A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Aerial view of Sheraton Maldives Full Moon resort. The High Court on Sunday overturned the Employment Tribunal’s order to re-employ three staff who were dismissed from Sheraton Maldives Full Moon resort for participating in illegal protests. The protests were held in April and May 2014, over alleged discrimination by the management between local and expatriate […]
Local actress, Aishath Rishmy has picked up the award for Best Actress at the South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (SAARC) Film Festival 2017. She won the award for her film ‘Vishka’, which she had produced as well. ‘Vishka’- which premiered back in March- was the only Dhivehi movie nominated at the SAARC Film Festival […]
Adaaran Resorts has signed a Premium Exhibitor for the 2nd edition of International Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM). Adaaran Maldives Island resorts offer unparalleled hospitality with a touch of tradition and a comfortable atmosphere lavishly designed and built to suit the needs of our guests. With a strength of 617 rooms, the six Adaaran […]
People pictured at a major PPM rally in G.Dh. Thinadhoo. The deputy leader of ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Abdul Raheem Abdulla, accused two individuals of Gaafu Dhaal atoll Thinadhoo island of betraying the country. Speaking at a major PPM rally in the island, the lawmaker of Fonadhoo constituency declared that the residents of […]
Digital money transfer service now offers cash pickup at 21 locations across the Maldives Leading digital money transfer service WorldRemit has expanded its remittance services to the Maldives with the launch of new cash pickup locations across Male and other islands. The Maldivian diaspora in over 50 countries will now be able to send remittances […]
According to the organizers of the first-ever, Customer Experience (CX) Conference to be held in Maldives, an expert from Barclays will be providing information to attendees during the conference. Customer Experience Foundation Maldives, the organizers of the event stated that several expert professionals will be providing information at the event. Among them is Barclays Digital […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 22nd November 2017. The following is a loose translation: A big tourism boom Chinese market still low A notable rise in the European market After experiencing a low tourist arrival for years, this year it has started to rise. According to the tourism ministry’s statistics, […]
A customer pictured at an FSM fuel shed in Male. PHOTO/MIHAARU State Trading Organisation (STO) on Sunday raised the prices of petrol and diesel by 35 laari (MVR 0.35) per litre and 44 laari (MVR 0.44) per litre respectively. The company stated the price hike is in accordance with the changes in fuel rates in […]
The Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Iwao Horii, paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. The President opened the talks with high esteem and regards conveyed to the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Shinzo Abe. He thanked the Government of Japan for its […]