A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives has registered its first Butler Academy, to develop and specialize professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry. Ministry of Tourism officially recognized the Maldives Butler Academy today with an agreement signing, at a special function held at the Ministry of Tourism. On behalf of the Ministry, the Minister of Tourism, Honorable Dr Abdulla […]
Maldives Pension Administration Office has announced the appointment of Mr John Grindall as the Chief Executive Officer. Mr Grindall has over 25 years of experience in the insurance and pension industry. He has held executive positions including Interim Chief Actuary at Malta Financial Services Authority, Senior Actuary at the Lloyds Banking Group and Chief Operating […]
Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) has announced that it is working on strengthening health protection measures in the Maldives, after the discovery of a new strain of Covid-19 in the UK. Scientists recently confirmed that a new, potentially more infectious strain of Covid-19 in the south of the UK. According to the US Center for […]
ADK Hospital in partnership with LUX* Resorts & Hotels has opened a laboratory in Velana International Airport (VIA). The laboratory was officially opened in a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday with the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom in attendance. Located at the Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) terminal, the laboratory intends to allow passengers more […]
Dhiraagu and Women in Tech have announced that registration is now open for the second edition of “Girls to Code”, a program aimed at teaching girls how to code. This edition, “Girls to Code – Thinadhoo”, is specially geared towards the island of Gdh. Thinadhoo, and will be held virtually starting from 10th January 2021. […]
BML Islamic has today announced its new Education Financing product, an Ijarah based Shari’ah-compliant facility for Maldivians seeking financial assistance to pursue higher education opportunities from certificate level courses to doctorates around the world. With Education Financing, customers can obtain up to 75% of the cost of education which includes tuition fees, living and other […]
In the past few years, there has been a shift in the tide when it comes to mental health issues. Though once considered a taboo topic engulfed in shameful stigma, it is nonetheless a vital conversation to be had, especially when so many lives are affected by it. Due to greater awareness efforts, the mindsets […]
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has established a set of guidelines on action to be taken against those who violate the Director-General of Public Health’s orders during the ongoing public health emergency. Under the new guidelines publicized on Monday, first-time offenders among the public will face an MVR 1000 fine while MVR 3500 fine will […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem held discussions with stakeholders from both the health and education sectors regarding ways of strengthening the nursing profession in the Maldives, this morning at the President’s Office. Discussions centered on overcoming hindrances to training nurses, enhancing Government support to the profession, and addressing the discrepancy between the ratio of individuals who […]