2017
Lets Go Maldives receives the prestigious “Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award”
“Let’s Go Maldives” receives the most prestigious tourism award “Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award”. This award was received by Managing Director of the company Mohamed Riyaz in a ceremony held in Athens, Greece on the 23rd of September. In an interview, Mr Riyaz said that receiving this award is an honour to both […]
Lucky Air to commence operations between China and Maldives
“Lucky Air” a budget airline from China is preparing to start operations to Velana Internationational Airport. Speaking to media, Managing Director of MACL Adil Moosa said that the Airline will commence operations between Velana International Airport and Guangzhou, China starting from January 2018 and is planning to operate twice weekly between the two destinations. Mr […]
Maldives pres aims to unveil 50 resorts before term end
President Yameen at the official opening ceremony of Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort in Gaafu Alif atoll. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom proclaimed on Wednesday that it is a great aspiration of his administration to unveil 50 tourist resorts before the end of this presidential term. In his address to mark this year’s World […]
Police seek to arraign two over expat death in Himmafushi
Satellite image of K. Himmafushi Maldives Police Service are seeking to charge two suspects in the death of an expatriate, who was employed at the Life water plant in Kaafu atoll Himmafushi island. Police did not reveal the identities of the suspects, whose cases have been forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office for indictment. Following […]
Dhiraagu and UNDP hold the first premier screening for “Film for change” program
The first premier of “Film for Change” short movies program initiated by Dhiraagu and UNDP was held on the 25th of September in Schwack Cinema. Film for change is a special program aimed at the youth interested in movie making. The program aims to create interest for the creative arts industry and to make youth […]
MCS allows 5 more days for JP leader to return from medical leave
Qasim Ibrahim (R) with his lawyers at the VIP lounge in Velana International Airport (VIA) before departing to Singapore. Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Tuesday night granted additional five days for opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim to return to the Maldives. However, MCS maintained that it will still “take action” against the opposition […]
New Microsoft country manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives
Microsoft has appointed Hasitha Abeywardena as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives. Abeywardena, who joined Microsoft Sri Lanka in 2015 as the Director for Enterprise Business, will take over the role from Brian Kealey, who is transferring to Singapore as Director – Emerging Markets Digital Transformation. Abeywardena will be tasked with leading the software […]
President Yameen inaugurates “Masjidul Ikhlaas” in Villingili Island – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has today inaugurated the ‘Masjidul Ikhlaas’ mosque in Villingili Island, North Huvadhoo Atoll. The ‘Masjidul Ikhlaas’ was constructed under the grant aid from His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. The mosque has the capacity to accommodate 700 people at a time. The President joined today’s Maghrib […]