A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, welcomes Ahmed Shifau as their Security Manager and Ahmed Zimah as the Assistant Chief Engineer. Shifau will be in charge of creating and maintaining a safe environment for our colleagues and visitors. Shifau started his career with Maldives Police Service as a Police Investigation Officer from 2005 till 2014. During his time […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the Maldives is still one of the safest places for vacationing due to the geographical distribution of the population and the way the tourism industry has been developed in the country. He says that community spread hasn’t taken place in any other island except the Capital Male` and […]
Ministry of Islamic Affairs has released a statement regarding the cancellation of Hajj proposal. The Ministry has announced the decision to provide refunds to the companies that make arrangements for Hajj pilgrims. The government of Saudi Arabia stated that due to the global pandemic, this year Hajj pilgrimage will only be allowed for residents of Saudi […]
With the reopening of Maldives’ borders to international tourists on 15th July 2020, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) kick-started the “Rediscover Maldives…the sunny side of life” campaign, aiming to strengthen the market presence and welcome tourists back to the Maldives. In light of the positive feedback received, MMPRC aims to strengthen the confidence […]
Maldives will permit reopening of guesthouses from 15 October 2020, Ministry of Tourism confirmed. In a tweet, the Ministry revealed that the issuing of the permit will be based on consent from Island Council and criteria and guidelines by HPA and HEOC. Ministry is said to hold a press conference on 2nd September 2020 to provide […]
Easter week saw 59 hot chicks’ arriving at Amilla Fushi Maldives Resort and Residences and taking up residence at the island’s newest abode – Cluckingham Palace. They have been joined at their residence by one lucky fellow named ‘Cluck Norris’. It may be nothing new to see stylish ladies arriving at Amilla Fushi but there’s […]
Kuredu Island Resort To encourage and allow tourists to experience more than one resort in the Maldives and to enable longer stays in the Maldives during their holidays, the Ministry of Tourism in consultation with Health Protection Agency (HPA) has introduced facilitation of ‘split stay’ between resorts. The decision was made at the Health Emergency […]
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Minister of Tourism, Honorable Abdulla Mausoom stated that the regulations are to be amended to make it compulsory for tourists to have a confirmed negative COVID-19 test result in order to visit the Maldives. The new amendment to the regulation is aimed to ensure safety for tourists and staff as mentioned by […]
Komandoo Island Resort, the leading adult’s only resort in the Maldives is ready to welcome guests back after some great upgrades and implementing safety standards to enhance your experience. Be ready for a luxurious escape as Komandoo reopens on 1st September! Situated in Lhaviyani Atoll, a scenic 40-minute seaplane experience from Velana International Airport, Komandoo […]