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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

The Maldives Plans to Ditch Building Houses and Enable its Residents to Live in Overwater Bungalows!

The Maldives Plans to Ditch Building Houses and Enable its Residents to Live in Overwater Bungalows!

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Although it’s hard to believe, the Maldives has come up with a concept to make residential living a possibility in the lagoons of the country. This was revealed by the Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Mohamed Aslam. Speaking on the Land-use Planning and Management Bill submitted to the parliament by Vilufushi constituency MP […]

Remember When the A$190 Million Bajamar Express Visited Hawks Terminal for Bunkering?

Remember When the A$190 Million Bajamar Express Visited Hawks Terminal for Bunkering?

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During July, The Hawks Private Limited welcomed HSC “Bajamar Express” vessel for bunkering services. The 118-metre trimaran entered the Maldives for ex-pipe bunkering. The Hawks pvt. ltd. is committed to serving their esteemed clients such as super and megayachts, cruiser and navy vessels at any location in the Maldives. They are proud to offer clients special […]

High Commission of India Announces Webinar to Connect Maldivian and Indian Travel Operators

High Commission of India Announces Webinar to Connect Maldivian and Indian Travel Operators

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High Commission of India in the Maldives has announced a webinar to connect travel operators and associations in India and Maldives. This ‘India-Maldives Travel Connect’ webinar will be held on 13th October. The Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom, Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Thoyyib Mohamed, and the High Commissioner […]

ARC Commences Sensitization Programme on Child Rights and Child Protection for Officers of Maldives Correctional Service

ARC Commences Sensitization Programme on Child Rights and Child Protection for Officers of Maldives Correctional Service

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Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has today commenced a sensitization programme on child rights and protection for officers of Maldives Correctional Service who deal with children in conflict with the law. This programme, conducted in partnership with Maldives Correctional Service and UNICEF, was inaugurated with a virtual opening ceremony held this afternoon. The 4day […]

Flyme to Schedule Flights Between Maamigili and India

Flyme to Schedule Flights Between Maamigili and India

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Villa Air Flyme is set to schedule flights between Maamigili and India. The company gained a permit for international flights on 3rd September 2020. The Managing Director of Flyme, Mr Abdulla Nashid stated during an interview to PSM that India is one of the major tourist markets to the Maldives where Flyme has been putting […]

After Scoring A Hat-trick, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas Wins British Airways Customer Excellence Award 2019

After Scoring A Hat-trick, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas Wins British Airways Customer Excellence Award 2019

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For the fourth consecutive year, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas has announced that they have won the British Airways Customer Excellence Award for 2019. The award is given based on unbiased customer reviews designed to showcase the hotels that impress guests the most. British Airways Holidays, which is one of the UK’s leading tour […]

TrustEng Maldives Signs Agreement with Sonee Hardware Regarding Chemical Warehouse at K.Thilafushi

TrustEng Maldives Signs Agreement with Sonee Hardware Regarding Chemical Warehouse at K.Thilafushi

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TrustEng Maldives Group has signed an agreement with Sonee Hardware for the Design & Construction of the new 3000 Sq.Ft Chemical Warehouse at K.Thilafushi. Founded in 1970, Sonee Hardware is a true leader in the hardware market dedicated to providing the best buying experience to individuals and large, as well as small and medium enterprises in the […]