A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives has taken centre stage at La Liga’s Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona match at ABANCA Balaidos Stadium, Vigo. #VisitMaldives banner and Maldives tourism reopening date (15th July) was showcased throughout the match which took place on 27th June 2020. The match was said to have over 50 million views worldwide. RC Celta and the government […]
Maldives will restart tourism and reopen borders for visitors from all nationalities from 15th July 2020, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih confirms. Tourists travelling to the Maldives will be provided a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival. Regular official updates on travel to the Maldives are provided on the websites of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry […]
The municipal team of Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has collected 212 Tons of garbage from Hulhumale’ during the last week routine cleanup. The routine cleanup is essential to keep the city clean and safe during the pandemic and the corporation urges the people to take personal responsibility in maintaining the cleanliness of Hulhumale’. 212 Tons […]
A report published by the World Bank States, at the end of 2020, the debt beard by the Maldivian government is at 78.9% of GDP and about 45% of this debt is to be paid to China. Whilst the debt amount of the government is increasing in the ongoing 2020, A report reading “Maldives Development […]
Do we need to keep focused on developing Velana International Airport as the only gate of arrival to the Maldives or are we reaching high time to consider the usage of other airports for international passenger airline arrivals? Velana International Airport is the main hub for all international passenger airlines in the Maldives. The airport […]
Sea Sports has introduced ‘seasports.shop’, an online store for delivery and pick-up services. Sea Sports customers can now order their products online and pick-up the orders from Sea sports outlets, or have Sea Sports delivery team bring the products to customers’ doorsteps. Delivery services will be available in Male’, Hulhumale’ and Villimale’. Sea Sports is […]
Social media bots have become pretty common on the internet and chances are that you’ve interacted with one knowing or unknowingly at one time or another by now. Social bots (also referred to as social bots or socbots) are agents that communicate more or less autonomously on social media, influencing the perception of its readers […]
A webinar for entrepreneurs and leaders to discuss enterprises practices and response during COVID-19 has been conducted by Auditor General’s Office (AG’s Office) and Internal Audit and Assurance (IAA). The webinar was held on Saturday, 30th May at 21:00 to 23:00. Panellists who participated in the discussion were Ahmed Fayaz, Deputy Chief Officer, Airport Emergency Services, […]
Medical equipment and consumables are loaded for regional islands’ COVID-19 facilities, said state-owned company State Trading Organization (STO). STO will be carrying medical equipment and consumables to B. Eydhafushi, Sh. Funadhoo, and Ha. Ihavandhoo. LCT.Ithaa and Beynda5 vessels are scheduled to travel to these islands carrying the supply. Previously STO has supplied staple food such […]