A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Health Minister Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem) has stated that the Maldives needs to decentralize its healthcare system to ensure its accessibility. Speaking at an interview with Public Service Media, Naseem stated that due to the scattered geographical disposition of the country, decentralization is the key to provide easy access to healthcare. He said that the […]
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that MVR 129 million has been distributed thus far in the form of income support allowance for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest statistics by the Ministry, as of 19 November, a total of MVR 129 million has been distributed to 11,079 individuals. Since 20th […]
The TTM Travel Summit goes live today! The summit will continue for 2 days (from 23rd to 24th November) and will be made live on its platforms Facebook and Twitter. TTM Travel Summit 2020 will be focused on ‘Reigniting Tourism in Maldives’ whereby travel industry professionals will discuss ways to reignite tourism in the Maldives, the market […]
The library at the AA. Atoll Education Centre located in Rasdhoo has been developed with the support of the ‘Aharenge Bank Community Fund’, an initiative by Bank of Maldives (BML). With the winning project proposal submitted by Ismail Shimaau, the library is now equipped with new book stands, furniture and a variety of new books. […]
Oman’s largest cement manufacturer, Raysut Cement Company (RCC), said in October that it has closed the deal of acquiring 75 per cent of LafargeHolcim’s cement terminal at Thilafushi Island in the Maldives, and a new joint venture – Raysut Maldives Cement Pvt. Ltd. – has been formed. The new entity, with State Trading Organization (STO) […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has kicked off a competition-based event targeted for MSMEs to present innovative business ideas, products or services that could complement Hulhumalé as a city and the greater community. The winners of this competition will be awarded a rent-free shop at the Hiyaa flats located in Hulhumale’ Phase 2 for a specific […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has now reopened and is welcoming guests. With rigorous Health & Safety measures and some new technological assistance (such as a very much needed update to their mobile app and web menus) to provide the best safe getaway experience, the Maldives has to offer. The 33 hectares ‘garden resort’ reopened […]
Kazakhstan’s national flag carrier, Air Astana has announced the decision to operate larger aircraft to the Maldives for flights scheduled to begin this December. Air Astana will begin direct flights to the Maldives on 5th December and will be launched by the airline’s fleet of new Airbus A321LR aircraft. These feature 16 lie-flat business class […]
On Friday, the Department of Juvenile Justice was established, marking an important step in saving children that are exposed to crime. According to a tweet by Home Minister Imran Abdulla, the newly established department would help potentially protect children that are exposed to a lifestyle of crime early on. He added that the Juvenile Justice […]