A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has conveyed his sincere condolences to the family of the late Hussain Mohamed upon his passing. Hussain Mohamed passed away at the age of 71 while undergoing treatment at Tree Top Hospital. In his message, the President expressed deep sorrow upon learning about the loss of a close friend and recollected […]
Because recent events have not been easy on everyone, and life has changed for many reasons, Baros offers an opportunity for guests to reconnect with what matters most. Baros invites guests to rediscover the essentials of spending quality time together in the freedom of a secluded island atmosphere. Unique activities for couples, families or just […]
Villa Air, Flyme has operated its first commercial international flight yesterday out of Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Flyme flight VP8910 lifted off from Velana International Airport on 4th September at 1317 hours Maldives time, launching the airline into the international aviation platform. The flight operated today was a charter consisting of a 100% […]
Recently, there has been news stating that Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) will not be extending the deferral period for loans obtained by customers after introducing an initial six-month deferral period. However, it has been revealed that no confirmed decisions have been made on this. The initial loan deferral period was until the end of […]
Craving something refreshing? There’s no better way to quench your thirst after a hot busy day than with a Bundaberg drink offered by Seagull Foods. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is a passionate, family-owned, Australian business, creating craft-brewed premium soft drinks since the 1960s. A lot goes into making their delicious range of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks. The […]
Economic Ministry has stated that home-based businesses run by individuals for income are not required by law to be registered. This statement follows the public outrage that was resulted due to HPA’s statement regarding business registration of online food businesses based at home. Recently, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) released an announcement, stating that complaints […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the Maldives is still one of the safest places for vacationing due to the geographical distribution of the population and the way the tourism industry has been developed in the country. He says that community spread hasn’t taken place in any other island except the Capital Male` and […]
Fathaha Star located in Orchid Magu in Male` has reopened last night at 7 pm after renovation. The shop was closed on 6th January 2020 for renovation. Fathaha revealed that the initial plan was to reopen for Ramadan, but due to the pandemic, it was difficult to bring in the materials required for renovation. Customers […]
According to a survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average income of a household in the Maldives is MVR 28,764. The survey indicates that there are 87,537 households in inhabited islands where 41,737 (48%) of households are in Male city while 54,808 households in atolls. The average income of households in […]