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Due to the global Corona crisis,
there are currently very few reports about the Maldives
Wed 27. May 15:05 - Niyama’s Explorers Kids Club: Catering
to the imaginations of all ages Niyama Private Islands offers more than
a luxury retreat in the Maldives. Going beyond conventional concepts of lavish accom...VIDEO
Wed 27. May 15:00 - Solah on Komandoo’s ‘champions’ Komandoo Resort Maldives is one of the
best-ranking resorts for romance and a firm favourite to anyone looking for an adults-o...
Wed
27. May 14:55 - Tourism Ministry unable to contact 26 resort staff registered to travel Tourism Ministry has said that it has
been unable to contact 26 employees of resorts that requested to return to their residential
...
Wed 27. May 14:50 - Blueforce Fleet
Maldives launches ‘Keep on Dreaming’ drawing contest Blueforce Liveaboards in the Maldives
has launched its “Keep on Dreaming• drawing competition for kids. The competition
will ...
Wed 27. May 14:45 - 467 resort employees placed in transit quarantine facilities Ministry of Tourism has stated 467 resort
employees are currently in transit quarantine facilities before being allowed to return
t...
Wed
27. May 14:40 - MET issues white alert from Haa Alif to Dhaalu Atoll The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has issued a white alert over regions where squally weather is expected to prevail.
...
Wed
27. May 14:35 - White alert issued for heavy rain showers from Haa Alif to Laamu atoll A white alert has been issued over regions
where heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to prevail. The Maldives ...
Wed 27. May 14:30 - Sporting activities to resume in islands not under monitoring Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community
Empowerment has decided to grant permission to resume sporting activities in islands...
Wed 27. May 14:25 - What to Expect
When you Return to the Maldives Last year the Maldives welcomed 1.7 million
tourists. But now the archipelago is closed off from the world. We hear from Scot R...
Wed 27. May 14:20 - Vakkaru Maldives names new GM Vakkaru Maldives has announced the appointment
of Iain McCormack as the new general manager. With over 36 years in the h...
Tue 26. May 15:25 - Lockdown inspires
Conrad Maldives team to sew masks for donation Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is supporting
the Maldives efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak by donating handmade p...
Tue
26. May 15:20 - Tourism Minister: Guesthouses to be opened for tourists in August Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has stated
the government plans to open local guesthouses for tourists in August. Speaking at
t...
Tue 26. May 15:15 - Customs to reduce fees taken from tourist vessels docking
in the Maldives Maldives Customs Service has decided
to reduce some of the fees taken from tourist vessels docking in the Maldives. The
latest...
Tue 26. May 15:10 - Maldivian places first in an international singing competition Young Maldivian artist, Aisha Ibrahim
won the Friends In Action Live 2020 organized by the Rotaract Club of Achievers Lanka
...
Tue
26. May 15:05 - Youth dies while diving for baits A fisherman from Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Gadhdhoo
has passed away while diving for baits. The police said they received a report ...
Tue 26. May 15:00 - Virus traps
poor foreign workers in deserted Maldives Tens of thousands of impoverished foreign
labourers have been left stranded and ostracised in one of the world’s most densely
...
Tue
26. May 14:55 - Minister: Have sought counsel to restart sports events in islands Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community
Empowerment is seeking the counsel of relevant authorities, to restart sports events
in ...
Tue 26. May 14:50 - Councils authorized ... sports at islands that complete
14 days after monitor The island and city councils have been
given the power to give permission to hold sporting events at the islands that have
spen...
Tue 26. May 14:45 - 1,200 Bangladeshis
return home from Maldives Some 1,200 Bangladeshis who were marked
as undocumented or irregular workers have recently returned home. Bangladesh H...
Tue 26. May 14:40 - Coronavirus:
thousands migrant workers in Maldives stranded as tourism... The shores of the tourist paradise have
been empty for weeks since a government order to shut all resorts over the Covid-19
pan...
Tue 26. May 14:35 - Seychelles Vs The Maldives: Check Out These Real Tourist
Photos ... Both the Maldives and Seychelles are
arguably two of the most stunning beach destinations in the world, and these photos
mak...
Tue 26. May 14:30 - Maldives Good
News For Superyachts The Maldives has announced an ease in
lockdown restrictions starting from 29th June 2020. “International airports will
open in ...
Mon 25. May 14:00 - Summer Island
Maldives hosts virtual Eid celebrations Summer Island Maldives has held a virtual
Eid celebration this year to celebrate the end of Ramadan, with a Bodu beru show a...
Mon 25. May 13:55 - Vakkaru Maldives
appoints Iain McCormack as General Manager Vakkaru Maldives has appointed Iain McCormack
as its new General Manager. With over 36 years in the hospitality business an...
Mon 25. May 13:50 - Maldives relaxes
entry rules, cuts fees for tourist yachts Customs authorities in Maldives have
relaxed entry rules and cut clearance fees for yachts in a bid to boost tourism in
the north...
Mon 25. May 13:45 - Maldives calls
for global safety standards for post-coronavirus travel Maldives on Monday called on airlines
and countries around the world to adopt a set of universal standards on safety for
post-p...
Mon 25. May 13:40 - Ooredoo Maldives to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with digital music
show Ooredoo Maldives will host a digital
music show at 2100 hrs on Sunday night, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. In a press
release ...
Mon 25. May 13:35 - COVID-19: Maldives confirms 58 new cases The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on
Friday, confirmed 58 new cases of COVID-19 in Maldives. According to the agency, th...
Mon
25. May 13:30 - Woman arrested from Omadhoo for violating travel ban A woman has been arrested after traveling
to the island of A. Dh. Omadhoo from the capital Male’ City without obtaining
the n...
Mon
25. May 13:25 - Maldives celebrates Eid-al-Fitr This year’s Eid Al-Fitr, which follows
30 days of fasting in the holy month Ramadan, is being celebrated in the Maldives on
Sun...
Mon 25. May 13:20 - Three dream holidays in the Maldives Kudadoo didn’t just raise the luxury
bar - it launched it into the stratosphere with an all-inclusive offering that includes
everythin...
Mon 25. May 13:15 - Hot actress
Hansika's bikini pose: Making most of this lockdown in Maldives While many regret getting stuck in different
places due to lockdown, Tamil actress Hansika Motwani ... lockdown stay in Maldive...
Mon 25. May 13:10 - Superyacht Flying
Fox in the Maldives Currently exploring the countless islands
of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean is the 136-metre superyacht Flying Fox, built by
L...
Mon 25. May 13:05 - Mantas, Belugas,
Puffins & Diving Between Two Continents Mantas in the Maldives and Belugas and
Puffins in Iceland. Not to mention Diving between two Continents. For the last week
in...
Mon 25. May 13:00 - Cappella Group’s New Brand Patina Hotels
& Resorts is Set to Open ... As soon as travel restrictions are lifted,
we are visiting the Maldives. And here’s where we’re staying. It goes without
saying that ...
Sun 24. May 13:35 - Six Senses Laamu
amongst world’s most Instagrammable bedrooms With countries around the world in lockdown,
scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest has become one of people’s favourite
p...
Sun
24. May 13:30 - MET issues white alert from Laamu atoll to Addu City A white alert for heavy rain showers
and thunderstorms has been issued from Laamu atoll to Addu City. The Maldives Meteorol...
Sun 24. May 13:25 - Coronavirus
in the Maldives: Couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon It began with a wedding in Egypt’s
capital Cairo on 6 March: eight years after they first met, 36-year-old Khaled and
Peri, 35, m...
Sun 24. May 13:20 - This couple
went on a honeymoon ... the coronavirus hit, and they couldn’t ... They are both Egyptian citizens living
as long-term residents in Dubai. But since mid-March, they’ve been reluctantly
resort-hop...
Sun 24. May 13:15 - Maldives, China
explore joint coronavirus strategy Top officials from the Maldives and China
on Saturday discussed ways to work together to contain the spread of the coronavirus...
Sun
24. May 13:10 - Minor Hotel Group donates PCR machine, sanitizer to Maldives Minor Hotel Group of Thailand has donated
a PCR machine and sanitizers to the Maldives. The Minor Hotel Group operates A...
Sun 24. May 13:05 - Import of face masks increase to an all-time high Maldives Customs Service has revealed
the import of face masks has increased to an all-time high during the first three months
...
Sun 24. May 13:00 - Woman arrested for traveling Male’ to Omadhoo without
lock down permit A person who traveled from Male’
City to Alifu Dhaalu Omadhoo without the permit required to travel between island during
th...
Sat 23. May 13:40 - Gili Lankanfushi
announces new ‘Powered by Plants’ package for travellers Looking beyond immediate restrictions
to sustainable travel news for 2021, much-loved Maldivian eco-resort Gili Lankanfushi
is ...VIDEO
Sat
23. May 13:35 - Minor Hotel Group donates Covid-19 testing machine to Maldives Minor Hotel Group has donated a PCR testing
machine to the Maldives, to support the country’s Covid-19 combat efforts. The
M...
Sat 23. May 13:30 - Additional tourist fees removed from safe tourism guideline Ministry of Tourism has removed the additional
fees stated under the safe tourism guideline, which were to be taken from tourist...
Sat
23. May 13:25 - MET issues white alert from Laamu atoll to Addu City The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has issued a white alert over regions where squally rain showers and thunderstorms...
Sat
23. May 13:20 - Online cash transfers for fishermen: A historical change The Maldives is an archipelago consisting
of over a thousand small islands surrounded by white sandy beaches, blue lagoons, s...
Sat 23. May 13:15 - Birth certificates will be issued online during lockdown:
Male' City Council A statement released by the council revealed
that applications can be submitted online for the creation of birth certificates for
b...
Sat 23. May 13:10 - Coronavirus in Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending
honeymoon It began with a wedding ... A set of
islands with clear white sand and turquoise water in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives
is renow...
Sat 23. May 13:05 - 731 Bangladeshis
return from Maldives, India and Canada on special flights A total of 731 Bangladeshi citizens,
who were stranded in Maldives, India and Canada amid suspension on international flights...
Sat 23. May 13:00 - Inside the luxury hotels of the Maldives ...
riding out pandemic in paradise For most of us cooped up at home, the
bone-white beaches and gin-clear waters of the Maldives are the stuff of daydreams.
Or, ...
Fri 22. May 17:10 - New discovery brings Maldives seagrass
species to seven Researchers in Maldives have discovered
a species of seagrass that has never been found in the island nation before. Experts
as...
Fri 22. May 17:05 - Emirates resumes
regular flights with new safety rules, free hygiene kits to ... Emirates has restarted regular passenger
flights from Dubai airports with new safety procedures in place for travellers. On
Thursd...
Fri 22. May 17:00 - Etihad Airways rolls out more flights Etihad Airways is continuing to increase
the number of special flights it is operating worldwide to and from Abu Dhabi. Through...
Fri 22. May 16:55 - Velana Airport gears up to open doors in July President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Wednesday,
stated that Velana International Airport was set to resume welcoming intern...
Fri 22. May 16:50 - Kulhudhuffushi lifts curfew after one month The curfew implemented in Kulhudhuffushi
City in Haa Dhaalu Atoll amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted after a mon...
Fri
22. May 11:05 - MET issues white alerts for squally weather over some regions The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has issued white alerts over the regions where strong monsoon activities are expect...
Fri
22. May 11:00 - Maldives to launch virtual event to kickstart tourism reopening efforts Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation
(MMPRC) is preparing to launch a special event to kickstart the archipelago's efforts
to r...
Fri 22. May 10:55 - Moody’s
downgrades Maldives’ rating to B3, maintains negative outlook Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s•)
has today downgraded the Government of Maldives’ long-term local and foreign currency
...
Fri
22. May 10:50 - COVID-19: Maldives re-opens mosques in unaffected islands The government of Maldives has announced
that congregational prayers will be allowed in the islands that are not affected by
...
Fri 22. May 10:45 - Resort Staff
In Maldives Bid Goodbye To Final Guests As They Shut Down ... There’s no denying that the coronavirus
disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken a toll on all aspects of life from the prese...
Fri 22. May 10:40 - Beautiful Maldives
- Turtles, Mantas and Whalesharks An exciting and diverse month of July
lies behind me, which I have spent in the beautiful Maldives, working with the incredible...
Thu 21. May 14:40 - Reethi Faru
rolls out safety measures for post-coronavirus travel Reethi Faru has implemented new safety
measures, in a bid to prepare for the resort’s reopening once the coronavirus
related tr...VIDEO
Thu 21. May 14:35 - Guideline formulated to commence safe tourism Ministry of Tourism has formulated a
guideline to reopen the borders of the Maldives to visitors as it plans to restart
safe tourism...
Thu
21. May 14:30 - Maldives to resume international flight operations in July President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has revealed
that the Maldives could open its borders as early as July. The tourism depende...
Thu
21. May 14:25 - 190 Indonesians, 47 Europeans evacuated from Maldives 190 Indonesians and 47 Europeans go through
Immigration at Velana International Airport (VIA) to board repatriation flights ou...
Thu
21. May 14:20 - MET issues yellow alert for torrential rain showers over some regions The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has issued the yellow alert over some regions of the Maldives, after predicting torr...
Thu 21. May 14:15 - Closure of shops in Fuvahmulah extended until May 31 Fuvahmulah City Council has extended
the closure of shops in the city until May 31. The city council stated the closure
of shops...
Thu 21. May 14:10 - All Work and
No Pay: The Exploitation of Freelancers in Maldives A video posted on social media from a
well-known singer and artist recently brought to light a very important issue faced
by ma...
Thu 21. May 14:05 - Maldives offers
holidaymakers chance to preview 16 private island resorts UK residents looking for bucket-list
travel inspiration can now preview the white sand beaches and luxurious offerings of
16 priva...
Thu 21. May 14:00 - Maldives real
estate - how to buy ... and what happens if the islands sink? It may seem like the ultimate isolation
destination ... There are more than a thousand islands in the Maldives with only around
...
Thu 21. May 13:55 - Cappella Group’s
New Brand Patina Hotels ... is Set to Open in the Maldives As soon as travel restrictions are lifted,
we are visiting the Maldives. And here’s where we’re staying. It goes without
saying that w...
Wed 20. May 14:40 - Resorts to open next month, guesthouses in August A proposal have been made to open authorized
resorts under the new normal next month and included in the Safe Tourism Gu... I miss You too
Wed
20. May 14:35 - Tourism guidelines will be implemented after discussion with stakeholders The Tourism Ministry has revealed that
the government's final policy on re-opening the tourism industry will be published
after ...
Wed 20. May 14:30 - Maldives relaxes
rules on tourism foreign investment registration Maldives has relaxed regulations on registering
a foreign investment in the island nation’s lucrative tourism sector. Previous
reg...
Wed 20. May 14:25 - The real costs
of closing the economy and the need for two approaches Thank you for all your replies to the
opinion article I shared a few weeks ago, ‘How Maldivian Tourism can Survive Covid-19’.
I ...
Wed 20. May 14:20 - Velaa Donates
Masks and Gloves to N. Atoll All islands of N. Atoll have been provided
with protective equipment such as masks and gloves by Velaa Private Island. As part
...
Wed
20. May 14:15 - White alert issued from Haa Alif to Vaavu atoll The alert is in effect from 2:30pm to
8:30pm Wednesday. MET has urged caution while travelling. Swell waves are expected
in...
Wed 20. May 14:10 - Save Maldives calls for end to all environmentally destructive
projects Citizen-led environmental campaign ‘Save
Maldives’ published an open letter to Maldives’ parliament on Tuesday, calling
on r...
Wed 20. May 14:05 - Maldives relaxes
rules on tourism foreign investment registration Maldives has relaxed regulations on registering
a foreign investment in the island nation’s lucrative tourism sector. Previous
reg...
Wed
20. May 14:00 - Over 3000 people stranded across Maldives permitted to return to capital Over 3000 people stranded across Maldives
due to the lockdown imposed in capital Male' have been permitted to return to the ...
Wed
20. May 13:55 - Repatriation flight to Bangladesh cancelled over Cyclone Amphan A Maldivian repatriation flight to transport
a large number of Bangladeshi nationals in the Maldives has been canceled without...
Wed 20. May 13:50 - Guests at Euro-Divers
Maldives encounter whaleshark 1st dive in 20 years Whalesharks are at the top of many divers’
wish lists when it comes to ‘big animals’ they would love to encounter, and
for a lucky...VIDEO
Tue
19. May 14:35 - Luxury resort denies allegations of negligence over initial COVID-19
case The parent company of Kuredu Island Resort
where the first case of COVID-19 was identified in the Maldives has provided a stat...
Tue 19. May 14:30 - Action plan to resume tourism operations to be launched
in June Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has stated the action plan on resuming tourism operations in th...
Tue 19. May 14:25 - Noku Maldives
joins Preferred Hotels alliance Noku Maldives has joined the Preferred
Hotels & Resorts alliance. The Maldives resort is amongst 26 new properties that
joined ...VIDEO
Tue 19. May 14:20 - $50k ‘safe
tourism licence’, $100 visa fee, virus testing ... guidelines Tourism authorities in Maldives have
proposed a $100 visa fee and mandatory on-arrival testing for coronavirus for all tourists
w...
Tue 19. May 14:15 - Experience Maldives
with stunning Zoom backgrounds, mobile wallpapers With so much chaos going around in the
world, we all need a small reminder that there is light, or in this case “the
sunny side of...
Tue
19. May 14:10 - MET issues white alert from Haa Alif to Laamu atoll A white alert has been issued over the
regions between Haa Alif atoll and Laamu atoll. The Maldives Meteorological Service
(...
Tue
19. May 14:05 - Canadian govt extends MVR one million in aid to Maldives The Canadian government has extended
over MVR one million in support of the Maldives Government’s efforts in providing
bas...
Tue
19. May 14:00 - Sh. Funadhoo council lifts measures put in place following ... Covid-19
surge The council of Funadhoo island, Shaviyani
atoll has decided to lift stringent restrictive measures implemented in the island
due...
Tue 19. May 13:55 - Sun will shine again: Maldives to unveil tourism
reopening plans on 8 June Tourism promotion officials in Maldives
are preparing to host a grand virtual event to kickstart the island nation’s efforts
to reope...
Tue 19. May 13:50 - Patina Maldives
hires duo to exec roles Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has appointed
Marco Den Ouden as general manager, and Simone Broekhaar as director of sales ...
Tue 19. May 13:45 - Trip of a lifetime
with no end in sight - life on small boats stuck at sea While 38-year-olds Leslie and Andrew
Godfrey enjoyed a five-day, 750-mile sailing passage from Sri Lanka to the Maldives,
the...
Mon 18. May 14:15 - Cheval Blanc
Randheli makes major protective gear donation to Maldives Cheval Blanc Randheli is making a major
donation of protective equipment to support the Maldives efforts to contain the coron...
Mon 18. May 14:10 - Mövenpick Resort
partners with local business school to promote ... staff Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
have joined forces with a local business school to promote higher education for the
res...
Mon 18. May 14:05 - Maldives says tourism recovery
could take year and a half Tourist arrivals to the Maldives will take a year or a year and
a half to recover to pre-pandemic levels after the island nation reop...
Mon 18. May 14:00 - SriLankan Airlines
to operate Male-London repatriation flight on Thursday SriLankan Airlines has announced plans
to operate a repatriation flight to the United Kingdom from Maldives. The SriLankan
A...
Mon
18. May 13:55 - MET extends white alert from Haa Alif to Baa atoll
Mon
18. May 13:50 - MET extends yellow alert issued from Kaafu atoll to Addu City The yellow alert issued over the regions
between Kaafu atoll and southernmost Addu City, has been extended. The Maldives M...
Mon 18. May 13:45 - Chinese company donates 200,000 masks to Maldives A Chinese company has donated 200,000
face masks to the Maldives. A tweet by the foreign ministry of Maldives states that,
20...
Mon
18. May 13:40 - Islamic Ministry instructs for Eid prayer to be performed at home Islamic Ministry, on Monday, urged the
people to perform the Fitr Eid prayer at home, in light of the nationwide ban on mass
pr...
Mon
18. May 13:35 - FAM hopeful that football season will kick-off in September The Football Association of the Maldives
(FAM) remains in hope that the next football season for 2020-2021 will kick-off during
...
Mon 18. May 13:30 - Maldives' southernmost Addu City damaged by storm A southern most city in the Maldives
has suffered heavy damage and deep flooding due to heavy rains and winds caused by
a st...
Mon 18. May 13:25 - Is it the Right
Time for Your Maldives Holiday? As countries around the world are easing
lockdowns, you might be thinking when will be the right time to prepare for your Maldi...
Sun 17. May 14:30 - Villa Hotels
launches ‘CleanStay@Villa’ safety programme for post-corona... Villa Hotels & Resorts is launching
a safety programme, in a bid to prepare for a possible reopening of the Maldives borders
to vi...
Sun 17. May 14:25 - Soneva honoured
at Departures Legend Awards for eco-friendly initiatives Soneva has been recognised for its eco-friendly
initiatives. In its 2020 Legend Awards, Departures magazine listed Soneva’s Na...
Sun 17. May 14:20 - Patina Maldives
appoints Nasrulla Adam as sales director Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has appointed
Nasrulla ‘Nasru’ Adam as the Director of Sales. A veteran of Maldivian hospitality
in...
Sun 17. May 14:15 - Murad Hassan
returns to Villa Hotels to lead business development Villa Hotels & Resorts has appointed
Murad Hassan as its Director of Business Development. Murad brings over 17 years of
exper...
Sun 17. May 14:10 - Maldives commences tourism marketing campaign in India Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has commenced a tourism marketing campaign in India. MMPC...
Sun 17. May 14:05 - Employee Recall
Heavily Depend On Occupancy Rates Government of Maldives has closed its
borders and declared lockdowns under its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. As
a res...
Sun 17. May 14:00 - 'Sun will shine
again': Maldives to unveil tourism reopening plans on June 8 Tourism promotion officials in Maldives
are preparing to host a grand virtual event to kick-start the island nation’s
efforts to reope...
Sun 17. May 13:55 - Maldives’s
post-covid future Climate change and flooding is a clear
and present danger in this picture-perfect destination. Here’s how the archipelago
is risin...
Sun 17. May 13:50 - A new Ritz-Carlton is set to open in the Maldives later
this year It appears that in the midst of a global
pandemic, Marriott International quietly announced an agreement to open a new Ritz-C...
Sat 16. May 17:05 - Equator Village celebrates 21 years under Kaimoo Equator Village is celebrating 21 years
of operations under Kaimoo Hotels & Resorts. Equator Village, which opened in 1983,
b...
Fr 15. May 17:00 - Crown & Champa
rolls out offers for post-coronavirus Maldives holidays Though travel is halted for now, Crown
& Champa Resorts (CCR) properties will be reopening their doors on July 1, and
soon se...
Sat
16. May 16:55 - Maldives Covid-19 case count reaches 1078 Maldives has reported an additional 47
Covid-19 cases on Saturday. This pushes the country's total case count to 1,078. Health
...
Sat
16. May 16:50 - Himmafushi island placed under monitoring Himmafushi island in Kaafu island has
been placed on monitoring. Measures were placed on the island on May 15 following the...
Sat
16. May 16:45 - Storm causes extensive damage to Rasfannu beach The rainstorm which hit Male’ City
on Friday has resulted in extensive damages to the Rasfannu beach, a landmark located
in t...
Sat 16. May 16:40 - MET issues White Alert for Southern Atolls Maldives Meteorological Service (MET),
on Saturday, issued a white alert for the Southern Atolls due to extreme South-Western...
Fri 15. May 15:50 - Brand new Cocogiri
Island Resort to open in Dec Cocogiri Island Resort, a new resort
located in Vaavu atoll, is set to open its shores to guests on December 1. Cocogiri
is an exclu...
Fri 15. May 15:45 - Crown &
Champa Resorts get HACCP re-certification Six properties in the Crown & Champa
Resorts (CCR) portfolio have once again received the prestigious Hazard Analysis and
Crit...
Fri
15. May 15:40 - Boat left in pieces after running aground near West Park region A boat has been left in pieces after
running aground the breakwater near the West Park region of Maldives capital Malé City
on ...
Fri 15. May 15:35 - MNDF clears roads of trees fallen during torrential rain
in Male’ Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
has started clearing the roads of the trees that fell during the torrential rain in
Male’ Ci...
Fri
15. May 15:30 - Authorities caution travelers against severe weather Authorities have warned travelers to
remain alert regarding the bad weather in light of dangerous incidents occurring at
sea in th...
Fri
15. May 15:25 - MET predicts intense rain clouds to loom over the Maldives The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has predicted “intense rain clouds• to loom over the entirety of the Maldives
where ...
Fri
15. May 15:20 - Flooding in Addu City: 150 households affected, 400 individuals provided
aid Heavy rain showers in the south that
caused floods in Addu City have caused damage in over 150 households. The southernmos...
Fri 15. May 15:15 - Kulhudhuffushi lockdown extended for another 10 days The COVID-19 taskforce established in
Kulhudhuffushi City has decided to extend the lockdown period in the city for an addition...
Fri
15. May 15:10 - Villivaru quarantine facility completed in time for reopening Villivaru quarantine facility has been
completed. The facility was completed by Fenaka Corporation’s ‘recreation
club’, who on T...
Fri
15. May 15:05 - COVID-19: Maldivians struggle with 'new normal' in Ramadan The Maldives is a Muslim country that
traditionally approaches and celebrates the month of Ramadan the holy month of fasting...
Fri 15. May 15:00 - Incredible Resorts In The Maldives, Mexico, And Around The
World ... Celebrities love the most incredible
resorts in The Maldives, Mexico, and more ... Sophie Turner And Joe Jonas Stay At Soneva...
Fri 15. May 14:55 - Watch this before
you travel to Maldives for Vacations / Honeymoon ... Maldives is a beautiful tourist destination,
known to be one of the costliest and very popular for honeymoons, water sports and
pr...
Fri 15. May 14:50 - Maldives Travel
VLog & Villa Tour Thank you Soneva Fushi! The Maldives
has been at the TOP of my bucket list as long as I can remember, and today my dreams...
Fri 15. May 14:45 - Mastercard appoints
Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives Mastercard, payments, FinTechMastercard
has announced the appointment of Rajesh Mani as the new Country Manager for Sri...
Thu 14. May 13:40 - Crossroads Maldives
donates buggies to support coronavirus response Crossroads Maldives has donated electric
buggies to support the government’s efforts to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Tourism ...VIDEO
Thu 14. May 13:35 - Four Seasons
launches new global safety programme with Johns Hopkins Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is launching
a new global safety programme in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine Inte...
Thu 14. May 13:30 - The Ritz-Carlton
appoints Juliana Salla as Resort Manager for debut Maldives The Ritz-Carlton has appointed Juliana
Salla as Resort Manager (pre-opening) for The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands, the
u...
Thu 14. May 13:25 - LUX* Resorts
shows appreciation Maldives healthcare workers with free stay LUX* Resorts & Hotels is giving away
a free luxury holiday to frontline healthcare professionals in Maldives to say thank
you for t...
Thu
14. May 13:20 - Three more resorts allocated as transit quarantine facilities A total of seven transit quarantine facilities
... Herathera, Sun Aqua Iruveli, Fushifaru, Furaveri, Hondaafushi, Filitheyo, Medhufu...
Thu 14. May 13:15 - Govt reveals eligibility criteria for 'Income Support Allowance' The government on Wednesday, revealed
the eligibility criteria for 'Income Support Allowance', introduced as a relief scheme
f...
Thu 14. May 13:10 - Revenue generated from Green Tax declines in April State revenue generated from Green Tax
has declined by 57% in April 2020. Statistics from Maldives Inland Revenue Authority...
Thu
14. May 13:05 - Yellow alert issued for islands from L. Atoll to Addu City Maldives Meteorological Service, on Thursday,
issued yellow alert for islands from L. Atoll to Addu City, warning of torrential rai...
Thu
14. May 13:00 - Heavy rain showers cause floods in Addu City
Thu 14. May 12:55 - Maldives reports 4th COVID-19 death Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced
the 4th COVID-19 death in the Maldives tonight. HPA revealed that tonight at ...
Thu
14. May 12:50 - Covid-19 pandemic: Youth ministry and its volunteers continue to provide
... It has been a month since the Maldives
detected a Covid-19 community transmission. A multi-agency task force was immediatel...
Thu 14. May 12:45 - The lucky lockdowners
‘trapped’ ... from whale-watching in the Maldives ... Dreaming of that summer holiday you'll
never see? ... whiling away the time in Maldives resorts and enjoying a stroll down
the ...
Thu 14. May 12:40 - Actor Shriya
Saran recounts her experience of swimming with whale sharks Despite a mix-up in schedule, a diving
expedition in Maldives turned out to be life-changing for Shriya Sharan. The happiness
i...
Thu 14. May 12:35 - People Are Dreaming
Of Where To Travel ... My Trip To The Maldives Instead When I heard that Wuhan was locking down
because of the coronavirus ... But the otherworldly islands of the Maldives have top...
Wed 13. May 14:25 - Joali Maldives
honoured at Dep. Legend Awards for eco-friendly initiatives Joali Maldives has been recognised for
its eco-friendly initiatives. In its 2020 Legend Awards, Departures magazine listed
Joali ...VIDEO
Wed 13. May 14:20 - TUI presents
10-point plan for post-coronavirus hotel operations TUI has introduced a 10-point plan with
a set of measures and standards to reopen its hotels. Europe’s biggest travel
firm says th...
Wed 13. May 14:15 - Maldives travel
ass. distribute over 15k meals to poor in coronavirus shelter More than 15,000 meals have been provided
to the needy that have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus outbre...
Wed
13. May 14:10 - MET issues white alert, predicts swell wave surges in some regions The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has issued a white alert over some regions where swell wave surges are expected d...
Wed 13. May 14:05 - Mosquito fogging program in Maldives capital At a time the impending fear of the Novel
Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic have the citizens locked up indoors, mosquito-born...
Wed
13. May 14:00 - Strict measures implemented in Funadhoo following prediction of Covid-19 Residents are banned from going out from
4pm to 6am the next day ... A set of strict measures have been implemented in Funa...
Wed 13. May 13:55 - Speaker of Parliament: All citizens will be infected by
COVID Speaker of the Parliament, the former
President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, has said that the rapidly spreading COVID-19
...
Wed 13. May 13:50 - Couple stranded
in the Maldives on their honeymoon Stranded in paradise: When Olivia de
Freitas and her new husband Raul were planning their honeymoon, they had no idea that...
Wed 13. May 13:45 - COVID-19 should
be a wake up to Maldives to treat its migrant worker better The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the tiny
but prosperous Maldives hard. As per the latest figures given by the Health Protection
...
Wed 13. May 13:40 - India worried
China is planning to create artificial islands in Maldives In another development affecting relations
between India and China, the latest satellite images of face-lifted Feydhoo Finolhu
I...
Wed 13. May 13:35 - INS Kesari reaches
Maldives to discharge 580 tonnes essential food items Indian Naval Ship Kesari reached Male
port in Maldives, the first destination under Mission Sagar. It will discharge 580
tonnes o...
Tue 12. May 16:35 - In Search Of An 'Ehcheh Kalheh' In 1990, 'The 20th Century BC Band' presented
‘Ehcheh Kalheh’ to the world, live and for the first time. In the video,
four men a...VIDEO
Tue 12. May 16:30 - SriLankan Airlines
to operate limited passenger flights SriLankan Airlines is restarting limited
passenger operations, with flights to a select few destinations that are easing their
travel r...
Tue 12. May 16:25 - Maldives tourism
officials ... discuss joint post-coronavirus recovery plans Tourism promotion officials in Maldives
connected with the country’s major travel organisations Monday to discuss ways
to colla...
Tue
12. May 16:20 - Police denies receiving any cases linked to Velidhu Quarantine Facility Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed
that they are not investigating any cases related to the Velidhu Quarantine Facility...
Tue
12. May 16:15 - MET issues white alert from Meemu to Gaaf Dhaal The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has issued a white alert over some regions where adverse weather conditions are e...
Tue 12. May 16:10 - Over 30 doctors and nurses working in resorts to join COVID-19
frontline Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has revealed
that over 30 doctors working in resorts are set to join the COVID-19 frontline in the
Ma...
Tue 12. May 16:05 - Ali Waheed: More than 5000 people wants to return to the
atolls from Male’ Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has stated
that more than 5000 people wants to return to the atolls from Male’. Speaking
at a press...
Tue 12. May 16:00 - Tourism buoys
revenue opportunities in Maldives - R&M Revenue from the telecom sector in the
Maldives is limited by the relatively small local population, though it is supported
by a ...
Tue 12. May 15:55 - Milaidhoo Maldives Review: Heaps of Luxury in
Design Milaidhoo, which opened November 2016,
is one of the best resorts I’ve stayed in the Maldives. This is a huge statement
consid...
Tue 12. May 15:50 - 49 people from
Thiruvananthapuram return to Maldives A group of 49 people from Thiruvananthapuram
returned to the Maldives on Monday amid lockdown imposed in the wake of CO...
Tue 12. May 15:45 - Maldives may
reopen borders by July Preparations are underway for the Maldives
to resume tourism by July after a prolonged shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemi...
Mon 11. May 15:40 - Reethi Beach
Resort ceases operations under Mahogany, owners take over Reethi Beach Resort has ceased to operate
under its long-time management, as the owners take over the operations of the resor...
Mon 11. May 15:35 - Rent SAii Lagoon
Maldives for yourself SAii Lagoon Maldives has introduced an
exclusive private island experience poised to ... priced at $35,000 per night and includ...
Mon 11. May 15:30 - Cocoon donates
protective gear to help Maldives fight coronavirus Cocoon Investments, together with its
business partners, has donated protective gear to help the Maldives fight the coronavirus
o...
Mon
11. May 15:25 - Demand for Maldivian fish exports rise as European market recovers The demand for Maldivian fish exports
have seen a steep rise following the recovery of the European market, after the measures...
Mon 11. May 15:20 - 202 more Indians repatriated from the Maldives The second batch of Indian nationals
to be repatriated from the Maldives has departed the country on the Indian naval ship,
IN...
Mon 11. May 15:15 - Goans stranded
in Maldives want direct flight home Goans who have lost jobs in the Maldives
have appealed for a direct repatriation flight from Maldives to Goa. They find the
nav...
Mon 11. May 15:10 - Maldives may
reopen borders by July Preparations are underway for the Maldives
to resume tourism by July after a prolonged shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemi...
Sun 10. May 22:05 - Sun Siyam Resorts
announces exclusive use offer for two Maldives resorts For the very first time, two luxurious
Maldivian islands in the Sun Siyam Resorts portfolio can be exclusively yours. The
five-star,...
Sun 10. May 22:00 - Maldives guesthouse
operators to explore coronavirus impact Guesthouse owners and operators in Maldives
are set to come together in a virtual forum to explore the economic impact of the ...
Sun
10. May 21:55 - Addu City lockdown lifted The lockdown announced in southernmost
Addu City has been lifted. A lockdown was announced in the city on Saturday after a...
Sun
10. May 21:50 - Maldives' COVID-19 tally reaches 835 The number of people who tested positive
for COVID-19 in the Maldives has reached 835. Health Protection Agency (HPA) said...
Sun 10. May 21:45 - Over 3,000 fined for breaching lockdown orders, 180 arrested Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed
over 3,000 people have been fined for breaching lockdown orders in the Greater M...
Sat 09. May 14:15 - Making post-coronavirus
travel plans? Check out Anantara Maldives ‘Best ... Anantara Kikavah Maldives Villas has
announced a new holiday package with special rates and the ability to enjoy the best
exp...
Sat 09. May 14:10 - Qatar Airways
to rebuild network, Maldives flights to resume by June Qatar Airways has chalked out a mega
plan of a phased rebuilding of its network starting May, with flights to the Maldives
set to ...
Sat 09. May 14:05 - The Maldivian ‘new normal’ It has been a torrid few days in the
Maldives’ battle against Covid-19: we’ve seen spikes in new cases and, unfortunately,
the cou...
Sat
09. May 14:00 - Lockdown imposed across southernmost Addu City The lockdown is in effect for a period
of 14 days. Residents are not allowed to go out during this period. HPA ordered for
the loc...
Sat 09. May 13:55 - About 75 doctors and 300 nurses from IGMH will work at Tree
Top at the peak Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)
has said that about 75 of their doctors along with 300 nurses will be working at the
Tree...
Sat 09. May 13:50 - 2 flights from
Gulf, ship from Maldives bring stranded Indians back to Kerala A total of 335 people were flown in from
Saudi and Bahrain while 698 people were brought from Maldives via INS Jaiswal. Two...
Fri 08. May 14:05 - Maldives main
airport rolls out social distancing measures for ‘new normal’ Maldives main airport has introduced
social distancing measures, as the Indian Ocean tourist paradise prepares to reopen
its bor...
Fri 08. May 14:00 - HPA places Hakuraa Huraa under monitoring again Health Protection Agency (HPA) placed
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives Resort under monitoring again early Thursday over ...
Fri 08. May 13:55 - Maldives sees
Italy as first source market in post-coronavirus tourism plans Italians are keen to visit the Maldives
as soon as the travel restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic are lifted,
Italian...
Fri
08. May 13:50 - MET issues white alert, predicts swell wave surges in central + southern
atolls The white alert was issued over central
and southern atolls. During the period between 1230pm to 0330pm, swell wave surges
ar...
Fri 08. May 13:45 - Government extends Kulhudhuffushi lockdown by a week The COVID-19 taskforce established in
Kulhudhuffushi City in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, decided to extend lockdown measures on the
is...
Fri
08. May 13:40 - Quarantine escapees remanded to 15-day custody Five people who fled from a quarantine
facility on Wednesday have been remanded to 15 days in custody. Police Thursday sai...
Fri 08. May 13:35 - Maldives reports third COVID-19 death Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed
that an 80 year old man who was receiving treatment at Dharumavantha Hospital has ...
Fri
08. May 13:30 - COVID-19: Male', Villimale' ferry services to be resumed Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(MTCC) has revealed that ferry services between Male' and Villimale' will be resu...
Fri 08. May 13:25 - 2 warships sent
to Maldives to bring back stranded Indians Indians being brought from Male to Kochi
on INS Jalashwa will have to pay $40 for the transportation as “evacuation services
ch...
Fri 08. May 13:20 - Virtual tourism:
LA, Maldives livestream twilight calm To help with the anxiety, destinations
are offering 3D virtual tours ... A new initiative by The Residence Maldives has begun
to s...
Fri 08. May 13:15 - Six Senses Laamu in Maldives announces weekly
marine biology videos The Indian Ocean resort aims to inspire
and educate children while they are at home. Located deep in the Indian Ocean in the...
Thu 07. May 12:35 - No layoffs,
salary cut for Dusit Thani Maldives employees With no source of income, due to prolonged
travel ban and severe lockdown measure in view of coronavirus, has forced several ...
Thu 07. May 12:30 - Maldives travel
associations back coronavirus relief measures Travel associations in Maldives has backed
a stimulus package and other economic relief measures announced by the island na...
Thu 07. May 12:25 - Once a Luxury
Maldivian Resort, Now as Quarantine Facilities Maldives, on a bid to insulate the remote
nation from the spread of the COVID-19, has turned luxury resort hotels in the idyllic
ar...
Thu
07. May 12:20 - All five Maldivians that fled southernmost quarantine facility, caught All five Maldivian men that fled from
the quarantine facility in southernmost Herethera Island Resort have been caught. Maldive...
Thu 07. May 12:15 - Villa Air makes
major pay cuts, staff to get $180 flat monthly allowance Domestic airline Villa Air Flyme has
announced major pay cuts, with all employees set to receive MVR 2,800 ($180) per month
...
Thu
07. May 12:10 - COVID-19: Authorities warn against travelling to Male' National Emergency Operations Centre
(NEOC) has warned against traveling to capital Male' amid the current COVID-19 outbre...
Thu 07. May 12:05 - The Green-thumbed Earth Spirit Authentic stories, about the lives of
quintessential Maldivians across the Maldives, exclusively brought to readers by The
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Thu
07. May 12:00 - World Bank approves USD 16.5 million to renew Male' storm drain system,
... Maldives and World Bank has signed a
USD 16.5 million (MVR 254.43 million) project to support resilient urban development
a...
Thu
07. May 11:55 - India-facilitated ship docks in Maldives for the repatriation of its
nationals The Indian government-arranged ship to
evacuate its nationals stranded in the Maldives due to the Covid-19 lockdown, has dock...
Thu 07. May 11:50 - City council efforts underway, to reopen local fish market National Emergency Operations Centre
(NEOC) announced on Wednesday night that Male' City Council was currently attemptin...
Thu 07. May 11:45 - Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives Introduces Reef Friendly Sunscreens The resort has introduced the use of
reef-safe sunscreen to divers and snorkellers to protect marine life ... Marine conservation
is ...
Thu 07. May 11:40 - Afrobeat artiste
Killaboy shares pics of Maldives vacation Nigerian afrobeat artiste, Benjamin Nnayereugo
Best, better known by his stage name “Killaboy• ,has shared photos of his
trip to...
Wed 06. May 13:35 - Mirihi Island
Resort retains staff with full pay amidst coronavirus shutdown As many resorts in the Maldives, Mirihi
Island Resort has suspended its operations until the end of June due to the coronavirus
p...
Wed 06. May 13:30 - Turkey evacuates
over 200 citizens from Maldives Turkey has evacuated over 200 of its
citizens stranded in the Maldives due to travel restrictions stemming from the coronavirus
o...
Wed 06. May 13:25 - Maldivian man dies after falling from a coconut palm A Maldivian mas has died after falling
from a coconut palm in Th.Madifushi. According to Maldives Police Service the matter
w...
Wed
06. Mai 13:20 - Storm fells trees, damages property in R. Vaadhoo A tropical storm rolled through R. Vaadhoo
on Wednesday causing damage to properties across the island. Vaadhoo council pre...
Wed
06. May 13:15 - MET issues yellow alert over regions experiencing squally weather The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET)
has issued a yellow alert over some regions, after predicting heavy rain and thunde...
Wed
06. May 13:10 - COVID-19: Authorities warn against travelling to Male' National Emergency Operations Centre
(NEOC) has warned against traveling to capital Male' amid the current COVID-19 outbre...
Wed 06. May 13:05 - Family Court to begin conducting marriages via videoconferencing Family Court of Maldives has decided
to conduct marriages through videoconferencing. The court has issued a policy which
allo...
Wed 06. May 13:00 - Ameena Mohamed Amin, daughter of Maldives' first president,
passes away Ameena Mohamed Amin, the daughter of
former President Mohamed Amin Didi, passed away early Wednesday. Aged 85, she ...
Wed 06. May 12:55 - Banyan Tree
is offering deals for holidays in Southeast Asia and Maldives Save up to 78 percent when you book a
holiday with Banyan Tree but it must be made by 11.59pm on May 6. Itching to travel
...
Wed 06. May 12:50 - Anantara Kikavah
Maldives Villas launches $8,800 package The Best of Kikavah package includes
six days of activities and experiences. Anantara Kikavah Maldives Villas has announced
a...
Tue
05. May 14:50 - Maldivian Idol star Ishan steps away from music One of the brightest names of the Maldivian
music industry Mohamed Ishan has announced that he will be moving away from m...VIDEO
Interview
Tue 05. May 14:45 - Maldives ranks
second for most popular Zoom background destinations Holiday-style Zoom backgrounds have soared
in popularity with Google Trends data showing a 9,900 per cent increase in search...
Tue 05. May 14:40 - Future of travel:
How has Covid-19 affected people’s views on travel ... This crisis that we are all going through
now has allowed many people the opportunity to pause and rethink their values and imp...
Tue 05. May 14:35 - Waldorf Astoria
donates handmade protective masks to healthcare workers Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is
supporting the Maldives efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak by donating handmade...
Tue 05. May 14:30 - Male' City Council to open fish market for delivery services Male' City Council has announced plans
to open the Male' Fish Market for people to clean fish and provide fish deliveries
to ho...
Tue 05. May 14:25 - Second COVID patient dies in Maldives A second person has died in the Maldives
with complications due to COVID-19. One Online has confirmed that the second pers...
Tue
05. May 14:20 - National team players allowances halted temporarily Minister of Youth, Sports and Community
Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof has revealed that the allowance provided for national ...
Tue
05. May 14:15 - Football star praises authorities for “excellent service•
during quarantine Celebrated football star and TC Sports
Club player Ali Ashfaq has commended the authorities for the “excellent service•
provide...
Tue 05. May 14:10 - Studio Natalie
researching local materials ... being stranded on coral island In the most exotic VDF video message
we received, interior designer Natalie Papageorgiadis ... on an island in the Maldives.
'W...VIDEO
Tue 05. May 14:05 - Hotel in the Maldives loved by Billie Piper
... reveals its 'Edible Spa Menu' ... You can’t fly to a five-star celebrity-baiting
hotel in the Maldives for a luxurious spa treatment – but you can make one. And
all y...
Wed 05. May 14:00 - Banyan Tree
is offering up to 78 per cent savings on post-pandemic holidays With Banyan Tree's Ultimate Getaways
promotion, travellers can book heavily discounted future stays in properties such as
Angs...
Tue 05. May 13:55 - Teachers from
Kerala stuck in Maldives worried about govt ... stay or resign Teachers from Kerala, working in the
Maldives, are in a fix as the government has asked them to resign, if they want to
return to ...
Tue 05. May 13:50 - Coronavirus
Lockdown: India to evacuate 200 of its nationals from Maldives... India is likely to evacuate 200 of its
nationals stranded in Maldives due to lockdown to contain COVID-19 by a ship within
a wee...
Mon 04. May 22:20 - Velaa Private
Island ramps up coronavirus support, donates protective gear Velaa Private Island in the Maldives
is donating protective equipment to help the ultra-luxury resort’s neighbouring
islands to co...VIDEO
Mon 04. May 22:15 - Thailand evacuates
over 100 citizens from Maldives Thailand has evacuated over 100 of its
citizens stranded in the Maldives due to the coronavirus outbreak. A total of 131 Thai
na...
Mon 04. May 12:40 - Tourism Minister: Borders will be opened only after COVID-19
is controlled Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has stated
the Maldivian borders will be opened only after the spread of COVID-19 is brought u...
Mon 04. May 12:35 - Maldives could
be amongst first to restart tourism, ex-UNWTO official says Countries like the Maldives will be amongst
the first to restart their tourism industry after travel restrictions stemming from
the cor...
Mon 04. May 12:30 - Govt completes Gulhifalhu quarantine facility with 665 beds Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the
government of Maldives, in collaboration with Maldives Transport and Contracting ...
Mon
04. May 12:25 - 3 arrested for traveling to Kunahandhoo without approval Three men have been arrested for violating
a government ban on non-essential travel, after traveling to L. Kunahandhoo from L...
Mon
04. May 12:20 - MTCC completes Vilingili harbor project Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(MTCC) has completed the construction of G. A. Vilingili harbor phase two. Const...
Mon 04. May 12:15 - Maldives records 6 percent spike in exports in 2019 Maldives recorded a six percent surge
in exports for the year 2019, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)'s annual report shows.
Ac...
Mon 04. May 12:10 - HPA and Health Ministry websites hacked with a cryptic video The websites of Health Ministry and Health
Protection Agency (HPA) have been hacked with a cryptic video being uploaded to ...
Mon 04. May 12:05 - COVID-19 has
left me stranded in the Maldives for 50 days, and counting UAE resident and Salaam Gateway contributor
Heba Hashem got more of the Maldives than she bargained for when she set off ...
Mon 04. May 12:00 - The Small Maldives
Island Co puts Ifuru Resort and Funadhoo up for sale The Small Maldives Island Co (TSMIC)
has announced the sale of Ifuru Resort, nestled in Raa Atoll, a secluded enclave in
the ...
Mon 04. May 11:55 - Save Big Money
At Banyan Tree Hotels By Buying a Voucher Booking cheap Banyan Tree Hotels &
Resorts stays is generally not an easy task. The luxurious hotel chain is one of the
most pr...
Sun 03. May 14.50 - Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives receives first Green Globe certification Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has received
its first Green Globe certification. The resort received the certification by the worl...VIDEO
Sun
03. May 14:45 - Resort owners, investors ... allowed entry into Maldives under special
permit Authorities have made the decision to
allow resort owners, investors and other designated persons to travel to the Maldives.
The...
Sun 03. May 14:40 - Maldives Among
8 Travel Destinations Celebrities Will Book Post Lockdown According to UK’s leading celebrity
news site Hello Magazine, Maldives is among the 8 travel destinations celebrities will
likely t...
Sun
03. May 14:35 - Herathera Island Resort allocated as the southernmost isolation facility The facility has a 270-room capacity.
Discussions are underway to establish a backup facility ... Minister of Tourism, Ali
Waheed...
Sun 03. May 14:30 - MTCC complete construction of Kanduhulhudhoo quay wall Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(MTCC) has completed the construction of the quay wall at Kanduhulhudhoo, Ga...
Sun 03. May 14:25 - Police arrest four over violating travel ban Maldives Police Service arrested four
people over the weekend for violating the nationwide travel ban implemented to contain
t...
Sun 03. May 14:20 - Why the end of any media in Maldives spells bad news for
Democracy On the occasion of World Press Freedom
Day 2020, reflecting on the most imminent threat faced by media around the world am...
Sun 03. May 14:15 - Maldives Confirms
28 New Coronavirus Cases Over Day, Total At 519 ... Maldives has registered 28 new COVID-19
cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 519, according to the country's Health...
Sat 2. May 13:20 - LUX South Ari Atoll announces 8-week 'Instagram Live Festival' LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
is set to launch a live festival spanning 8 weeks that will be exclusively broadcast
on the bra...
Sat 02. May 13:15 - The Ritz-Carlton
appoints Juan Serrano as Executive Assistant Manager ... The Ritz-Carlton has appointed Juan Serrano
as Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms (pre-opening) for The Ritz-Carlton Maldi...
Sat
02. May 13:10 - Velaa Private Island donates essentials including 10k testing kits
to support... The donation includes 10,000 face masks.
It also includes 10,000 testing kits, five ventilators, PPE as well as 200 respirators.
On...
Sat 02. May 13:05 - Tourism Minister: Tourism operations can resume in third
quarter Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has expressed
hope to resume tourism operations in the Maldives in the third quarter of the year...
Sat 02. May 13:00 - Foreign companies
donate coronavirus test kits, protective equipment ... Companies in Singapore and Thailand have
donated protective equipment and test kits to support the Maldives’ efforts to
conta...
Sat 02. May 12:55 - Singapore and Thailand donate medical equipment to the Maldives Well-wishers from Singapore and Thailand
have donated medical equipment to the Maldives to assist the efforts against COVID...
Sat
02. May 12:50 - COVID-19: Maldives' tally rises to 491 with 23 new cases Additional people have tested positive
for COVID-19 in the Maldives, bringing the total number of people infected with the
virus...
Sat
02. May 12:45 - Maldivian firefighters repatriated from Indonesia, greeted with guard
of honour The firefighters who were repatriated
from Indonesia after having been stranded there due to the borders being closed, were
gre...
Sat 02. May 12:40 - Inside the £12m
villa for sale at Maldives resort loved by David Beckham ... The stunning Maldives resort widely reported
to be a favourite with David Beckham, Gordon Ramsay and Madonna, is selling a ...
Fri 01. May 15:30 - Brand new Maldives
resort with airport, virgin island up for sale The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC)
has announced a new hotel investment opportunity in Maldives, with potential investors...
Fri 01. May 15:25 - LUX* South Ari
Atoll to host expert-led Instagram live festival LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
has announced plans to host an exclusive Instagram live festival spanning eight weeks.
Ever...
Fri 01. May 15:20 - Maldives says
third quarter tourism reopening talks ‘in a few weeks’ Proposals on safely reopening the Maldives
to visitors are being readied for cabinet deliberations in a few weeks, the island
nati...
Fri 01. May 15:15 - Monitoring status lifted from Kuredu Island Resort The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has
lifted the monitoring status from Kuredu Island Resort and Spa after 46 days. The first
c...
Fri 01. May 15:10 - COVID-19 patients from Narudhoo and Milandhoo quarantined
in Dhonakulhi National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC)
has revealed individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 from Narudhoo and M...
Fri
01. May 15:05 - Quarantine facilities to be established in north and south of Maldives Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has stated
... quarantine facility: Hideaway Island Resort in Haa Alif atoll in the north and
Herethe...
Fri
01. May 15:00 - Corporation formed to develop agriculture begins operations Arrangements have been made for the purchase
of agricultural products in the Maldives by the Agro National Corporation. The ...
Fri 01. May 14:55 - COVID-19: HPA confirms 72 more cases, raises total to 468 The Health Protection Agency confirmed
during the early hours of Friday, that an additional 72 more individuals tested positive...
Fri 01. May 14:50 - Enter to Win
This Four-Night Stay in a Beach Villa at Glorious Noku Maldives In celebration of Global Love Day on
Friday, May 1, 2020, Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the luxurious Noku Maldives
resort ha...
Fri 01. May 14:45 - Hundreds of
tourists are still stranded in the Maldives, ... There are worse places to wait out a
pandemic. Hundreds of tourists are still stuck in the Maldives, Ali Waheed, the country's
tour...
Fri 01. May 14:40 - Maldives reports total of 226 coronavirus cases The ministry of health in the Maldives
said that the total 12 more patients have been diagnosed with coronavirus across the
cou...
Thu 30. Apr 15:45 - Kurumba Maldives
installs water bottling plant ... to be plastic-free by 2021 Kurumba Maldives has installed a water
bottling plant, allowing the resort to bid farewell to large amounts of plastic bottles.
The...VIDEO Comment:
Unfortunately no video of the drinking water supply, but a lot of cheerful staff
Thu
30. Apr 15:40 - Criminal investigation into Kuredu case almost near completion Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed
that the criminal investigations into the initial spreading of Covid-19 in the Maldiv...
Thu 30. Apr 15:35 - Maldives extends
coronavirus health emergency for another month A state of public health emergency in
Maldives has been extended again, allowing health authorities to continue for another
m...
Thu 30. Apr 15:30 - Man swims from Goedhoo to Fehendhoo, arrested while returning
to Goedhoo A man has been arrested for traveling
between islands during the nationwide lock down while swimming from Baa Atoll Fehend...
Thu 30. Apr 15:25 - Maldives records most cases in a day after 95 more test
positive The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on
Thursday, confirmed 95 more cases of COVID-19 in the capital city of Male, setting
a n...
Thu 30. Apr 15:20 - HPA Introduces
COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Health Protection Agency (HPA) has launched
a digital application ‘TraceEkee’ to help in tracing contacts of potential
positive c...
Thu 30. Apr 15:15 - The first death
reported from the Maldives Islands The first death due to the Corona Virus
has been reported from the Maldives Islands. The deceased is an 83 year old woman.
S...
Thu 30. Apr 15:10 - When We Travel
Again: 3 Ultimate Ways To Unwind At The Maldives Stunning beaches, sparkling water and
colourful marine life - the Maldives is one of the world’s premier beach destinations
for m...
Thu 30. Apr 15:05 - Patina Maldives
names top executives Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, hires
top executives to lead the operations and sales teams, ahead of the opening in 2021.
The r...
Wed 29. Apr 14:35 - Amilla Maldives
introduces reopening offer Amilla Fushi Maldives Resort and Residences
has introduced a special offer for its reopening in July. The offer is applicable for
...
Wed 29. Apr 14:30 - Maldives' tourism workers call on govt to prevent loss of
livelihoods amid ... Human Rights' Activist and Consultant
for Human Rights Watch, Ahmed 'Forme' Mohamed discusses the plight of the Maldives'
t...
Wed 29. Apr 14:25 - Kondey residents discover lone crocodile, 6ft and harmless Maldives Police Services confirmed on
Wednesday that authorities secured a crocodile, origin unknown from the island of Fainu...
Wed 29. Apr 14:20 - Maldives coronavirus
cases reach 250 as virus spreads to more islands The number of coronavirus cases in the
Maldives have reached 250 after the island nation reported 22 new infections Tuesday.
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Wed 29. Apr 14:15 - Maldives extends
coronavirus lockdown till May 14 Maldives has moved to extend restrictions
to combat coronavirus until mid-May, as the number of cases in the island nation reac...
Wed 29. Apr 14:10 - Lockdown in the Greater Male' Region extended Health Protection Agency (HPA) has extended
the lockdown imposed in the Greater Male' Region for an additional 14-days. On ...
Wed
29. Apr 14:05 - 2 arrested for travelling out of Manadhoo without permit Maldives Police Service, on Tuesday,
arrested two people who travelled out of N. Manadhoo and attempted to enter N. Landho...
Wed
29. Apr 14:00 - Over 100 police officers under quarantine Over 100 police officers linked to COVID-19
cases have been quarantined, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) h...
Wed
29. Apr 13:55 - Maldives confirms six additional Covid-19 cases This brings the total case count to 256.
Five Maldivians are included among the new cases. This also includes a Pakistani natio...
Wed
29. Apr 13:50 - Registry of the poor in Maldives: 8,764 registered as poor in the Maldives The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has revealed
that a total of 8,764 have been registered as poor in the Maldives. An official at
the ...
Wed 29. Apr 13:45 - Sub: New list
of names of tropical cyclones over north Indian Ocean Worldwide there are six regional specialised
meteorological centres (RSMCs) ... including Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, My...
Tue 28. Apr 13:05 - Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives
witnesses first turtle nesting event Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has witnessed
the very first sea turtle nesting event at the resort. In the wee hours of Thursday,
...VIDEO Comment:
Unfortunately no turtle video, but the hope that COVID-19 will end soon
Tue 28. Apr 13:00 - Over 180 tourists
marooned in Maldives amidst coronavirus lockdowns A total of 187 tourists are still stranded
in the Maldives due to the travel restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemi...
Tue 28. Apr 12:55 - Application deadline extended for Maafaru airport runway
extension Ministry of Finance has extended the
application deadline for the tender of the Maafaru International Airport runway extension
p...
Tue 28. Apr 12:50 - Maldives is the country that will suffer biggest economic
impact due to COVID Minister of Finance and Treasury, Ibrahim
Ameer, has said that the Maldives is the country that would have the biggest economi...
Tue 28. Apr 12:45 - Chinese Government
deploy over 100 workers to build temporary quarantine Chinese Ambassador to Maldives Zhang
Lizhong has announced that the Chinese government will deploy over 100 workers to a...
Tue 28. Apr 12:40 - Tourism Lease
Rent: To Pay Or Not To Pay? As Maldives tries to cope with the community
spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s tourism industry remains to be
sha...
Tue
28. Apr 12:35 - COVID-19: Quarantine orders in effect in 26 islands National Emergency Operations Centre
(NEOC) has stated that 26 islands have been quarantined by health authorities. In a
new...
Tue
28. Apr 12:30 - Situation in Maldives worsens; 73 positive cases in a single day The National Emergency Operations Centre
(NEOC) has confirmed that 73 people tested positive for COVID-19 in a single day t...
Tue 28. Apr 12:25 - Strong marketing,
regional targets will lift Maldives post-pandemic WIthout a domestic travel market to rely
on for the post-pandemic tourism rebound, Maldives will need to sharpen its destination...
Tue 28. Apr 12:20 - Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as General
Manager Marco Den Ouden has joined the Patina
Maldives, Fari Islands as General Manager. Scheduled to open in Q1 2021, the resort
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