A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The ousted lawmakers (L-R): Maduvvari MP Mohamed Ameeth , Thulusdhoo MP Mohamed Waheed Ibrahim, Dhidhdhoo MP Abdul Latheef Mohamed, Machangolhi South MP Abdulla Sinan, Dhangethi MP Ilham Ahmed and Villingili MP Saud Hussain. The delay in holding by-elections for the six disputed constituencies of the parliament is caused by complications in securing funds from the […]
One of the potential frustrations of visiting the Maldives is the necessity of choosing between staying in a luxurious resort or getting off the beaten track and seeing something of the local culture. Resorts tend either to be located on private islands or on parts of islands that have been entirely cut off from areas […]
The Maldives attracted 121,310 tourists this August, up 8 percent compared to the same month last year, with the demand being driven mainly by European travellers, according to the Maldives Ministry of Tourism. The largest regional market was the Asia and the Pacific, which grew 3.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) with 59,900 tourists visiting the Maldives. […]
AccorHotels is opening three new properties in the atolls of the Maldives. The new hotels are the Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, the Pullman Maamutta Maldives and the Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort. Not far from Kooddoo airport, the Mercure Maldives Kooddoo is directly accessible via a 55-minute flight from Male. No longer any need to go by […]
The United States embassy in Colombo said applications for the 2019 diversity visa lottery (green cards) opened to Sri Lankans on October 03. “The Diversity Visa Lottery allows randomly selected applicants the opportunity to interview for an immigrant visa and become legal permanent residents of the United States,” the embassy said in a statement. “The […]
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas announces the appointment of Julian Crane as director of sales & marketing, Six Senses Laamu Maldives and Seychelles. He brings to the role more than 20 years of international experience in the high-end hospitality sector. Julian joins Six Senses from his previous role of director of marketing for Four Seasons […]
Does your dream wedding include in the Indian Ocean, white sands and swaying palms? If so, then Kuredu Resort Maldives is the island to pick for an unforgettable, romance-filled day. With its incredible turquoise waters and tropical climate, Kuredu is the dream destination for many wishing to exchange or renew their wedding vows. The stunning backdrop […]
W Maldives partners with the famous Reebok Women sports brand to host prominent influencers from seven countries, to redefine the notion of perfection via #PerfectNever campaign. On 25-27th August, Reebok Women invited 12 ladies from Southeast Asia and the Pacific to W Maldives as the faces and voices of their #PerfectNever campaign in the region, […]
TV stations have been warned against broadcasting footage live-streamed on social media by MPs who are inside the parliament chamber. In a circular released Monday, the Broadcasting Commission of Maldives said such videos contained “obscene language and content contrary to standards of public decency”. These contents also defamed members of parliament, the statement said. The […]