A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
First Lady Fazna Ahmed has urged the public to make a lifestyle shift from a “throwaway culture” to one that is more circular. She was speaking at the opening of the beach cleaning event in Hulhumalé held as part of the ‘Prevention of Marine Litter in the Lakshadweep Sea’ project this morning. Cleaning events such […]
Council of Hoarafushi announces that seven plots of land are to be leased for guesthouse business on the island. The council briefed that the bid is open until February 18th of this year, to any party interested in operating guesthouse business in the tourism zone of Hoarafushi. It is notable that in addition to Hoarafushi, […]
A circular publicized by the Ministry of Tourism announced that resort employees are now required to undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine period when travelling between resorts, even if the resorts are operated under the same management or company. Additionally, resort workers are not permitted to work unless they test negative in PCR tests upon completion […]
Minister of Tourism Abdullah Mausoom meets with Enrique Martinez, president of Spanish state-run company Segittur focusing on tourism research development and innovation. During the meeting, Martinez shared their political strategy on tourism development, and the efforts of the company to build tourism in Spain. The company president also briefed the role of research, communication, and […]
From next month, Air India will be re-commencing direct flights from the Maldives to two additional Indian cities. At the moment, Air India flies directly to the Maldives from Trivandrum only. However, from 5th February onwards, Air India will commence direct flights from and to Bangalore and New Delhi as well. After halting temporarily flights […]
State Trading Organisation (STO) has announced the appointment of Ms Hawwa Nafia as the company’s new Chief Internal Auditor, effective from 1st February 2021. The new appointment was publicised today via a press release on the STO website regarding the matter. Ms Nafia has had experience in auditing in various capacities and also serves as […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced the extension of proposal submission deadlines for five commercial units. The new proposal submission deadlines are as follows: Lease of Units for Provision of Supermarket in Hiyaa Commercial in Hulhumale’ Phase 2: 28th February 2021 Lease of Units for Provision of Grocery Store in Hiyaa Commercial in Hulhumale’ Phase […]
The Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA) has yesterday launched its flagship ‘Plastic Reverse Logistics Project’. In a ceremony held in Seahouse Café, Male’, the project was inaugurated by the guest-of-honour, Minister of Environment, Dr Hussain Rasheed Hassan. The ceremony, which was live-casted, was attended by MOPA’s Executive Committee and partners. In his remarks, the Environment […]
Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, Zaha Waheed has declared that efforts are in progress to establish 13 ice plants across the country; a feat to reduce challenges faced by fishermen when storing fish. Minister Zaha highlighted this project in an appearance on Raajje TV’s “Viyafaari Miadhu” program, commenting that the number of active […]