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hembadhoo sewer project

Maldives pres on visit to three northern atolls

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President Abdulla Yameen (C) attends the inauguration of Henbadhoo sewerage services. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen departed on an official visit to the atolls of Noonu, Baa and Lhaviyani early Sunday, to inaugurate and mark the completion of several development projects. According to the President’s Office, Yameen will visit the islands of Henbadhoo, Holhudhoo, Maalhendhoo […]

Whale carcass

Goidhoo council mulls over ways to remove dead whale from lagoon

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The dead whale carcass that drifted in to B. Goidhoo lagoon The island council of Goidhoo in Baa atoll on Monday revealed that it has not succeeded in removing the whale carcass that drifted into the island’s lagoon last Thursday. Goidhoo council’s president Mohamed Nafiz said that the council, along with some residents, have been […]

uninhabited island in vaavu atoll

65 islands’ opened for tender

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Uninhabited island in Vaavu Atoll The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 25th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: As per tender procedures, Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture has announced tenders of 65 islands in Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Kaafu, Alifu Dhaalu, Vaavu and Seenu Atoll. On last Monday, the […]

Avani to Debut in the Maldives with Developemt of Avani Fares Resort

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AVANI Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the development of its first resort in the Maldives. AVANI Fares Maldives Resort will be located on Fares Island in the Baa Atoll and is scheduled to open in Q4 2019. Ideal for millennial minded travellers, this untouched, private 12.4 hectare island will provide a natural playground […]

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber makes his first visit to the Maldives

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.com website on 12th May 2017. By Adam Nawaz The following is a loose translation: After 23-year-old Canadian Grammy award singer gave his first concert in Mumbai, India, as part of his Purpose World Tour, he headed for the Maldives. It is believed that Justin Bieber arrived late […]