A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM) began its operations in the year 2000, with a mere fleet of about 4 small barges. The company was founded as part of a scheme by the State Trading Organization (STO) to choose private companies to form partnerships within specialized lines of services. In this case, it was the need for […]
Symphony Maldives’ latest food item to grace the menu—Melody Sub offers the perfect meal to its customers. Whether as a snack or a full out meal, Melody Sub offers a melodious blend of marinate sauce smothered chicken or beef and cheese sub sandwich with fries. Customers can either opt to get the original sub or […]
Dhiraagu and Women in Tech have announced that registration is now open for the second edition of “Girls to Code”, a program aimed at teaching girls how to code. This edition, “Girls to Code – Thinadhoo”, is specially geared towards the island of Gdh. Thinadhoo, and will be held virtually starting from 10th January 2021. […]
BML Islamic has today announced its new Education Financing product, an Ijarah based Shari’ah-compliant facility for Maldivians seeking financial assistance to pursue higher education opportunities from certificate level courses to doctorates around the world. With Education Financing, customers can obtain up to 75% of the cost of education which includes tuition fees, living and other […]
Having a headache? Or perhaps a slight cold? Don’t worry! You can now get over-the-counter medicines available from pharmacies delivered to you with the Ganna Mart app. Ganna Mart is a mini-mart located in Buruzu Magu. ADK General Trading launched the Ganna Mart app on 17th August 2020, offering customers a convenient and safe shopping […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed with Maldives Ports Limited to design and build Gdh. Thinadhoo Regional Port. During an event held at Gdh. Thinadhoo yesterday, CEO Adam Azim signed the contract on behalf of MTCC, while CEO of MPL, Shahid Ali signed on behalf of MPL. The scope of the project includes […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has amended the law which sets out the minimum amount of cash that must be declared to Maldives Customs. If one is carrying more than USD 10,000 in physical money in or out of the country, it must now be declared to customs. This amendment was made in order to bring […]
Direct cargo shipping services has commenced between India’s Tuticorin and GDh. Thinadhoo. The first cargo shipment with 400 tons of cargo on MSS Bonthi of Maldives State Shipping (MSS) docked at the island of Thinadhoo yesterday. A special function took place at Thinadhoo with the commencement of the government-initiated cargo operations. Minister of Transport and […]
Starting from this Friday, SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) will temporarily halt accepting loan applications until February 2021. This is in order to close its finances and further improve the quality of its services. SDFC announced that they will resume accepting loan applications on 1st February 2021. SDFC has disbursed loans worth MVR 395 million […]