A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Ministry of Tourism has extended an invitation for interested investors to bid to develop a tourist hotel in Haa Alifu Kelaa. The announcement published on gazette requests for eligible investors, local and foreign alike to submit their interest to develop a plot of 864,414 Square Feet of land and allocated lagoon area as a […]
On Sunday, Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) was contracted by the government to establish about MVR 1.5 billion worth of water and sewerage systems across the Maldives. In a ceremony held at Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu, Director General of the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Fathimath Shana Farooq signed on behalf of the […]
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has introduced an exclusive deal as part of the resort’s winter promotion for this year. The award winning all-inclusive resort extends a worthy escape for its guest this winter with an exclusive Secret Deal offer with up to 40% off on its Platinum Plan. Located on a private island of […]
Governor of Maldives Monetary Authority, Ali Hashim has warned that borrowing foreign funds to finance development projects could negatively impact the exchange rate. Speaking at a Parliamentary Committee hearing for the 2021 state budget, the Governor cautioned against initiating development projects without guaranteeing a funding source to acquire the necessary foreign currency. He expressed his […]
Maldives’ first female Chief of Protocol of the Foreign Ministry, Ms Aishath Shaan Shakir has been appointed yesterday. Prior to her appointment, she served with distinction as the High Commissioner to Bangladesh. During her long career, she had served as the Joint Secretary of the Foreign Ministry, Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia, and Deputy High […]
The Human Rights Commission (HRCM) has stated yesterday that the body will not have sufficient funding to perform its obligatory duties, as per the 2021 state budget. In a Budget Committee hearing which took place yesterday, HRCM Commissioner Moomina Waheed stated that while the commission asked for an MVR 30 million budget, only MVR 24 […]
Tourism Minister, Dr Abdulla Mausoom will be attending and speaking at the TTM Travel Summit 2020. Other distinguished speakers at the event include Secretary General of MATI Ahmed Nazeer, Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives Mr Sunjay Sudhir, and Managing Director of MMPRC Thoyyib Mohamed. The summit will also be joined by a number of […]
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has revealed that the company is preparing to launch two new products to the market. MIFCO intends to launch the two new products—processed canned valhomas within 2 months period and dried coconut husk in the upcoming week. The organic, chemical-free coconut husk product is specially aimed for the agricultural sector […]
In the perfect timing for re-opening on December 1st, 2020, Kurumba Maldives has been awarded the following distinguished recognitions. A prestigious globally trusted Awards program, The World Luxury Hotel Awards, has announced Kurumba Maldives as the category winner in both continental and regional categories: Kurumba Maldives – Continent Winner in Luxury Family Hotel Veli Spa […]