A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
One of the most popular pledges made by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was to slash the prices of internet services in the country. Several times over the years, since 2018, news related to this topic has made it to the headlines. However, after 2 years of Ibu Solih’s government, this pledge has still not been completed. […]
Lotus Bike Shop, the leading motor bike dealer in the country with a 14-year history of selling bicycles and motorcycles, has launched the Super September Sale, starting from 2nd September. Available in three different colours- black, red and blue- the Benelli VZ125i is now offered by the shop for MVR 37,500 instead of MVR 43,500. Here are […]
The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Maldives, H.E Vice Admiral Ather Mukhtar (Retd), paid a courtesy call on H.E Vice President Faisal Naseem, this morning at the President’s Office. The Vice President congratulated the High Commissioner on his appointment and discussed progressing the good relations between the Maldives […]
Luxury travel and lifestyle brand Soneva has today announced the appointment of FOUR PR & Marketing as its retained agency to promote the brands Maldives villa ownership model globally. Handling the global PR strategy, the UK based agency will work closely with the Area Director of Soneva Villa Ownership, Roz Colthart to promote the prestigious brand’s […]
Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) recommences the E-Learning Platform with Profi + Travel for Tour Operators in Russia and CIS Countries. This platform was initially launched in February this year and halted due to the Covid-19 situation. The objective of this platform is to encourage tour operators in Russia and the CIS Region to […]
LUXE Travel & Leisure, in partnership with Zawaaj and Gunbaru Inn, has unveiled the Maldivian Local Island Guesthouse Giveaway. The giveaway includes : 3 Nights Stay for 2 pax Free Couple Photoshoot Return Speedboat Transfer from Airport to Ukulhas Free Non – Motorized water sports activity for 3 days Free 1 night dinner near the […]
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that state debt has risen to MVR 73.9 billion, a six per cent increase compared to the MVR 69.4 billion recorded in the first financial quarter of 2020. The Ministry’s debt management statistics show that external debt, based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), stood at MVR 37.7 billion, while […]
Maldives estimates a drop in COVID-19 case numbers in Greater Male’ Area by the end of September. As per Dr Sheena Moosa, consultant epidemiologist at Health Protection Agency, due to the easement of lockdowns, the virus has spread rapidly in the capital and that the case numbers could possibly be reduced by the end of […]
Velana International Airport reveals passenger traffic statistics until the end of August since the border opened from 15 July. The airport reports a steady increase in passenger traffic. International arrivals during the period include 2,890 in July and 11,186 in August. This is an increase of 287% or 8296 arrivals. However, the increase in local […]