A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Save The Beach hosted a day of ‘Moodhu Majaa’ filled with an array of exciting and informative aquatic and beachside activities for ‘Moodhu’ lovers of all ages. Save The Beach Maldives hosted its annual event at Villimale’ on the 18th of November 2017. This year, the event was named ‘Moodhu […]
Finance minister Ahmed Munawar speaks at parliament about State Budget 2017. PHOTO/MAJLIS Mihaaru has found out that the government had submitted only the total amount proposed for the State Budget 2018 to the parliament two weeks ago, without providing any details. According to Mihaaru’s sources, the finance ministry had submitted the total amount of the […]
Official logo of “Republic 50”, to mark 50 years as a republic in 2018. President Abdulla Yameen announced that the Maldives will mark 50 years as a republic in 2018 with many colourful celebrations. The president on Saturday night unveiled the official “Republic 50” logo and song at the ceremony of the 49th Republic Day at […]
Maldives Parliamentarian Riyaz Rasheed has accused Sri Lanka of assisting alleged Opposition efforts to overthrow the Maldivian Government, the Maldives Independent reported. Speaking at a press conference, Riyaz said he was concerned that neighbouring countries were allowing exiled Maldivian politicians to plot attempts to oust President Abdulla Yameen. “Every Maldivian citizen has the right to […]
Goals for job creation, economic development, sustainability aligned: (from left) Singha Estate’s Chayanin Debhakam, Maldives’ economic development minister Mohamed Saeed, Singha Estate’s Chutinant Bhirombhakdi, Maldives’ tourism minister Moosa Zameer, Singha Estate’s Naris Cheyklin Having broken ground on an ambitious nine-island resort project in the Maldives, Thai developer Singha Estate is eager to realise its vision […]
You know about the irresistible beaches, luxurious water bungalows perched over the turquoise waters and the plethora of water sports Maldives offers. However, Maldives also guarantees an enjoyable shopping experience. Here are some places you should visit when in Maldives for a top-notch shopping experience. Agora, Malé Offering everything from electronics and cosmetics to candy […]
The administrative arm of the Maldives judiciary has lifted the suspension of eight lawyers who signed a petition calling for judicial reform. The Department of Judicial Administration – which functions under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court – announced Wednesday that the suspension was lifted after the investigation of their cases was completed. The eight lawyers included Moosa Siraj – […]
THE St. Regis Maldives is home to the John Jacob Astor Estate, one of the largest overwater villa in the Maldives. With a total size of 1,540 square meters and featuring a two-storey main villa and two connecting lagoon villas, it is the perfect residence for wealthy Middle Eastern families. The John Jacob Astor Estate […]
STELCO building in the capital Male. MIHAARU PHOTO State Electric Company (STELCO) on Monday announced that it will not resume taking fuel surcharge fees from electricity despite State Trading Organisation (STO) hiking fuel prices. STO on Monday raised the rates of petrol and diesel by 57 laari (MVR 0.57) per litre and 53 laari (MVR […]