A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives Virtual Tour Expo is a virtual consumer travel fair showcasing the best of Maldives along with special fares & deals of a lifetime. While you plan to tick the Maldives off your bucket list, why not make a pre-trip to the destination and experience the paradise destination virtually? The fair will be carried out […]
If you’re looking for new places to try out for a meal or a drink with your friends, here are some of the hottest cafes and restaurants that recently opened in the country. Le Lux Garden & Bistro The restaurant endeavours to serve you at your best, and remain loyal to you, your tastes and […]
Imagine a Maldives without dengue. Imagine a Maldives without chikungunya. Imagine taking your children for an evening stroll without having to fear being bitten by mosquitoes. In short, imagine a Maldives without mosquitoes. This no longer needs to be a dream; it is fast becoming a reality. In the past 15 months, the mosquito population […]
64 higher-income economies have joined the COVAX Facility, a global initiative that brings together governments and manufacturers to ensure eventual COVID-19 vaccines reach those in greatest need, whoever they are and wherever they live. These 64 economies include commitments from 35 economies as well as the European Commission which will procure doses on behalf of […]
The Government has made the decision to merge HDC and GMIZL by granting the authority to develop Thilafushi, Gulhifalhu and Hulhumale under one umbrella. The main purpose of this decision is to leverage economic and financial benefits along with the attainment of operational efficiency arising from the merger. The development of Thilafushi, Gulhifalhu and Hulhumale’ […]
Leaked FinCEN files reveal that $ 501,359 flowed into the Maldives through 18 suspicious transactions that involved the China Investment Corporation and two banks in Maldives, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and the State Bank of India (SBI). Between 2015 and 2016, a total of 12 transactions were made to SBI which has a […]
The brand new Baros Residence Villa maintains the authentic yet luxurious Maldivian style that personifies Baros, adding to the resort’s spectacular collection. Designed for guests to experience true Baros bliss in privacy, the singular Residence provides the ultimate indoor-outdoor space in the seclusion of a garden retreat. It is a piece of Baros exclusive to […]
Plan your perfect hideaway in the Maldives at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi Island as they reopen from 15th November 2020. Hideaway Beach Resort will kick-off the return and resume its operations with some great new additions to the huge 30-hectare property with an already good number of beach and water villa options […]
If you’re looking for ways to enhance your next big event, one of the top things on your list should be flower decorations. They are beautiful, simple décor connecting indoor and outdoor in a warm and welcoming manner. And the best place to find high-quality floral arrangements is the GoBig Flower Lab. GoBig is a […]