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Maldivian Announces Special Flight to Kuala Lumpur

Maldivian Announces Special Flight to Kuala Lumpur

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Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives has announced a special flight from Male` to Kuala Lumpur on 10th of September. The one-way ticket for the flight is priced at $385. Maldivian ensures passengers of health and safety measures while flying with the airline. This includes temperature screening and enhanced cleaning and disinfection of all aircraft […]

Should MPs be Sent Back to School?

Should MPs be Sent Back to School?

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In many developed countries, politicians and lawmakers carry with them an impressive educational background and experience. For example, 95% of the members of the United States Congress and 90% of British MPs have a college degree. MPs must be capable of comprehending, reviewing, analysing, critiquing, sanctioning, endorsing, ratifying and passing a multitude of laws, policies […]

Committed to Supporting Maldivians During These Challenging Times: BML CEO

Committed to Supporting Maldivians During These Challenging Times: BML CEO

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Bank of Maldives CEO and Managing Director Tim Sawyer highlighted 2019’s strong financial performance of the Bank and its swift response to the pandemic during his update to shareholders at today’s virtual Annual General Meeting. Speaking on the impact of COVID-19, Tim reassured shareholders that the Bank will remain alongside Maldivians through these extraordinary and […]

STO to Distribute MVR 58 as Dividend Per Share

STO to Distribute MVR 58 as Dividend Per Share

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During the virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 29th August, State Trading Organisation announced their decision to distribute MVR 58 per share as dividend for 2019. The allocation was finalized by 99.99 per cent of participants at STO’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). As per 2019 statistics, STO recorded MVR 303 million as revenue […]

Komandoo Island Resort All-Prepared to Welcome You Back Tomorrow with Stunning Upgrades!

Komandoo Island Resort All-Prepared to Welcome You Back Tomorrow with Stunning Upgrades!

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Komandoo Island Resort, the leading adult’s only resort in the Maldives is ready to welcome guests back after some great upgrades and implementing safety standards to enhance your experience. Be ready for a luxurious escape as Komandoo reopens on 1st September! Situated in Lhaviyani Atoll, a scenic 40-minute seaplane experience from Velana International Airport, Komandoo […]

Maldives Sees Decrease in Theft, But Increase in Robbery During August

Maldives Sees Decrease in Theft, But Increase in Robbery During August

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According to statistics by Maldives Police Service, theft and domestic violence cases reported during August have reduced compared to the month of July. While a total of 30 cases of domestic violence and 275 cases of theft were reported in July, the numbers have decreased to 21 domestic cases and 258 theft cases. This month […]

COVID-19: There Is No Second Chance All The Time

COVID-19: There Is No Second Chance All The Time

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The MDV economy is highly dollarized. The Financial sector small and dominated by banks with an estimated total asset base of MVR 56 billion. Last three years our usable reserve averaged USD 235 Million. Along with huge current account deficits and subsequent budget deficits over the years, one has to recognize that there are limited […]

Ooredoo Opens Pre-booking for Samsung Galaxy Note20, Note20 Ultra

Ooredoo Opens Pre-booking for Samsung Galaxy Note20, Note20 Ultra

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Ooredoo Maldives has opened up the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy Note20 & Note20 Ultra devices for pre-bookings, with exciting offers and nationwide delivery. The new Note device is a powerful phone set to put a whole new world, adapting to the new normal and changing the way you work and play. Ooredoo offers free 12 GB […]

Public Invited to Submit Complaints Regarding Point Allocations for Temporary List of Flat Applicants

Public Invited to Submit Complaints Regarding Point Allocations for Temporary List of Flat Applicants

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The Committee Investigating Public Housing Schemes has invited the public to submit complaints disputing the points allocated to any person on the temporary lists of flat applicants, through the Committee’s dedicated complaints portal. The Committee announced this via a statement published in the Government Gazette today, regarding the complaints portal for the temporary list of […]