A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Having a headache? Or perhaps a slight cold? Don’t worry! You can now get over-the-counter medicines available from pharmacies delivered to you with the Ganna Mart app. Ganna Mart is a mini-mart located in Buruzu Magu. ADK General Trading launched the Ganna Mart app on 17th August 2020, offering customers a convenient and safe shopping […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed with Maldives Ports Limited to design and build Gdh. Thinadhoo Regional Port. During an event held at Gdh. Thinadhoo yesterday, CEO Adam Azim signed the contract on behalf of MTCC, while CEO of MPL, Shahid Ali signed on behalf of MPL. The scope of the project includes […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has amended the law which sets out the minimum amount of cash that must be declared to Maldives Customs. If one is carrying more than USD 10,000 in physical money in or out of the country, it must now be declared to customs. This amendment was made in order to bring […]
Direct cargo shipping services has commenced between India’s Tuticorin and GDh. Thinadhoo. The first cargo shipment with 400 tons of cargo on MSS Bonthi of Maldives State Shipping (MSS) docked at the island of Thinadhoo yesterday. A special function took place at Thinadhoo with the commencement of the government-initiated cargo operations. Minister of Transport and […]
Starting from this Friday, SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) will temporarily halt accepting loan applications until February 2021. This is in order to close its finances and further improve the quality of its services. SDFC announced that they will resume accepting loan applications on 1st February 2021. SDFC has disbursed loans worth MVR 395 million […]
Visit Maldives, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, has participated in a webinar series organized by the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA). This series was conducted on a one destination per webinar basis, in which a Maldives-focused three-hour session took place on the 16th of December 2020. The purpose of this event was to relay […]
Personal Computers has gifted the Ministry of Education with a generous donation of goods worth MVR 600,000. The donation was made under the company’s CSR program ‘PC Uplift’. In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Education today, the donation was made on behalf of the company by CEO Moosa Aswan. It was officially received […]
Maldives’ first locally-made activewear label, MOVE by HillTop has now been launched. Designed in the Maldives, MOVE by HillTop offers a variety of men’s and women’s activewear. The very first collection ‘Power Up’ showcases activewear in a simple monochromatic design. Included in the range are tops, t-shirts, leggings, shorts, and sports bras; you can now […]
In the past few years, there has been a shift in the tide when it comes to mental health issues. Though once considered a taboo topic engulfed in shameful stigma, it is nonetheless a vital conversation to be had, especially when so many lives are affected by it. Due to greater awareness efforts, the mindsets […]