A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The United States embassy in Colombo said applications for the 2019 diversity visa lottery (green cards) opened to Sri Lankans on October 03. “The Diversity Visa Lottery allows randomly selected applicants the opportunity to interview for an immigrant visa and become legal permanent residents of the United States,” the embassy said in a statement. “The […]
President Yameen (R) presents the letter of appointment to the new Maldivian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mohamed Hussain Shareef. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The newly appointed Ambassador of the Maldives to Sri Lanka, Mohamed Hussain Shareef, on Tuesday departed to Sri Lanka to officially assume his post. Shareef received his new appointment on August 6. However, prior […]
Tourists enjoy Dusit Thani Maldives, one among several Thai hotels on the island country. PICHAYA SVASTI Maldivian officials are calling for Thai investors, especially in hospitality and infrastructure, to strengthen its long-term economic growth. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the Maldives government has invited foreign investors to build hotel and resort destinations, entertainment […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of sympathy to the President of the United States of America, His Excellency Donald J. Trump, following the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. The President’s message reads as follows: “It was with deep shock and sadness that I received the news of the mass […]
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau with UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative to the Maldives, Shoko Noda — Photo by: UNDP Maldives Globally acclaimed Danish actor and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has vowed to pass on the message of the Maldivian people, regarding climate change. According to the UN Resident Coordinator and […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed greetings and good wishes, to President Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang, on the occasion of the 68th National Day of the Republic of China. In his message to President Xi Jinping, the President noted that this year marks 45 years of […]
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed thanked the China government and its people for the continuous support and assistance provided by the country to Maldives on several occasions. | Photo: Ahmed Shurau Avas Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has educated the attendees at Kurumba Maldives to commemorate 68th National Day of China, stating that although diplomatic ties officially […]
Newly appointed Ambassador of China to Maldives Zhang Zhong spoke about the growing ties between China and Maldives. | Photo: Ahmed Shurau Avas The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Zhang Zhong to Maldives praises the bilateral relationship between two nations, stressing it is at its strongest ever in history. “The past 45 years have witnessed a […]
The Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, H.E. Kobkarn Suriyasat Wattanavrangkul, paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. During the call, the President welcomed the Minister to the Maldives and conveyed greetings and good wishes to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Prime Minister […]