A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Ministry of Tourism has made the decision to temporarily suspend the operational permit of Kandima Maldives. The suspension comes following the death of an elderly employee at the resort due to COVID-19, on the 30th of October. There is also a growing cluster of 60 individuals who have tested positive for the virus at […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking interested parties for the development and operation of a Daycare Center in Hulhumalé Lot 10949 (N3-44). The selected party will be responsible for the design, construction, and management of the property for the duration of the lease term. A Daycare Center is planned to be developed in Hulhumalé by […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking interest parties for the development and operation of Building for Clinics in Hulhumalé. The selected party will be responsible for the design, construction and management of the property for the duration of the lease term. Hulhumalé has seen its population grow steadily and with it the need for independent […]
Fuloaku Tales, local creator of children’s storybooks, has unveiled their newest book called “Idhikolhu Dhaskuramaa”. “Idhikolhu Dhaskuramaa” is a board book that teaches children the concept of “opposites”. The opposing concepts explored in the book presents a rich fact or a statement of humour and irony. Each page features a fun, colourful illustration and an […]
The Tourism Ministry has warned that they will be revoking permits of resorts and guesthouses operating in violation of COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). On 15th July, inbound travel restrictions were lifted in the Maldives, allowing resorts to reopen their doors and resume operations according to HPA guidelines. In a […]
Diversity in the workplace is still a rampant issue, especially the lack of women in the labour force. Traditional gender roles dictate that men are the breadwinners of the family unit, while women are typically expected to adhere to domestic or caregiving roles – looking after the children, cooking or cleaning at home. Although this […]
An agreement has been signed between Hulhumale’ Development Corporation (HDC) and the Ministry of Education for the development of CHSE in Hulhumale’ Phase I. In a ceremony held yesterday, Education Minister Dr Aishath Ali and Deputy Managing Director of HDC Ahmed Athif signed an agreement regarding the project, which will see the school being built […]
Victory Day reminds Maldivians of the importance of loving our country, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated in a message published in the 28th edition of “Addana”, an annual magazine by the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) on November 3rd, to commemorate this occasion. The failed coup d’état on this date on November 1988, attempted by […]
Over the last few decades, fast-paced advancements in science and technology have brought about a wave of unprecedented solutions to industries across the board. In the field of medicine, this revolution has tremendously benefited both healthcare service providers and patients. Now, where does Medtech fit in? Medtech Maldives Pvt Ltd is a company specialized in […]