A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Bank of Maldives (BML) has approved loans for 441 applicants under the bank’s Covid-19 Recovery Scheme. According to statistics from the Ministry of Finance, MVR 585.9 million and a total of USD 8 million had been disbursed through 419 loans issued on behalf of BML as of 14th January 2021. The statistics also reveal that […]
Park Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Nikolaus A. Priesnitz as General Manager of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, one of the best luxury hotels in the Maldives. A German national with extensive experience across the globe, Mr Priesnitz joined the resort on January 04, 2021, and will oversee the reopening of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa […]
Ooredoo Maldives introduces KARTI Store, an online platform for eGift cards and gaming codes for the Maldives. KARTI Store offers customers a wide range of Gift cards and codes from a range of online stores and games including; iTunes, Google Play, PlayStation, Xbox, Netflix, Spotify, PUBG, League of Legends, World of Warcraft, etc. Customers can […]
The Ministry of Tourism has endorsed the EIFEC Health Emergency Risk Compliance Management System (HER-CMS) Standards Series, stating that the implementation of these standards is an effective tool against the COVID-19 virus. The Ministry further stated that this European certification would prove beneficial for the economy of the Maldives. The new Emergency International Standards series […]
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) in partnership with FAM Foundation has held a sensitization programme on child protection in football. The programme, conducted in two sessions at ARC Convention Hall today, was attended by over 25 participants including coaches, management and staff of football academies and football clubs. The sensitization programme focused child protection […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has assured the public that forged MVR 500 currency notes are not being circulated in the nation. The central bank revealed that it had investigated claims of a fake MVR 500 note which became viral on social media, and concluded that the note was in fact legitimate. MMA spokesperson Mohamed Nasih […]
If you’re in the market for the ultimate luxury yacht, look no further. Al Shaali Marine Maldives has unveiled its AS66 Super Yacht, crafted for your supreme comfort. Some of its striking features include: Overall Length: 66 ft Features 2 Guest Cabins 14-16 sitting area with Italian Silk leather and international grade cherry wood Master […]
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that MVR 242.3 million has been spent as income support allowance to individuals whose jobs have been affected by the prevalent COVID-19 pandemic. According to the statistics revealed by the Ministry, 17,410 citizens have received income support allowance provided by the government. Income support is given at the rate […]
The government has opened registration for COVID-19 vaccine starting today. The registration can be submitted through an online portal. A press conference was held by Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) last night, and spokesperson Dr Nazla Rafeeq states the first registration phase is open for healthcare and social care workers. Dr Nazla clarified that the […]