A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Ooredoo Maldives expands Ooredoo SuperNet, its Fixed Broadband services to N. Manadhoo with a wide range of packages and exciting speeds up to 100 mbps. “High-speed broadband service is essential in enabling social and economic progress across communities and providing this service to all people across the nation has always been a key priority to […]
The first cargo ferry from Cochin, India to the Maldives operated by the Maldives Agent, Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has arrived at H.Dh. Kulhudhuhfushi this morning. The ferry has a capacity of 3000 tons while the first shipment of two containers consists of 500 tons including cement and other products. Preparations are being made to […]
Hassan Shah is the Managing Director of Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC). We sat down with him to get an insight into MWSC’s projects and their operations during the pandemic. The pandemic has affected society as a whole. What challenges have COVID-19 brought to the utility sector in the Maldives? How did you address […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) stated that transactions above MVR 100,000 and above USD 5,000 will only be accepted online starting from 1st October 2020. The authority outlined that measures have been taken by the Ministry of Finance to minimize dependency on cash or cheque for transactions and improve the digital services provided for financial […]
“Resale Wave”, the first-ever shop in the Maldives selling second-hand products have been opened. According to an interview of the owner, Sizee Ahmed on Dhiyares local media, the main aim of opening the shop is to promote awareness for less waste and environmentally friendly lifestyle while most products can be used for a second time […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced the Terms of Reference for their Community Urban Farming project. Earlier this month, HDC stated that preparations have begun to start the ‘Urban Farming Program’ in Hulhumale’ by next year. The program is aimed to provide the residents of Hulhumale’ with the opportunity to earn an additional income while […]
Parrotfish have been added to the “prohibited species” list in the Maldives, making it illegal to catch the colourful, charismatic fish. The last time a coral reef fish, the Napoleon wrasse, was protected in the Maldives was in 1995. The new protection, which was approved by the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, comes […]
Ecommerce platform Moolee, today launched “Big Device Sale” with fantastic offers on top smartphones and accessories from the best brands in the market. With the ongoing pandemic, more and more people are working from home and requires quality devices and electronics to perform daily tasks online and on the go, hence the promotion is held […]
On 10th September, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi signed the “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defence Defense and Security Relationship” in Philadelphia. This might seem like a mere defence agreement, but its implications are more profound than you […]