A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
If you are a trader, and you see this long list of additional charges on your invoice from your agent, then consider it a red flag. A freight forwarder is an essential service provider, mostly for companies that are importing and exporting their cargo. This agent or company specializes in logistics and organizing shipments in place to […]
Bank of Maldives has announced the introduction of Self-Service Banking ATM Centre in Th. Thimarafushi as part of its plan to expand its network to support local communities. In addition to the usual cash withdrawal facilities, the new Centres will support individuals and businesses to deposit and transfer money on a 24/7 basis. With these […]
When it comes to creativity and innovation, Maldivians are never behind. Makeup is an art form that can be simple and natural, striking and dramatic or anything in between. We had a talk with some of the emerging artists in the country, who shared the story behind their most popular look and their top tips […]
Targeted towards Special Needs Individuals throughout the globe, “Conquer Land Air Water Global Adventures LLP” (C.L.A.W) who has begun works to break 3 different world records, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work in partnership with Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC). Under the brand name of “Operation Blue Freedom” was launched in 2019 […]
During July 2020, Aiman Latheef submitted RTI requests to find out the remunerations allocated to political appointees at each ministry. The numbers reveal that every month, over MVR 5.7 million is spent on political appointees monthly salary. As per the basic salaries and allowances allocated to the political appointees at the Ministry of Economic Development, […]
Maersk Group is well known throughout the globe as the largest container ship and supply vessel operator in the world since 1996. However, their decision in the1960s to buy out the Danish charter airline Falck Air and convert the airline to a fully commercial operation made it to the big headlines. The Maersk Air was […]
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that has halted global travel in the short term, it is an undeniable truth that its effects will last well into the foreseeable future. As guest expectations change rapidly to prioritize health and hygiene, hotel architects and executives must now rethink their project designs to meet these new […]
Dhiraagu has officially launched DhiraaguTV service to M. Muli. DhiraaguTV is currently the only digital service provider in the Maldives offering wide-scale residential IPTV via a fixed broadband network. “With this new expansion, we are pleased to offer more communities the chance to experience the latest entertainment in high quality via DhiraaguTV. We will continue […]
Housing Development Corporation has partnered with Parley Maldives and installed plastic collection bins on Hulhumalé beach with the aim of reducing the plastic footprint of Hulhumalé. The bins have been installed in the following locations: Neighbourhood 1 – in front of Kicks Café Neighbourhood 2 – in front of Spice Café Neighbourhood 3 – in […]