A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On October 20, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation [1] with Maldives. Maldives’ economic growth has been highly volatile, driven primarily by high-end tourism and construction. The economy grew by 3.9 percent in 2016 and continues to improve in 2017 on a recovery in tourism and […]
She’s the curvaceous WAG who is currently enjoying an idyllic vacation in the Maldives. And Nadia Bartel took to Instagram on Tuesday to flaunt her enviable form as she lived it up in the tropical locale. Nadia showcased her assets as she posed for a selfie, wearing a simple, white two-piece Seafolly bikini that flaunted […]
Location: Kunfunadhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives Price: $15 million This large beachfront villa is the biggest private residence at the well-regarded Soneva Fushi Resort in the Maldives. The home is known within the resort as both Villa 11 and the Private Reserve. “The Private Reserve has nine bedrooms and is like a resort […]
Elliott Wright and Sadie started their honeymoon in Abu Dhabi [Elliott Wright/Instagram] Staying true to their wedding day, Elliott Wright and new wife Sadie Stuart had a fabulous honeymoon to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Maldives planned. Following a very costly wedding, the former The Only Way Is Essex star and his new wife had the likes of […]
In an embarrassing Asian Cup qualifier game, Maldives bit the dust overwhelmingly when they faced defeat against Palestine with a score of 8-1. This marks the biggest defeat and one of the most significant goal differences the Maldivian football team suffered in recent times. Maldives national team’s coach Darren Stuart had spoken of the challenges […]
Featured image courtesy Dhivehisitee To the outside world, the Maldives is known as a “Paradise on earth” with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear lagoons. However, its troubled political realm is little recognised. Political tension escalated back in the early 2000s, along with the emergence of reformist voices. As a result, the long-serving president who ruled […]
Hong Kong Airlines today announced that it would operate a three-time weekly service to the Maldives from 16 January 2018. Located in the majestic Indian Ocean, the Maldives is comprised of a series of islands renowned for their natural beauty. As a popular holiday hotspot, the islands that make up this exotic travel destination are […]
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom inaugurated (12-Nov-2017) the Kulhudhuffushi Airport development project and commencement of land reclamation works by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). The President said the airport is expected to commence commercial and aeronautical operations by Aug-2018 and will function as the main tourism gateway to the northern region of the […]
RaajjeMV understands that that Government of Maldives is to once again sell off sovereign bonds. A senior Government official reported to RaajjeMV that the process was already underway. The official said during Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, it was proposed to sell off bonds worth US$ 200 million to the […]