A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 12th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: It is a massive mangrove swamp. Surrounded by green luscious vegetation. The pleasant atmosphere of the singing birds and the beautiful marine life. However, that was a scene of a few months ago, in the most […]
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 […]
Mahaa Jarraafu entering Kulhudhuffushi – Image source: Mihaaru A land area of 6 Hectares has been reclaimed in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi according to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). CEO of MTCC Mr Ibrahim Ziyath gave a statement to Avas, saying that 6 Hectares of land has been reclaimed by now and that the project will […]
Ministry of Economic Development (MED) under its Enterprise Development initiative has been organising a set of Regional SME Finance Forum throughout Maldives. The 3rd Regional SME Finance Forum held for the businesses of Haa Dhaalu Atoll commenced on 25 November in Kulhudhuffushi. The forum was attended by 150 participants from all the islands of Haa […]
A chapter of the forums organised for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by the Ministry of Economic Development, “SME Finance Forum” will be held at HDh. Kulhudhuffushi on 26 November. According to the Ministry, the forum held in Kulhudhuffushi is especially for the HDh. Atoll area and information about development and growth of SMEs in the […]
Kulhudhuffushi is the capital of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division on Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. Kulhudhuffushi is known as the “Heart of the North”. The island is famous for its mangroves (kulhi), after which the island itself is named. It is 7th largest mangrove in the Maldives. It is home to […]
Plans to destroy a 12-acre mangrove system in Kulhudhuffushi to make way for an airport have raised alarm among activists and islanders who fear environmental and economic damage due to the loss of the unique ecosystem. The Maldives Independent travelled to Kulhudhuffushi to meet a community of ropemakers whose way of life is under threat. […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 27th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: There are many who are insistently saying that Haa Dhaalu Atoll’s Kulhudhuffushi island does not require an airport. However, according to the Island Council, 95% of the inhabitants are in favour of it. Therefore, let’s respect […]
In order to develop an airport in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, 15 Hectares of land will be reclaimed from the islands pond and sea area, according to MTCC. Managing Director of MTCC Mr Ibrahim Ziyath stated that the project will commence soon. He also added that currently, other preparations related to the project are going on, such […]