A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
MIFCO has been a wildfire topic highly discussed on multiple platforms. This is not without reason. The main themes of discussion include the challenges faced by fishermen, and the low rates or wages received by the fishermen after long hard days’ work. MIFCO is under a lot of pressure as the company has been in […]
The Ministry of Tourism has announced that it is planning to lease four islands of the Maldives for tourism purposes. In a tweet on Thursday, the Ministry said that the four islands will be leased from four different atolls. The islands are to be announced on December 27. The government has previously announced 29 islands […]
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 […]
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Maldives National Association of Construction Industry, Architects Association Maldives, Association of Civil Engineers and Contractors Association. The MoU, signed on Thursday, was for the entities to join together in an alliance to advocate, represent and promote the construction industry of Maldives. It is expected that the […]
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 […]
With plans to open a third outlet in Male’, Authentic Maldives by Business Center Corporation (BCC) is gearing up to hold a campaign cycle from 25th of December 2020 till 23rd March 2021, at the Centro Mall located in Hulhumale’. The main objective is to kickstart a nationwide campaign to promote local businesses and products. […]
Dhiraagu has hosted a virtual event to recognise 65 individuals who have served the company for the last 10, 15 and 25 years. Due to the current pandemic, the usually grand event was hosted virtually this year in the presence of over 200 staff across all Dhiraagu Regional Operating Centres. Health and safety remain to […]
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 […]
Ace Aviation Services Maldives, the General Sales Agent for SriLankan Airlines in the Maldives and sister company Ace Travels Maldives clinched 3 key awards at this year’s virtual edition of South Asian Travel Awards held on December 15, 2020. Ace Aviation Services Maldives was awarded as the “Leading GSA Service Provider” and Ace Travels Maldives for both the categories, “Leading PSA Service Provider” and “Leading Outbound Travel […]