A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives has won the “Best International Island Holiday Destination” award by International Travel Awards 2020. International Travel Awards is organized by KSA Tourism Marketing & PR Company, having over a decade of experience in promoting and branding over 5,000+ global tourism brands around the world. It is a well-established company in the travel and […]
State Electric Company (STELCO) has introduced their “Green Life Solar Pod” systems, which can produce renewable energy through world-class solar panels. The launch was inaugurated by the Chairman of the STELCO Board, Mohamed Rasheed at an event held at the Usfasgandu Helipad on Wednesday night. Speaking at the launch event, the Managing Director for STELCO […]
Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced the successful completion of the L. Maavah harbour upgrade project. Valued at MVR 27.3 million, the project commenced on 9th October 2019. It was completed on 29th December 2020. The project entailed dredging a 26,885-cubic meter area in the Maavah lagoon, construction of a 568-meter seawall, and […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared a list of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) banned for import into the Maldives from June 1, 2021. The list, formulated under Presidential Decree, was published in the Government Gazette today. By June 1, 2021, the following items will be prohibited to import: drinking straws, plates, cutleries and stirrers, styrofoam lunch […]
Suhail Ahmed, Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation (HDC), has revealed that the government has now commenced efforts on their masterplan for the industrial island of Thilafushi in Male’ atoll. The work is projected to conclude in March next year. According to Suhail, the mega-project to develop the Greater Male’ Region was now underway with […]
Fiyavalhu Maldives has announced special offers for this new year! Locals and work permit holders can enjoy exclusive rates at this natural and private alcove of the inhabited island of Mandhoo in South Ari Atoll. The New Year promotion will continue throughout the month of January. Under the promotion, locals and work permit holders can […]
This interview was taken before Mr. Abdul Rasheed passed away. We offer our deepest condolences to the late Mr. Abdul Rasheed’s family and friends. As Chairman of Rasheed Carpentry and Construction Pvt Ltd (RCC) and a successful entrepreneur, Abdul Rasheed was leading one of the most reliable construction & carpentry companies in the Maldives. Prior […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced the issuance of a new digital sticker for annual vehicle fee payments. Starting from 1st January 2021, those who make their annual vehicle fee payments online will be able to receive the sticker online as well. According to MIRA, from 1st January onwards, the authority will be issuing […]
MMPRC, the government body mandated with the promotion of Maldives as a tourist destination, has reformed itself to successfully adapt the new marketing opportunities presented in the digital era despite the unprecedented pandemic that brought disruption and a halt not just to the country, but to the world in the year 2020. The constant look-out […]