A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Located less than 40 miles from Velana International Airport, lies the beautiful Gaafaru Island. Barely half a mile long and narrower in width, it is a small island surrounded by its own reef and lagoon rich in marine flora and fauna. The island has been referred to as the jewel of Kaafu Atoll since it […]
Maldives has always been a well-known travel destination for honeymooners and divers. People travel from all around the world to enjoy the pristine waters and white sandy beaches. However, in recent years the waters of Maldives have started to fill with more and more surfers staying on charter boats, guesthouses and resorts. Surfing in the […]
Dhiraagu together with Arclis, a local game developer launches the first local multiplier online game in the Maldives. This game will be the first of its kind in the local market which is inspired by the Maldivian history and cultural artefacts. Thakuru Wars is an online multiplayer battle arena game based on traditionally themed Maldivian […]
Maldives’ usable reserves have dropped below USD 270 million following the economic downturn brought on by the global pandemic, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has said. The Minister said so in response to the ongoing discussion to set a minimum wage amount, stating that if the current amount being discussed was approved for expatriates the country […]
As the measures undertaken to tackle COVID-19 have been relaxed, MIRA is set to resume counter services from 5 July 2020 onwards. The following summarizes changes to the deadlines that fell due during the period of lockdown and the manner of provision of services, as means to providing taxpayers with adequate time to fulfil their […]
Maldives Industrial Fishing Company (MIFCO) has revealed that the sale of their canned tuna products has reached a record high during this year’s Ramadan. According to MIFCO, the demand for canned tuna is usually high during Ramadan but during this year the demand for canned tuna products was much higher compared to previous years’ Ramadan […]
Male’ City council has publicized the rules which need to be followed when reopening city markets after the COVID-19 lockdown. Markets are set to resume services in July after obtaining permission from required authorities. Male’ City Council confirmed the rules to follow in reopening markets were done in consultation with HPA. The rules include attending […]
Maldivian Aero has said when Maafaru International Airport reopens on 1 July 2020, it will be used fully as an international airport. Speaking on PSM’s “Raajje Miadhu” program last night, Director of Ground Operations at Maldivian, Ahmed Ibrahim, said that the changes needed for international operations at the Maafaru Airport are now being brought and […]
Fisheries & Agriculture Ministry is seeking interested parties to start an Urban Gardening pilot project in Male’. Urban gardening is the process of growing plants of all types and varieties in an urban environment. The Ministry believes Male’ City to be a perfect place to develop urban gardens. The Ministry said selected parties from those […]