A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The maiden voyage of the Cargo Ferry Service between India and the Maldives will be jointly launched on September 21 by Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) of India, and Mrs Aishath Nahula, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Maldives in a virtual ceremony. The ceremony will also […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has ratified the first amendment to the Elections Commission Act (Act no.: 08/2008). The amendment was passed by Parliament at the 33rd sitting of its second session, held 6 September 2020. The amended Act reconstitutes the duties and responsibilities of the Commission’s President and Members while vesting the institution with more […]
M7 Print has introduced new offers on the New Normal stickers by the company. There are two packages on offer under a special promotion: Retail Shop Starter Pack and Enterprises Pack. The Retail Shop Starter Pack priced at MVR 145 consists of three New Normal stickers. This includes signage indicating maximum occupancy, mask mandatory before […]
As an attempt to solve the delay in payments faced by fishermen in the country, MIFCO has changed the fixed payment rate used by the company and will start charging prices according to the prices in the global fish market. The change will be implemented on 24th September. “The biggest benefit to fishermen due to […]
Situated in one of the most beautiful, sought-after locations in the world, the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers guests unparalleled, bespoke service and unforgettable experiences. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul. A Well-Experienced Airport Concierge Team Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi’s airport team is consisting […]
Minutiae is a new restaurant in K. Hulhumale that has a Greece concept and is designed to provide customers with the experience of dining in an environment in Greece. The Restaurant Manager Ali Mamdhooh says that the most special experience right now is the High Tea during the evening. While there are two packages of […]
Ever since the global pandemic hit the country, delays, cancellations and setbacks have been some very common terms. However, after a difficult halt and the biggest downturn in Maldives’ tourism industry, the country has started welcoming back tourists and the economy has started operating in the New Normal. During such a time, Velana International Airport […]
Since the destination reopened its borders on 15th July, the greatest number of tourist arrivals in a single day has been recorded on 18th of September, according to Velana International Airport (VIA). The Maldives saw 708 arrivals on 18th September, from which the majority were from Russia. Russia’s Aeroflot carried 335 passengers while Etihad carried 13 passengers and […]
The Maldives is geographically scattered and distanced, making the destination safest for a post-pandemic holiday, said Thoyyib Mohamed, Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). During an exclusive interview to TTM+, Thoyyib further said “The islands of Maldives are naturally isolated and one island one resort concept is perfect for tourists to […]