A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives tourism moves forward this holiday season where the destination is looking forward to breaking yet another record of welcoming over 5,000 tourist arrivals in a day. According to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), the World’s Leading Destination 2020 will welcome 5,831 tourists today. With 122,245 tourist arrivals since border reopening, Maldives has welcomed a […]
Ah, December. What a glorious time of the year. After such a cataclysmic turn of events this year (I’m looking at you, corona), a much-needed spree of retail therapy is bound to lift some spirits. To end the year off with the best bang for your buck, here are a few of the most exciting […]
Health Protection Agency of Maldives (HPA) has advised against food service at ceremonies and events., in order to minimize the contact and spread within the community. HPA has said that any other arrangement instead of buffet services are permitted at ceremonies and events during this grave period. The authority strongly stressed upon the importance of […]
With the aim of modernizing postal services in the country and providing customers with ease and convenience, Maldives Post Limited has been establishing self-service post stations by the name of PikPost. Yesterday, an additional PikPost station was added to its portfolio, located at the Greater Male’ Terminal. This marks the 4th PikPost in the Male’ […]
Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom has announced the decision to introduce a “Stars of Tourism” web platform to recognize and reward tourism industry professionals. In a tweet posted on Friday, Tourism Minister Mausoom revealed plans to initiate the Stars of Tourism web platform in 2021. He stated that the web platform will be used […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem has inaugurated the ‘Saafu Hulhumalé’ cleanup initiative at a special ceremony held yesterday afternoon at Hulhumalé City. In his remarks the Vice President reiterated the Government’s commitment to protecting the environment, ensuring road safety and providing clean and safe neighbourhoods. He highlighted that the Government’s first large-scale programme after assuming office […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih praised the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for its vital role in implementing the Government’s policies to ensure basic services nationwide. He made the statement during his remarks on “Kaamiyaabu 40”, a special TV programme celebrating the 40th anniversary of MTCC. Expressing his delight at MTCC’s achievements, the President noted […]
Mediflex Laboratory, located at M. Cottage (Gr Floor, Kanbaa Aisaraani Hingun, Male’), is now offering COVID-19 RT PCR testing facilities in the Maldives. The testing kits are US FDA and WHO approved kits powered by Thermofisher Scientific USA. PCR testing will be done for MVR 1,000 for locals and USD 70 for tourists. Mediflex Laboratory […]
Photo: Dynamyst Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)’s CEO and Managing Director, Gordon Stewart has said that the new seaplane terminal developed at the Velana International Airport (VIA) is expected to begin its operation in the second quarter of 2021. During a media interaction session on the occasion of reaching the tourism target of 2020, Gordon […]