso bars in South Asia and the Middle East, Barista Coffee India Ltd, chose Barista Maldives as its “Best International Franchise Partner 2017”. The fairly new Barista Maldives received this award after competing with the brand franchise outlets in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries. Best franchise partner is […]
The website for Technical Vocational Education Center (TVEC), a vocational training institute established in B. Kihaadhoo has been launched. This training centre was opened by Coastline Foundations with the aim of developing technically skilled youth for the evolving technical industries of Maldives. With the training provided in this institute, the foundation hopes to tackle issues […]
The meetings ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) officials held in Geneva, Switzerland with international agencies were very fruitful, says deputy leader of PPM parliamentary group, Ali Arif. Speaking in an exclusive interview to “Sun” from Geneva, this Saturday, Arif said the PPM delegation, during its meetings discussed human rights in Maldives, the allegations by […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and Madam Fathimath Ibrahim will meet with the senior citizen of the country this evening, at a function held at Rasfannu Beach at 2030 hours. The invitation is open to all Maldivian senior citizens. Full details are available from the link below:
General Sales Agent of SriLankan Airlines, Ace Aviation Services Maldives, introduces special fares for World Travel Market (2017) London. Under the “World Travel Market with SriLankan Airlines” return tickets from Male’ to London will be sold on a fair promotion for particular dates. For passengers who will be departing from Male’ on 7th November, tickets […]
The 17th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be telecasted live on Dhiraagu TV channels. This tournament, which is the first FIFA tournament to be hosted in India, started on 6th and will go on until 28th October 2017. Matches of the tournament will be live on Sony Ten2 HD or ESPN HD with […]
Kandima Maldives has introduced an art initiative called KULA turning the entire island from a kool island resort into the trendiest, most happening art centre in the Indian Ocean. KULA means “Colours” in Dhivehi and it is Kandima’s vision that this programme will support the full spectrum of the contemporary creative arts, from local crafts, […]
Members of the Yameen faction of the Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) have beefed up public relations activities in light of the resolution passed by European Union Parliament. The members of the Party, currently in Europe, met the UN Human Rights chief and explained the current situation in the Maldives. The MPs had also […]