A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
#LaamafaruFestival2020 is a community-driven social media campaign that was launched on 1st December 2020. The campaign, under the theme #EkuEkyDhasKerama or ‘learning from each other’, aims to empower Laamu Atoll’s community to utilize digital communication for educating and inspiring one another, despite the current uncertainty and travel restrictions. For the past four years, the Maldives […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has called upon young athletes of the Maldives to make the best use of national sporting facilities and the opportunities provided to them through sports associations to strive for victory in international sporting events. He expressed these sentiments while delivering remarks at the official inauguration ceremony of two sports facilities at […]
The latest statistics released by the Ministry of Finance reveals that, as of 26th November, the state’s revenue is at MVR 12.7 billion, while expenditure is at MVR 24 billion. The figures, which were released on Thursday, present a deficit of MVR 11.3 billion. The state revenue figure includes MVR 9.7 billion from tax revenue, […]
First Lady Fazna Ahmed has morning launched a book titled “Dhuraalaa Thahyaaruve Huras Elhun” published by Journey – a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) working to prevent substance abuse. The publication was unveiled at a meeting held at Mulee’aage. “Dhuraalaa Thahyaaruve Huras Elhun” is based on the information published in the “Intervention eBook: What to do […]
Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has received a donation of 6 automatic weather stations, under a project by the Ministry of Environment. The project is funded by the Green Climate Fund. The weather stations will be established in six different regions of the country, in the islands of R. Alifushi, R. Dhuvaafaru, F. Billedhdhoo, Sh. Komandoo, […]
The number of weekly cargo ferries between Male’ and Thilafushi, operated by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), has now been increased. Previously, the company operated 4 weekly cargo ferries to Thilafushi. Now, due to high demand, the number has increased to 6 cargo ferries, effective from today. According to the revised ferry schedule, there […]
What are the exclusions and inclusions in my insurance policy? A broadly asked question in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as resort owners and investors looked to their insurance policies for any possible compensation. Unfortunately, pandemics are almost always excluded from general insurance covers such as business interruption, and let us face it, Covid-19 […]
Speaker of Majilis and Former President Nasheed has attended as the Chief Guest at the BHIS Graduation ceremony held on 1st December 2020. This was the first virtual graduation ceremony conducted using a green screen. Speaking at the ceremony, President Nasheed expressed his congratulations to the graduates and stated that BHIS students are now ready […]
Maafaru International Airport has seen an increase in jet landings since the country reopened its borders. The airport has welcomed 65 jets in November, resulting in a 59% increase in jet landings. Opened in 2019, the Maafaru Airport was a groundbreaking investment for the development of the Noonu atoll and an economically beneficial project for ongoing […]