A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Alitalia, the flag carrier of Italy commenced scheduled operations to Maldives, with the first flight Alitalia AZ 776 landing in Velana International Airport at around 11.25am (GMT +5) on November 1. The Airbus 330 flight which departed from Rome Fiumicino at 10:10 pm (GMT +1) on 31st October was given a water salute when it arrived […]
Bank of Maldives (BML), the leading financial institution in Maldives announced that starting from November 8 customers will be receiving only digital receipts for ATM withdrawals. Although customers will not receive a paper receipt for withdrawals, for other services such as deposits, transfers and payments made through ATM, a paper receipt will be received. Using […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived in Maaenboodhoo Island of South Nilandhe Atoll today, as part of his current visit to the atoll. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island’s community. As part of his current visit to Nilandhe Atoll, the President has inaugurated the Dhaalu Airport in Kudahuvadhoo Island earlier […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived in Kudahuvadhoo Island of South Nilandhe Atoll today, as part of his current visit to the atoll. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island’s community. During his current visit to Nilandhe Atoll, the President will inaugurate the Dhaalu Airport in Kudahuvadhoo Island, and launch sewerage […]
President Yameen, with government officials at the inauguration of the new domestic airport, ‘Dhaalu Airport’, in Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll. PHOTO / PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen has officially inaugurated the ‘Dhaalu Airport’ in Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu atoll on Wednesday. The new airport is the biggest domestic airport in the Maldives. The national carrier of the Maldives, […]
The joint opposition has denounced the Elections Commission’s disqualification of three former ruling party lawmakers, calling it unconstitutional and an “egregiously partisan move designed to please President [Abdulla] Yameen.” The EC informed parliament Tuesday that MPs Mohamed Musthafa, Saudhulla Hilmy and Ali Shah have lost their seats following their expulsion from the Progressive Party of […]
Dhiraagu, the leading telecommunications provider in Maldives unveiled brand new Postpaid packages at an event held in National Art Gallery on 31st September. “Just set your data – The rest is on us” Postpaid packages are innovatory and allows customers to choose a data plan for themselves and other services are provided free of charge. […]
Auditor General’s Office (AGO) will host the first-ever Accountants forum in Maldives on Monday 6th November at Hotel Jen, Male’. This forum will go on until 8th November and the two days of technical sessions will be held at AGO – Auditorium. Maldives Accountants Forum is the national platform for all the professional auditors and […]
An inquiry by a special committee at the president’s office is underway into a quarrel between the country’s top two police officers, it has been widely reported. Both the police and president’s office spokesmen refused to comment but sources have told several local media outlets that President Abdulla Yameen set up the committee about two weeks […]