A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Ugail Foundation and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) have presented two books to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih – both authored by children on their vision of the world in 20 years. The President accepted the publications at a ceremony held at the President’s Office on Thursday morning. A group of children from the Circle – […]
Island Beverages Maldives (IBM) has established a sales centre in Hulhumale’. The sales centre opened in Nirolhu Magu of Hulhumale’ was inaugurated by Parliament Member of Hulhumale’ Ali Niyaz. In his speech during the inauguration, Ali Niyaz reminisced that Hulhumale’ used to be an island people went to sleep after a day’s work. However, after […]
Get ready to experience a holiday in the tropics beyond compare at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi when they reopen from 1st March 2021. Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, blessed with thriving vegetation and pristine waters, the Island of White Gold finds itself in peaceful seclusion in the North Male Atoll making it an ideal Maldives beach resort. Set in […]
Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has begun the work of establishing water and sewerage facilities in Kudafari two days ago. The work commenced with a ceremony, inaugurated by Chairman Ahmed Mausoom and Managing Director Ibrahim Shaah of MWSC. The ceremony was also attended by Parliament Member of Kendhikulhudhoo constituency Ahmed Easa, and Kudafari council […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) merged with Greater Male’ Industrial Zone Limited (GMIZL) has recently announced they have temporarily halted leasing of lands in Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi. Since the merger of the two-state bodies, HDC states they have been working together on development projects for Greater Male’ region inclusive of Thilafushi and Gulhifalhu. They further reiterated […]
State-run fisheries company MIFCO has reduced the price of its Fasmeeru brand smoked tuna, or ‘valhoamas’. While the company previously sold a kilo of smoked tuna for MVR 120, the price has been reduced to MVR 105. pic.twitter.com/fFbnvxXogq — MIFCO (@mifcomv) January 6, 2021 MIFCO has also recently reduced the price of its Fasmeeru tuna […]
The latest statistics by the Ministry of Tourism reveal that there are 26 airlines currently operating to the Maldives. On Thursday, the Ministry released its Tourism Status Update which outlined the airlines operating to the country as of 6th January 2021. They are: British Airways Edelweiss Air Lufthansa Azur Air Russia Turkish Airlines Qatar Airways […]
The amount spent on allowances for frontline workers, in the midst of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, has surpassed MVR 90 million. According to statistics released by the Finance Ministry, as of 5th January 2021, about MVR 90.32 million has been disbursed to 10,180 frontline workers as allowance. While the allowance is meant to be given […]
Thirty-seven sole proprietorships have been de-registered in the Maldives by the Economic Ministry, including well-known businesses. Under the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Companies, some of the well-known businesses de-registered include “Havaasa Chaap”, “Sell”, and “Smile Dental Care.” This was done by the Ministry under the Sole Proprietorship Law (19/2014). The Economic Ministry has publicized […]