A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the Maldives is still one of the safest places for vacationing due to the geographical distribution of the population and the way the tourism industry has been developed in the country. He says that community spread hasn’t taken place in any other island except the Capital Male` and […]
Fathaha Star located in Orchid Magu in Male` has reopened last night at 7 pm after renovation. The shop was closed on 6th January 2020 for renovation. Fathaha revealed that the initial plan was to reopen for Ramadan, but due to the pandemic, it was difficult to bring in the materials required for renovation. Customers […]
According to a survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average income of a household in the Maldives is MVR 28,764. The survey indicates that there are 87,537 households in inhabited islands where 41,737 (48%) of households are in Male city while 54,808 households in atolls. The average income of households in […]
Ministry of Islamic Affairs has released a statement regarding the cancellation of Hajj proposal. The Ministry has announced the decision to provide refunds to the companies that make arrangements for Hajj pilgrims. The government of Saudi Arabia stated that due to the global pandemic, this year Hajj pilgrimage will only be allowed for residents of Saudi […]
The parliament is in the last stages of adopting a series of amendments to the Employment Act. The government had earlier in June 2019 submitted an amendment bill to bring some changes to the Employment Act. A joint committee of parliament (Economic Affairs and Social Affairs) reviewed the bill and proposed significant changes to the […]
With the reopening of Maldives’ borders to international tourists on 15th July 2020, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) kick-started the “Rediscover Maldives…the sunny side of life” campaign, aiming to strengthen the market presence and welcome tourists back to the Maldives. In light of the positive feedback received, MMPRC aims to strengthen the confidence […]
Electrolux offers a full line of kitchen and laundry appliances, inspired by their expertise in designing professional products for the world’s best chefs and five-star hotels. The appliances are developed in close collaboration with professional chefs and can be found in many Michelin-star restaurants across Europe and North America. Electrolux Nutrifresh Inverter Side by Side […]
Medtech has installed the new QuanStudio5 PCR machine from Thermofisher Scientific at IGMH PCR Laboratory. The QuantStudio 3 and 5 systems offer connectivity and ease of use. They are designed for both new and experienced users who need simple and affordable real-time PCR systems without compromising performance and quality. The applied Biosystems VeriFlex technology provides […]
According to the law, there are several financial and other benefits allocated to former Members of the Parliament. The financial benefits for former MPs include a 30% of a current MPs salary of about MVR 24,000 if the former MP has served for a duration of 1 term. And, for those who have served 2 […]