A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Thulhaadhoo, being the only island actively involved in the craft is now known as the ace of lacquer work in Maldives. But how did a practice, so popular in Maldivian history shrink to one island? “Lacquer work in Thulhaadhoo is traditional knowledge. Several families have been practising it since history. Other islands failed to pass […]
Since the border reopened on 15th July 2020, Adhoc flights including private jets to Velana International Airport are increasing. Statistics by MACL reveal that during the first month, 28 ad-hoc flights landed in the airport. The following month of August saw an increase of 111% with a total of 59 flights. During September and October, […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC) has revealed that the company has broken a record in terms of profit earned during the first 3 quarters of a year. With a profit before tax of MVR 140.26 million, the company records its highest profit in its 39 years of existence. During the 3rd quarter, the […]
Ahmed Afif, son of the late Abdulla Afif, has been elected as the Deputy President of Seychelles, following the victory of Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) coalition in the country’s recent presidential elections. The elections were held from Thursday to Saturday, won by opposition leader Wavel Ramkalawan and his running mate Ahmed Afif after securing 55 […]
HDC has held collaborative discussion with The President’s Office, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and Cricket Board of Maldives regarding operations, marketing and management plan of cricket stadium being built in Hulhumalé Phase 2. According to HDC, the cricket stadium is located near the residential area of Hulhumale’ Phase 2 and will have […]
In the subcontinent of India’s southwest lies one of the most outrageously beautiful island nations globally, Maldives. Unashamed of its natural and geographical settings, the islands are scattered like ivory pearls, where one would leave a Fiyavalhu (foorprint) for a moment in time. On this natural paradise amongst lush green vegetation on the inhabited peaceful […]
Ooredoo has launched SuperNet Fixed Broadband services at HA. Hoarafushi, offering a wide range of fixed broadband packages with exciting speeds up to 100 Mbps. “As the dependability on the internet has increased due to the current global circumstances, we have been working with the highest priority to provide high speed fixed broadband internet services […]
Corruption charges have been raised against former Vice President Abdulla Jihad at the Criminal Court. The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) on Sunday revealed that the ex-VP was charged in relation to the development of K. Fushidhiggaru as a special tourism zone, a project that had caused the state to suffer a major financial loss. The […]
Manta Air, the first airline in the country to offer you a premium service, has resumed its scheduled flights to Kudahuvadhoo today. With the opening of borders on 15th of July, Manta Air restarted tourist flights after a temporary halt due to the pandemic. The airline also enhanced its safety standards in accordance with the […]