A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldivian resorts are renowned for their excellence in providing a unique experience as the perfect paradise escape for guests. There is something that caters to each and every guest’s expectations, whether it is the immaculately designed beach and water villas, the water sport activities which give an ocean adventure of a lifetime, or even the […]
The Gender Ministry has announced 7 winners of this year’s Rehendhi Award. Since 2014, the Rehendhi Award has been annually bestowed by the Ministry to give recognition to women for their commendable services to national and community development. Of the recipients this year, 2 were awarded for outstanding services in the social sector, while the […]
Gawin Private Limited specializes in supplying timber products with a wide range of wood. The company offers customized furniture, in any size and material you want, in any setting you want. If you’re looking for furniture for your home, office, retail store, cafe’, or any other interior space, Gawin Private Limited has got you covered. […]
Health insurance is extremely important to employees of any company. It is now regarded as a mandatory condition in the employment package. As an employer whether you’re researching more cost-effective health plans or researching health benefits for small employers for the first time, a common question is, “How much does it cost to provide health […]
Minister of Finance, Ibrahim Ameer has stated that in order for the Maldives to recover economically, it is crucial that the proposed 2021 State Budget is passed in Parliament without any amendments. The Finance Ministry announced that the 2021 Budget will be MVR 34.7 billion. However, since its proposal, several members of Parliament have voiced […]
The Maldives and the United Kingdom has held discussions on the elimination of tariff on Maldivian fish exports to the United Kingdom. The meeting took place during the Minister of Foreign Affairs virtual call with the Minister of State (Minister for South Asia and Commonwealth) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United […]
The President’s Office has announced that the Chinese government has decided to defer the repayment of certain loans taken by the Maldives to the upcoming year. Chief Communications Strategist at the President’s Office, Ibrahim Hoodh stated that the deferment was allowed under the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), which is an initiative by the […]
The Maldives has witnessed over 400,000 tourist arrivals as of 16th November. Statistics of the Ministry of Tourism show that from 1st January to 16th November, over 440,197 tourists have visited the Maldives. A sum of 57,350 tourists arrived at the island nation since border reopened on 15th July. The leading market for the Maldives […]
An MoU has been signed yesterday between the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Community Development, to form a joint committee for youth economic empowerment. It aims to undertake tasks in line with the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) of the current administration with regards to youth-related economic issues. The MoU […]