A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Tropical Cyclone OCKHI-17 can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the Maximum sustained wind speed and the affected population and their vulnerability. Updated: this report is based on advisory number 12: (02 Dec 2017 16:19). Tropical Cyclone Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 185 km/h) from 29 Nov 2017 18:00 UTC to […]
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept Publication Date: December 1, 2017 Electronic Access: Free Full Text (PDF file size is 2605 KB).Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Maldives’ economic growth has been highly volatile, driven primarily by a high-end tourism industry. The economy improved marginally in 2016–17 […]
Ooredoo Maldives has expanded its ‘SuperNet’ fibre-optic broadband service to Kulhudhuffushi, the capital of the Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division on Thiladhunmathi Atoll. Local newspaper Miadhu reports that the rollout was carried out in cooperation with infrastructure partner and TV service provider Wavelength, which has supported Ooredoo in expanding the network on the island. The […]
Ooredoo Maldives announced that all calls to Sri Lanka and India can now be made at a reduced rate for 48 hours on 01-02 December in order to enable all customers to get in touch with their family and friends in the region, in the midst of the ongoing Cyclonic Storm Ockhi affecting the region. […]
Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives: About 40 teachers, including over 25 Keralites, and their family members have been stranded at the Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) here from Thursday after Cyclone Ockhi disrupted all modes of transportation at the beach destination. The teachers and their family members were brought to the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, on the northern […]
Photo: Courtesy of Christina Liao The Beach House When it comes to remote tropical getaways, the Maldives is easily one of the most sought-after destinations. In the middle of the Indian Ocean where its 1,190 islands are surrounded by crystalline water and vibrant sunsets paint the sky every evening, the country is an idyllic escape […]
Maldives Monetary Authority Governor Ahmed Naseer has said that since the expected total revenue (excluding grants) of the Government is 1.3 times higher than the expected current expenditure, the revenue is sufficient to cover current expenditure, and funds raised from borrowings are used solely for capital investments. On 22 November, a National Budget of MVR27.9 […]
Milaidhoo Island Maldives Milaidhoo Island Maldives has once again been distinguished in the 2018 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. This is the second consecutive year since opening in November 2016 that the resort has received an award. Created to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across properties, the Awards of Excellence are a trusted mark […]
Ooredoo Maldives has launched fixed broadband services at up to 100 Mbps in Kulhudhuffushi. As a special launch offer, Ooredoo is providing a 25 percent discount on monthly fees for three months for customers acquiring a SuperNet connection in Kulhudhuffushi before 31 December. The service is being provided with the support of Wavelength, Ooredoo’s infrastructure […]