A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Fathmath Sama, 18 (L) and Ahmed Hamin, 21 (R) – the two individuals who passed away after experiencing chest pains whilst under the influence of illicit substances — Police have released four people who were arrested over the sudden deaths of two youths in reclaimed suburb Hulhumale late last month. Ahmed Hamin, 21, and Fathmath […]
Mamen, the digital platform from Dhiraagu for empowered, innovative and fun people has taken off at the Dhiraagu Youth Fest in Vilingili on the 7th of October 2017. A lucky first group of 100 customers will be the first members of the Mamen community until it is made available to the general public very soon. As […]
During President Yameen’s official visit to Saudi Arabia. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the government of the Maldives to immediately leave a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition after the United Nations blacklisted the coalition for the deaths of hundreds of children and attacking dozens of schools and hospitals in Yemen. […]
The popular chain which operates expresso bars in South Asia and the Middle East, Barista Coffee India Ltd, chose Barista Maldives as its “Best International Franchise Partner 2017”. The fairly new Barista Maldives received this award after competing with the brand franchise outlets in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries. Best franchise partner is […]
The website for Technical Vocational Education Center (TVEC), a vocational training institute established in B. Kihaadhoo has been launched. This training centre was opened by Coastline Foundations with the aim of developing technically skilled youth for the evolving technical industries of Maldives. With the training provided in this institute, the foundation hopes to tackle issues […]
General Sales Agent of SriLankan Airlines, Ace Aviation Services Maldives, introduces special fares for World Travel Market (2017) London. Under the “World Travel Market with SriLankan Airlines” return tickets from Male’ to London will be sold on a fair promotion for particular dates. For passengers who will be departing from Male’ on 7th November, tickets […]
The 17th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be telecasted live on Dhiraagu TV channels. This tournament, which is the first FIFA tournament to be hosted in India, started on 6th and will go on until 28th October 2017. Matches of the tournament will be live on Sony Ten2 HD or ESPN HD with […]
Kandima Maldives has introduced an art initiative called KULA turning the entire island from a kool island resort into the trendiest, most happening art centre in the Indian Ocean. KULA means “Colours” in Dhivehi and it is Kandima’s vision that this programme will support the full spectrum of the contemporary creative arts, from local crafts, […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has endorsed Corporate Maldives Gold 100 Gala 2017 which is due to be held at Bandos Island Resort and Spa in February 2018. Corporate Maldives recently opened up nominations for GOLD 100 which will be a list of leading 100 companies of the Maldives in 2017. The deadline for submission of […]