A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Bank of Maldives the leading financial institution in Maldives has signed an agreement with FENAKA corporation to expand its network of cash agents in the islands of Maldives. The agreement was signed by BML CEO and Managing Director, Mr Andrew John Healy and Managing Director of FENAKA Corporation, Mr Ahmed Shareef, in a ceremony held […]
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) celebrates 24 years of service in production, processing and marketing of fish and fish products. Established in 1993, the company was relocated as a subsidiary of State Trading Organization (STO) in September 2016 by the Maldives Cabinet. One of the key manufacturers and exporters of frozen fish and fish products […]
Alitalia, the flag carrier of Italy commenced scheduled operations to Maldives, with the first flight Alitalia AZ 776 landing in Velana International Airport at around 11.25am (GMT +5) on November 1. The Airbus 330 flight which departed from Rome Fiumicino at 10:10 pm (GMT +1) on 31st October was given a water salute when it arrived […]
Bank of Maldives (BML), the leading financial institution in Maldives announced that starting from November 8 customers will be receiving only digital receipts for ATM withdrawals. Although customers will not receive a paper receipt for withdrawals, for other services such as deposits, transfers and payments made through ATM, a paper receipt will be received. Using […]
President Yameen, with government officials at the inauguration of the new domestic airport, ‘Dhaalu Airport’, in Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll. PHOTO / PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen has officially inaugurated the ‘Dhaalu Airport’ in Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu atoll on Wednesday. The new airport is the biggest domestic airport in the Maldives. The national carrier of the Maldives, […]
Dhiraagu, the leading telecommunications provider in Maldives unveiled brand new Postpaid packages at an event held in National Art Gallery on 31st September. “Just set your data – The rest is on us” Postpaid packages are innovatory and allows customers to choose a data plan for themselves and other services are provided free of charge. […]
Auditor General’s Office (AGO) will host the first-ever Accountants forum in Maldives on Monday 6th November at Hotel Jen, Male’. This forum will go on until 8th November and the two days of technical sessions will be held at AGO – Auditorium. Maldives Accountants Forum is the national platform for all the professional auditors and […]
Members of the Elections Commission speaking at a press conference PHOTO / MIHAARU The Elections Commission has ensured that the upcoming presidential election scheduled for 2018 will be free, fair and transparent. The commission released a statement on Tuesday, responding to the opposition’s claims about the integrity of the commission and its capacity to hold […]
A Maldivian was allegedly found murdered in Bangladesh on October 31, 2017 — A Maldivian man was found murdered in Bangladesh on Tuesday. A police spokesperson told Mihaaru that they were also made aware of the incident, but that they have no comments available to the media yet, as the matter is currently being investigated. […]