A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
If you’re looking for new places to try out for a meal or a drink with your friends, here are some of the hottest cafes and restaurants that recently opened in the country. Le Lux Garden & Bistro The restaurant endeavours to serve you at your best, and remain loyal to you, your tastes and […]
The Government has made the decision to merge HDC and GMIZL by granting the authority to develop Thilafushi, Gulhifalhu and Hulhumale under one umbrella. The main purpose of this decision is to leverage economic and financial benefits along with the attainment of operational efficiency arising from the merger. The development of Thilafushi, Gulhifalhu and Hulhumale’ […]
Leaked FinCEN files reveal that $ 501,359 flowed into the Maldives through 18 suspicious transactions that involved the China Investment Corporation and two banks in Maldives, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and the State Bank of India (SBI). Between 2015 and 2016, a total of 12 transactions were made to SBI which has a […]
The brand new Baros Residence Villa maintains the authentic yet luxurious Maldivian style that personifies Baros, adding to the resort’s spectacular collection. Designed for guests to experience true Baros bliss in privacy, the singular Residence provides the ultimate indoor-outdoor space in the seclusion of a garden retreat. It is a piece of Baros exclusive to […]
Plan your perfect hideaway in the Maldives at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi Island as they reopen from 15th November 2020. Hideaway Beach Resort will kick-off the return and resume its operations with some great new additions to the huge 30-hectare property with an already good number of beach and water villa options […]
If you’re looking for ways to enhance your next big event, one of the top things on your list should be flower decorations. They are beautiful, simple décor connecting indoor and outdoor in a warm and welcoming manner. And the best place to find high-quality floral arrangements is the GoBig Flower Lab. GoBig is a […]
The maiden voyage of the Cargo Ferry Service between India and the Maldives will be jointly launched on September 21 by Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) of India, and Mrs Aishath Nahula, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Maldives in a virtual ceremony. The ceremony will also […]
M7 Print has introduced new offers on the New Normal stickers by the company. There are two packages on offer under a special promotion: Retail Shop Starter Pack and Enterprises Pack. The Retail Shop Starter Pack priced at MVR 145 consists of three New Normal stickers. This includes signage indicating maximum occupancy, mask mandatory before […]
As an attempt to solve the delay in payments faced by fishermen in the country, MIFCO has changed the fixed payment rate used by the company and will start charging prices according to the prices in the global fish market. The change will be implemented on 24th September. “The biggest benefit to fishermen due to […]