A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
With the aim of modernizing postal services in the country and providing customers with ease and convenience, Maldives Post Limited has been establishing self-service post stations by the name of PikPost. Yesterday, an additional PikPost station was added to its portfolio, located at the Greater Male’ Terminal. This marks the 4th PikPost in the Male’ […]
Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom has announced the decision to introduce a “Stars of Tourism” web platform to recognize and reward tourism industry professionals. In a tweet posted on Friday, Tourism Minister Mausoom revealed plans to initiate the Stars of Tourism web platform in 2021. He stated that the web platform will be used […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem has inaugurated the ‘Saafu Hulhumalé’ cleanup initiative at a special ceremony held yesterday afternoon at Hulhumalé City. In his remarks the Vice President reiterated the Government’s commitment to protecting the environment, ensuring road safety and providing clean and safe neighbourhoods. He highlighted that the Government’s first large-scale programme after assuming office […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih praised the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for its vital role in implementing the Government’s policies to ensure basic services nationwide. He made the statement during his remarks on “Kaamiyaabu 40”, a special TV programme celebrating the 40th anniversary of MTCC. Expressing his delight at MTCC’s achievements, the President noted […]
Mediflex Laboratory, located at M. Cottage (Gr Floor, Kanbaa Aisaraani Hingun, Male’), is now offering COVID-19 RT PCR testing facilities in the Maldives. The testing kits are US FDA and WHO approved kits powered by Thermofisher Scientific USA. PCR testing will be done for MVR 1,000 for locals and USD 70 for tourists. Mediflex Laboratory […]
Photo: Dynamyst Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)’s CEO and Managing Director, Gordon Stewart has said that the new seaplane terminal developed at the Velana International Airport (VIA) is expected to begin its operation in the second quarter of 2021. During a media interaction session on the occasion of reaching the tourism target of 2020, Gordon […]
Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM) has celebrated 20 years of its inception on 18th December 2020. At a special function held upon the occasion, earlier yesterday, the guest of honour, the CEO of STO Group, Hussain Amru Mohamed Rashad extended his heartfelt gratitude and wishes upon the dedicated and loyal employees at FSM. Amru further remarked […]
Telecom giant Ooredoo has strengthened its internet infrastructure at Velana International Airport to cater to the increasing arrivals of tourists, ensuring that a great Internet experience is there to welcome them to the Maldives. According to a tweet by Najib Khan, the CEO of Ooredoo Maldives, the internet infrastructure provided by the company is now […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has on Thursday ratified the Transitional Justice Act (Act number: 28/2020). The Act was passed by the Parliament on 29 November 2020, at the 23rd sitting of the third session of the People’s Majlis. The key goals of the Transitional Justice Act are to end the culture of impunity and strengthen […]