Hailed as an earthly paradise, Maldives is renowned for it's pristine clear waters and sandy white beaches. With the seclusion and solitude of the islands it's the perfect getaway for those yearning for an escape from reality. And stories of this beauty and un...
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced the approval of a USD 7.3 million loan by it's board of directors—the bank's first project financing in the Maldives, to strengthen the country's effort against the novel corona virus. In a statement...
The national airline Maldivian has announced plans to start direct flights between the two major cities at the ends of the country, Kulhuduffushi City and Addu City, as the airline gears to resume their now halted domestic flights. In a news bulletin, the a...
An expansion project of the regional hospital in Kulhudhuffushi City has begun in an effort to ease space constraints faced by the hospital. The project contracted to Maldives Transport and Construction Company (MTCC) includes the construction of a walkway...
Ministry of Tourism has published a special instructions booklet titled ‘Guideline for Restarting Tourism in Maldives’ as the country prepares to open it's borders on the 15th of next month. The 28 page guide contains information starting from visa issuan...
Minster of Tourism has called resort operators to reinstate employees who have been furloughed or laid off as a result of measures taken by resorts to cushion the blow of COVID-19, as restrictions are being eased and the President's announcement this Tuesday t...
The now suspended H Dh and H Alif atoll ferries are to resume normal service from 15th of this month. Ashraf Hussain, who is responsible for the Zone 1 ferry service said that the ferries would operate in half capacity with social distancing measures in pla...
Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital (KRH) will be able to begin testing for COVID-19 in two weeks, says KRH's Manager of Health Services Ahmed Dawood. In a reply to a tweet inquiring about the progress of the announced plans to enable COVID-19 testing in the h...
Maafaru International Airport on Maafaru island of Noonu atoll is slated to be opened on the 1st of December, and will operate international flights. The airport financed with the grant aid of USD 60 million from the United Arab Emirates's (UAE) Abu Dhabi F...
A contract has been awarded to V-Ava Investment Private Limited by the Ministry of Education to construct a 4 story building in H Dh. Kulhudhuffushi School. In a special ceremony the agreement was signed by State Minister Ahmed Riyaz on behalf of the Minis...
A private museum has been opened in Kulhudhuffushi city by a local artist. Featuring a collection of Maldivian artifacts, the museum named "Rahveri Aasaaru," is housed at the home of the artist Arif Ali. In a special ceremony the museum was officially op...
14 new members have been elected to the Maldives Media Council. In an election held at the Ministry of Home Affairs, all 95 registered media outlets in the country participated in the election and cast their ballot. Those elected were seven representing...
Hondaafushi Island Resort, developed by the prominent resort developers AAA Hotels and Resort has been opened for business this Sunday. The resort is located 7 kilometres northwest of H Dh. Hanimaddhoo, a 15 minutes speedboat ride away from the domestic air...
