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Dhiraagu Commits to Guesthouse Growth and Sustainability at the Second Guesthouse Conference

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 2 min read

Dhiraagu Guest House Conference was held yesterday at Paradise Island Resort. “Guesthouses Maldives Conference” was a one-day event with business to business meetings, educational sessions, networking events and a host of interactive evening functions organized by Maldives Getaways. Dhiraagu CEO and MD Mr Ismail Rasheed gave the welcome speech at the conference. In his keynote address, Mr Rasheed focused on […]

Parliament staff given promotions and salary increments

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 1 min read

The entrance to People’s Majlis, the parliament chamber of the Maldives. The parliament staff has been given promotions and increments in their salaries. Mihaaru is aware that 131 individuals employed at various sections of the parliament were promoted and given a salary increase. Most people were bumped up a rank, and their salaries increased by roughly […]

Pakistani man attempting to smuggle heroin caught

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 1 min read

The hand luggage which the Pakistani national used to smuggle drugs into the Maldives: the drugs were concealed in the wheels of the luggage. [PHOTO / MALDIVES CUSTOMS] A Pakistani national who arrived in the Maldives was arrested last Thursday for bringing in narcotics, Maldives Customs has revealed. According to the customs, 640 grams of […]

Pres reveals plan to develop 8000 new flats next year

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 2 min read

On-going development of flats in Hulhumale. PHOTO/HDC In order to fulfil government’s affordable housing pledge, approximately 8,000 new flats will be developed next year, President Abdulla Yameen claimed on Sunday night. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the vocational training programme held for young photographers, the president said that the government’s aim is to create […]

JP leader asked to return from medical-leave on Tues

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 2 min read

Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim. PHOTO/MIHAARU Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Sunday said that opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim will have to return to the Maldives on Tuesday when his leave expires. According to a spokesperson from MCS, Qasim has been asked to return on Tuesday, since the additional 10 days that were […]

Veli Vilaa Launched as the first island home in the Maldives

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 1 min read

The privately owned beach house, Veli Vilaa was inaugurated on the 23rd of September at K. Diffushi. Among the invitees were foreign and local travel agents, media personals, bloggers and PR companies. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an and an introduction by Mr Fraath Mohamed, Manager PR and Events from Maldives […]

Maldives bemoans struggle for soft loans to finance projects

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 1 min read

Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim pictured addressing the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. The Maldives voiced concerns at the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations over the many difficulties faced in acquiring soft loans for developmental projects, which leaves the island nation with no option but to take commercial […]

MMPRC ex-chief asked to respond to 30 charges

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 3 min read

Former Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Abdhullah Ziyath being escorted to the police with Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) staff. PHOTO / MIHAARU The Criminal Court on Sunday allowed former Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC)’s chief Abdulla Ziyath to respond to the charges filed against him. Ziyath has 30 […]

Corporate Maldives Launches the Gold 100 and Selection Criteria

By Maldives Times September 26, 2017 4 min read

Gold 100 by Corporate Maldives, Organisers Maldives Getaways have announced that they have opened up nominations for GOLD 100 which will be a list of leading 100 companies of the Maldives. The deadline for submission of forms is 31st December 2017. The Gold 100 is a list of top 100 business entities in the Maldives, […]