A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Fayyaz Ismail, Minister of Economic Development, has said that the Ministry is working to develop a ‘one-stop-shop’ where businesses can get all the services they require through one platform by 2021. The scheme would be developed through the government’s Tradenet Maldives Corporation Limited (TMCL) as a business model and would make it easier for businesses […]
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Maldives Wave has decided to go with Maryam Waheeda as their brand ambassador. This is due to her success as media personnel in representing the Maldives, as well as being a respected public figure. She is also notably the President of Maldives Broadcasting Commission, an honorary consul of Sweden Maldives & an ambassador for the […]
The Maldives has signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the neighbouring ally, India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement yesterday via Twitter. The MoUs were signed on the Greater Malé Connectivity project, the Sports and Youth Affairs project, and two High Impact Community Development Projects. The most significant MoU signed was a […]
On Sunday, the Parliament passed amendments to the Immigration Act to allow foreign investors to acquire resident visas. The report, prepared by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations, was approved with a majority vote of 52 members. No MPs voted against the report while three MPs abstained from voting. As per the […]
The Ministry of Tourism has made the decision to temporarily suspend the operational permit of Kandima Maldives. The suspension comes following the death of an elderly employee at the resort due to COVID-19, on the 30th of October. There is also a growing cluster of 60 individuals who have tested positive for the virus at […]
HoReCa & Agriculture Expo conducted by Supply.mv is set to begin on the 15th of November. Held completely online, this event will allow suppliers both small and large to meet and showcase their products to resorts, hotels, guesthouses and cafes. The Ministry of Tourism has endorsed the event, noting that the expo can assist small […]
State Trading Organization (STO) has announced a 4-day closure of its supermarket retail and wholesale operations for an annual stock counting. The closure is from 11th November to 14th November. Operations will resume on 15th November at regular timings. The company has expressed an apology for any inconvenience caused to its customers as a result […]