A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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 […]
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 […]
Thursday marked the culmination of ‘Youth Vision – an Art Workshop’ – a series of virtual art camps held over two successful workshops, where 50 Maldivian youth from across the country were guided and mentored to create an art piece that reflects their own personal stories and lived experiences. The work of the participants is […]
Participate and showcase to the community your creativity and insights, and create brilliant, world-class dishes at BBM Chef’s Challenge 2021. The competition will take place from January till March 2021. The challenge involves creating a dish using at least one of the 21 World-class brands and products readily available in the Maldives. These cover dairy, […]
Life Support Pvt. Ltd. has donated 5000 bottles of hand sanitiser to the Ministry of Education, to kick off the company’s CSR programs this year. As the Ministry announced the second term of the academic year to begin on 10th January 2021, Life Support has decided to make this donation in support to ensure the […]