A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The President delivered a press conference this evening at the President’s Office, outlining the Government’s plans to help the country recover and rebuild after COVID-19. During his remarks, the President also commented on police reform, an issue that has gained traction both nationally and in the international context. He acknowledged that as with many other […]
Today, we have communities experiencing different kinds of physical pain, from which most are likely to overcome with just a few simple changes in our daily lifestyle. This writing will highlight on sciatica, a very common pain experienced worldwide, even in the Maldives! Let us look upon the definition of sciatic nerve first. The sciatic […]
Maldives’s geographical location has a long history of commercial endeavour and is comfortably positioned to help businesses establish themselves, successfully among its many islands. Reputed for its picture-perfect and scenic background, many luxury hospitality brands look to the Maldives when opening luxury-scale hotels and resorts properties. The Maldivian hospitality standard also spares no expenses when […]
Maldives Pension Administration Office has gained recognition as an organization that is in compliance with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Guidelines on Contribution Collection and Compliance. The International Social Security Association (ISSA) is the world’s leading international organization for social security institutions, government departments, and agencies. Globally renowned association — ISSA engages in areas […]
Finance Ministry has deferred land lease payments and resort payments by its owners to the government, for a period of one year. A circular signed by Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer read that both businesses and the public are facing faced with economic downturns due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety measures implemented regarding the […]
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced the appointment of Mr Gordon Andrew Stewart as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of MACL on June 26, 2020. Gordon is a British National with over 30 years of international management experience in the Aviation and Transportation industry across Europe, MENA, Asia, and North America, […]
BML has announced that they had expanded Self-Service Banking with Additional ATM Centre, on 28th of June 2020. Bank of Maldives opened the doors of its new ATM centre in Male’ located at M. Star Cloud (former Star Cinema building). Located in a prime location in Male’, the Star ATM Centre will provide easily accessible […]
Replan Pte. Ltd. has donated PPE, disinfecting chemicals, other equipment, and materials for the fight against Covid-19. Replan Pte. Ltd. has been working in the Maldives for over thirty years, hence have a strong affinity with the Maldives and the Maldivian people. They appreciate the huge effort made by the Maldives to bring the Covid-19 […]
Bar2000 has announced a special package of MVR 3000. This was revealed in an Instagram post by bar2000mv, on the 27th of June. The special package of MVR3000 consists of 1 CIAO Machine, 50 Bar2000 Coffee Pods, and 02 Bar2000 Espresso Cups. Bar2000 claims, the CIAO Machine is a real jewel of Italian technology. The […]