A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives has been marked safe by Switzerland, enabling travellers to return to Switzerland without the need for mandatory self-isolation from 29th October 2020. The new version of the “risk countries list” of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) Switzerland has removed the Maldives and have been given the green light for Swiss nationalities […]
Seenu Addu is known as the southernmost atoll and an exclusive destination for a retreat in style in the Maldives. If there’s anything that fascinates us more than the natural beauty of Addu, it is the rich history. The biggest influence on Addu’s modern history has been the British bases, first established on Gan during […]
Figuring out what to do after your O’levels can definitely be tricky. Up until the end of your secondary studies, the pathway through academic life is neatly laid out for you. But then appears the dreaded question: what’s next? There are a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to higher secondary studies. […]
#Maldives has landed a spot on the Forbes list of 20 best places to travel in 2021. Every year, Forbes compiles a list of places travellers can look forward to visiting the next year. Right now, travel seems like the furthest thing from achievable due to the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions set in place by many countries. […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a wave of destruction in the business world, imposing a huge financial challenge on the firms and completely destroying small firms. However, the situation is fortunately improving and industries are slowly coming back on track. During the crisis, businesses have been taught many hard lessons. Here are 4 of the […]
Thulhaadhoo, being the only island actively involved in the craft is now known as the ace of lacquer work in Maldives. But how did a practice, so popular in Maldivian history shrink to one island? “Lacquer work in Thulhaadhoo is traditional knowledge. Several families have been practising it since history. Other islands failed to pass […]
Ahmed Afif, son of the late Abdulla Afif, has been elected as the Deputy President of Seychelles, following the victory of Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) coalition in the country’s recent presidential elections. The elections were held from Thursday to Saturday, won by opposition leader Wavel Ramkalawan and his running mate Ahmed Afif after securing 55 […]
The long-awaited Maldivian contemporary art exhibition, Unveiling Visions 2020 is now open to the public. Following social distancing protocols laid forth by the government, the exhibition is being held at the National Art Gallery from 22nd to 29th October. This year’s edition features artwork from 52 participating artists. Unveiling Visions is an initiative by the […]
In a 2019 survey conducted by the National Statistics Bureau, it was revealed that 29% of all Maldivian youth are not employed, engaged in any education or training. This statistic is known as the NEET rate. Maldivian youth are considered to be those between the ages of 18 and 35. The total youth population in […]