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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

2020

HDC Introduces “Veshi Saafu Program” for a Clean Hulhumale

HDC Introduces “Veshi Saafu Program” for a Clean Hulhumale

2 min read

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) introduces “Veshi Saafu Program” to increase the support of the community in cleaning and maintaining the environment in Hulhumale’. HDC has been continuously putting numerous efforts to create a pleasant environment for the residents of Hulhumale’ and visitors where the roads, parks and other public places are cleaned regularly. Mr Suhail […]

CROSSROADS Maldives Offers Private Island Buyout for Your Perfect Wedding

CROSSROADS Maldives Offers Private Island Buyout for Your Perfect Wedding

5 min read

Are you still dreaming of the perfect wedding in paradise? CROSSROADS Maldives understands that 2020 has been an especially difficult year for brides and grooms who were forced to put their plans – and their lives – on hold. But with the Maldives having reopened to visitors, couples can now start looking forward to the […]

Can Maldives Afford to Impose Lockdown Again?

Can Maldives Afford to Impose Lockdown Again?

4 min read

Sinamale Bridge, Maldives As the COVID-19 situation in the Maldives is reaching the heights, some of the public advocators, as well as experts, have been suggesting that the Maldives should impose lockdown, yet again to contain the spread of the novel virus. A local epidemiologist in the Maldives, Sheena Moosa has also recently warned upon […]

Lotus Introduces Tianneng Batteries to Maldives

Lotus Introduces Tianneng Batteries to Maldives

2 min read

Lotus has introduced China’s sustained running power, Tianneng Batteries of 3 sizes to the Maldives. These batteries are made available in the lotus bike shop located in 20151 Buruzu Magu, Male’. According to the Marketing Coordinator for Lotus Bike Shop, Mohamed Ashham Ahmed, the three sizes of Tianneng Batteries are made available from the shop. […]

Maldives Records a Spot in List of Highest GDP Dropped Countries

Maldives Records a Spot in List of Highest GDP Dropped Countries

2 min read

Maldives has recorded a spot in the list of countries which shows a significant drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to research by a visa waiver farm of America, ‘Esta’, Maldives ranks in the 5th place, among the countries which experienced a significant GDP fall, globally. This research shows that the GDP of Maldives […]

Maldives: The Greatest Evolution of Tourism in the World

Maldives: The Greatest Evolution of Tourism in the World

8 min read

Industry pioneer, Hon.Mohamed Umer Maniku, and his friends started tourism in the Maldives back in 1972, challenging the opinion of the United Nations (UN), which following a viability assessment on whether tourism facilities could be established in the Maldives concluded it would not be possible. The UN noted there were no natural sources of water, […]

Lily Beach Resort & Spa Awarded Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in Maldives

Lily Beach Resort & Spa Awarded Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in Maldives

2 min read

Lily Beach Resort & Spa has been crowned the winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2020 in the category of ‘The Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the Maldives’. This award recognizes Lily Beach Maldives’ excellent all-inclusive Platinum Plan and its great facilities. Lily Beach is the perfect destination for couples, honeymooners and families alike. Romance thrives at Lily […]

Why Did Finance Ministry Decide to Publish Bid Evaluation For The First Time?

Why Did Finance Ministry Decide to Publish Bid Evaluation For The First Time?

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On 20th August, Minister of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof announced that the bid evaluations of Youth Ministry will be publicized starting this month. “This is crucial information for bidders,” he stated. However, this is the first time the Ministry of Finance will be publishing bid information like this. Why was this not […]