A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is set to be held virtually for the first time. This year’s virtual SATA ceremony will be held tomorrow, the 15th of December 2020. According to the organizer, Highrise, the decision to hold the ceremony virtually was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had considerable impacts on travel […]
Bank of Maldives has today announced the 10 winning proposals for the final phase of 2020 as part of its “Aharenge Bank” Community Fund, a nationwide campaign to empower individuals and NGOs to contribute to society by conducting sustainable community projects. The winning ten projects are: Sh. Goidhoo – Installing solar powered street lights (Ibrahim […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated that the Sh. Komandoo harbour project contracted to the company is well underway, nearing completion. The work on the harbour’s design and build has an overall progress report of 95 per cent, according to MTCC. Installation works of light posts at the project are currently ongoing. MTCC […]
Local beauty salon and spa, Coco Chic has unveiled its exciting ‘Coco Chic Body Package’. The combination of body treatments and nutrition plans in the curated package is designed to accompany your fitness goals, helping tone and contour your body. Here are 4 things that set this body package apart from the rest. Cryo Fit […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today established the Utility Regulatory Authority, under the Ministry of Environment. The announcement was made public yesterday through a directive released by the President’s Office. The authority was established following the ratification of the Utility Regulatory Authority Act (Law No. 26/2020). The establishment of a Utility Regulatory Authority is mandated […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has officially opened a collection centre in M. Muli. In a special ceremony held yesterday, the collection centre was opened by the President of Mulaku Atoll Council, Sheikh Yoosuf Sidghee. MIRA states that the Muli collection centre is a significant step taken by the authority, as part of its efforts […]
Health Protection Agency of Maldives (HPA) has released a guideline for the of re-opening guesthouses and hotels in Greater Male’ area. The guideline was published due to the ongoing preparations to open the establishments following the improvement of COVID-19 epidemic trends in Greater Male area. Sample positivity rate in the Maldives has consistently remained low […]
Dhiraagu has extended its Fixed Broadband Booster promotion until the end of the year. Customers can get double the data for the same price under this promotion, which runs until the 31st of December 2020. Under the promotion, when Dhiraagu’s Home Fixed Broadband Boosters are activated, customers will receive double the usual data. To activate […]
On Friday, local brand Moodhu Vibes launched their personal planner for 2021. The personal planner was launched at an event held in Family Room Cafe’ on 11th December, which was attended by Mrs. Shafiyya Steinhilber as a special guest. Every planner has a gift voucher from Family Room Cafe’. As the newest addition to the Moodhu […]