MNDF rescues aground oil tanker
The STO’s oil tanker named “Guraab” that was run aground a reef in Lhaviyani atoll on October 16, 2017. PHOTO / MNDF Maldives National Defence Force (MDF) has rescued the oil tanker that ran aground a reef in Lhaviyani atoll on Monday morning. MNDF revealed that the State Trading Organization (STO)’s oil tanker was rescued […]
Anti-graft NGO resumes campaign for MP asset declaration
Anti-corruption NGO Transparency Maldives has relaunched a campaign urging the public to pressure lawmakers to disclose their personal finances. The Haamakurey or ‘Make it Public’ campaign calls on MPs to make their asset declaration available to the public. The constitution requires them to annually submit to the parliament’s secretary-general “a statement of all property and monies owned by him, business interests […]
Maldivian looks to expand fleet with 2 airliners, 4 seaplanes
Seaplanes of Maldivian docked at Velana International Airport. The Maldives’ national carrier Maldivian on Monday announced plans to expand its fleet with two more airplanes and four seaplanes. Maldivian’s managing director Abdul Haris revealed that the company is working to bring in a seaplane next month and a Dash 8 airliner, which seats 50 people, […]
Maldives seeks to implement Food Act
Health Minister Abdulla Nazim. The Maldives government is compiling a legislation on food safety, announced health minister Abdulla Nizam Ibrahim on Monday. Speaking after the launching of the government’s first policy on food safety, Nazim revealed that the state has nearly finished drafting the bill, taking legal counsel into account. He also noted that the […]
Qatar Airways to operate Airbus A350 to Maldives
Qatar Airways has announced that all Qatar Airways flights to and from Maldives are to be upgraded to one of the world’s most modern aircraft; the Airbus A350. Qatar Airways was the launch customer for the A350 on the 15th January 2015, and the airline also has over 80 of them on order between the […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum to be held on April 18th 2018
Perspective Pvt Ltd (PPL) has announced that they are to host the third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum on the April 18th, 2018 in Kurumba Maldives which is the first resort property in Maldives. Hotelier Maldives launched the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum in 2016 with keynote speeches from industry leaders and panel discussions from experts in […]
After allowance cuts, STO promises higher ‘incentive-based’ pay
The behemoth State Trading Organisation has promised higher salaries for its 1,000-strong workforce after changes to its pay structure. The state-owned wholesaler announced a review of its pay structure in a press release Sunday shortly after local media reported that allowances and working hours will be reduced on October 21 as a cost-cutting measure. “At […]
How to Travel in Maldives with Children
Who doesn’t love spending some quality time with their family and beloved ones? In this hectic and fast-paced world that we live in today, family get-togethers are really rare and hence, spending some time with the children is truly precious. Therefore, travelling with your family and going on a vacation can be really fun for […]