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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

2020

Nila Suparmi Appointed Director of Human Resources at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Nila Suparmi Appointed Director of Human Resources at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has announced the appointment of Nila Suparmi as the new Director of Human Resources of the stunning all-villa resort featuring 119 exclusive villas. Situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers guests genuine hospitality and unparalleled experiences. The property is part of […]

Maldives Police Prohibits Vehicles After 8 pm

Maldives Police Prohibits Vehicles After 8 pm

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Maldives Police have prohibited the usage of vehicles after 8 pm, starting the 23rd of August 2020. Talking at a news conference by Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC), Chief Superintend of Police Abdulla Shareef stated that due to the spike in positive COVID-19 cases, the use of vehicles will be prohibited from 8 pm to […]

USD1 Million Gulhifalhu Port- An Economic Boom or Environmental Destruction?

USD1 Million Gulhifalhu Port- An Economic Boom or Environmental Destruction?

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Gulhifalhu Port, a million-dollar project to overcome the congestion at Malé Commercial Harbour and improve the cost of logistics of goods and services in the country. The Gulhifalhu project has led to several controversies. While local NGOs and conservationists warn the government regarding the great environmental threats that the project possesses, the authorities seem to […]

Safety at Veligandu Island Resort & Spa- A Message from General Manager

Safety at Veligandu Island Resort & Spa- A Message from General Manager

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The global novel coronavirus outbreak has evolved from one of general alerts and watchfulness to an escalating public health issue which forced us to close down our resort operation for the past few months. We took this as an advantage to give our team time off from work and spend some quality time with their […]

Crown & Champa Resorts Offer PCR Testing in All its Resorts

Crown & Champa Resorts Offer PCR Testing in All its Resorts

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Following the most recent requirements from certain airlines and countries for their travellers to provide a negative PCR test certificate upon their travel journey, Crown & Champa Resorts is introducing PCR testing for those guests with this compulsory requirement within each resort of the collection. Where applicable, the PCR Testing Procedure will be as follows […]

MTCC Opens Opportunity for Apprenticeship Program

MTCC Opens Opportunity for Apprenticeship Program

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Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has opened the opportunity for an apprenticeship program, to prepare apprentices interested in marine engineering. This was revealed in an announcement made by MTCC. Under the apprenticeship program, MTCC states that the company will select 4 trainees for marine mechanisms and applications are open for the opportunity. The 4 […]

Direct Democracy Global Maldives Opens its Office in Male’

Direct Democracy Global Maldives Opens its Office in Male’

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Direct Democracy Global Maldives (DDGM) has opened its office in Male’ city on the Hijri New Year 1442. (19th August 2020). In a ceremony held by DDGM, the official opening was honoured by Transport Minister Aishath Nahula. DDGM’s office is located on the ground floor of Henveiru, Hirafusge. In the opening ceremony, Minister Aishath Nahula […]