A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Ali Hashim has stated that the central bank is preparing to allow additional currencies to be used for import transactions, other than the US Dollar. Speaking at a Parliament Committee on Public Accounts, the Governor said that other currencies are being considered as an attempt to reduce demand […]
TTM Travel Summit 2020, which will be held virtually from 24th to 26th November 2020, will be hosted by Dolores Semeraro. Dolores Semeraro is a multilingual hospitality speaker, certified digital marketing trainer and coach with 15 years of experience in Tourism and Hospitality. Having lived in China for over 7 years, Dolores is also a […]
This Halloween, Lily Beach Resort & Spa is planning a spooktacular celebration for the guests. On October 31st, you are entitled to join the celebration with your own costume. The best part is that, if your costume stands out and brings on the spook, you will get a chance to win a special prize from […]
Local talent in the Maldives never ceases to amaze, and this fact has once again come to light with the arrival of Komas Beauty. As Maldives’ first ever makeup line, Komas Beauty took the world of social media by storm after its launch. On 25 October, the brand introduced its debut product, an eyeshadow palette […]
Thulhaadhoo, being the only island actively involved in the craft is now known as the ace of lacquer work in Maldives. But how did a practice, so popular in Maldivian history shrink to one island? “Lacquer work in Thulhaadhoo is traditional knowledge. Several families have been practising it since history. Other islands failed to pass […]
Since the border reopened on 15th July 2020, Adhoc flights including private jets to Velana International Airport are increasing. Statistics by MACL reveal that during the first month, 28 ad-hoc flights landed in the airport. The following month of August saw an increase of 111% with a total of 59 flights. During September and October, […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC) has revealed that the company has broken a record in terms of profit earned during the first 3 quarters of a year. With a profit before tax of MVR 140.26 million, the company records its highest profit in its 39 years of existence. During the 3rd quarter, the […]
Ahmed Afif, son of the late Abdulla Afif, has been elected as the Deputy President of Seychelles, following the victory of Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) coalition in the country’s recent presidential elections. The elections were held from Thursday to Saturday, won by opposition leader Wavel Ramkalawan and his running mate Ahmed Afif after securing 55 […]
HDC has held collaborative discussion with The President’s Office, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and Cricket Board of Maldives regarding operations, marketing and management plan of cricket stadium being built in Hulhumalé Phase 2. According to HDC, the cricket stadium is located near the residential area of Hulhumale’ Phase 2 and will have […]