A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Her Excellency Juana Elena Ramos Rodriguez, presented her Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. During the call, the President congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment and extended greetings and good wishes to the President of Cuba, His Excellency Raúl […]
TMI Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd who is the authorized dealer for Nihon Kohden Corporation Japan products in Maldives was appreciated by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital for the contributions made for the upliftment of the hospital’s doctors and nurses knowledge on patient monitoring and resuscitation. TMI Solutions with the help of Nihon Kohden Corporation has given […]
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa The Maldives will welcome an abundance of new hotels throughout 2018 and into early 2019, expanding its already well-established portfolio of luxury resorts. To support the increasing number of tourists visiting the Maldives, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has pledged to open 50 new resorts within his five-year term, creating […]
The evening call to prayer settles across Maafushi, marking the end of a long day for tourists enjoying the trademark sun, sand and sea of the Maldives – once an exclusive experience but now available on a shoestring. Maafushi, hailed by the World Bank for its inclusive wealth creation, is a kaleidoscope in the falling sun. […]
The Food and Drug Authority has recalled frozen berries suspected of being contaminated with Hepatitis A, warning against their sale or use. In a statement the FDA said that Creative Gourmet’s 300 gram frozen berries packet (expiring 15 January 2012) was recalled by food safety authorities in Australia and New Zealand as they were possibly […]
Just a few days ago, President Abdulla Yameen referred to the Equatorial Convention Centre in Addu City as an “economic crime” committed by former President Mohamed Nasheed. The very next day, local media was flooded with the news of the construction of an airport on Kulhudhufushi to fulfil one of Yameen’s long overdue pledges. The […]
Sirru Fenfushi, the ultra-luxury resort developed in Shaviyani Gaakoshibee is all set to open in December 2017. SC Capital Partners Group, a Singapore-based institutional real estate private equity investment firm acquired Gaakoshibee from ADK Travels Pvt Ltd of Maldives for an undisclosed amount. Since then, they have spent over USD 100 million on the property. […]
Crown and Champa Resorts has appointed Mr Martin Vossen as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr Vossen will be succeeding current CEO Mr David Feinberg who will be retiring at the end of October 2017. Mr Feinberg, the outgoing CEO stated that a careful succession planning process is important, as it emphasises on […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company’s (MTCC) colossal hopper suction dredger which is expected to reach Maldivian ports by October 25, received an offer for a land reclamation project from Malaysia In the press conference which was held yesterday by MTCC, CEO Ibrahim Ziyath confirmed that they have received a comprehensive offer from a Malaysian company, […]