A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives has landed on UK’s Global Travel Advisory list, enabling travellers to return to the UK without the need for mandatory self-isolation from 25th October 2020. The island nation has been added to the government’s safe list alongside Denmark, Canary Islands and Mykonos, which is restored having been previously removed. The news was confirmed by […]
When it comes to creativity and innovation, Maldivians are never behind. Makeup is an art form that can be simple and natural, striking and dramatic or anything in between. We had a talk with some of the emerging artists in the country, who shared the story behind their most popular look and their top tips […]
Targeted towards Special Needs Individuals throughout the globe, “Conquer Land Air Water Global Adventures LLP” (C.L.A.W) who has begun works to break 3 different world records, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work in partnership with Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC). Under the brand name of “Operation Blue Freedom” was launched in 2019 […]
After a temporary closure due to the pandemic, the government announces reopening of the National Art Gallery. Hence, those who wish to conduct activities in the Art Gallery can do so following the new normal measures and guidelines published by HPA. The National Art Gallery was established in 1999 by the Government of Maldives to […]
Ever since the pandemic entered the Maldives, former president and current Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed has been criticised several times due to his statements such as “parliamentarians among COVID-19 frontline workers” and “restricting entry is not a feasible solution”. However, could he be right about one thing? During July, Nasheed stated that the […]
Street beggars are individuals or group of persons who beg or make a living from the streets by asking people for money, food and clothes as gifts or charity. Although the problem of begging is a worldwide phenomenon, it is more pronounced in developing countries. The pandemic has seen an increase in street begging, especially […]
Prosecutor General’s office has declared that no one is to be accused regarding the ventilator issue, which was described as “corruption in broad daylight”. According to PG Office, the issue has been investigated and a decision has been made to decline it. A press conference is to be held today regarding the decision by the […]
According to the latest statistics, Hulhumale City has the capacity to accommodate 39% of the current Maldivian population. This is more than 217,000 people. Hulhumale is located 1.95 km Northeast of Velana International Airport, 4.72 km Northeast of Capital City Male and 11.2 km Northeast of leisure destination Crossroads Maldives. Compared to Male City, Hulhumale […]
Our Social Medias are filled with it. We have countless talks on it. And yet, it has never been able to generate effective results. After all, why complain, when nothing is going to change? It won’t change unless of course, something about is done about it. “We can’t have any positive social change without someone […]