A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 28th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: When the recently released audit report revealed that Fenaka Limited had purchased fuel higher than STO’s selling price – MVR 1.50 per litre, in a way designed to benefit some parliament members, proved how selfish the […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has expanded its seaplane fleet to 49 aircraft. The additional aircraft, a De Havilland DHC-6 Series 300, arrived yesterday afternoon (Friday, 29th September) at Velana International Airport (VIA) after completing its journey from Calgary city in Canada. TMA’s fleet expansion comes in-light with the growing number of tourist arrivals and increasing […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 27th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: ‘Happiness from ATM’ (referring to ATM installation on the island by the Bank of Maldives), ‘Library to enrich education’, ‘A generator to ensure power supply’, all these covers basic necessities. In an island, there should be […]
The administrative arm of the Maldives judiciary has lifted the suspension of 16 lawyers who signed a petition calling for judicial reform. The Department of Judicial Administration – which functions under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court – announced Saturday that the suspension was lifted after the investigation of their cases was completed. According to local media, the […]
Uninhabited island in Vaavu Atoll The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 25th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: As per tender procedures, Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture has announced tenders of 65 islands in Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Kaafu, Alifu Dhaalu, Vaavu and Seenu Atoll. On last Monday, the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 27th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: What is a fake product? This is the first question that comes to mind. It is acceptable to say that the anything that has been altered from of its original form can also be called fake. […]
Milaidhoo Island has ocean villas with ‘secret’ rooftop loft decks Snooze in a floating hammock; watch the sunset from a glass-bottom outdoor bathtub; or paddle in a private infinity pool that seems to flow into the sea. It seems a shame to visit the Maldives and not go the whole hog by splashing out on […]
Bangladeshi workers relaxing in the Maldives The Immigration and Emigration Department took them to the expat detention centre in Hulhumalé on Thursday, the Maldives Independent reported citing the department’s media official Hassan Khaleel. It was a routine operation, Khaleel told the newspaper. Bangladeshi expatriate workers in Maldives told bdnews24.com that most of them detained migrants […]
There are times when a few days out the office become less of a treat, and more a necessity. High-flying jobs come with plenty of responsibility and stress, but there are limits to what even the most talented executive can manage before burn-out sets in. Fortunately, the region is set right in the middle between […]