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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

2020

BML Announces New Board of Directors And Chairperson

BML Announces New Board of Directors And Chairperson

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Bank of Maldives has announced Sana Mansoor, Ma. Manas, as Chairperson of its Board of Directors. This appointment was confirmed at the meeting of the Bank’s Board held yesterday after the 2019 Annual General Meeting. The directors nominated by the Government and appointed to the Board at its AGM are: Sana Mansoor, Ma. Manas Timothy […]

Maldives Allows Tourists to Stay in More Resorts by Re-Introducing ‘Split Stay’

Maldives Allows Tourists to Stay in More Resorts by Re-Introducing ‘Split Stay’

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Kuredu Island Resort To encourage and allow tourists to experience more than one resort in the Maldives and to enable longer stays in the Maldives during their holidays, the Ministry of Tourism in consultation with Health Protection Agency (HPA) has introduced facilitation of ‘split stay’ between resorts. The decision was made at the Health Emergency […]

Negative COVID-19 Result Compulsory for Tourists to Visit Maldives

Negative COVID-19 Result Compulsory for Tourists to Visit Maldives

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Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Minister of Tourism, Honorable Abdulla Mausoom stated that the regulations are to be amended to make it compulsory for tourists to have a confirmed negative COVID-19 test result in order to visit the Maldives. The new amendment to the regulation is aimed to ensure safety for tourists and staff as mentioned by […]

Maldivian Announces Special Flight to Kuala Lumpur

Maldivian Announces Special Flight to Kuala Lumpur

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Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives has announced a special flight from Male` to Kuala Lumpur on 10th of September. The one-way ticket for the flight is priced at $385. Maldivian ensures passengers of health and safety measures while flying with the airline. This includes temperature screening and enhanced cleaning and disinfection of all aircraft […]

Should MPs be Sent Back to School?

Should MPs be Sent Back to School?

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In many developed countries, politicians and lawmakers carry with them an impressive educational background and experience. For example, 95% of the members of the United States Congress and 90% of British MPs have a college degree. MPs must be capable of comprehending, reviewing, analysing, critiquing, sanctioning, endorsing, ratifying and passing a multitude of laws, policies […]

Committed to Supporting Maldivians During These Challenging Times: BML CEO

Committed to Supporting Maldivians During These Challenging Times: BML CEO

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Bank of Maldives CEO and Managing Director Tim Sawyer highlighted 2019’s strong financial performance of the Bank and its swift response to the pandemic during his update to shareholders at today’s virtual Annual General Meeting. Speaking on the impact of COVID-19, Tim reassured shareholders that the Bank will remain alongside Maldivians through these extraordinary and […]

STO to Distribute MVR 58 as Dividend Per Share

STO to Distribute MVR 58 as Dividend Per Share

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During the virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 29th August, State Trading Organisation announced their decision to distribute MVR 58 per share as dividend for 2019. The allocation was finalized by 99.99 per cent of participants at STO’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). As per 2019 statistics, STO recorded MVR 303 million as revenue […]

Komandoo Island Resort All-Prepared to Welcome You Back Tomorrow with Stunning Upgrades!

Komandoo Island Resort All-Prepared to Welcome You Back Tomorrow with Stunning Upgrades!

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Komandoo Island Resort, the leading adult’s only resort in the Maldives is ready to welcome guests back after some great upgrades and implementing safety standards to enhance your experience. Be ready for a luxurious escape as Komandoo reopens on 1st September! Situated in Lhaviyani Atoll, a scenic 40-minute seaplane experience from Velana International Airport, Komandoo […]

Maldives Sees Decrease in Theft, But Increase in Robbery During August

Maldives Sees Decrease in Theft, But Increase in Robbery During August

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According to statistics by Maldives Police Service, theft and domestic violence cases reported during August have reduced compared to the month of July. While a total of 30 cases of domestic violence and 275 cases of theft were reported in July, the numbers have decreased to 21 domestic cases and 258 theft cases. This month […]