A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today established the Utility Regulatory Authority, under the Ministry of Environment. The announcement was made public yesterday through a directive released by the President’s Office. The authority was established following the ratification of the Utility Regulatory Authority Act (Law No. 26/2020). The establishment of a Utility Regulatory Authority is mandated […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has officially opened a collection centre in M. Muli. In a special ceremony held yesterday, the collection centre was opened by the President of Mulaku Atoll Council, Sheikh Yoosuf Sidghee. MIRA states that the Muli collection centre is a significant step taken by the authority, as part of its efforts […]
Health Protection Agency of Maldives (HPA) has released a guideline for the of re-opening guesthouses and hotels in Greater Male’ area. The guideline was published due to the ongoing preparations to open the establishments following the improvement of COVID-19 epidemic trends in Greater Male area. Sample positivity rate in the Maldives has consistently remained low […]
Dhiraagu has extended its Fixed Broadband Booster promotion until the end of the year. Customers can get double the data for the same price under this promotion, which runs until the 31st of December 2020. Under the promotion, when Dhiraagu’s Home Fixed Broadband Boosters are activated, customers will receive double the usual data. To activate […]
On Friday, local brand Moodhu Vibes launched their personal planner for 2021. The personal planner was launched at an event held in Family Room Cafe’ on 11th December, which was attended by Mrs. Shafiyya Steinhilber as a special guest. Every planner has a gift voucher from Family Room Cafe’. As the newest addition to the Moodhu […]
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Drug Detoxification and Community Rehabilitation Centre in Hulhumeedhoo Ward, Addu City has been held yesterday. At the ceremony, Vice President Faisal Naseem has emphasised the value placed by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration to increase the youth’s contribution towards national development, by giving them positive direction and providing them with […]
World Travel Award’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean 2020, SriLankan Airlines commenced its London Heathrow–Male’ direct service today. Flight UL506 touched down this morning at Velana International Airport Male’ carrying 16 Business class and 72 Economy class passengers. “We are pretty excited with this service as we have further strengthened our presence in Maldives skies,” […]
ADK Hospital has moved its dialysis services to a newly upgraded dialysis centre. The new facility can provide dialysis for 4 patients at a time. Each patient has assigned dedicated nursing care and have access to individual audiovisual entertainment. The dialysis services are operated and closely monitored by a team of dialysis nurses lead by […]
Eyecare Opticals has announced its exciting Year End Promotion, which is currently ongoing from 21st November 2020 to 21st January 2021. With this promotion, customers are eligible to get a free wristwatch for purchases above a certain amount. If you spend over MVR 5000, you will be able to get a free Q-era Exclusive wristwatch. […]