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Guess How Much National Debt Maldives Owes Per Person
According to the report presented by the Whole House Committee’s chair, Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, the government debt currently stands at MVR 172 billion. The seven types of debts stated in the report include: Loans taken from foreign nations: 49 loans totalling MVR 13 billion. Loans taken from international organizations and institutions: 124 loans totalling […]
Check Out the Opening Dates of Maldives’ Resorts, Hotels, Vessels and Transit Facilities
Soneva Jani Maldives has seen a steady improvement in its tourism industry since the reopening of its borders from 15th July. As of 6th October, 223 tourist establishments have re-opened and started their operations. This is more than 24,000 beds in various tourist facility such as resorts, hotels and vessels On 15th October, guesthouses in […]
Stuck at 25 with A College Degree, Debt and Guess What- No Job!
The Maldives, with a population of over 500,000, features 5 university campus throughout the island nation. Last year, the developing country introduced a free degree scheme under which students in the University can study their first degree completely free. This scheme is an attempt to improve higher education and national development. Without a doubt, this […]
Fulfilling Government Pledges Delayed Until the Next Election- A Cunning Political Strategy?
On 2nd January 2019, marking the first month of the current administration, the Government said that it has delivered 56 pledges out of the 67 pledges earmarked for this period – an achievement rate of 84 per cent. For its first 100 working days which culminates on 27th March 2019, the Government of Maldives earmarked […]
Maldives Tourism Industry Marks its 48th Anniversary! Meet the Industry Pioneers
The island nation of Maldives marks the tourism industry’s 48th Anniversary on 3rd October and after 2 years, the popular destination will be celebrating Tourism Golden Jubilee. Behind the successful industry are many hardworking people. Here are the pioneers of the Maldives tourism industry and their golden words regarding the industry and its future. Mohamed […]
Sonu Shivdasani Shares How A Mosquito-Free Maldives is Possible
Imagine a Maldives without dengue. Imagine a Maldives without chikungunya. Imagine taking your children for an evening stroll without having to fear being bitten by mosquitoes. In short, imagine a Maldives without mosquitoes. This no longer needs to be a dream; it is fast becoming a reality. In the past 15 months, the mosquito population […]
The Various Overlooked Struggles Faced by Educators
I am a teacher and I am proud to be one among the myriads who strive tirelessly and selflessly to shape up the lives of all of us. Therefore, I never wanted, or want, or hopefully never will, want to describe my job in another way than a “teacher”. I love what I am doing […]
Will Affordable Internet Ever Become a Reality in Maldives?
One of the most popular pledges made by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was to slash the prices of internet services in the country. Several times over the years, since 2018, news related to this topic has made it to the headlines. However, after 2 years of Ibu Solih’s government, this pledge has still not been completed. […]