A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
A special five-day workshop on investigative journalism organized by Sri Lanka’s Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has successfully concluded. The workshop which began on 13th November was conducted in collaboration with the Addu Women’s Association (AWA). Over 25 Maldivian journalists from TV stations and Media outlets participated in the workshop. Conducted virtually over Zoom, topics […]
One Earth, an initiative by Islanders Education, aims to challenge young minds to think outside the box and come up with practical ideas to live a more sustainable, wholesome and equanimous life in the Maldives. Last month, One Earth challenged the secondary grade level students of Billabong High International School to reflect on how private […]
Maldives first 360° destination video has been launched by Maldives Virtual Tour, in association with Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). This is a series of 360° destination videos by Maldives Virtual Tour covering underwater and aerial 360° videos of the picturesque beauty of Maldives. Featured resorts in this first 360° destination videos include Hideaway […]
K. Maafushi has been placed under monitoring by the Health Protection Agency of Maldives (HPA). The island was placed under monitoring at 03:43 in the afternoon today after a tourist tested positive for COVID-19 on the mandatory PCR test prior departure. According to HPA, Maafushi will be monitored till contact tracing is completed by the […]
Health Minister Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem) has stated that the Maldives needs to decentralize its healthcare system to ensure its accessibility. Speaking at an interview with Public Service Media, Naseem stated that due to the scattered geographical disposition of the country, decentralization is the key to provide easy access to healthcare. He said that the […]
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that MVR 129 million has been distributed thus far in the form of income support allowance for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest statistics by the Ministry, as of 19 November, a total of MVR 129 million has been distributed to 11,079 individuals. Since 20th […]
First Lady Fazna Ahmed has on Saturday inaugurated an online conference organized by the National Institute of Education (NIE), entitled “Education during the crisis: Forging a path to quality learning”. Innovation Conference 2020 organized by the National Institute of Education, Maldives (NIE) has launched. The ongoing NIE Conference entitled “Education during the crisis: Forging a […]
Local telecommunication giant, Dhiraagu has renovated 2 computer labs at the state orphanage, Kuda Kudhin Hiyaa at K. Villimale’, last Friday. As part of the initiative to celebrate the internationally observed World Children’s Day on 20th November, Dhiraagu provided 523 new computer systems and 23 computer desks including internet and Dhiraagu TV connections for the […]
A new children’s story app named ‘Oala’ has been announced to be launched in 2021. Oala is a children’s story application, offering a consistent range of Dhivehi language stories for kids. It aims to provide a safe environment where children of various ages can enjoy and engage in reading, thereby empowering and shaping future generations […]