A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced the successful completion of the L. Maavah harbour upgrade project. Valued at MVR 27.3 million, the project commenced on 9th October 2019. It was completed on 29th December 2020. The project entailed dredging a 26,885-cubic meter area in the Maavah lagoon, construction of a 568-meter seawall, and […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared a list of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) banned for import into the Maldives from June 1, 2021. The list, formulated under Presidential Decree, was published in the Government Gazette today. By June 1, 2021, the following items will be prohibited to import: drinking straws, plates, cutleries and stirrers, styrofoam lunch […]
Drug addiction is one of the most pressing issues in the Maldives. Almost every citizen and household is affected by this directly or indirectly. Over the years, with a rise in the number of substance abusers, the Maldivian drug subculture has developed gradually, despite a system in place to assist in its control and to […]
Suhail Ahmed, Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation (HDC), has revealed that the government has now commenced efforts on their masterplan for the industrial island of Thilafushi in Male’ atoll. The work is projected to conclude in March next year. According to Suhail, the mega-project to develop the Greater Male’ Region was now underway with […]
Fiyavalhu Maldives has announced special offers for this new year! Locals and work permit holders can enjoy exclusive rates at this natural and private alcove of the inhabited island of Mandhoo in South Ari Atoll. The New Year promotion will continue throughout the month of January. Under the promotion, locals and work permit holders can […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced the issuance of a new digital sticker for annual vehicle fee payments. Starting from 1st January 2021, those who make their annual vehicle fee payments online will be able to receive the sticker online as well. According to MIRA, from 1st January onwards, the authority will be issuing […]
Speaking on a morning radio show yesterday, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih reiterated the importance of decentralization when it comes to achieving progress within our atolls. President Solih appeared yesterday as a guest on “Baajjaveri Hendhuneh” – the morning show broadcasted by Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu. The show was special, as Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu celebrated 58 years […]
MMPRC, the government body mandated with the promotion of Maldives as a tourist destination, has reformed itself to successfully adapt the new marketing opportunities presented in the digital era despite the unprecedented pandemic that brought disruption and a halt not just to the country, but to the world in the year 2020. The constant look-out […]
Leading optical company, EyeCare has recently announced the launch of its new website with online bookings, updated product pages, and easy one-click shopping. With this new website, EyeCare offers customers a convenient, one-click shopping experience with some of the best product brands in the Maldives, as well as the ease of booking appointments online. Since […]