A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Government of Maldives has extended an invitation for interested parties to submit proposals to design, build, operate, maintain and Transfer Multi-Species Hatchery and Allied Facilities on the island of Maanaagalaa, Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The Hatchery is to be developed under the Sustainable Fisheries Resources Development Project and is financed by the World Bank. Project’s […]
India has become the second top market to the Maldives after borders reopened on 15th July. Statistics of the Ministry of Tourism show that from 15th July till 19th November, Maldives witnessed the largest number of tourist arrivals from Russia. With a market share of 21.9, over 12,961 Russian tourist arrivals have been marked to […]
The Ha. Hoarafushi airport, developed by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), was inaugurated on Thursday by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The completion of the Hoarafushi airport, which was one of the biggest infrastructure projects and the first airport developed by the current administration, marks a number of significant achievements for our nation. Record-breaking efficiency […]
Cargo operations between India’s port of Tuticorin and two southern atolls in the Maldives; Addu and Huvadhu is expected to commence in the next few weeks. The cargo operations are conducted as part of the series of operations between Maldives and India including the currently commenced operations between Kulhudhuffushi and Kochi, India. Speaking at the […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has been recognized in this year’s World Luxury Awards for excellence with three prestigious accolades. The Resort was awarded the Continent Win for Luxury Family Beach Resort Shine Spa for Sheraton was presented with the Regional Win for Luxury Romantic Destination Spa Sea Salt, the resort’s elevated seaside […]
Local telecommunication giant, Dhiraagu has renovated 2 computer labs at the state orphanage, Kuda Kudhin Hiyaa at K. Villimale’, last Friday. As part of the initiative to celebrate the internationally observed World Children’s Day on 20th November, Dhiraagu provided 523 new computer systems and 23 computer desks including internet and Dhiraagu TV connections for the […]
A new children’s story app named ‘Oala’ has been announced to be launched in 2021. Oala is a children’s story application, offering a consistent range of Dhivehi language stories for kids. It aims to provide a safe environment where children of various ages can enjoy and engage in reading, thereby empowering and shaping future generations […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the new airport in Hoarafushi Island of Haa Alifu Atoll has paved the road for tourism development in the whole of Ihavandhippolhu region. He said this while speaking at the ceremony held to inaugurate Hoarafushi Airport this afternoon. With a new airport in the region, President Solih stated […]
As this unprecedented and challenging year comes to an end, Baros Maldives invites guests to celebrate this festive time on a sublime tropical island. At Baros, guests can reconnect to the simplicity of enjoying time with loved ones while experiencing the essence and serenity of island life. Baros is a true Maldivian legend. As one […]