A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
47% of the harbour project of the island, Sh. Komandoo is completed by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). The work of seawall construction is ongoing currently, which confirms 47% of the project has been completed, according to the contractor MTCC. MTCC was assigned with the contract in August last year. The practical work of […]
Located less than 40 miles from Velana International Airport, lies the beautiful Gaafaru Island. Barely half a mile long and narrower in width, it is a small island surrounded by its own reef and lagoon rich in marine flora and fauna. The island has been referred to as the jewel of Kaafu Atoll since it […]
An additional MVR 12 billion is needed for state funds, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer revealed. Speaking in the Parliament’s Economic Committee on 17th June, Minister said that MVR 29.9 billion was estimated to receive as an aid. He also noted that the state’s expenses were very low due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though it is […]
Maldives has always been a well-known travel destination for honeymooners and divers. People travel from all around the world to enjoy the pristine waters and white sandy beaches. However, in recent years the waters of Maldives have started to fill with more and more surfers staying on charter boats, guesthouses and resorts. Surfing in the […]
Dhiraagu together with Arclis, a local game developer launches the first local multiplier online game in the Maldives. This game will be the first of its kind in the local market which is inspired by the Maldivian history and cultural artefacts. Thakuru Wars is an online multiplayer battle arena game based on traditionally themed Maldivian […]
Maldives’ usable reserves have dropped below USD 270 million following the economic downturn brought on by the global pandemic, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has said. The Minister said so in response to the ongoing discussion to set a minimum wage amount, stating that if the current amount being discussed was approved for expatriates the country […]
The Ministry of Gender, Family, and Social Services recently shared their statistics on reported Elder Abuse cases. They did so in a tweet to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the 15th of June. Gender Ministry statistics show that there is a significant decrease in the elder abuse cases reported in the first 4 months […]
As the measures undertaken to tackle COVID-19 have been relaxed, MIRA is set to resume counter services from 5 July 2020 onwards. The following summarizes changes to the deadlines that fell due during the period of lockdown and the manner of provision of services, as means to providing taxpayers with adequate time to fulfil their […]
Maldives Industrial Fishing Company (MIFCO) has revealed that the sale of their canned tuna products has reached a record high during this year’s Ramadan. According to MIFCO, the demand for canned tuna is usually high during Ramadan but during this year the demand for canned tuna products was much higher compared to previous years’ Ramadan […]