A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company announces that 62% of road construction work in L. Fonadhoo had been completed. This was revealed in a tweet by MTCC on 19th August 2020. According to MTCC, the construction of major roads for L. Fonadhoo is ongoing with 62% project progress. The construction of major roads for L. Fonadhoo […]
With the change in technology, changes are also seen in the event industry. A virtual event is a significant event technology that’s becoming extremely popular throughout the world. Even now, internationally renowned brands are using virtual events to launch products, hold conferences and carry out seminars. The event industry of the Maldives always includes people […]
During the 29th Sitting of the parliament on 19th August, Abdullah Jabir, the parliamentary representative for Kaafu Atoll’s Kaashidhoo constituency, had called out to remove the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) Governor from his position. “People are trading dollars for MVR19. MMA Governor hasn’t done anything about it.” Is this ignorance or incapability? The alarming rise […]
Recommence of face to face classes in greater Male’ area has been pushed back again, until 3rd September and will operate through virtual classes. This decision has been taken with regards to the current COVID-19 situation in the greater Male’ area, due to the spike in positive cases and further deaths. Previously, the government has […]
United Kingdom in the Maldives has informed that due to global coronavirus restrictions and the current situation in the Maldives, VFS is unable to run a Temporary Enrolment Location (TEL), for the time being, and will keep the provision of a TEL under review. According to the statement students without study, visas are likely to […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has addressed the nation on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of 1442 A.H on the Hijri Calendar. The President prayed and expressed his optimism that the Islamic New Year will bring greater fortune and prosperity to the entire Islamic community, in spite of the challenges we […]
Maldives’ main airport, Velana International Airport has welcomed 399 international flights within a month of border reopening, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) confirmed. As per the statistics by MACL, 7,607 passengers arrived at Velana International Airport while 9,269 left the country between 15th July 2020 to 15th August 2020. Looking into domestic air traffic movements, Velana […]
Air India, the flag carrier airline of India will resume scheduled flights to the Maldives from 25th of August. The airline will be operating a flight once a week on every Tuesday, according to Villa Travels. Recently, Maldives and India have agreed to establish an Air Bubble between the 2 countries. This is the first Air […]
Bank of Maldives’ Aharenge Bank Community Fund is inviting proposals for phase two of this year. The Bank will be selecting five projects to receive MVR 50,000 each to support in the areas of education, environment, sports and community development. Recently, BML’s Aharenge Bank Community Fund had supported Th. Vilufushi based NGO, Vasana Jamiyya’s vision […]