A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Yesterday, many Maldivians were shocked to see a missed call from a foreign number. While (unfortunately) some of you might have picked up the call out of curiosity, others were aware of the risks that these unknown numbers carry. But if you did pick up, should you be scared? Last year-end, Maldives police had warned […]
The President’s Special Achievement Awards Committee has announced that they have accepted 57 applications for this year’s President’s National Award for Special Achievement. The committee also announced that they have initiated the process of evaluating and awarding points to the applicants. The President’s Award for Special Achievement is awarded to Maldivians whose exceptional skills and […]
With the reopening of the Maldives’ borders on 15th July 2020, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched an outdoor campaign in major parts of the UK to promote the destination as a safe haven for travellers, as travel resumes in the new normal. Under this 2-month long campaign, Maldives will be promoted […]
PC: Arushad Ahmed The Government of the Maldives represented by the Ministry of Tourism invites eligible investors, local or foreign, to submit their interest to develop a plot of 36 hectares of land in Uligan in Haa Alifu atoll as a tourist hotel with a yacht marina. Interested parties can attend the information session at […]
Maldives Broadcasting Commission (Broadcom) has opened registrations for broadcasting and re-broadcasting license. The license acquired will be valid for up to 5 years. During a virtual news conference held to recognize the “Broadcasting Day”, the president of the Maldives Broadcasting Commission, Ms Mariyam Waheedha stated that a majority want to apply for the license. Over […]
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has today donated 300 clear face masks to the Ministry of Education, to distribute to children with hearing impairments and their teachers across the country. The donation was formally handed over to the Minister of Education Dr Aishath Ali, by ARC’s Executive Committee Member Mr Muruthala Moosa. Children with […]
MP for Maafannu Central constituency, Ibrahim Rasheed stated that the president of Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB), Mr Hassan Waheed has resigned due to unfavourable working conditions. MP has stated in a tweet that it is sad that such instances arose where the president and other members of PCB had to resign as the conditions […]
ADK General Trading launched the Ganna Mart App on 17th August 2020, offering customers convenient, safe shopping experience. Featuring live tracking and delivery slots, the Ganna Mart App offers products in various categories including Baby Care, Beverages, Cosmetics, Food & Cooking essentials, Adults Only, Health Care, Household & Kitchen and Snacks. An important service especially during […]
Mr Kuldip Paliwal, who contributed over 4 years spearheading key business verticals of the Bank of Maldives as the Director of Business has been appointed as the Managing Director of First Alliance Bank Zambia. Mr Paliwal is a Career Banker with global, diversified, and functional expertise of 22 years. Apart from serving as the Director […]