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Sun 23. July 13:20 - Two Thousand Isles (32): Island Stakes During the course of the Two Thousand
Isles project, we are hoping to get an up-close look at how island life is changing,
and to share... Two Thousand
Isles
Sun 23. July 13:15 - Outrigger Konotta
Maldives announces all-inclusive rates for UK market Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has
introduced all-inclusive rates for UK wholesale travel agents, making one of the traditionally
str...
Sun 23. July 13:10 - Victim of decompression sickness airlifted to Addu City A victim of Diving Decompression Sickness
was airlifted from G. Dh. Thinadhoo to Gan, Addu City on an MNDF helicopter this Sunday...
Sun 23. July 13:05 - Upgrading fish
aggregating devices used in Maldivian waters Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture
Dr. Mohamed Shainee revealed plans to bring changes to the design of fish aggregating
devices...
Sun 23. July 13:00 - Gasim’s life in danger, lawyers to rights watchdog Jumhoory Party (JP) leader and Maamigili
MP Gasim Ibrahim’s legal team has filed a case to Human Rights Commission of Maldives
...
Sun 23. July 12:55 - Parliament members angry after forceful removal from the
vicinity Criminal Court Parliament members got angry today, when
police moved away parliament members and journalists away from the Criminal Court.
M...
Sun 23. July 12:50 - Medianet settles
MVR500K fine over airing Al-Jazeera expose Local leading Cable TV provider Medianet
has settled the fine of MVR 500,000 imposed on Medianet over broadcasting the Al-Jazeera
Sun 23. July 12:45 - Broadcasting Commission gives warning over airing protest Maldives Broadcasting Commission has
decided to take action against broadcasters that advertise and broadcast illegal protests.
This ...
Sun 23. July 12:40 - Azure blue
maldives Do you love intense azure blue waters
and milky white beaches? One such exotic destination to explore lies near the southern
tip of th...
Sat 22. July 11:15 - Biosphere Expeditions offers chance
to win reef conservation trip to Maldives Biosphere Expeditions in partnership
with Reef Check and the Marine Conservation Society is offering a free place on one
of its coral r...VIDEO
Sat 22. July 11:10 - MATATO, nine
companies showcase Maldives at IITM Bangalore Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) along with industry stakeholders are showcasing the Maldives
at...
Sat 22. July 11:05 - Six Senses
Laamu pledges to help conserve sea grass habitats Six Senses Laamu has expanded its sustainability
efforts by launching a new initiative to conserve sea grass habitats around the island...
Sat 22. July 11:00 - Cash stolen from Velana airport's safe Cash has been stolen from a safe in Velana
International Airport (VIA)’s Aviation Security Command ... more than MVR 200,000.
Mon...
Sat 22. July 10:55 - Police use pepper spray to block opposition protest Police on Friday used pepper spray to
block an opposition protest in the capital Male on Friday after taking several protesters
into cust...
Sat 22. July 10:50 - Protests start in Male’ after ages Protests have flared out in Male’
City after months of inaction. The protesters are calling for a restoration to their
rights. Police had alre...
Sat 22. July 10:45 - Kudahuvadhoo wins Minivan Championship Dh. Kudahuvadhoo has won the 2017 Minivan
Championship after defeating GDh. Thinadhoo by 2-0 in the finals. Irfan Adam Naseer...
Sat 22. July 10:40 - 10 Stunning
All-inclusive Resorts in the Maldives Laze away in the sanctuary of an overwater
bungalow, and admire some of the world’s most exotic marine life during a snorkeling
exc...
Fri 21. July 14:45 - One&Only
Reethi Rah named amongst world’s top 100 hotels One&Only Reethi Rah has been recognised
as one of the best hotels in the world by global luxury lifestyle guide Elite Traveler.
Laun...
Fri 21. July 14:40 - South Asia
leads growth in tourist arrivals in Asia Pacific, UNWTO study says As international tourism skyrocketed
worldwide, South Asia led growth amongst all Asia Pacific regions in international
tourist arrivals d...
Fri 21. July 14:35 - After successful
first edition, TTM to continue in May 2018 with three-day event Hot on the heels of a successful first
edition of Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) organisers have announced plans to hold a second
editio...
Fri 21. July 14:30 - MET Office issues white alert for southern regions The MET Office said that the southernmost
Addu City had experienced 73 millimeters of rain on Friday ... further turbulent weather
is ...
Fri 21. July 14:25 - Maldivian probes embezzlement of over MVR500K The Maldives’ national carrier Maldivian
is probing a staff member for allegedly embezzling over MVR 500,000 from the company.
Ac...
Fri 21. July 14:20 - Main road project to resume next month Housing ministry on Thursday, stated
that they will be resuming the re-construction of the main road in the capital Malé,
Majeedhee M...
Fri 21. July 14:15 - Tariq Ramadan
renews appeal to stop executions The following is the full text of a letter
from renowned Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan to President Abdulla Yameen urging his
admini...
Fri 21. July 14:10 - MNDF wins Milof
Women's Futsal Challenge Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
won the Milo Women's Futsal Challenge after beating Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) on
pen...
Fri 21. July 14:05 - Maldives must
be mindful of India’s security in Indian Ocean: Mohamed Nasheed In exile for the last two years, after
he was defeated in a controversial run-off election by Yameen, Nasheed said in an interview
to Th...
Fri 21. July 14:00 - Five Things
You Need to Know Before Traveling to the Maldives Googling the word 'Maldives' will bring
you idyllic pictures of a tropical island with crystal clear water, white sandy beaches,
a blue lag...
Fri 21. July 13:55 - Maldives: Halt
first execution in more than 60 years The Maldives must immediately halt its
first execution planned in more than sixty years and preserve its positive death penalty
record...
Thu 20. July 11:50 - Maldives main
airport open F&B complex with popular fast food franchises in Oct. A new F&B complex with world’s
top fast food franchises will be opened at the Maldives main Velana International Airport
in October, ...
Thu 20. July 11:45 - Four Seasons
Maldives’ Landaa Estate named amongst world’s top 100 suites The Landaa Estate at the Four Seasons
Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has been included in the prestigious list of the
Top 100 ...
Thu 20. July 11:40 - Dusit International announces
bonus night promotion, includes Maldives Dusit International has reintroduced
its Bonus Night promotion, offering guests the third night for free when they book
to stay at least th...
Thu 20. July 11:35 - Carpe Diem’s
first resort welcomes new GM ahead of Spring 2018 launch Carpe Diem Beach Resort and Spa, the
first resort being developed by leading luxury cruise operator Carpe Diem Maldives,
has welco...
Thu 20. July 11:30 - PATA concludes
the secrets storytelling workshop with Maldives Travel Industry The first ever PATA Academy Program in
the Maldives concluded in the name of “Exploring The Art of Story Telling’.
The event was...
Thu 20. July 11:25 - Two Thousand Isles (31): Forge
Behind When the American anthropologist Clarence Maloney visited the Maldives
in the 1970s, he witnessed only a small number of full-time... Two Thousand
Isles
Thu 20. July 11:20 - Fan celebrates Priyanka’s b'day with local NGO Local celebrity and arguably the biggest
fan of Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, Suneetha Ali has donated two cakes to the Care
Soci...
Thu 20. July 11:15 - Two injured in knife attacks Two people have been injured in two separate
knife attacks in Malé City. Police Media Official told Sun Media that the first attack
too...
Thu 20. July 11:10 - Woman dies while being treated after caesarian A woman had died at Hithadhoo, Addu City
on Tuesday night, while receiving treatment after undergoing a caesarian. An official
of H...
Thu 20. July 11:05 - Manipulation of the justice system for achieving political
ends is a crime Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
says that the manipulation of the justice system for achieving political ends is a
crime aga...
Thu 20. July 11:00 - High flying Green Streets goes top Newly promoted side, Club Green Streets
continued their impressive display in the Ongoing STO Male’ League as they clinched
a nar...
Thu 20. July 10:55 - Maziya lifts
STO Male League! Maziya Sports and Recreation has Club
clinched STO Male League after a 1-1 draw against New Radiant Sports Club on Wednesday
...
Thu 20. July 10:50 - Abdulla Yameen's
nephew arrested amid challenge to rule Politician Faris Maumoon held on bribery
charges in run-up to vote to unseat ally of his uncle President Abdulla Yameen. Members
of...
Thu 20. July 10:45 - Nephew of Maldives
President arrested The nephew of Maldives President Abdulla
Yameen has been arrested for allegedly bribing politicians to challenge the ruling
regime...
Thu 20. July 10:40 - Club Med Kani:
Ideal Family Getaway in the Maldives With its beautiful sunset, white sandy
beaches and pristine water, the Maldives has long topped the list of dream romantic
destinations...
Wed 19. July 11:50 - St. Regis Maldives
nominated for 2017 World Interior of the Year Awards The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has been nominated for the prestigious 2017 World Interior of the Year Awards, which
celebra...
Wed 19. July 11:45 - Soneva Fushi
named amongst world’s top 100 hotels Soneva Fushi has been listed amongst
the Top 100 Hotels in the world by global luxury lifestyle guide Elite Traveler. Launched
this y...
Wed 19. July 11:40 - With new Marine
Biology Shack, Gili Lankanfushi takes sustainability new heights Gili Lankanfushi has opened its new Marine
Biology Shack, Gili Veshi, taking its already strong sustainability efforts to new
heights. Gi...
Wed 19. July 11:35 - German Ambassador
pays a courtesy call on Foreign Minister The Ambassador of Germany to Maldives,
Jörn Rohde, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Mohamed Asim, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Maldi...
Wed 19. July 11:30 - US: Opposition
lawmaker’s arrest an obstruction of democracy The Ambassador of the United States appointed
to the Maldives, Atul Keshap, proclaimed Tuesday that it is an obstruction to democr...
Wed 19. July 11:25 - UK raises concerns
over opposition lawmaker’s arrest The United Kingdom on Tuesday expressed
concern over the arrest of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayooms lawmaker son Faris...
Wed 19. July 11:20 - Reverse decision or be disqualified, PPM warns rebel lawmakers Chief government lawmaker Ahmed Nihan
Hussain Manik on Tuesday warned the rebel lawmakers to reverse their decision to back
the...
Wed 19. July 11:15 - Police deny reporters access to Criminal Court Police have cordoned off the area around
Criminal Court and denied access to any reporter from entering the court ... no one
was allo...
Wed 19. July 11:10 - MNDF and MPL into the finals Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
and Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) are into the finals of the ongoing Milo Women’s
Futsal Ch...
Wed 19. July 11:05 - Valencia ends on a high note Club Valencia ensured they ended their
league campaign on a high note as they registered first win of the season against fellow
botto...
Wed 19. July 11:00 - TC and Victory's coaches roll out words ahead of landmark
match The match between TC Sports Club and
Victory Sports Club is undoubtedly one of the most important in the ongoing Male League
W...
Wed 19. July 10:55 - A private pool,
waterslide, butler ... Inside Hacksaw Ridge star Teresa Palmer's Mail Online - UK She's one of Australia's most successful
acting exports ... to relax in style, picking a $40,000 a night resort in the Maldives
to unwind wi...
Tue 18. July 12:15 - Amilla Fushi
unveils Yacht Club with invitation-only membership programme Amilla Fushi has launched its newest
development, the Amilla Yacht Club (AYC) in a bid to firmly anchor the island resort’s
place on t...
Tue 18. July 12:10 - Hospitality
investors, leaders to gather in Maldives for 1. tourism investm. briefing Global event organiser Bench Events has
announced the launch of the inaugural Maldives Hotel and Tourism Investment Briefing
in ...
Tue 18. July 12:05 - Ten complete
Minor Hotel Group’s Explorer programme for Maldives Ten locals have completed Minor Hotel
Group’s Explorer vocational hotel training programme, with a new batch being enrolled
for th...
Tue 18. July 12:00 - SATA looks
to host annual gala in Maldives south South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) have
announced plans to host its gala in the southern Maldivian atoll of Addu, in an effort
to furth...
Tue 18. July 11:55 - MIRA collects
USD 2.7 million as Airport Development Charge Statistics revealed by Maldives Inland
Revenue Authority (MIRA) has indicated that a revenue of 2.7 million U.S. dollars was
collected...
Tue 18. July 11:50 - Citizens will fly with happiness when the projects conducted
by the government... Once the projects conducted by the current
government are completed the people of Maldives will fly with happiness. Maldivians
will ...
Tue 18. July 11:45 - Maldives at risk over infrastructure surge, IMF warns International Monetary Fund (IMF) on
Monday warned the Maldives of possible economic risks at the back drop of the large
infrastructu...
Tue 18. July 11:40 - Police arrest ex-pres Maumoon’s lawmaker son Police on Monday arrested opposition
lawmaker of Dhiggaru constituency Faris Maumoon after a long raid on his residence.
The raid ...
Tue 18. July 11:35 - T-Rex to face Maldives Army Club in first semi match T-Rex is to face Maldives Army Club in
the first semi-finals of the MILO Women’s Futsal Challenge. Maldives Army Club
reached the s...
Tue 18. July 08:10 - Malaysian Open
athletics: Hassan Saaid of Maldives wins top spot in men's 100m ... Siti Fatima Mohamad emerged the women's
100m winner in 11.91 seconds to edge teammate S. Komalam Shally into second with 1...
Tue 18. July 08:05 - Maldives agency Sunland steps up hotel management plans Maldives-based Sunland Travel will manage
a 12-room boutique hotel set for opening on Hulhumale Island in 1Q2018, the second
i...
Mon 17. July 12:05 - W Maldives partners with world
pastry champion Julien Alvarez host culinary week W Maldives has partnered with world’s
best pastry champion Julien Alvarez to host a series of culinary events on its tropical
playground i...
Mon 17. July 12:00 - Sun Siyam Resorts
announces expansion with 3 new resorts in Maldives, one ... Local resort operator Sun Siyam Resorts
has announced plans to open four new resorts over the next two years, with three of
them locat...
Mon 17. July 11:55 - Cheval Blanc Randheli named amongst
world’s top 100 hotels Cheval Blanc Randheli has been listed amongst
the Top 100 Hotels in the world by global luxury lifestyle guide Elite Traveler. Launch...
Mon 17. July 11:50 - Priyanka Chopra
skips IIFA awards to celebrate birthday in Maldives Actress Priyanka Chopra has skipped the
International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards this year and has come to the Maldives
to cel...
Mon 17. July 11:45 - Maldives rakes in over MVR41 mln in airport fee Maldives collected MVR41.10 million as
Airport Development Fee (ADF) during the first month after the fee was introduced.
ADF is coll...
Mon 17. July 11:40 - Expatriate arrested at airport with large amounts of cash An expatriate attempting to smuggle a
large amount of dollars in cash has been arrested at Velana International Airport.
Speaking to V...
Mon 17. July 11:35 - 3 cars torched in Addu City Arsonists torched three cars parked in
homes in Hithadhoo, Addu City last Sunday night. Maldives Police Service reports the
arson attac...
Mon 17. July 11:30 - Qasim changed to ICU after his condition worsens JP Leader Qasim Ibrahim has been changed
to ICU of ADK Hospital after his conditioning deteriorated. He was changed to ICU around...
Mon 17. JUly 11:25 - Dhangandey joins practice following surgery Ali Ashfaq has rejoined practice with
New Radiant following knee surgery. Following surgery in Sri Lanka, Ashfaq had undergone
an int...
Mon 17. July 07:30 - The 2017 Maldives
Board Guide The Maldives is one of the most beautiful
and accessible surf locations in the world with its crystal clear water, perfect waves
and great ...
Mon 17. July 07:25 - 1 OAK in the
Maldives: The beach party EVERYONE is talking about Looking for a fun island getaway? Look
no further than the white beaches of Finolhu in the picturesque islands of the Maldives.
From J...
Mon 17. July 07:20 - Maldives' love affair with luxury continues amid falling
room rates Industry members who attended the inaugural
Travel Trade Maldives in Malé last week had mixed opinions on whether the Maldives
s...
Sun 16. July 10:40 - St. Regis Maldives’ John
Jacob Astor Estate amongst world’s top 100 suites The John Jacob Astor Estate at The St.
Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has made it to the prestigious list of the Top 100 Suites
in the ...
Sun 16. July 10:35 - Six Senses
crowned world’s top hotel brand Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has been
named the Top Hotel Brand in the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine.
The Au...
Sun 16. July 10:30 - Four Seasons
Maldives announces Surfing Champions final lineup with ... The lineup for the 2017 Four Seasons
Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy is complete, as former CT Stars Rob Machado and Ross
Wil...
Sun 16. July 10:25 - LUX* North
Male Atoll appoints hospitality expert Markus Iseli as General Manager LUX* Resorts and Hotels has appointed
Swiss-born hospitality expert Markus Iseli as the General Manager of its upcoming property
in th...
Sun 16. July 09:00 - Two Thousand Isles (30): Archipelago Artisans It’s been another week spent looking
back on our trip around the southern atolls, and making plans for the higher latitudes
of Laamu soo... Two Thousand
Isles
Sun 16. July 10:20 - Car used by Queen being renovated for bridge opening The historic car used by Queen of England,
Elizabeth II during her visit to Maldives 45 years ago has been lying forgotten under
a piec...
Sun
16. July 10:15 - ADK releases first photo of quads, babies released from care ADK Hospital has released the first photo
of the quadruplets born in the hospital. The babies were born on June 17th at seven
months a...
Sun 16. July 10:10 - Once the tertiary hospital in Addu is completed, Addu will
benefit economically Health Minister Abdullah Nazim have stated
that once the tertiary hospital in Addu is completed, Addu will ... revolutionary changes
to ...
Sun 16. July 10:05 - Thieves steal pizzas after attacking delivery man Thieves have attacked a Pizza Buona delivery
man and stolen his pizzas. The incident took place on Saturday on Anona Goalhi. The
r...
Sun 16. July 10:00 - HRCM, FPA and
UNDP signs cost-sharing agreement on Human Rights Research Human Rights Commission of the Maldives
HRCM, Family Protection Authority FPA and United Nations Development Programme (UND...
Sun 16. July 09:55 - Opposition urges top court to re-visit anti-defection ruling The united opposition has urged the archipelago's
top court to re-visit its ruling which backed the government move to disqualify MPs
w...
Sun 16. July 09:50 - Jailed minister’s
family requests to review case over ex-VP’s letter The family of jailed former Defence Minister
Mohamed Nazim has requested authorities to review his case again over the letter submitt...
Sun 16. July 09:45 - Maldives Getaways
kicks off Travel Trade Maldives Maldives Getaways has officially kicked
off Travel Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) on the 12th of July 2017. Based on four significant
com...
Sun 16. July 09:40 - Pelican Reef To Introduce Panama Jack’s Maldives Contract
Outdoor Collection ... Pelican Reef, Inc., a provider of outdoor
patio and sunroom furniture recently announced ... Outdoor Collection called Maldives.
The C...
Sun 16. July 09:35 - Liz Smailes
joins Carpe Diem Maldives to lead brand development and marketing... Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt Ltd appoints
Liz Smailes as Head of Brand and Marketing Communications, and Business Development
Euro...
Sat 15. July 11:40 - Couple holidays
in Baros Maldives 55 times A couple from Germany has just completed
their 55th stay at Baros Maldives, making them the first guests to stay so many times
on the ...
Sat 15. July 11:35 - Kuredu announces
exclusive discount for couple’s spa treatments Duniye Spa at Kuredu Island Resort and
Spa has announced a special 15 percent discount on couple’s treatments for the
month of July...
Sat 15. July 11:30 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
hails World Travel Awards for newly launched Royal Residence Jumeirah Vittaveli is celebrating its
win at the World Travel Awards, having won the Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Hotel
Villa award fo...
Sat 15. July 11:25 - Lux* South Aril Atoll and Dhiraagu launches a reusable
bag campaign Lux South Ari Atoll has partnered with
Dhiraagu to start a campaign with the target of replacing all plastic bags used by
Lux staffs to reu...
Sat 15. July 11:20 - TTM tourism
career fair attracts over 2,000 job seekers More than 2,000 visitors attended a tourism
career fair held as part of the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) show, organisers announced
Fri...
Sat 15. July 11:15 - Over 100 students claim top place in OLevel exams One hundred and twenty-six students have
placed in the top place in last year’s OLevel examinations. Vice President Abdullah
Jihad pr...
Sat 15. July 11:10 - Nation is in a constitutional slavery: Abdullah Kamaluddin Jumhooree Party Deputy Leader Abdullah
Kamaluddin says, that with the defection ruling issued by Supreme Court, the nation
has fall...
Sat 15. July 11:05 - Search commences for man missing from Fuvahmulah Search efforts have started for a 49-year-old
Maldivian man who went missing from Fuvahmulah City. The man - Mohamed Shafeeu fro...
Sat 15. JUly 11:00 - New Radiant relinquishes opportunity to claim league top
spot New Radiant Sports Club has relinquished
the opportunity to cement their position at the top of the Male League, having drawn
against...
Fri 14. July 11:55 - Maldives Travel
Awards honour 10 outstanding tourism personalities Maldives Travel Awards - People’s
Edition, the first event held this year under the Maldives Travel Awards platform,
has recognised 10 i...
Fri 14. July 11:50 - BML, American
Express launch joint initiative to promote Maldives tourism Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express
have announced a partnership to promote the Maldives as a leading international touris...
Fri 14. July 11:45 - Kuwait fund lends a loan of 11.88 million dollars to protect
the coast of Fuvahmulah Kuwait Fund has given a loan of 11.88
million dollars to protect the coast of Fuvahmulah. The loan agreement was signed during
a cer...
Fri 14. July 11:40 - Billion dollar trade discussions in two days at TTM Fair Organizers of the Travel Trade Maldives
(TTM) Fair has said that 3,000 trade discussions have been held in the first two days
of the fair...
Fri 14. July 11:35 - Cargo boat en route to Addu wrecks on reef Cargo boat "Beyandaa 5" travelling
from Male' City to Addu City with shipment has wrecked on a reef near Alimatha Aquatic
Resort in ...
Fri 14. July 11:30 - Maumoon: ‘A black day for democracy in Maldives’ Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom
on Thursday said it was a black day for democracy in Maldives. Gayyoom tweeted this
in r...
Fri 14. July 11:25 - Dictatorships will always fail: President Maumoon Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
has said that dictatorships were doomed to fail. He made the statement in a tweet posted
fo...
Fri 14. July 11:20 - Blues misses chance to go to top New Radiant missed a decent opportunity
to go to the top of the table as they were held to a 1-1 draw against Club Eagles in
the ongoi...
Fri 14. July 11:15 - Green Street victorious against Maziya AGre brilliant free-kick from Sobol Illia
who was later sent off earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Club Green Streets against
Maziya in t...
Fri 14. July 07:40 - Travel deals:
Up to 50 per cent of Maldives holiday packages There are lots of great deals going for
holidays in the Maldives. For example, take Amilla Fushi's SummerTime package that
includes a...
Fri 14. July 07:35 - 40% off Maldives villas New cruises for everyone Amari Havodda Maldives is offering 40
per cent off from now until Tuesday. It is surrounded by an untouched house reef tucked
away o...
Fri 14. July 07:30 - Asian millennials turn the tide towards budget travel for
Maldives Asian millennials are driving the boom
in budget travel to the Maldives, observed inbound players in the atoll nation traditionally
perce...
Thu 13. July 12:30 - Kihaa Maldives announces summer offer Kihaa Maldives has announced a summer
offer with 40 percent discount on room rates. The offer, which is available till the
end of this ...
Thu 13. July 12:25 - LUX* South
Ari Atoll celebrates best Indian Ocean hotel at World Travel Awards LUX* South Ari Atoll is celebrating its
win at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, for being named the best
hotel in...
Thu 13. July 12:20 - Gili Lankanfushi
Introduces First Ever 'Secret Wedding Experience' in Maldives Gili Lankanfushi has introduced a 'Secret
Wedding Experience', dedicated towards couples who wish to say their vows at an intimate
an...
Thu 13. July 12:15 - Travel Bloggers
Association President headlines 2nd day of PATA Academy ... President of the Professional Travel
Bloggers Association Matt Gibson is headlining the second day of the ongoing Pacific
Asia Travel ...
Thu 13. July 12:10 - Two Thousand Isles (29): Visit Maldives 'Visit Maldives' is a slogan that will
be familiar to many travelling to the islands for tourism. Less familiar, however,
will be the dhivehi w... Two
Thousand Isles
Thu 13. July 12:05 - Maldives’ first travel trade fair begins Maldives’ first Travel Trade fair
has begun on Wednesday. The fair named Travel Trade Maldives (TTM), held until Thursday,
was inau...
Thu 13. July 12:00 - Tourism Minister
calls on everyone to work towards betterment of tourism sector Minister of Tourism, Moosa Zameer has
called on every individual to work together to challenge the negative campaigns and
wrongful ...
Thu 13. July 11:55 - Liz Smailes Joins Carpe Diem Maldives to Lead Brand Development
and Marketing As Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt Ltd expands
its reputable dive and surf liveaboard operations into resorts,it has brought in Minor
Hotel Gro...
Thu 13. July 11:50 - U.S. Pacific Command Provides Medical Training Across Atolls The Embassy of the United States of America
and U.S. Pacific Command medical experts recently completed training for local doctors...
Thu 13. JUly 11:45 - MP Rasheed
caught in lie over forged signature MP Ahmed Rasheed publicly confessed Tuesday
to signing a no-confidence motion against the speaker of parliament despite previous...
Thu 13. July 11:40 - Shaveed appointed as head of AFC's marketing committee Mohamed Shaveed, the chair of the Olympic
Committee, has been made head of the Asian Football Confederation’s marketing
commi...
Thu 13. July 11:35 - Discover an
underwater paradise in Maldives Before you wonder what PADI stands for,
it is Professional Association of Diving Instructors. Publicly enough, Maldives has
become one...
Thu 13. July 11:30 - Drones for
social good UNDP Maldives takes fight and flight response clima change Ibrahim Adam Fulhu points at an eroded
area where a farm once stood. Now there is just a collapsed tree and its broken branches.
"Thi...
Wed 12. JUly 10:50 - First PATA
Academy programme in Maldives begins First Pacific Asia Travel Association
(PATA) Academy programme in the Maldives kicked off Wednesday morning with the participation...
Wed 12. July 10:45 - LUX* South
Ari Atoll partners with Dhiraagu to launch reusable bag campaign LUX* South Ari Atoll has teamed up with
local telecom giant Dhiraagu to launch a campaign aimed at replacing all plastic bags
used ...
Wed 12. July 10:40 - Maldives launches new MVR 2 coin The Maldives’ central bank launched
the new MVR 2 coin early Wednesday. With a new design and lower weight than the old
MVR 2, ...
Wed 12. July 10:35 - BML launches "Experience Maldives" campaign Bank of Maldives, in partnership with
American Express has launched a destination marketing campaign to promote Maldivian
tourism...
Wed 12. July 10:30 - Two cars in Addu City set ablaze Two parked cars have been set ablaze
in Hithadhoo district of Addu City. The Maldives National Defence Force said that the
fires had ...
Wed 12. July 10:25 - Pres. Yameen: Opposition now has to take responsibility
for Faafu Atoll project President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayoom
says the opposition must take the responsibility for his failure of the planned billion-dollar
...
Wed 12. July 10:20 - President Yameen: Will sell land - will develop Maldives President Yameen have said that he will
sell land from Maldives and will development as well ... not selling land to foreigners
is an an...
Wed 12. July 10:15 - 'Gayoom's son introduced me to Sri Lankan sorcerer', claims
pres Deposed ruling Progressive Party of Maldives
(PPM) leader ... had performed black magic to help president Yameen win the presidenti...
Wed 12. July 10:10 - TC brings in Egyptian midfielder TC Sports Club has brought in an Egyptian
midfielder to strengthen the team’s midfield. Khalil Al-Zabawi is the second Egyptian
to TC...
Wed 12. July 10:05 - Ooredoo Maldives
picks Syniverse's fraud protection platform Ooredoo Maldives deployed Syniverse’s
fraud protection platform to protect itself against mobile roaming fraud and more accurately
co...
Wed 12. July 10:00 - IN PHOTOS:
Maine Mendoza in Maldives Dub smash queen and "Eat Bulaga!"
TV host Maine Mendoza just came home from Maldives, where she recently celebrated her
secon...
Tue 11. July 13:35 - Baros celebrates
defending Most Romantic Resort award at World Travel Awards Baros Maldives has once again been recognised
as the Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort by the World Travel Awards. The prestigi...
Tue 11. July 13:30 - St. Regis Maldives
Vommuli Resort Wins 3 Top Categories at World Travel Awards The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
took home three of the top categories at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala
held 8th...
Tue 11. July 13:25 - Six Senses
Laamu: championing sustainable tourism, protecting paradise Encompassing almost 2,000 islands in
the heart of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is famous for its clear blue skies, turquoise
waters and p...
Tue 11. July 13:20 - MATATO brings
renowned filmmaker Kyle Sandilands for PATA Academy Maldives Renowned Canadian filmmaker Kyle Sandilands
will be one of the headliners at the upcoming PATA Academy programme in Maldive...
Tue 11. July 13:15 - Atmosphere
continues expansion with 4th resort, OBLU Select at Sangeli op. 2018 Up and coming Indian Ocean hospitality
brand Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts is set to continue its ongoing expansion with the
openin...
Tue 11. July 13:10 - Maldives launches
marketing initiative with Singapore Airlines for Korean tourists Maldives has launched a marketing initiative
in partnership with Singapore Airlines to attract Korean tourists to the country. In
a statem...
Tue 12. July 13:05 - Turtle festival to begin with 54 turtles Lhaviyani Turtle Festival, organized
by Lhaviyani Atoll Naifaru Juvenile, has been set for 14 July 2017, Friday. They have
established ...
Tue 11. July 13:00 - AG under fire over anti-defection move Attorney General (AG) Mohamed Anil on
Wednesday came under heavy criticism from the opposition over the move to ask the Suprem...
Tue 11. July 12:55 - Various parliament members from PPM leaves the party Various parliament members from PPM has
left the party today. Members who left the party today includes MP for Thimarafushi
Muha...
Tue 11. July 12:50 - MILO Women’s Futsal begins The first ever MILO Womens Futsal tournament
organized by Football Association of the Maldives (FAM) had begun. Nine teams conte...
Tue 11. July 12:45 - Milo Women’s Futsal Challenge kick off Milo Women’s Futsal Challenge organized
by Football Association of Maldives (FAM) kicked off last night. The tournament is
held with...
Tue 11. July 12:40 - Easy win for Green Street Club Green Streets kept their top four
hopes alive after clinchinga 3-0 win over United Victory in the ongoing STO Male’
League 2017...
Tue 11. July 12:35 - Massive point for Eagles Club Eagles picked up a massive point
in their hunt for a top four finish as they held TC Sports Club to a frustrating goalless
draw in the...
Tue 11. July 12:30 - Relax and unwind
with flights to Maldives from $481 return Scoot has the seats on sale to set your
holiday plans in motion asap ... you'll swoon over these super low fares to the dreamy
Maldives. ...
Tue 11. July 12:25 - What Mikael
Daez and Megan Young discovered in the Maldives What makes Kapuso stars Megan Young and
Mikael Daez fit perfectly as a couple is their shared thirst for adventure. Despite
their busy...
Mon 10. July 22:35 - Tourist arrivals
to Maldives flat in May The tourist arrivals to the Maldives
edged up 0.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 93,491 visitors in May with weak arrivals
from China and...
Mon 10. July 22:30 - Maldives Bags
Indian Ocean's Leading Destination Award The Maldives won a slew of titles including
leading destination, leading beach destination and leading dive destination. One of
the m...
Mon 10. July 09:50 - LUX* launches
feel-good advertising campaign, Smile All The Stay LUX* Resorts and Hotels has launched
a feel-good advertising campaign for the year, in a bid to rethink and redefine luxury
around the...
Mon 10. July 09:45 - Seven Stars
Luxury Hospitality awards readies for grand gala in Greece The 2017 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality
and Lifestyle Awards, known as the 'Oscars of Luxury', are set to ignite the luxury
hospitality a...
Mon 10. July 09:40 - Amari Havodda
Maldives announces flash sale with 40 percent discount Amari Havodda Maldives has announced
a flash sale with 40 percent discount on room rates. In an announcement, the resort
said this ...
Mon 10. July 09:35 - Vacations Expo
wraps up with overwhelming support Vacations Expo 2017 wrapped up Saturday
evening as almost double the number of people from last year visited this years edition.
Th...
Mon 10. July 09:30 - Tourist dies while snorkeling at Niyama resort A tourist has died while snorkeling at
Niyama Private Islands Maldives resort. Reports say the man is a 36-year-old Chinese
national. Th...
Mon 10. July 09:25 - Have planned a waste management system for 3 atolls and
now discussing ... Environment Ministry have stated that
they have planned a waste management system for three atolls and are now discussing
with don...
Mon 10. July 09:20 - Boat carrying sand to Thimarafushi sinks Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
are lending assistance after a boat carrying sand to Th. Thimarafushi sand this Sunday
morni...
Sun 09. July 09:40 - Sun Siyam Iru Fushi wins Indian Ocean’s Leading Family
Resort Award The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi has won Indian
Ocean Region’s Leading Family Resort Award at the Indian Ocean Gala of World Travel
Awa...
Sun 09. July 09:35 - Maldives Triumphs
at World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Event? Paradise beach setting of Sun Aqua Vilu
Reef in the Maldives concludes the prestigious event of World Travel Awards Indian
Ocean G...
Sun 09. July 09:30 - Maldives beats
rival Indian Ocean destinations to defend World Travel Awards Maldives and several of its properties
on Saturday bagged the most prestigious awards at the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony of
the Worl...
Sun 09. July 09:25 - St. Regis,
Constance Halaveli, SI Iru Fushi, Anantara named Maldives best resorts The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort,
Constance Halaveli, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi and resorts run by Anantara have won prestigio...
Sun 09. July 09:20 - SATA announces
partners, Maldives Insider named official travel media partner South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has
officially announced partners for this year’s edition, with Maldives Insider becoming
an official t...
Sun 09. July 09:15 - Two Thousand Isles (28): Atoll
Outlook So, after completing our trip around
Fuvahmulah and Huvadhu, we find ourselves back in Addu. Little seems to have changed,
though ... Two
Thousand Isles
Sun 09. July 09:10 - Dhiraagu given license to provide mobile money services! Maldives Monetary Authority has given
Dhiraagu the license to provide mobile money services ... be called "Dhiraagu
Pay" and people...
Sun 09. July 09:05 - Citron announces lucky draw winners Citron by Lemongrass announced the winners
of their annual Ramadan lucky draw “Roadha Vedhun 2017• carried out in joint
effort wit...
Sun 09. July 09:00 - Adeeb must be killed off, even if it is 15 times: audio
leak An audio clip has surfaced on social
media platforms where allegedly President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayoom had claimed
that fo...
Sun 09. July 08:55 - Saaid exits 200-meter dash, following injuries Maldives fastest runner Hassan Saaid
has exited the 200-meter dash of the Asian Athletics Championship following a thigh
injury. Spe...
Sat 08. July 11:10 - Prodivers launches
online registration service Leading local dive centre operator Prodivers
has launched an online registration service for divers visiting the Maldives. The service,
wh...
Sat 08. July 11:05 - Dhiraagu sponsors
World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony World Travel Awards (WTA) on Friday announced
local telecom giant Dhiraagu as a sponsor of the upcoming Indian Ocean Gala Cerem...
Sat 08. July 11:00 - Velana International
Airport is one of the fastest growing airport in the region Ministry of Economic Development Mohamed
Saeed has said that the fact that Velana International Airport is one of the fastest
growing...
Sat 08. July 10:55 - Jet fuel price reduced at Velana International Velena International Airport has reduced
the price of jet fuel being sold from the airport. Maldives Airports Company Limited
(MACL) th...
Sat 08. July 10:50 - 'A married couple is not capable of running govt. alone' Dhidhdhoo MP Abdul Latheef Mohamed has
said that he does not know whether the government is being run by a man or a woman
an...
Sat 08. July 10:45 - Hassan Saaid becomes 4th fastest man in Asia Maldives fastest sprinter Hassan Saaid
has achieved 4th place in the 100 meter dash in the Asian Athletics Championships 2017.
Saaid...
Sat 08. July 10:40 - FAM suspends three officials, fines Maziya SC Football Association of the Maldives
has suspended three officials of Maziya Sports Club, following the dispute that occurred
after the t...
Sat 08. July 10:35 - Beauty in shades of blue A dream vacation in Maldives has suddenly
become lot more affordable thanks to special prices from Amari Havodda Maldives, which
i...
Sat 08. July 10:30 - Ensis Fisheries:
Bringing Maldives tuna to the world Maldives tuna’s top chilled products
exporter, Ensis Fisheries, has had the wind at its back and a growing demand. That
demand promp...
Fri 07. July 23:55 - The world's
best beach villa? A first look inside Jumeirah Vittaveli Royal Residence 'Nice motor', I said to the chauffeur,
having just clapped eyes on the souped-up golf buggy parked at the hotel ... Jumeirah
Vittaveli res...
Fri 07. July 12:55 - Jimmy Choo brings style influencers
to Maldives for pre-fall collection shoot British high fashion house Jimmy Choo
has brought style influencers from around the world to the Maldives as part of its
#Chootravels
pr...VIDEO
Fri 07. July 12:50 - Vacations Expo
2017 kicks off with major exhibitors, exciting prizes Vacations Expo 2017 kicked off Thursday
with major tour operators and travel service providers in attendance and offering prizes.
The a...
Fri 07. July 12:45 - Ministry of
Environment & Energy signs MoU with MNU for Assessment of Finance Ministry of Environment and Energy signs
a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Maldives National Universiry (MNU) for the
Asse...
Fri 07. July 12:40 - MDP launches new website The
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has on Thursday night launched its new website . The website was launched at MDP’s event to c...
Fri 07. July 12:35 - Nasheed vows to end pres Yameen's govt to hold free and
fair polls Jailed former president Mohamed Nasheed
on Thursday reiterated his pledge to end incumbent president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gay...
Fri 07. July 12:30 - Medianet requests
to review fine over airing Al-Jazeera expose Local leading Cable TV provider Medianet
has requested Maldives Broadcasting Commission to review the fine of MVR 500,000 impos...
Fri 07. July 08:20 - Hurawalhi,
Maldives: Dining in the world's largest, Kiwi-made underwater restaurant The largest underwater restaurant in
the world has opened in the Maldives - and it was designed and built by New Zealanders.
Kiwis Br...
Fri 07. July 08:15 - Tropic like
it's hot! Joan Smalls flaunts her cleavage and toned pins ... ... in sizzling vibrant mis-matched bikini
as she holidays in the Maldives. She recently wowed on the runway for Miu Miu as part
of Haut...
Thu 07. July 11:30 - Veligandu Island
wins TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for third year Veligandu Island Resort and Spa has won
the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor for three consecutive years. "Thank
you for all yo...
Thu 07. July 11:25 - Olive Ridley
Project seeks volunteers for Maldives turtle research expedition The Olive Ridley Project (ORP) is looking
for veterinary volunteers "hungry for adventure" to participate in its Sea
Turtle Research Expe...
Thu 07. July 11:20 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
launches Family Fun Offer Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched a special
offer to provide the whole family with an unforgettable experience this summer. The
Family ...
Thu 06. July 11:15 - Tourism minister
to inaugurate Travel Trade Maldives Tourism minister Moosa Zameer will inaugurate
the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) fair, organiser Maldives Getaways has announced. In...
Thu 06. July 11:10 - Next stage
in landmark bridge development to commence Thurs The Maldives announced that with the
completion of the most challenging stages in the landmark bridge being constructed
between ca...
Thu 07. July 08:20 - World Travel
Awards: MVHOTELS as official Media Partner for Indian Ocean Event MVHOTELS is the official media partner
for the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony for World Travel Awards 2017. MVHOTELS is a digital
tr...
Thu 06. July 08:15 - 26 Prizes Waiting
To Be Won By You At Vacations Expo 2017 2016 was witness to the debut of "Vacations
Expo" - the first and only travel expo of Maldives, and it’s only fair to
follow it up with an ev...
Thu 06. July 08:10 - With exciting
prizes, Vacations Expo 2017 set to begin on Thursday Second edition of Vacations Expo is all
set to begin Thursday with 26 different lucky draws featuring exciting prizes. The
annual expo, ...
Thu 06. July 08:05 - Sun Island introduces special packages for Maldivians and
foreigners in Maldives Sun Island Resort has introduced a special
package for Maldivians and foreigners living in Maldives. Under this package a couple
and a...
Thu 06. July 08:00 - HDC says Hulhumale'
Development Project Phase II is proceeding at a high speed Managing Director of Hulhumale' Development
Corporation (HDC) Mohamed Saiman has stated that design work on the connecting bri...
Thu 06. July 07:55 - Bridge construction going at a rapid pace, will be opened
in September: Muizz Housing Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizz says
the construction work of the China Maldives Friendship Bridge is progressing faster
than the s...
Thu 06. July 07:50 - Nine parking systems to be installed in Hulhumale’ Housing Development Corporation (HDC)
announced the installation of parking systems in Hulhumale, similar to the ones being
installe...
Thu 06. July 07:45 - Why you should
book a stay at these 5 Maldives resorts At the last count, there are over 105
resorts located in the different atolls constituting the Republic of Maldives. While
a hefty price tag, ...
Wed 05. July 12:50 - Eriyadu relaunched
as Thomas Cook’s first Maldives resort Leading global holiday company Thomas
Cook has launched its first resort in the Maldives, smartline Eriyadu. Eriyadu, a resort
earlier r...
Wed 05. July 12:45 - Cocoon Maldives: marrying Italian design with
nature to bring out ‘cultural luxury’ If there is any postcard destination in the world, the Maldives
deserves the top spot. With islets of powder white sand topped by tropical ...
Wed 05. July 12:40 - W Maldives
Partners with European Celebrity Fitness Expert Ewa Chodakowska W Maldives is collaborating with one
of the most influential fitness trainers in Europe, Ewa Chodakowska, for a 'wellness
week'. The well...
Wed 05. July 12:35 - MATATO Makes
Final Preparations for PATA Human Capacity Building Program... Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators, along with Pacific Asia Travel Association is hosting the first
ever PATA Aca...
Wed 05. July 12:30 - Maldives Leading Destination Amongst Chinese Luxury Travellers Maldives is the leading summer destination
amongst luxury travellers from China, a new survey has revealed. According to a survey
con...
Wed 05. July 12:25 - Two Thousand Isles (27): The Sweet Life Where would the Maldives be without the
coconut palm? Apart from struggling to capture the imagination of tourists with silhouettes
of ... Two
Thousand Isles
Wed 05. July 12:20 - Opposition
MP charged with terrorism MP Ibrahim Mohamed Didi of the main opposition
Maldivian Democratic Party is facing trial on a terrorism charge over the military’s
de...
Wed 05. July 12:15 - Govt strips Sheikh Imran's prison privileges over interview Prison officials had stripped religiously
conservative Adhaalath Party (AP) leader Sheikh Imran Abdullas privileges over the
interview he...
Wed 05. July 12:10 - Niyaz snatched a dramtic late winner Victory Sports Club claimed an important
three points against Club Green Streets to keep their top four hopes alive as they
went on to w...
Wed 05. July 12:05 - Blues advance to Dhivehi Premier League Ali Fasir setup New Radiant’s both
goals in their 2-0 win over United Victory as the blues secured a place in Dhivehi
Premier League. T...
Tue 04. July 13:35 - Anantara Kihavah
underwater wine cellar retains 3-star World’s Best Wine Lists Anantara Kihavah Maldives’ Sea underwater
wine cellar and restaurant has been awarded the three-star recognition in the World’s
Best...
Tue 04. July 13:30 - K for Kids,
H for Haven: child-friendly experiences at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Known affectionately as "KH",
Kuda Huraa may as well stand for "Kids Haven" for the quality and extent
of activities geared towards you...
Tue 04. July 13:25 - Kuramathi Maldives
receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Kuramathi Maldives has received the Certificate
of Excellence 2017 by TripAdvisor. In an announcement, the resort hailed the consiste...
Tue 04. July 13:20 - The Chancery
Pavilion assigned SATA hospitality partner for north, central India The Chancery Pavilion has been chosen
as a Hospitality Partner for this year’s edition of South Asian Travel Awards
(SATA). According ...
Tue 04. July 13:15 - Sun Aqua resort
to host World Travelers Award's Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony Sun Aqua Villu Reef is set to host World
Travelers Award's Indian Ocean's Gala Ceremony. The World Travelers Award is regarded
the ...
Tue 04. July 13:10 - Survey conducted
in Italy reveals Maldives as preferred destination for Ital. tourists Maldives was selected as one of the most
preferred destination among Italian tourists, according to a survey conducted by italiani.coop...
Tue 04. July 13:05 - Hulhumale community centre to open this month Housing Development Corporation (HDC)
has announced that they will be unveiling the community centre in Hulhumale featuring
the f...
Tue 04. July 13:00 - Opposition has majority of the public as well as parliament
says ex-Pres. Nasheed Former President Mohamed Nasheed, one
of the leaders of the opposition movement, has said that opposition has majority of
the publ...
Tue 04. July 12:55 - President Yameen lost Parliament majority: Joint Opposition Joint opposition parties say that President
Abdullah Yameen had lost the Parliament majority. A joint statement released by the
parties ...
Tue 04. July 12:50 - Maldives president loses parliamentary majority after lawmakers
defect Maldives President Abdulla Yameen lost
his majority in parliament after opposition lawmakers defected and launched a new attempt
to...
Tue 04. July 12:45 - Volunteers
needed for Maldives expedition The Olive Ridley Project (ORP) is looking
for veterinary volunteers “hungry for adventure• to participate in its Sea
Turtle Research Expe...
Tue 04. July 12:40 - Ensis: Bringing
Maldives tuna to the world Maldives tuna’s top chilled products
exporter, Ensis Fisheries, has had the wind at its back and a growing demand. That
demand promp...
Tue 04. July 12:35 - World Travel
Awards alight in Maldives ahead of Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 World Travel Awards (WTA) has touched
down in the Maldives, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the
Indian Oc...
Mon 03. July 18:05 - Strong performance
gains John Keells Maldives resorts underline tourism recovery Resorts run in Maldives by Sri Lanka-based
John Keells Hotels have posted strong gains in occupancy and average room rates, underlin...
Mon 03. July 18:00 - Romantic beach
dining experiences at Veligandu Island Veligandu Island Resort and Spa has announced
a host of romantic beach dining experiences for the month of July. The experiences
st...
Mon 03. July 12:15 - John Keells Hotels post record profit from Maldives John Keells Hotels (JKH) has revealed
record profits from Maldives and Sri Lanka last year ... up to Rs. 1.86 billion from
Rs. 1.75 billion...
Mon 03. July 12:10 - Kuramathi takes
part in Make Holidays Greener Campain with reef cleanup dive Kuramathi Maldives has participated in
the global Make Holidays Greener campaign by organising a reef cleanup dive. Staff
members ...
Mon 03. July 12:05 - Figure skating
champion Tara Lipinski, husband Todd Kapostasy enjoy Maldives Tara Lipinski, figure skating world champion
and Olympic gold medalist, and husband Todd Kapostasy are spending their honeymoon
i...
Mon 03. July 12:00 - Constance Halaveli,
Moofushi defend World’s Best Wine Lists spots Constance Halaveli Maldives and Constance
Moofushi Maldive have defended their positions in the World’s Best Wine Lists,
with Halav...
Mon 03. July 11:55 - After Travellers
Choice award Kandolhu Maldives retains Certificate of Excellence Kandolhu Maldives has bagged another
recognition from TripAdvisor, this time retaining the Certificate of Excellence for
the third year ...
Mon 03. July 11:50 - Grand Park Kodhipparu opened with 120 villas The "Grand Park Kodhipparu"
- developed by Singapore's Park Hotel Group in K. Kodhipparu, Maldives has been opened
with 120 villa...
Mon 03. July 10:45 - Three injured after speedboat catches fire A speedboat docked in the northern harbour
of capital Male caught fire late Sunday afternoon leaving three crew members injured.
Fire...
Mon 03. July 11:40 - MNDF: Three
major maritime accidents in the past 12 hours Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
has revealed that in the past 12 hours, three major maritime accidents have been reported.
In...
Mon 03. July 11:35 - White alert issued to southern atolls Maldives Meteorological Service has issued
a White Alert to southern atolls due to heavy rain and strong winds. Met Office said
that rai...
Mon 03. July 11:30 - Thimarafushi damaged after heavy rainfall Thimarafushi has incurred damages after
heavy rainfall. The Vice President of Thimarafushi Council Ahmed Ibrahim said that
many tre...
Mon 03. July 11:25 - Torrential
rain causes flooding in Villingili and Fonadhoo Torrential rain has caused flooding and
damaged homes in the island of Villingili of Gaafu Alifu Atoll and Fonadhoo Island
of Laamu ...
Mon 03. July 11:20 - Mikael Daez shares beginning of his Maldives
trip with Megan Young Kapuso leading man Mikael Daez recently
wrapped up his series of vlogs about his trip to Nepal ... sharing his recent trip
to the Maldive...
Mon 03. July 11:15 - Jennifer Hawkins
bares incredibly toned body ... on exclusive Maldives island Mail online - UK She's the stunning Australian supermodel
... enjoyed some time out with her husband in her favourite holiday destination, the
Maldives...
Sun 02. July 10:05 - Kanuhura Maldives
announces summer offer Kanuhura Maldives has added another package
to its list of special offers; a summer offer. The Summer Special 2017 package, which
is...
Sun 02. July 10:00 - Duniye Spa
Maldives wins TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for third time Leading Maldives spa brand Duniye Spa
has received the Certificate of Excellence 2017 by TripAdvisor for the third time.
“We would lik...
Sun 02. July 09:55 - Maafushivaru
retains TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for fourth year Maafushivaru has won the Certificate
of Excellence by TripAdvisor for the fourth year. In an announcement, Maafushivaru,
which is own...
Sun 02. July 09:50 - Bad weather forces classes to start late in L. Fonadhoo,
preschools closed All preschools in Fonadhoo island of
Laamu atoll are closed on Sunday due to heavy rain, while secondary schools opened
at 9 am. Sc...
Sun 02. July 09:45 - Tourist arrivals up as Maldives surpasses 500k mark Tourist arrivals to the Maldives so far
this year have reached half a million ... of 572,318 tourists arrived ... from the
540,887 in the same...
Sun 02. July 09:40 - Flooding causes damage in Fonadhoo, Vilingili Torrential rain in the country has caused
flood damage to homes in L. Fonadhoo and G. A. Vilingili. President of Fonadhoo Council,
A...
Sun 02. July 09:35 - MMA posts positive
growth in the fisheries sector in first quater of 2017 Statistics released by Maldives Monetary
Authority (MMA) has demonstrated a positive growth in the fisheries sector, in the
first quarter o...
Sun 02. July 09:30 - Baibalaa 2017: teams advance to tournament's quarter Teams competing in the ‘Maldives
Gas Baibalaa’ tournament has advanced to its last quarter. The tournament’s
top 16 tournaments ha...
Sat 01. July 13:50 - Kandolhu Maldives
takes ... holiday experience with guest use GoPro cameras For what could be a world’s first,
Kandolhu Maldives has introduced GoPro action cameras for guest use in a bid to further
enhance gue...
Sat 01. July 13:45 - Cocoon Maldives
awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Newly opened Cocoon Maldives has been
awarded the Certificate of Excellence 2017 by TripAdvisor. In a statement issued to
celebrat...
Sat 01. July 13:40 - The Royal Residence Art Collection by Maha al Mazrouei
at Jumeirah Vittaveli Maha al Mazrouei, a gifted Emirati artist, has been commissioned
by Jumeirah Vittaveli to design four pieces of bespoke art to celebrat...
Sat 01. July 13:35 - Met: Rain expected in central and northern atolls! Maldives Meteorological Service (Met
Office) has predicted rain in the central and northern atolls. Met Office said that
some northern a...
Sat 01. July 13:30 - Two Thousand Isles (26): Way to Go The trip around Huvadhu is done, as Vaadhoo
became our last island this week. It’s been ten weeks since we left Addu for Fuvahmulah
... Two
Thousand Isles
Sat 01. July 13:25 - Maldives welcomes first Green Climate Fund donation Green Climate Fund (GCF) has made its
first donation to the Maldives in aims of delivering safe freshwater to the people
in the islands ...
Sat 01. July 13:20 - Rescue officers free 50-foot vessel that crashed into Malé's
'industrial village' Rescue officers have freed the 50-foot
vessel that crashed into the lighthouse at the industrial area, reclaimed to the south
of capital city...
Sat 01. July 13:15 - Edulink International to hold bubble football competition
in Maldives The student union of the Edulink International
Campus in Sri Lanka has organized a bubble football competition to be held in the Mal...
Sat 01. July 13:10 - Zapwater Communications
picks up work in the Maldives Zapwater Communications is expected to
announce next week that its client roster now extends all the way to the Maldives,
26 ring-sha...
Fri 30. June 14:40 - OBLU by Atmosphere
receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli resort
has received the Certificate of Excellence 2017 by TripAdvisor. "We would like
to thank all our...
Fri 30. June 14:35 - Amit Majumder:
leading Jumeirah Vittaveli’s constant evolution In India, the early 2000’s were
marked by an expansive growth in sectors such as banking and insurance. Several brilliant
young minds ...
Fri 30. June 14:30 - As trends change,
Maldives becomes more attractive to honeymooners Maldives tops the list of favourite honeymoon
destinations as new trends such as two-centre holidays and increased sales of villas
with p...
Fri 30. June 14:25 - Excitement
Builds Ahead of World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 As we rapidly approach the World Travel
Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017, the leading travel awards program lays the
groun...
Fri 30. June 14:20 - Loama Resort staff go on strike after failure to honour
salary agreement Employees at Loama Resort Maldives in
Raa atoll have begun a strike, after their employers failed to honour their salary
agreements fo...
Fri 30. June 14:15 - MPL kick starts
development of Maamigili International Port Maldives Transport Authority has revealed
plans to upgrade the port in the island of Maamigili in Alifu Dhaalu atoll as an international
...
Fri 30. June 14:10 - Another night in the dark for Alifushi residents R. Alifushi residents have to spend another
night in the dark as power outage issue remains unresolved. Speaking to VNews a senior
offi...
Fri 30. June 14:05 - Government changing laws to mask incompetence and corruption:
Hisaan Hussein The government has used its influence
in parliament to mask corruption and incompetence by introducing law and changing existing
o...
Fri 03. June 08:30 - Maldives, the
best snorkelling on Earth video Snorkelling in the Maldives is said to
be the best in the world. Kiwis Brook Sabin and Radha Engling put that to the test.
There are very...s
Fri 30. June 08:25 - Tara Lipinski's
Maldives Honeymoon Photos Will Have You Begging for a Vacation E News - USATara Lipinski's Maldives honeymoon is
completely gold medal-worthy. The Olympic figure skater recently wed her longtime fiancé,
Fox ...
Thu 29. June 11:25 - Centara bags more gold for green Centara Hotels and Resorts which operates
two properties in the Maldives has achieved more environmental certificates for its
green init...
Thu 29. June 11:20 - Niyama Maldives
appoints new PR and Communications Director Niyama Private Islands Maldives has appointed
award-winning hospitality executive Deveeka Nijhawan as its Director of Public Relation...
Thu 29. June 11:15 - Two Thousand Isles (25): Maldivian Idols The Maldives is a harsh environment for
history. With few material resources available and precious little room for rigorous
debate, it ha... Two
Thousand Isles
Thu 29. June 11:10 - Maldives newest
airport welcomes scheduled flights Newly constructed Dhaalu Airport welcomed
scheduled flights on Wednesday. A flight operated by Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian
l...
Thu 29. June 11:05 - Govt opens sea cucumber harvest loan scheme Fisheries ministry on Wednesday has officially
opened the loan scheme to harvest sea cucumbers in Laamu Atoll. The government had
...
Thu 29. June 11:00 - Malé City experiences sea surges Malé City has been experiencing severe
sea surges. The Maldives Meteorological Services said that the capital will experience
sea surg...
Thu 29. June 10:55 - Maldives probes 'plastic egg' reports Maldives Food and Drug Authority (FDA)
has launched a probe into rumours of plastic or artificial egg imports into the archipelago.
FDA...
Thu 29. June 10:50 - Police: 50 mugging cases reported in Ramadan 50 cases of mugging were reported during
the fasting month of Ramadan, according to police statistics. Statistics show that
1,223 cases ...
Thu 29. June 10:45 - Malé League: Table-topper Maziya takes a three-point lead Maziya Sports and Recreation Club takes
a three-point lead after beating United Victory 3-0 in Wednesday night's game of the
Malé Le...
Thu 29. June 10:40 - Maziya back to winning form and on top Maziya got back to winning ways having
suffered two losses in their last two games in the league as they secured a comfortable
3-0 win ...
Thu 29. June 10:35 - Eagles misses chance to go third Club Eagles missed out on a wonderful
chance to go third place after they were held to a goalless draw against Victory Sports
Club in t...
Thu 29. June 10:30 - India-Maldives Relations: A Tale Of Two Concerns
- Analysis Though small, the Maldives is India’s
important neighbour. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Maldives
'a valued partner ...
Thu 29. June 10:25 - Honeymoon in Paradise! New Bride Tara Lipinski Shows Off
... in the Maldives The 35-year-old Olympian and new husband
Todd Kapostasy, 33 are currently ... in her first location - Maldives - for an ultra-sexy
photo...
Wed 28. June 12:45 - St. Regis Maldives
Vommuli wins three stars in World’s Best Wine Lists awards The wine collection at the newly opened
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has won the highest honour in the World’s
Best Wine ...
Wed 28. June 12:40 - Festival paves
way for hot air balloon excursions in Maldives Maldives’ first ever hot air balloon
festival concluded Tuesday with much fanfare, as organisers announced plans to start
providing com...
Wed 28. June 12:35 - World champions
compete in Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy An American and a Brazilian world champion
have confirmed to compete alongside defending champion Taj Burrow at the seventh an...
Wed 28. June 12:30 - MATATO Presents
2017 Edition of 'Maldives Finder' Travel Magazine Maldives Association of Travel Agents
& Tour Operators MATATO has introduced the 2017 edition of their official travel
publication; M...
Wed 28. June 12:25 - Chatime opens Male' outlet at China-Maldives Friendship
Bridge Viewing Platform Chatime, a global teahouse chain famous
for their unique beverages, has opened their first outlet in Maldives. The outlet was
officially ...
Wed 28. June 12:20 - EU parliament
discusses Maldives human rights situation The foreign affairs committee of the
European Parliament on Monday discussed the human rights situation in the Maldives,
raising con...
Wed 28. June 12:15 - Alifushi residents protest after blackout A blackout in Alifushi on Tuesday night
sparked protest at the power station. Speaking to VNews, Alifushi Council Vice-President
Abdul ...
Wed 28. June 12:10 - Police arrest man with beer cans Police late Tuesday, arrested a local
with over a dozen beer cans in Kaafu Atoll Maafushi island. Police spokesperson said
the man was...
Tue 27. June 13:25 - Adaaran Resorts Maldives awarded
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Resorts run in the Maldives under the Adaaran brand have achieved
the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. In an announcement ...
Tue 27. June 13:20 - Four Seasons
Maldives Landaa Giraavaru named Best Hotel in Indian Ocean Gallivanter’s Guide, the world-renowned
privately published travel advisory, has listed Four Seasons Maldives Resort at Landaa
Giraava...
Tue 27. June 13:15 - Unwind in Maldives
with Outrigger Konottas Solo Traveller Rejuvenation Package Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has
teamed up with UK-based tour operator Barefoot Traveller to offer a seven-night Solo
Traveller L ...
Tue 27. June 13:10 - Thai developer
Singha Estate invest $311.5 mln in Maldives integr. tourism facility A total of USD 311.5 million will be
invested in developing Emboodhoo Falhu in Maldives as the largest integrated tourism
facility in In...
Tue 27. June 13:05 - Golden opportunity for those visiting Sun Island Resort
to bond with environment! Sun Island Resort, provides a gold opportunity
for those who visit the resort to bond with the environment. People who visit the resort
ca...
Tue 27. June 13:00 - Sun Island Resort full during Eid holidays Sun Island Resort the largest resort
in the Maldives is fully occupied during Eid holidays. The resort was fully booked
on 25, 26 and 27th...
Tue 27. June 12:55 - Carnival area affected by sea swells The parts of the eastern side of the
capital, Malé City is being affected by sea swells. The swells are affecting the Alimas
Carnival area ...
Tue 27. June 12:50 - Met: Rain and thunder expected throughout the country Maldives Meteorological Service (Met
Office) on Tuesday predicted rain and thunder throughout the country in the next 24
hours. Met ...
Tue 27. June 12:45 - Maldives integrated
tourism facility A total of USD 311.5 million will be
invested in developing Emboodhoo Falhu in Maldives as the largest integrated tourism
facility in In...
Tue 27. June 12:40 - Dhaalu Airport to begin conducting flights on Wednesday The Dhaalu Airport, on Kudahuvadhoo island,
will begin flights on Wednesday, the national airline has announced. The Maldivian
airl...
Tue 27. June 12:35 - HRCM calls
to implement UN-lobbied reforms against torture The Humans Rights Commission of the Maldives
(HRCM) has called on authorities to implement reform actions to prevent and combat
t...
Tue 27. June 12:30 - Maldivian SR Club leaves to Vietnam for club volleyball
cup Volleyball champions, the Maldivian Sports
and Recreation Club, has left to Vietnam to take part in this year’s Asian Men’s
Club Volley...
Mon 26. June 23:55 - Met: Rain expected in the next three days Maldives Meteorological Service (Met
Office) on Monday predicted rain in the next three days. Speaking to VNews, a Met Office
official...
Tue 27. June 08:00 - This To-Die-For
Maldives Hotel Tour Is the Vacation You Need From Your Desk Now Hi again fellow wanderlusters ... In
my last post, I was arriving in the Maldives in over-the-top luxury. I’ve been
to the Maldives a few tim...
Tue 27. June 07:55 - Hotel Insider:
Locally owned Maldives resort offers authentic island feel I’m welcomed at the airport by a
Baros Maldives staff member and taken on a 20-minute boat ride to the island. Once
there I’m greeted...
Tue 27. June 07:50 - Baker appointed
resident manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives Jumeirah Group has appointed Christopher
Baker as the new resident manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives. “We extend
a war...
Mon 26. June 12:30 - Two Thousand Isles (24): Life
and Fish This week’s travelogue comes from
Faresmaathodaa, Gaafu Dhaalu’s two-for-one town, and what seems to be the home
of fishing in the... Two Thousand Isles
Mon 26. June 12:25 - Maldives looks
to defend Indian Ocean Best Spa Destination at World Spa Awards Maldives is vying to defend the Indian
Ocean Best Spa Destination title, as voting for the annual World Spa Awards opened
Friday. Unt...
Mon 26. June 12:20 - TTM promoted in London Organisers have hosted promotional activities
in the UK ahead of Travel Trade Maldives (TTM), the first ever international travel
trade s...
Mon 26. June 12:15 - Ooredoo Maldives
reveals the results of IPO Ooredoo Maldives has revealed the results
of its initial public offering (IPO) which it launched in April. Ooredoo Maldives allocated
ove...
Mon 26. June 12:10 - 25 storey hospital tower will bolster service three-fold:
IGMH The massive USD 40 million project is
especially meant to harbour a national diagnostics center ... Services extended by
the Indira Ga...
Mon 26. June 12:05 - Fire incident occurs in Henveiru A fire incident occurred Sunday night
in Male’ City. Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said the incident occurred
at Henveiru Ad...
Mon 26. June 12:00 - Eid Prayers performed in large congregation Eid Prayers have been performed in large
congregation in Maafanu stadium. The whole area allocated for prayers was full. The
prayer...
Sun 25. June 13:25 - Atmosphere
Kanifushi’s veg. restaurant Just Veg wins Certificate of Excellence Just Veg by Atmosphere, the gourmet vegetarian
restaurant at Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives, has won the Certificate of Excellence
2...
Sun 25. June 13:20 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
Introduces New Resident Manager; Christopher Baker Jumeirah Vittaveli has recently made
an announcement regarding their newly appointed Resident Manager, Christopher Baker.
Christo...
Sun 25. June 13:15 - TTM promoted in London Organisers have hosted promotional activities
in the UK ahead of Travel Trade Maldives (TTM), the first ever international travel
trade s...
Sun 25. June 13:10 - Maldivian to begin scheduled flights to Kuda Huvadhoo airport
on 28th of June Maldivian have stated that they will
start operating scheduled flights to Dh.Kuda Huvadhoo airport on 28th of June. Maldivian
the natio...
Sun 25. June 13:05 - World Bank to assist Maldives in waste management World Bank has decided to assist Maldives
in waste management. World Bank will assist Maldives by giving 17.5 million dollars.
A state...
Sun 25. June 13:00 - Cultural festivities to the streets of Malé Ministry of Youth and Sports has said
that their festivities for the Eid ul-Fitr, Cultural Eid, organized in association
with a number of orga...
Sun 25. June 12:55 - New Radiant axes Coach Bernando Tavares New Radiant Sport Club's coach, Bernando
Tavares, has been removed from his position. Ahmed Niyaz, the club's general-secretary,
co...
Sun 25. June 12:50 - Valencia held Green Streets, again New boys, Club Green Streets were forced
to settle for a 1-1 draw against bottom side Club Valencia in the Male’ League
game played ...
Sun 25. June 12:45 - Hotelier Award
winner moves to Maldives as PR & comms director Niyama Private Islands has appointed
Hotelier Award winner Deveekaa Nijhawan as the director of PR & communications.
Last year, sh...
Sat 24. June 13:00 - St. Regis Maldives
Vommuli launches British designer Deborah Hennings collection The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has collaborated with British designer Deborah Henning, unveiling a seasonal range
of her pro...
Sat 24. June 12:55 - Indian low-cost
carrier GoAir mulls starting Maldives flights Indian low-cost carrier GoAir is expected
to begin flights to Maldives this year as it secured the licence to begin international
flight oper...
Sat 24. June 12:50 - MATATO releases
latest edition of official publication, Maldives Finder 2017 Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has launched this year’s edition of its annual publication,
Maldiv...
Sat 24. June 12:45 - MACL to begin
shore protection work at airport Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has said that final preparations are underway to begin shore protection work in the
newly re...
Sat 24. June 12:40 - 21 people were arrested for eating during the day this
Ramadan : Police Maldives Police Service has stated that
21 people were arrested for eating during the day this Ramadan. According to police
the 21 pe...
Sat 24. JUne 12:35 - Nizam: Will see a different game, TC style changed completely TC Coach Ahmed Nizam says the team had
fully utilized the break and brought in many changes to their playing style. Speaking
in the...
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