A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Speaking on a morning radio show yesterday, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih reiterated the importance of decentralization when it comes to achieving progress within our atolls. President Solih appeared yesterday as a guest on “Baajjaveri Hendhuneh” – the morning show broadcasted by Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu. The show was special, as Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu celebrated 58 years […]
Leading optical company, EyeCare has recently announced the launch of its new website with online bookings, updated product pages, and easy one-click shopping. With this new website, EyeCare offers customers a convenient, one-click shopping experience with some of the best product brands in the Maldives, as well as the ease of booking appointments online. Since […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced the Urban Farming Project draw event results.16 groups have been selected for the urban farming project planned in Hulhumale’ to improve food security. The urban farming project aims to empower women and vulnerable groups of the community of Hulhumalé and also targets to provide opportunities for income generation particularly […]
The Committee Investigating Public Housing Schemes has publicised the temporary list of applicants for the Civil Service Employees category under the Hiyaa Public Housing Scheme. The temporary list, published yesterday in the Government Gazette, contains details of re-evaluated points for applicants under the category. The Committee stated that the list contains the names of the Government institutions […]
Addu International Airport (AIA) has announced that it is accepting applications from bidders willing to operate the flying school in Addu. AIA has revealed that they are seeking for another interested party to operate the school as the current contract of the management will not be renewed. The Asian Academy of Aeronautics, accredited by the […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has called upon the people to strive forward with the same spirit of friendship and unity displayed during the 2004 tsunami disaster when tackling common national interest issues. He made the statement at the special ceremony held at the Republic Square this evening to present the National Awards and to commemorate […]
Villa College has launched the ACCA Accelerate programme on 24th December 2020, in a special ceremony held at Villa College, QI Campus. Addressing the attendees in the ceremony, Dean of the Faculty of Business Management, Abdulla Nafiz highlighted that the introduction of this programme will be enable accounting students to obtain an academic and professional qualification […]
17 children in state shelters in Villimale’ and Hulhumale’ have been moved to the “Amaan Veshi” in B. Eydhafushi. Minister of Gender, Aishath Mohamed Didi accompanied the children on their journey to Eydhafushi on a Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) seaplane on 24th December 2020. According to Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services, the children […]
The President’s Office has disclosed the details related to the winners of this year’s National Awards. According to the President’s Office, 14 individuals will be presented with the National Award of Honour. The National Award of Recognition will be given to 24 individuals. The President’s Office stated that 6 of the 14 winners of the […]