A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Furaveri Island Resort & Spa, Raa Atoll The employees of Furaveri Resort has been protesting regarding their salaries which are not paid for the past two months. Furaveri Island Resort & Spa in Raa Atoll is the only resort operated by Naid Investments in the Maldives. Some employees have stated that the January salary and […]
Adaaran Select Meedhuppau Resort. PHOTO/BOOKING.COM A tourist was found dead in Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Resort in Raa atoll on Wednesday morning. A spokesperson from Police said that the 62-year-old German man was found dead after he went snorkeling. No further details of the incident were given. With a tourist dying in a similar incident in Kuramathi […]
Coir rope making or Roanu Veshun (in Dhivehi) is one of the traditional handicrafts in the Maldives. Maldivians use different parts of the coconut palm to produce items for their daily needs. Coir rope was most importantly used in boats and construction of traditional houses. The coir rope making process is a lengthy process lasting […]
Uninhabited island in Vaavu Atoll The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 25th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: As per tender procedures, Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture has announced tenders of 65 islands in Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Kaafu, Alifu Dhaalu, Vaavu and Seenu Atoll. On last Monday, the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 17th July 2017. The following is a loose translation: Compared to other Maldives’ islands, it is fairly a big island. Encircling the island are luxurious modernly designed water villas. There lies a concrete sheeting instead of a roof in the lobby. The building is stood […]