A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is ready to re-open the doors to welcome their Marriott Bonvoy members and global travellers again from 1st October 2020 onwards. “We are thrilled to be welcoming our guests back to Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa,” said Emilio Fortini, general manager. “October marks the beginning of the […]
Maldives Police Service has stated that there has been an increased number of frauds in numerous money transactions and dollar exchanges. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, measures have been taken to minimize cash transactions where the majority of businesses accepted online transactions. Besides, there have been several frauds such as sending old transfer slips claiming […]
Maldives has been listed among the 100 safest countries for COVID-19 in the world. The popular Indian Ocean destination was ranked at 63rd while Germany topped the list released by the Deep Knowledge Group. The Deep Knowledge Group first released a ranking of the safest countries in the world for COVID-19 back in June. Now the think […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared four eco-rich sites in Addu City as protected areas, upon the recommendation of his Cabinet. The President granted protected area status to ‘Koda Kan’da and Kan’dihera’ in Addu City; ‘Maakilhi, Medhe-aara and Fehele kilhi’ in Hithadhoo; ‘Maafishi Kilhi’ (Keyvakaa Gon’do) in Hulhudhoo; and ‘Mathi kilhi’ area at the intersection of […]
One of the most popular pledges made by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was to slash the prices of internet services in the country. Several times over the years, since 2018, news related to this topic has made it to the headlines. However, after 2 years of Ibu Solih’s government, this pledge has still not been completed. […]
Lotus Bike Shop, the leading motor bike dealer in the country with a 14-year history of selling bicycles and motorcycles, has launched the Super September Sale, starting from 2nd September. Available in three different colours- black, red and blue- the Benelli VZ125i is now offered by the shop for MVR 37,500 instead of MVR 43,500. Here are […]
The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Maldives, H.E Vice Admiral Ather Mukhtar (Retd), paid a courtesy call on H.E Vice President Faisal Naseem, this morning at the President’s Office. The Vice President congratulated the High Commissioner on his appointment and discussed progressing the good relations between the Maldives […]
Luxury travel and lifestyle brand Soneva has today announced the appointment of FOUR PR & Marketing as its retained agency to promote the brands Maldives villa ownership model globally. Handling the global PR strategy, the UK based agency will work closely with the Area Director of Soneva Villa Ownership, Roz Colthart to promote the prestigious brand’s […]
Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) recommences the E-Learning Platform with Profi + Travel for Tour Operators in Russia and CIS Countries. This platform was initially launched in February this year and halted due to the Covid-19 situation. The objective of this platform is to encourage tour operators in Russia and the CIS Region to […]