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Big businesses stand up to defend the government

2 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 7th August 2018 The following is a loose translation: Some renowned big businessmen of the Maldives have stood up to defend the large projects and investments undertaken by President Abdullah Yameen. Just about 50 days away from the presidential election, the government television station TVM, […]

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Maldives Association of Tourism Industry gagged

4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 21st January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Every time a concern arises in the tourism industry, Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), stands up. MATI comprising Maldives tourism industry’s most powerful businessmen earlier used to be very active on matters. Actively engaged on […]

Kurumba Maldives one of the early bungalows

Prices of 40 years ago, and the history of Maldives tourism

4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 18th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: How many people would remember the price a Maldives resort bed was sold 40 years ago in the peak season? People of today will certainly be shocked by that price. However, if you consider that period, […]