A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Medhufushi Island Resort The Civil Court has ordered Medhufushi Investments to pay the state USD 2.6 million in fines for default of payment in Medhufushi Island Resort’s rent. The court issued a verdict after Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) sued Medhufushi Investments to recover the rent and accumulated fines for default in payments as per […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives to hold a press conference following the Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on last week’s US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, on December 13, 2017, in Istanbul. Islamic leaders on December 13 urged the world to recognise occupied East Jerusalem as the capital of […]
The most significant development during the recent visit of Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom to China was the signing of a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations. Though this development does not give any special strategic advantage to China in the immediate future, it reinforces the theory that Maldives is on its […]
The Maldives is without a doubt one of the finest destinations for a honeymoon. Blessed with over 1000 islands, couples can get an abundance of privacy here. The best part is the backdrop is pristine and love is literally in the air. If you want to spend your dream honeymoon in the Maldives here is […]
Pune: A 14-day joint military exercise — Ekuverin — of Indian army and the Maldives National Defence Force will begin on Friday at Belgaum in Karnataka, a press communique issued by the Southern Command Headquarters, Pune, said. The exercise is being conducted alternatively in India and Maldives since 2009. The seventh edition of the joint […]
The Maldives is one of those lust-worthy vacation spots that could make you punch your Instagram feed in jealousy when friends post photos frolicking in its crystal blue waters and white sand beaches. But one thing most people don’t feature in their vacation pics is the archipelago’s “rubbish island,” which is made up of the […]
Three councillors have been suspended for meeting India’s ambassador to the Maldives, days after authorities banned local officials from hosting foreign diplomats without prior consent. The decision to punish the Gaafu Alifu representatives was made at a board meeting of the Local Government Authority on Wednesday. The Maldives Independent has seen a copy of the […]
Maldives higher education sector has seen many changes in the recent past. Many new colleges and training institutes have entered the concentrated market. With limited number of students in the market to win over, colleges are using multiple techniques / strategies to be ahead in their respective enrollment. This has caused fundamental changes in the […]
Bank of Maldives has opened a new Self Service ATM in GDh. Fares Mathoda as part of its commitment to supporting local communities. In addition to the usual cash withdrawal facilities, the new ATM will support local individuals and businesses to deposit and transfer money on a 24/7 basis. It is part of the Bank’s […]