A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives Broadcasting Commission (Broadcom) has opened registrations for broadcasting and re-broadcasting license. The license acquired will be valid for up to 5 years. During a virtual news conference held to recognize the “Broadcasting Day”, the president of the Maldives Broadcasting Commission, Ms Mariyam Waheedha stated that a majority want to apply for the license. Over […]
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has today donated 300 clear face masks to the Ministry of Education, to distribute to children with hearing impairments and their teachers across the country. The donation was formally handed over to the Minister of Education Dr Aishath Ali, by ARC’s Executive Committee Member Mr Muruthala Moosa. Children with […]
MP for Maafannu Central constituency, Ibrahim Rasheed stated that the president of Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB), Mr Hassan Waheed has resigned due to unfavourable working conditions. MP has stated in a tweet that it is sad that such instances arose where the president and other members of PCB had to resign as the conditions […]
ADK General Trading launched the Ganna Mart App on 17th August 2020, offering customers convenient, safe shopping experience. Featuring live tracking and delivery slots, the Ganna Mart App offers products in various categories including Baby Care, Beverages, Cosmetics, Food & Cooking essentials, Adults Only, Health Care, Household & Kitchen and Snacks. An important service especially during […]
Mr Kuldip Paliwal, who contributed over 4 years spearheading key business verticals of the Bank of Maldives as the Director of Business has been appointed as the Managing Director of First Alliance Bank Zambia. Mr Paliwal is a Career Banker with global, diversified, and functional expertise of 22 years. Apart from serving as the Director […]
Over 3200 locals have joined together and formed a community called “Male` City Goathi Hoadhun” over the severe issue of housing in the City. Even today, people were seen protesting outside People’s Majlis with signs that read “no shelter, no vote”. “People of Male City had to raise voices on the streets because the government […]
On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers to thank them for their vital work in educating young people worldwide during the challenges brought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The giveaway will open at 04.00 AM on 5 October and close at 03:59 on 8 October […]
The popular resort chain Soneva celebrates its 25th anniversary today! On this day 25 years ago, the opening of Soneva Fushi created a whole new concept in the Maldives, called “Intelligent Luxury”. Soneva was founded by Sonu Shivdasani and Eva Malmström Shivdasani in 1995. In 2012, the Shivdasanis sold the Six Senses and Evason branded […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has launched “Nukuraanama Unikuramaa” campaign, aimed to deregister businesses which are not currently undertaking any business activities and to identify and deregister business that meets the criteria for Goods and Services Tax (GST) deregistration. From businesses registered for GST at MIRA, majority submitted GST nil return while some did not […]