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Vaavu Atoll

uninhabited island in vaavu atoll

65 islands’ opened for tender

By Marco Robinson 2 min read

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 […]

Guests at Keyodhoo

With blossoming tourism, growth for Keyodhoo

By Marco Robinson 4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 4th April 2017. By Mohamed Afrah The following is a loose translation:   Keyodhoo used to be a fishing island. The island’s main income generating pillar was fishing. However, times have changed. With that change, a new type of work has washed ashore. The ever […]