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Thu 19. Apr 11:50 - Met Office cautions heavy rain in southern atolls Maldives Meteorological Centre says the
South West Monsoon experienced by the country presently will bring heavy rain to the
sout...
Thu 19. Apr 11:45 - Kandima Maldives
launches Tropical Summerkation package Kandima Maldives has launched its summer
package, TropiKal SummerKation. Pack your bags and get ready to travel to the most
c...
Thu 19. Apr 11:40 - Conrad Maldives
to unveil world’s first undersea residence Conrad Maldives Rangali resort is set
to welcome the world’s first undersea residence, Muraka, in November 2018. Developed
at a c...
Thu
19. Apr 11:35 - Maldives minister hails 'united effort' for tourism boost Maldives tourism minister Moosa Zameer
on Wednesday attributed the increase tourist arrivals to a huge united effort by the
entire i...
Thu 19. Apr 11:30 - Arbitration rejects GMR demand for additional USD 15 million Singapore International Arbitration rejects
demand of GMR Infrastructure Limited of India for additional USD 15 million from Maldi...
Thu
19. Apr 11:25 - MNDF mobilized against flooding in Gan MNDF has been mobilized in the efforts
against flooding due to rain in Laamu Gan. The newly populated area in Thundi ward
has ...
Thu 19. Apr 11:20 - MIFCO sends off carrier vessel loaded with 3000 tons of
fish haul The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company
(MIFCO) has sent off a vessel loaded with 3,000 tons of fish haul, from Kooddoo island
t...
Thu 19. Apr 11:15 - Ooredoo unveils exciting new data packs, offering more data
for customers! Ooredoo Maldives today unveiled exciting
additions to its mobile data portfolio, which offers upto 20% larger data allowances.
Hea...
Thu
19. Apr 11:10 - EU concerned by Maldives' lack of electoral reform ahead of polls European Union (EU) has expressed deep
concern by the lack of electoral reform in the Maldives ahead of the presidential election...
Thu 19. Apr 11:05 - Whilst bitter
defeat in final, Fadhuwa goes to history as most succcesful player From the nation’s incredible female
footballing figure to the most successful female futsal player in the history of Maldives,
Fadhuw...
Thu 19. Apr 11:00 - CMC final postponed The final match of the Club Maldives
Cup 2018 has been postponed due to bad weather conditions. Thilafushi Coorporation
Limite...
Thu 19. Apr 10:55 - India clubbed
with Maldives, Sri Lanka Seven-time champions India have been
drawn in Group B with the Maldives and Sri Lanka during the official draw of the 2018
SAF...
Thu 19. Apr 10:50 - The Maldives'
new star villa is underwater On a recent trip to the Maldives, my
itinerary was planned around a single hotel amenity: a bungalow with a two-story waterslide.
In ...
Thu 19. Apr 10:45 - 'World's First'
Underwater Villa to Open in the Maldives Later This Year And it only cost $15 million to build
... The Maldives may call to mind gorgeous overwater bungalows set above the Indian
Ocean, ...
Wed 18. Apr 16:20 - Renowned marine
biologist Steven Weinberg joins Carpe Diem Maldives ... Carpe Diem Maldives has extended its
Dive with a Purpose trips to include coral reef and marine biology research with internationa...
Wed 18. Apr 16:15 - Outrigger Konotta
Maldives celebrates a year of coconut oil production The Navasana Spa at Outrigger Konotta
Maldives Resort is celebrating one year of producing its own coconut oil on the island,
with ...
Wed 18. Apr 16:10 - Conrad Maldives
announces world’s first undersea residence, The Muraka Conrad Maldives Rangali Island on Tuesday
announced plans to open world’s first undersea residence for winter 2018. Aptly
named...
Wed 18. Apr 16:05 - MET office issues white alert for most of Maldives The Maldives Meteorology Service (Met
Office) has issued a white alert over the country following prediction of heavy rains
and thu...
Wed 18. Apr 16:00 - Tourist numbers
jump 18.5 percent in March Tourist arrivals recorded double-digit
growth in March compared to the same month last year, despite travel warnings, and
a state of...
Wed
18. Apr 15:55 - Work on VIA's new 'fuel farm' commences The construction of a fuel farm at Velana
International Airport (VIA) to boost its oil storage capacity has commenced. The project
wi...
Wed 18. Apr 15:50 - Housing Ministry seeking interested parties to manage winter
theme park Winter park is to be managed by the same
people who handle the cafe' area in Rasfannu. Information clearance needs to be compl...
Wed
18. Apr 15:45 - Supreme Court sides with Villa in 5 tourism-related cases The Supreme Court has ruled in favor
of Villa Group in five travel and tourism-related cases. The cases involve G. Dh. Gazeera,
R. ...
Wed 18. Apr 15:40 - More than 50 houses damaged in Thimarafushi flooding More than 50 houses of Th. Thimarafushi
have been damaged due to flooding caused by heavy rain. Thimarafushi Council Preside...
Wed 18. Apr 15:35 - SAFF Suzuki
Cup: India to face Maldives in group stage Seven-time champions India have been
drawn against the rivals Maldives and Sri Lanka in Group B at today's official draw
for the 2...
Wed 18. Apr 15:30 - SAFF Championship 2018 Maldives has been placed along with India
and Sri Lanka in the upcoming SAFF Championship 2018. The draw of regional tourna...
Wed 18. Apr 15:25 - Profilic Sabitra
wins the queen of the tournament award Sabitra Bhandari of Police Club is entitled
as the Queen of the tournament of the 18/30 Women’s Futsal Fiesta (WFF) 2018.
She ha...
Wed 18. Apr 15:20 - Magnificent
MPL crowned as the champions Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has been
crowned as the champions of 18/30 Womens Futsal Fiesta (WFF) 2018. They defeated Polic...
Wed 18. Apr 15:15 - Forget Overwater
Bungalows. The Maldives Has a $50,000 Underwater Hotel On a recent trip to the Maldives, my
entire itinerary was planned around one single hotel amenity: an overwater bungalow
with a bu...
Wed 18. Apr 15:10 - Maldives Resort
Offers Life Under the Sea Well-heeled vacationers in the Maldives
can now sleep with fishes in the world’s first-ever underwater villa. Conrad Maldives
Rangali...
Wed 18. Apr 15:05 - Climate change
and shifting alliances In 2009 the first democratically elected
President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, held an underwater cabinet meeting. The
st...
Tue 17. Apr 14:15 - St. Regis Maldives
participates in Journey Week global career dev. programme The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has participated in Journey Week. The initiative, which is to take place in all Marriott
Intern...
Tue 17. Apr 14:10 - Anantara Kihavah
named world’s most Instagrammable hotel Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has
been voted Most Instragrammable Hotel in the World by Luxury Travel Advisor. Luxury
Travel...
Tue 17. Apr 14:05 - Maldives showcases
‘Sunny Side of Life’ at China Travel and Tourism Market Maldives has showcased its tourism at
the leading B2B travel fair in China, the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market
(COTT...
Tue
17. Apr 14:00 - No SOE fallout on Maldives tourism as arrivals rise The expected fallout on Maldives tourism
by the declaration of the state of emergency failed to materialize as the luxury tropical
isl...
Tue 17. Apr 13:55 - NCA to host a music festival in Malé The music festival is organized for 11th
- 12th May. Purpose is to showcase Maldivian talent in one platform. Interested artists
can a...
Tue 17. Apr 13:50 - Shooting for 'Maamui' to start after Ramadan, to be released
in January 2019 Popular production house, Dark Rain Entertainment
is to start shooting for their next movie after Ramadan. DRE is currently finishin...
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Tue 17. Apr 13:45 - Is it time for the Maldives to leave the United Nations? UN Human Rights Committee on Monday ruled
in favor of former President Nasheed, demanding that the government restore his rig...
Tue 17. Apr 13:40 - The food outlets
moved to more pleasant environment The harbor food outlets, which was visited
by more than hundreds of people every day was previously recognized as an unhygienic
...
Tue 17. Apr 13:35 - MPL is hoping
to finish the contest before full time MPL are hoping to defeat Police Club
before the end of full time, without going to penalties to reign the championship of
18/30 W...
Tue 17. Apr 13:30 - Fadhuwa aiming
for her sixth championship title As the 9th edition of the biggest futsal
tournament in the Maldives for women, the 18/30 Women’s Futsal Fiesta (WFF) prepares
to cr...
Tue 17. Apr 13:25 - Victory 2-1 Valencia Victory Sports Club came from a goal
down to win the match against Club Valencia on Monday evening. Dryga Sergii of Valencia
g...
Tue 17. Apr 13:20 - New Radiant 6-1 Green Streets New Radiant SC thrashed Green Streets
6-1 in the on going Male League on Monday afternoon. Guillerm Marti and Ali Ashfaq
eac...
Tue 17. Apr 13:15 - Niyama Private
Islands, Maldives now accessible via Private Jet Niyama Private Islands, Maldives is excited
to announce that, for the first time, they are accessible via private jet. This news
follows ...
Tue 17. Apr 13:10 - Why a solo trip to the Maldives for Maja By going on a solo trip to the Maldives
earlier this month, Maja Salvador was able to tick two items off her bucket list of
things to do ...
Tue 17. Apr 13:05 - Maldives unrest:
Ex-President banned from election despite UN demands The Maldives rejected a demand by the
UN Human Rights Committee on Monday that former president Mohamed Nasheed be allo...
Tue 17. Apr 13:00 - Iskra Lawrence
flaunts her ample curves in swimwear on holiday in Maldives... She's a huge advocate of body confidence
and Iskra Lawrence looked incredible in selfies posted on her Instagram account over
the...
Mon 16. Apr 14:10 - Top Model Maldives announces top 10, to host
finale at Adaaran Hudhuranfushi Adaaran Top Model Maldives has announced
the 10 contestants shortlisted for the grand finale. On Monday evening, 18 contestant...
Mon 16. Apr 14:05 - From swimming
with whale sharks to writing workshops: ... For a scuba diving enthusiast, Maldives
is undoubtedly an underwater paradise! Known internationally as one of the world’s
best scu...
Mon 16. Apr 14:00 - Coco Collection
launches residency with uw-videographer Patrick Dykstra Coco Collection has partnered with renowned
wildlife photographer and videographer Patrick Dykstra, as part of the group’s
commit...
Mon 16. Apr 13:55 - No discrepancy
in sublease termination of Rihiveli Resort, court rules The Civil Court passed a verdict stating
that the sublease for Rihiveli Resort was terminated and the resort was rightfully
taken from t...
Mon 16. Apr 13:50 - Komandoo land
reclamation complete The state infrastructure developer has
completed reclamation work on the island of Komandoo in Shaviyani atoll, Mihaaru reported
...
Mon 16. Apr 13:45 - Mathiveri aims
to eliminate plastic usage completely by 2019 Alif Alif atoll Mathiveri council has
started working towards eliminating plastic usage in the island. Mathiveri council
president Ismail...
Mon 16. Apr 13:40 - Parking system in Heenaamaage unused for over seven months,
left to rust The automated parking system built in
the Heenaamaage plot of land in capital city Malé has been left unused for over seven
mont...
Mon 16. Apr 13:35 - Maldives must
let ex-president contest election, U.N. rights group says The Maldives must quash the conviction
of former president Mohamed Nasheed and allow him to stand for office, including in
a pre...
Mon
16. Apr 13:30 - Jihadist roams free after returning from Syria A former jihadist fighter with Islamic
State has not even been questioned by police as he roams free after returning from
Syria, AVA...
Mon 16. Apr 13:25 - Maldivian flourished
for a place in historic books An incredible second-half action saw
Maldivian through to the final of Club Maldives Cup 2018, defeating last year’s
finalists, the m...
Mon 16. Apr 13:20 - Eagles 4-2 United Victory Luiz Eduardo Purcino of Club Eagles scored
a hat-trick as his side won 4-2 against United Victory in the ongoing STO Male League...
Mon 16. Apr 13:15 - TC Sports 2-0 Maziya Ishan Ibrahim twice to help TC Sports
earn a 2-0 win over defending champions Maziya on Sunday afternoon in the ongoing Male
...
Mon 16. Apr 13:10 - Maldives: Corruption
and sexism go together with Abdulla Yameen The Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen
and his ruling party have been able to act with impunity and corruption, both against
wo...
Mon 16. Apr 13:05 - The St. Regis
Maldives Participates in Global Journey Week The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Island
Resort will participate in Journey Week from 16 April to 20 April, 2018. The initiative,
which...
Sun 15. Apr 10:20 - Dusit Thani Maldives receives consistent
score in Food Safety Asia Awards Dusit Thani Maldives has received a record
consistent score of 97 percent - the highest score ever achieved in the Maldives -
in the ...
Sun 15. Apr 10:15 - New hotel in
Maldives capital Maagiri opens Maagiri Hotel, a new tourist hotel in
Maldives capital Male, has opened. The 53-room hotel, located opposite of Hulhumale
ferry te...
Sun
15. Apr 10:10 - Maldivian to operate two more airports across country Maldivian Airline - the island nation's
national airline - has confirmed they are set to operate two additional airports across
the count...
Sun 15. Apr 10:05 - Will not allow
religious freedom in Maldives, says defence minister The Maldives defence minister has vowed
not to allow religious freedom in the country, days after former president Mohamed
Nash...
Sun 15. Apr 10:00 - Police probe
death threat against woman for not wearing hijab Police are investigating a death threat
against a woman for not wearing hijab, it was confirmed Sunday, with a spokesman saying
th...
Sun 15. Apr 09:55 - Housing ministry
disallows parking along bridge construction areas The Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
has appealed to the public not to park on the roads that are being developed to make
way...
Sun 15. Apr 09:50 - Man missing from Villimale’ found in Male’ A RaajjeTV journalist found him sitting
in a house with a friend in Henveiru ward. Khaleel said he was not hiding and had left
the h...
Sun 15. Apr 09:45 - TCL to final
- Irfan's supremacy not in doubt Club TCL defeats HDC in the semi-final
3-1, to capture the imagination of their supporters as their ascendancy in the tournament
is ...
Sun 15. Apr 09:40 - Irfan raises
concerns over team selection ahead of tonight's semi-final Head Coach of Club TCL, Ahmed Irufan
says that he is concerned over team selection for tonight’s semi-final match against
HDC, as...
Sun
15. Apr 09:35 - Teams drawn for Minivan Championship’s final round Teams have been drawn for the final round
of STO’s Minivan Championship football tournament held by Football Association
of Ma...
Sun 15. Apr 09:30 - Mega Futsal
Cup organized by HDC to Commence on 20th April The Largest Futsal Tournament ever to
be held in Maldives, named as 'Youth City Futsal Cup 2018' will officially commence
on 20t...
Sun 15. Apr 09:25 - China Is Moving
into the Indian Ocean China is pushing westward in the Indian
Ocean while New Delhi is pushing eastward ... the Maldives has quintessentially exemplifie...
Sun 15. Apr 09:20 - Charlotte Crosby
suffers unfortunate fashion mishap as she poses in Maldives She jetted to the Maldives earlier this
week for a romantic getaway. And Charlotte Crosby left little to the imagination as
she posted ...
Sat 14. Apr 12:20 - MET Office: It will rain in most parts of Maldives There has been lightening and thunder
from Thursday onwards. It will rain in most parts of Maldives. Seas are expected to
be calm i... Screenshot © Meteo Earth
Sat 14. Apr 12:15 - Tourist arrival
figures ‘untrustworthy'! Tour operators are questioning official
visitor numbers to the Maldives, a top diplomat has said ... losses and low occupancy
rates. G...
Sat
14. Apr 12:10 - TTM Fair boasts 157 resorts, 200 agents Maldives Getaways has confirmed the 2018
Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) fair has been participated by a total of 157 resorts and
hot...
Sat 14. Apr 12:05 - Doctors clean up Malé A group of about 70 Maldivian doctors
on Friday morning collected 1.7 tons of garbage from Malé’s outer ring road. The
Doctors’ Ru...
Sat 14. Apr 12:00 - Addu and Fuvahmulah nature parks
opening in June Nature parks developed to promote eco-tourism
in the southernmost atolls will open in June, the environment ministry told the press
...
Sat
14. Apr 11:55 - Search commences for missing local from Vilimale' The authorities and islanders of Vilimale'
- considered the fifth district of the capital - have commenced the search and possible
resc...
Sat 14. Aug 11:50 - Dunya: "Qasim and Siyad’s treatment alarming" The government’s first foreign minister
Dunya Maumoon said the government’s treatment of Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Qasim
Ibra...
Sat 14. Apr 11:45 - CMC winner speaks exclusively Ibrahim Fathih, best known as Thaadey,
is a Club Maldives Cup winner with MPL in the 8th edition of the tournament in 2013.
He is...
Sat 14. Apr 11:40 - Summer rains
bring relief from heat Rains lashed most parts of the state
on Friday bringing relief from the summer heat ... expected over Kanyakumari, Maldives
and La...
Sat 14. Apr 11:35 - Heavy rain forecast
for today Fishermen advised not to put out to sea
... thunderstorm activity is attributed to a trough of low over the Comorin-Maldives
area alon...
Sat 14. Apr 11:30 - This Island
Resort Wants to Take You Coral Planting On Your Next Vacation In honor of Earth Day, why not plan an
escape that’s both educational and relaxing? Think about what you did on your
last island ge...
Fri 13. Apr 13:50 - UNDP commences survey in Hulhumale' for Smart Cities Project United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) in Maldives has commenced a survey to collect information for the Smart Cities
Pr...
Fri 13. Apr 13:45 - Kuredu announces
second 30th anniversary holiday giveaway competition Kuredu Resort Maldives has announced
the second in its series of three anniversary competitions, where the lucky winners
will receiv...
Fri 13. Apr 13:40 - One&Only
Reethi Rah appoints Jan Tibaldi as General Manager One&Only Reethi Rah has appointed
established industry leader Jan Tibaldi as its General Manager. In his new role, Jan
will be re...
Fri 13. Apr 13:35 - Iskra Lawrence flaunts her hourglass curves
in skimpy bikinis and twerks ...
Fri
13. Apr 13:30 - Electronic tollgate to be installed on the bridge Minister of Housing and Infrastructure,
Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has said that an electronic tollgate system would be installed on
the Ch...
Fri 13. Apr 13:25 - Police club
thrashed the defending champions in the closing ... of the semi-final Police Club is through to the final of
18/30 Women’s Futsal Fiesta, after crushing the defending champions Team Fenaka
5-2. Was i...
Fri 13. Apr 13:20 - The action of
18/30 women's futsal fiesta is back 18/30 Women’s Futsal Fiesta returns
tonight with the semi-final action after a dozen of days. Police Club and MPL came
to semi-fina...
Fri 13. Apr 13:15 - Dhivehi Sifainge Club: champions of Inter-Office Billiard
Tournament Dhivehi Sifainge Club (DSC) has become
the champions of the sixth Inter-Office Billiard Tournament, after beating Villa Air
in the fi...
Fri 13. Apr 13:10 - Maldives moves up three places on FIFA ranking While Maldives improved its FIFA ranking
by three levels, neighboring country India managed to secure 97th position. Maldives
suc...
Fri 13. Apr 07:55 - Maldives: TTM
2018 - what, when and where TTM 2018 is the 2nd edition of the International
Travel Trade Show to be held in the Maldives. It is the platform that connects the
t...
Thu 12. Apr 12:40 - Udman Hotels
& Resorts signs as North India Hospitality Partner for SATA 2018 Udman Hotels and Resorts by Ferns and
Petals has signed up as the Hospitality Partner in North India for the South Asian
Travel Aw...
Thu 12. Apr 12:35 - Environment
ministry ignored ring road project concerns The environment ministry ignored concerns
about the ring road expansion project in Malé, sources told the Maldives Independent
o...
Thu
12. Apr 12:30 - BML reaches MVR 1 bln as profits two years in a row Bank Of Maldives has revealed their net
profit for the year 2017 had reached MVR 1.038 billion - post tax deduction. The bank
had ...
Thu 12. Apr 12:25 - Fishing crews at Kooddoo island frustrated over delay in
payment Fishing crews that have had their hauls
weight at the embattled Maldives Industrial Fisheries Companys (MIFCO) facility in
Kooddoo...
Thu 12. Apr 12:20 - Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to conduct Maldives Heritage
Survey Maldives has contracted Oxford Centre
for Islamic Studies to conduct documentation and surveying of endangered tangible cultural
...
Thu 12. Apr 12:15 - National beach volleyball team leaves to Thailand The national men’s senior beach
volleyball team has left to Thailand to participate in the AVC Beach Tour on Wednesday.
The tou...
Thu 12. Apr 12:10 - Shafiu presented
a stellar performance as HDC eliminated allied Club HDC booked the last semi-final spot
of the Club Maldives Cup 2018 after defeating Allied in the quarter-final 5-3. Abdulla
Sha...
Thu 12. Apr 12:05 - Liyah's architecture
seals the semi final spot easily for TCL Mohamed Liyah of Club TCL scored a hat-trick
as they confirm their passage to the semi-final of Club Maldives Cup 2018. Three go...
Thu 12. Apr 12:00 - The Maldives
announces 9.3% increase in UK visitor numbers The Maldives has announced a 9.3% year-on-year
increase on the number of UK travellers who visited the country in February 2018...
Thu 12. Apr 11:55 - Maldives reports
growing number of UK tourists The Maldives has reported a 9.3% boost
in the number of Brits visiting it in February. The islands recorded a total of 11,362
visitors f...
Thu 12. Apr 11:50 - Number One On
The Bucket List: Champagne And Stargazing In The Maldives Did you know that in the Maldives, you
can see the nighttime stars from both hemispheres? And if you stargaze at Anantara
Kihavah...
Wed 11. Apr 13:20 - English model Iskra Lawrence holidays
at Cocoon Maldives The model, who arrived in the Maldives
Monday, will be staying at Cocoon Maldives for the next week. She will be shooting
her nex... Photo © by Iskra Lawrence
Wed 11. Apr 13:15 - Dusit Thani
Maldives makes record with five awards in one day Dusit Thani Maldives has scooped a record
five awards in one day to finish off a multi-award winning first quarter of 2018. March
29 ...
Wed 11. Apr 13:10 - 12 islands available for long-term leasing Ministry of Fisheries announced on Tuesday
that eight islands from Haa Dhaalu atoll and a total of 12 islands will be granted
for lon...
Wed 11. Apr 13:05 - Kandooma Maldives
welcomes Chef Eddie Ng as their new Executive Chef Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
has appointed Chef Eddie Ng as Executive Chef overseeing all of the resort’s diverse
food e...
Wed 11. Apr 13:00 - Fushifaru Maldives
Introduces Indigenous Maldivian Guest Experiences One of the Maldives’ newest boutique
resorts, Fushifaru Maldives, located on the far North East border of Faadhippolhu Atoll
more p...
Wed 11. Apr 12:55 - MIFCO to bring in vessel to cater to southern fishing boom The state-run Maldives Industrial Fisheries
Company (MIFCO) is to bring in a vessel that can carry 2,500 tons to increase their
capaci...
Wed
11. Apr 12:50 - Water plantation work concludes at Laamu Fonadhoo The water plantation work at Laamu atoll
Fonadhoo has concluded with the site set to cater services to the locals. Environment
Mini...
Wed 11. Apr 12:45 - Ooredoo Maldives kicks off annual Mas Race Telecom giant Ooredoo Maldives kicked
off its annual night fishing competition, “Ooredoo Mas Race•, on Tuesday
night. The conte...
Wed 11. Apr 12:40 - Inch-perfect
curling free kick from Husham takes MPL to semi MPL are through to the semi-finals of
Club Maldives Cup 2018, penetrating twice through the solid defense of MTCC to beat
them 2...
Wed 11. Apr 12:35 - Bengaluru FC 1-0 New Radiant: Nishu scores in the last minute A last-minute goal from Nishu Kumar sealed
the deal for Indian giants Bengaluru FC as they took down New Radiant 1-0, in 2018
A...
Wed 11. Apr 12:30 - AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC defeats New Radiant New Radiant Sports Club had faced defeat
at the hands of Bengaluru FC in the AFC Cup’s group stage match on Tuesday night.
Be...
Wed 11. Apr 12:25 - Opinion: India Needs Full-time NSA in Maldives
to Keep China, Pakistan in Check System of a regular NSA in another Indian
Ocean republic ... The recent disturbing happenings in Maldives has drawn concern in
In...
Tue 10. Apr 13:55 - Anantara Kihavah
Maldives reveals new overwater observatory and bar Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has
made a grand reveal of their new SKY overwater observatory, which combines a luxury
cockta...
Tue 10. Apr 13:50 - Voting for 2018 World Luxury Spa
Awards begins with 14 Maldives nominations Voting for 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards
has begun, with 13 nominations from the Maldives. Votes can be cast via the official
web...
Tue
10. Apr 13:45 - 5 Beauty Tips You Need To Know When Traveling Whether you are flying a five-hour or
fourteen-hour flight to the other side of the world, make sure to take good care of
your skin. In-fl...
Tue 10. Apr 13:40 - Government to train tour operators for nature reserves in
Addu and Fuvahmulah The tour guides will be operating at
the Eedhigali Kilhi and Kottey area in Addu, at the Bandaara Kilhi and Dhadimagi Kilhi
in Fuv...
Tue 10. Apr 13:35 - First ever outlet
of Pizza Hut in Maldives has opened Globally famous pizza chain Pizza Hut
has opened their ever first outlet in the Maldives. Pizza Hurt Maldives is the joint
venture bet...
Tue 10. Apr 13:30 - Hard Rock International
to open its doors in the Maldives Globally recognised as a world-class
entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock International announces plans to expand
its portfo...
Tue 10. Apr 13:25 - Air France to
deploy Dreamliner jet on Maldives flights Air France has announced plans to increase
flight capacity to the Maldives by replacing its Boeing 777-200ER jet with a new 787-9
...
Tue 10. Apr 13:20 - MACL completes laying the first asphalt layer on new runway Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
reveals laying the first layer of asphalt at the northern part of the new runway has
been c...
Tue 10. Apr 13:15 - Maldives government to start 'wave energy project' with
Japan's OIST The Ministry of Environment and Energy
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Okinawa Institute of Science and
Te...
Tue 10. Apr 13:10 - Small is beautiful:
startups in the Maldives The Maldives Independent is interviewing
entrepreneurs about their experiences of launching startups. This is part one of a
series. W...
Tue
10. Apr 13:05 - Maldives govt refuses India's new aircraft offer Maldives government has seemingly refused
the offer of a new aircraft by Indian government according to Times Of India. While
las...
Tue 10. Apr 13:00 - Maldives' most beautiful football field in Kurendhoo The vision of a group of youth from Lh.
Kurendhoo, to give the island’s football field a major facelift, has become a
reality. The effor...
Tue 10. Apr 12:55 - MSRC competes in Club TT Championship in Bangladesh Maldivian Sports and Recreation Club
from Island Aviation Services represented Maldives in the first club level table tennis
champio...
Tue 10. Apr 12:50 - Maldives' New Radiant flies to Bangalore for AFC match Maldives team New Radiant Sports Club
has flown to Bangalore to play a match in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup
aga...
Tue 10. Apr 12:45 - AAFIU: Dhiraagu
is without any pressure whilst few weapons in his arsenal Head Coach of Dhiraagu, Aafiu Mohamed
Hamid says that his side has no pressure when they prepare to face one of the strongest
o...
Tue 10. Apr 12:40 - Maldives tradeshow
touts new features in second edition The International Travel Trade Show of
Maldives (TTM), taking place from May 1-3, 2018, is returning for the second year with
new...
Tue 10. Apr 12:35 - Top German tour
operators open more clubs and resorts TUI and Thomas Cook are opening more
own-brand resorts and club hotels to broaden their portfolios and target diverse customer
se...
Tue 10. Apr 12:30 - Shenaz Treasury’s Amazing Photo from Maldives
is All the Monday Motivation... Travel vlogger and actor Shenaz Treasury
recently posted a Maldives photo on her Instagram account and it will spark your wanderl...
Mon 09. Apr 12:10 - Maldives to
compete for first time at Asian Pastry Cup A three-member team is set to represent
the Maldives for the first time at the Asian Pastry Cup. Chef Aminath Hameed from Conrad
...
Mon 09. Apr 12:05 - MET Office issues white alert to central and southern atolls Maldives Meteorological Service (MET
Office) has issued a white alert for central and southern atolls. While isolated showers
are ex...
Mon
09. Apr 12:00 - First tarmac layer of the new runway in place at VIA Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has said that the first of three layers of the tarmac of the new runway being developed
a...
Mon
09. Apr 11:55 - Stings and Bites - Protection against Marine injuries One of the highlights of going to a vacation
to a tropical destination such as Maldives is to enjoy the pristine blue waters and
all its ...
Mon 09. Apr 11:50 - Fishing vessels queued up, wait 11 hours to weigh catch Fishing vessels guided to Kooddoo island
in Gaafu Ali Atoll, where the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) weighs
fish c...
Mon 09. Apr 09:15 - Four Seasons
Explorer announces 2018 Manta Trust Expeditions Four Seasons Explorer, a luxury catamaran
gracing the Maldivian waters, has announced a Manta Trust Expedition, placing particip...
Mon 09. Apr 09:10 - Hurawalhi Maldives
introduces online gift registry for pre-planning holiday exp. Hurawalhi Maldives has introduced an
online gift registry, allowing guests to pre plan and make arrangements for special
experience...
Mon 09. Apr 09:05 - Smize! Maldives
gets first beauty pageant The Maldives is getting its first beauty
pageant later this month, with organisers emphasising the contest’s decency. Top
Model Mald...
Mon 09. Apr 09:00 - MACL: Ready
to Ground break on the New Terminal Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has revealed that it is set and ready to start the groundwork on the new passenger
termin...
Mon 09. Apr 08:55 - Fisheries Ministry to establish temporary vet clinic in
Villimalé The Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
has again said that they are working to establish a veterinary clinic, as it had last
year as we...
Mon 09. Apr 08:50 - VTV's special program featuring Ali Ashfaq on Sunday night VTV will be broadcasting a special program
featuring the biggest football star born in the Maldives, Ali Ashfaq on Sunday night.
Ash...
Mon 09. Apr 08:45 - TC Sports 3-2 Club Eagles 10 men TC Sports beat Club Eagles 3-2
to advance to the forth position in the ongoing Male League on Saturday evening. TC
Spor...
Mon 09. Apr 08:40 - After ‘gift’
return, India calls Maldives’ bluff on Dornier Behind the facade of its stated India
First policy, the Abdulla Yameen regime in the Maldives continues to run circles around
the Ind...
Sun 08. Apr 10:30 - Nomination open
for Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition 2018 Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened nomination for Maldives Travel Awards Guesthou...
Sun 08. Apr 10:25 - OZEN by Atmosphere
at Maadhoo: the only Bed with a View in Indian Ocean! OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo has been
listed amongst world’s best hotel panoramas. MailOnline Travel has scoured the
world t...
Sun 08. Apr 10:20 - Maldives wins two awards at the marine diving fair of Japan Maldives has won two awards at the marine
diving fair of Japan. Maldives won the award for most desired overseas destination
and ...
Sun 08. Apr 10:15 - Rhombus shop broke into, money and jewelry stolen Rhombus store, famous for selling the
latest fashion clothing, has been broken into and have had money and jewelry stolen
early Sa...
Sun 08. Apr 10:10 - Health Minister:
"400 doctors, 600 nurses introduced over last five years" Health Minister Abdulla Nazim has said
that President Yameen Abdul Gayoom introduced over 400 doctors and 600 nurses to the
h...
Sun 08. Apr 10:05 - Charges raised
against detained Special Ops police Charges have been raised against eight
policemen detained on charges of conspiring to overthrow the government, local media
rep...
Sun 08. Apr 10:00 - TC Sports 3-2 Club Eagles 10 men TC Sports beat Club Eagles 3-2
to advance to the forth position in the ongoing Male League on Saturday evening. TC
Spor...
Sun 08. Apr 09:55 - Maziya 4-0 United Victory Defending champions Maziya tops the point
table with a comfortable win against United Victory 4-0 this afternoon. Captain Ismail
E...
Sun 08. Apr 09:50 - BML shattered
as they face a shocking CMC exit United BML were left heart-rending on
Saturday evening as they were knocked out by MTCC on penalties in the round of 16 of
Club...
Sun 08. Apr 09:45 - Second half
heroics take MPL to quarter final MPL defeats Prisons Club 4-1, to keep
going forward. They are now in the Quarter Final of the Club Maldives Cup 2018. MPL
domin...
Sun 08. Apr 09:40 - Astonishing
Maldivian trashes police Maldivian thrashes Police Club 5-2 in
the round of 16 clash, to progress to the Quarter Final of the Club Maldives Cup 2018.
Ahmed...
Sun 08. Apr 09:35 - Fashir hails
Ooredoo inside the opening sixteens minutes Mohamed Fashir of Ooredoo scored a hat-trick
inside the opening sixteen minutes of the match to progress to the Quarter Final of
th...
Sun 08. Apr 09:30 - China’s
‘land grabbing’ in Maldives worries US Amid allegations of China engaging in
massive land grabbing in the Maldives, the Pentagon Saturday said it was a cause of
concer...
Sat 07. Apr 14:00 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
opens new wine library Cuvée Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives has
opened its new wine library, Cuvée. To open Cuvée, a special wine dinner was hosted
on Th...
Sat 07. Apr 13:55 - Vilamendhoo
Island Resort wins Holidaycheck Award 2018 Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa has
won the Holidaycheck Award 2018. The resort won the award with 98 percent recommenda...
Sat 07. Apr 13:50 - Partners announced for TTM 2018 Maldives Getaways on Thursday signed
up with partners for the upcoming Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2018. At a ceremony held
a...
Sat 07. Apr 13:45 - Maldives to
witness $1.6 bln new tourism investments in five years Maldives will see new investments in
tourism worth USD 1.6 billion over the next five years, the island nation’s President
Abdulla Ya...
Sat 07. Apr 13:40 - Maldives selected as the Dream Destination among Japanese The Maldives has been selected as the
number 1 Overseas Dream Destination and number 2 Overseas Diving Destination among
Ja...
Sat
07. Apr 13:35 - BBM sets Masterclass programs for chefs Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) in association
with Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS) in conjunction with Hotel Asia
20...
Sat 07.- Apr 13:30 - Maldives decides to ban use of plastic in schools Ministry of Education has decided to
ban use of plastics in all schools of Maldives starting from next week. The plastic
ban programm...
Sat 07. Apr 13:25 - Govt official:
India to provide surveillance aircraft after returning helicopter A government official of the Maldives
claimed Thursday that India had agreed to take back one of the helicopters it gifted
to the arc...
Sat 07. Apr 13:20 - "My father's crime is not supporting Yameen" Sana Qasim, daughter of Jumhooree Party
leader Qasim Ibrahim, says her father and younger brother, Siyad Qasim, have done not...
Sat
07. Apr 13:15 - US defense concern on growing ties between Maldives-China The US defense department had confirmed
they are concerned about the rumors of China influencing and possibly exploiting Mald...
Sat 07. Apr 13:10 - MP Falaah: Nasheed will be given a prisoner's 'ticket'
if he returns to Maldives Ibrahim Falaah, the deputy leader of
the ruling party’s parliamentary group, has said that opposition leader and former
President M...
Sat 07. Apr 13:05 - Four teams advance to quarter finals Four teams have confirmed their place
in the quarter finals of ongoing Club Maldives Cup. Dhiraagu beat WAMCO on penalties
to s...
Sat 07. Apr 13:00 - Is this the
most unlikely place for an ice rink? A tropical island nation in the Indian
Ocean, the Maldives is best known for its 1,000-some islands and over-the-top experiences.
Th...
Sat 07. Apr 08:15 - Victory 2-1 Green; Victory SC came from behind to beat Green
Streets Victory Sports Club came from a goal
down to defeat Club Green Streets by 2-1, in tonight’s STO Malé' League 2018.
Illia Subol sc...
Sat 07. Apr 08:10 - Ali Azim slams Petar Sgrt for poor player management Former President of Football Association
of Maldives (FAM) slams national team coach Petar Segrt for his ill treatment on Maldives
...
Sat 07. Apr 08:05 - HDC sets a new
benchmark as they reach to the quarter final Team HDC sets a new benchmark as they
beat Stelco RC 3-1, to reach to the Quarter Final of Club Maldives Cup for the first
time in ...
Sat 07. Apr 08:00 - Allied ends FSM's fairy tale Allied demolishes FSM to bring an end
to their fairy tale run in the Club Maldives Cup 2018. Besides the high tempo of the
match ti...
Sat 07. Apr 07:55 - TCL scores half
a dozen against the hapless PWS Thilafushi Corporation Limited (TCL)
books their place in the Quater Final of the Club Maldives Cup 2018, after defeating
Public W...
Sat 07. Apr 07:50 - Dhiraagu knocks
out Wamco in the penalty shootout Dhiraagu makes their way to the Quarter
Final of the Club Maldives Cup 2018 after defeating Wamco in the penalty shootout.
Dhira...
Sat 07. Apr 07:45 - In the Maldives,
'total regression' of women's rights, environmental protection... In the Maldives, well-known, politically
active women are being detained and strip searched during protests. A respected civil
societ...
Sat 07. Apr 07:40 - Pentagon: Chinese
Developments in Maldives is Cause of Concern Asserting that the US was 'committed
to a free and open' Indo-Pacific ... China engaging in massive land grabbing in the
Maldives, ...
Sat 07. Apr 07:35 - OIST to harness energy from ocean waves in the Maldives The Okinawa Institute of Science and
Technology Graduate University (OIST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
...
Fri 06. Apr 09:10 - Top Model Maldives
becomes first franchise beauty pageant in Maldives Maldives is set to welcome Top Model
Maldives, the first franchise beauty pageant in the Maldives. Organised by leading
local fashi...
Fri 06. Apr 09:05 - Met Office: Hot weather will continue throughout April Maldives Meteorological Service (Met
Office) says Maldives will experience hot weather throughout the month of April. Speaking
to...
Fri
06. Apr 09:00 - VIA ready to start the work on new terminal Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has said that the work of building the new passenger terminal at Velana International
Ai...
Fri 06. Apr 08:55 - Maldives: Plan
To Harness Energy From Ocean Waves The Okinawa Institute of Science and
Technology Graduate University (OIST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
...
Fri 06. Apr 08:50 - PSM takes over management of Olympus cinema hall Public Service Media (PSM) has taken
over the management of the biggest cinema hall of Maldives, Olympus. Previously, Olympus...
Fri 06. Apr 08:45 - Six arrested
over illegal possession of liquor Six people have been arrested over a
large amount of liquor discovered in a house in capital Male. During a special operation,
the ...
Fri 06. Apr 08:40 - Suzain demands public apology from Segrt Green Streets coach Ali Suzain demanded
national team coach Petar Segt to issue a public apology for the way he handle Ali
Ashf...
Thu 05. Apr 12:30 - Kaimoo Hotels
sign up as Maldives Hospitality Partner for SATA 2018 Kaimoo Hotels has confirmed to be the
official Hospitality Partner in Maldives for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2018.
As th...
Thu 05. Apr 12:25 - Hulhule Island
Hotel hosts SABA butler training programme Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) has hosted
the latest edition of SABA International Butler Academy’s butler training programme.
Twelve ...
Thu 05. Apr 12:20 - Over 150 delegates
from 40 brands confirm attendance at Hotelier Forum 2018 Over a hundred delegates representing
40 hospitality brands have confirmed attendance at the upcoming Hotelier Maldives GM
For...
Thu 05. Apr 08:30 - Air France to
operate Boeing Dreamliner during 2018 winter season Air France will be operating the new
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for Maldives sector during winter 2018/19 season. From 01st
Novemb...
Thu
05. Apr 08:25 - The 'vanishing' of a historical Maldives mosque! Regarded as a historical landmark Kalhuvakaru
Mosque was one of the oldest of such sacred such premises in the capital; and a pla...
Thu
05. Apr 08:20 - Komandoo land reclamation to begin tomorrow The land reclamation project is set to
begin anew tomorrow at Shaviyani atoll Komandoo. The project is contracted to the Maldives...
Thu 05. Apr 08:15 - Six arrested
in alcohol bust Four Maldivians and two foreign nationals
were arrested Tuesday night while trying to store more than 400 liquor bottles and
80 can...
Thu 05. Apr 08:10 - Male' faces bottled water shortage due to increasing demand Shops in Male’ are facing difficulties
in supplying enough bottled water to meet the increasing demand in the city. Some shops
said...
Thu 05. Apr 08:05 - Governments unlawful activities have gone too far, no way
to return to right path Lawyer Adam Zalif has said that President
Abdulla Yameen’s government’s unlawful activities have "gone too far"
and that there is ...
Thu 05. Apr 08:00 - Amilla Fushi
successfully wraps up pro-football training camp for kids Amilla Fushi, one of the luxury resorts
in Baa Atoll, has successfully completed its special professional football training
camp for chil...
Thu 05. Apr 07:55 - The Escape:
Niyama Private Islands Maldives Located in the South Dhaalu Atoll, just
a 40-minute sea plane from Malé, Niyama's twin islands offer up the luxury of choice,
from t...
Wed 04. Apr 09:30 - TTM Hotelier
Summit 2018 to be held at Bandos Maldives The second edition of the biggest travel
gathering in the Maldives - TTM Hotelier Summit - to be held at Bandos Maldives on
the 3...
Wed 04. Apr 09:25 - Luxury tourism
expert Shanoon Khalid launches travel solution Adore Maldives Luxury tourism expert Shanoon Khalid
has launched Adore Maldives, a brand that features personally selected and carefully
review...
Wed 04. Apr 09:20 - Amilla Fushi
wraps up kids’ elite football camp Idyllic island Amilla Fushi has raised
the game for family holidays in the Maldives this Easter, hosting its first ever football
training c...
Wed 04. Apr 09:15 - Housing ministry seeks interested parties to maintain fountain,
ponds in ... The housing ministry has opened up the
opportunity for interested parties to maintain the water fountain and ponds in the
recently r...
Wed 04. Apr 09:10 - April; a busy month for the main gateway of Maldives Velana International Airport (VIA) is
known as the busiest airport operated in the South Asia region. While the demand for
the airport...
Wed
04. Apr 09:05 - Shops to be permitted to run 24-7 Economic Ministry has revealed that they
are working to give the permits for businesses such as shops, cafés and restaurants
to run 2...
Wed
04. Apr 09:00 - Maldives state to return India gifted helicopter Indian media has revealed Maldives government
has made requests at New Delhi, India to return one out of the two helicopters that...
Wed
04. Apr 08:55 - Local businessman attacked, millions looted Police headquarters - the case has been
lodged to the authority and they are currently investigating the issue. Maldives Police
Servi...
Wed 04. Apr 08:50 - Jailed ex-vice
president ordered to pay US$5m Jailed former vice president Ahmed Adeeb
has been asked to pay MVR74 million (US$4.7 million) as compensation for losses incurr...
Wed 04. Apr 08:45 - Round of 16
draw: Teams focusing to expand their horizon The round of 16 draw of Club Maldives
Cup 2018 has been taken on Tuesday night at Marble Hotel, Male. The winners of groups
A...
Wed 04. Apr 08:40 - After Declining
India's Naval Exercise Invite, Maldives Returns Gifted Helicopter Days after declining India’s invitation
to participate in a naval exercise, Maldives once again snubbed New Delhi by returning
a gifte...
Wed 04. Apr 08:35 - Its Political
Crisis May Have Subsided, but Trouble Lingers in the Maldives The Maldives, a country known far more
as a honeymoon hotspot in the Indian Ocean than as a hub of political crisis, is back
to “bus...
Tue 03. Apr 14:20 - Dhoogas guesthouse
in Maldives south to reopen with 120 beds A state owned corporation has unveiled
plans to re-develop the Dhoogas guesthouse in the southernmost Addu atoll with 120
beds. ...
Tue 03. Apr 14:15 - LUX* South Ari
Atoll to host expert-led workshops with Imogen Edwards-Jones LUX* South Ari Atoll is to host a series
... on April 12 with sundowner cocktails at Senses Beach from 5.30 to 6.30pm, followed
by a ...
Tue 03. Apr 14:10 - JW Marriott to open fourth resort in Maldives JW Marriott has revealed plans of launching
its fourth resort in Maldives in November of this year. JW Marriott Maldives Resort
and S...
Tue
03. Apr 14:05 - Easter attracts the wealthiest to Maldives Several notable wealthy entrepreneurs
and business magnates along with their families had reached the island nation to celebrate
t...
Tue 03. Apr 14:00 - Record number
of private jets for Easter holidays The Velana International Airport hosted
a record number of private jets on Sunday at the start of Easter holidays. Some 29
private j...
Tue 03. Apr 13:55 - Maldives to ban plastic bottles in schools The Maldives announced Tuesday that it
will be enforcing a ban on plastic bottles and bags in all schools beginning next week.
Acc... Education
Ministry
Tue 03. Apr 13:50 - Two Fonadhoo youth injured in machete attack Two youth have been assaulted and injured
with a machete in L. Fonadhoo on Sunday. Speaking to VNews on Monday, police me...
Tue 03. Apr 13:45 - Government threatens penalization if prices are increased The Ministry of Economic Affairs has
threatened to penalize any businesses that increase prices of their goods as a direct
result of th...
Tue 03. Apr 13:40 - Gazprom’s Football Friendship International Children’s
Project debuts in Maldives Gazprom, official partner of FIFA and
the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, announced the opening of the SixthSeason of the Football
for Fr...
Tue
03. Apr 13:35 - New Radiant secures top spot, Ashfaq's response New Radiant capped a 4-1 victory against
United Victory in STO Male' League on Monday night's game. With this win New Radiant
...
Tue 03. Apr 13:30 - Round of 16 to be drawn tonight Thrilling action of futsal awaits as
the round of 16 draw of Club Maldives Cup 2018 will be held tonight. Group stage action
of this e...
Tue 03. Apr 13:25 - I dedicate this win to National Team Coach Petar Segrt New Radiant SC Captain Ali Ashfaq has
dedicated the 4-1 win against United Victory to newly appointed National Team Coach
Pet...
Mon 02. Apr 12:30 - Niyama Maldives
offers private jet getaways With the Maldives’ Dhaalu Airport
now open to private jets, Niyama Private Islands Maldives is closer than ever and accessible
24 ho...
Mon 02. Apr 12:25 - The Small Maldives
Island Co. launches unparalleled benefits programme The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC),
which runs three award-winning resorts in Maldives, has launched a special concierge
servi...
Mon 02. Apr 12:20 - Lily Beach promotes
Resident Manager Patrice Aira as General Manager Lily Beach Resort and Spa Maldives has
promoted its Resident Manager Patrice Aira to the post of General Manager. Patrice
joined...
Mon 02. Apr 12:15 - Former Kalhufahalafushi
development firm to pay fines of USD22 mln The Civil Court on Sunday ordered Asia
Resorts, the former development company of Kalhufahalafushi in Thaa Atoll, to pay the
sta...
Mon 02. Apr 12:10 - Custom establishes
new regulation for goods imported for resort construction Maldives Customs Services, on Sunday,
announced new regulations for the declaration and delivery of goods to new and upcoming...
Mon 02. Apr 12:05 - Two main piers of the Male’-Hulhumale’ bridge
connected Two main piers of Male’-Hulhumale’
bridge has been connected last night. Housing Minister Dr.Muizzu tweeted today saying
that pi...
Mon
02. Apr 12:00 - Gloria Jean's Coffees opening on Monday night The Rasfannu pavilion will be unofficially
opening Monday night while Australian homegrown Gloria Jean's will have its grand ope...
Mon 02. Apr 11:55 - Police question Shahinda Ismail over 'anti-Islamic' tweet Prominent human rights and democracy
activist Shahinda Ismail has again beeen questioned by the police over an alleged anti-Isl...
Mon 02. Apr 11:50 - Policemen detained
on coup plot charges sacked Eight policemen detained on charges of
conspiring to overthrow the government have been sacked ... Aside from terrorism charges
...
Mon 02. Apr 11:45 - FSM, after all the instant comeback kings? FSM continues their amazing run in the
Club Maldives Cup 2018 with a second comeback in the group stage. They obtained a 2-2
...
Mon 02. Apr 11:40 - STO faces stage
exit as the instrumental Haape proves his potential Mighty STO has been knocked out from
the group stage of Club Maldives Cup 2018 following the draw against Wamco last night.
M...
Sun 01. Apr 10:20 - Amaya Kuda Rah named Villa Resort
of the Year at Travel & Hospitality Awards Amaya Kuda Rah Maldives has been recognised as the Villa Resort
of the Year at the Travel and Hospitality Awards. Located in the...
Sun 01. Apr 10:15 - First turtle
hatchlings of 2018 at Dusit Thani Maldives During the night of March 5, new life
was born at Dusit Thani Maldives as the last turtle nest of 2017 hatched on one of
the resort’s b...
Sun 01. Apr 10:10 - Over 100 resorts,
hotels confirm participation at TTM 2018 Over 100 tourist establishments in the
Maldives have confirmed their participation in the second edition of Travel Trade Maldives
(T...
Sun
01. Apr 10:05 - Laborers hold strike over restrictions on cargo transport Laborers who work at the Male’ Commercial
Harbor are holding a strike to express their discontent over the Transport Authority’s
deci...
Sun 01. Apr 10:00 - Fixture change #1: New vs Valencia game moved New Radiant vs Valencia game in Male’
League has been moved from 6th April to 29th April. The change could be due to the
reas...
Sun 01. Apr 09:55 - Hat-trick hero
Bichard takes public works to the kockout stages In Group-E, Public Works and Ooredoo
secured round of 16 spots, after surprising results in the last matches of the group.
Public Wor...
Sun 01. Apr 09:50 - MPL grabs the final spot of the semi MPL confirms the last spot of the semi-final
of 18/30 Women’s Futsal Fiesta yesterday, thanks to Mariyam Rifa (Marilyn) who
scored a...
Sat
31. Mar 12:25 - Court prescribes 40 lashes to man for consuming alcohol The Criminal Court has sentenced a Maldivian
man found guilty of consuming alcohol to 40 lashes and 27 days in prison. The sent...Comment: This is not a premature April Fool!
Sat 31. Mar 12:20 - Shangri-La,
Taj’s ‘Warmer Welcomes’ alliance named Best Loyalty Partnership Groundbreaking hotel loyalty alliance
launched by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris last
year h...
Sat 31. Mar 12:15 - Tourism industry still at downturn after end of state of
emergency While President Abdulla Yameen has ended
the 45-day long state of emergency, the Maldives industry is still at a downturn, warns
s...
Sat
31. Mar 12:10 - Maldives hits-back at German Amb over airline claim Maldives airports operator on Friday
hit-back at the German Ambassador to the archipelago over claims that big airline carriers
woul...
Sat 31. Mar 12:05 - Major European
airlines may suspend flights to Maldives this summer Major European airlines may suspend flights
to the Maldives this summer, as the international community piles on pressure on the
is...
Sat
31. Mar 12:00 - Maldives inflation rate slows down Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has
confirmed the inflation rate which picked its pace last December had since slowed down.
A...
Sat
31. Mar 11:55 - Sangu TV labels hefty fine as attack on free media Local television station Sangu TV on
Saturday slammed the broadcasting regulator over its decision to impose a hefty fine
for airin...
Sat 31. Mar 11:50 - Transporting
merchandise during daytime banned in Malé Transporting and unloading merchandise
from warehouses and shops during daytime in Malé have been banned in a bid to ease
tr...
Sat 31. Mar 11:45 - Housing Minister
reveals plans to clear several areas to ‘redesign’ Male The Minister of Housing and Infrastructure
Dr Mohamed Muizzu Friday night revealed that the government has plans to clear five
ar...
Sat 31. Mar 11:40 - Mattu the star
as Stelco shape up well for the knockout stage Ali Maais (Mattu) scores a hat-trick
as Stelco Recreation Club (Stelco) beat Fen Club by 3-1 to advance to the round of
16 of Club M...
Sat 31. Mar 11:35 - China-India
Geopolitical Competition: First Maldives, Next Sri Lanka? South Asia and the Indian Ocean are becoming
increasingly unstable. Recent events such as the political turmoil in the Maldives
a...
Sat 31. Mar 11:30 - In bid to get
Maldives government return to democracy, Europe may halt flights In what might be a strong punitive measure
against the government of Abdulla Yameen, large European airlines may suspend flight...
Sat 31. Mar 11:25 - The Best Spot
for Stargazing in the Maldives Is a Gorgeous Overwater Bar Visiting the Maldives is always a good
idea, especially if you’re a nature lover looking to get up close and personal
with sea life and...
Fri 30. Mar 14:30 - Voting for SATA 2018 begins Voting for South Asian Travel Awards
(SATA) 2018 has opened. According to SATA Secretariat, votes can be cast via the official
we...
Fri 30. Mar 14:25 - MCS detainee attempts escape, dives into Malé lagoon A detainee of the Maldives Correctional
Services (MCS) has dived off the harbour at the southern coast of capital city Malé,
in an att...
Fri 30. Mar 14:20 - State Attorney
resigns , declares govt acts "unconstitutional" State Counsel General Maryam Shunana
on Wednesday resigned from her post at the Attorney General’s (AG) office. Shunana
state...
Fri 30. Mar 14:15 - Maldives Broadcom fines SanguTV MVR 100,000 Local news channel Sangu Tv has been
fined by MVR 100,000 ... Mohamed Musthafa spoke critically of President Abdulla Yameen...
Fri
30. Mar 09:00 - Azur Hotel Jen, Male': Quality food with a view to match There is something peculiar about being
judged via the reflection of the door by a middle-age woman riding the elevator with
you. ...
Fro 30. Mar 08:55 - Tourist injured
by jet ski awarded MVR140,000 The civil court on Thursday ordered a
Maldivian to pay more than MVR140,000 (US$9,000) to a tourist who was injured in a
jet ski a...
Fri 30. Mar 08:50 - German Ambassador: Large airline from Europe plans to halt
flights to Maldives German Ambassador to Maldives Jörn Rohde
have stated that there are rumours that a large airline from Europe plans to halt their
s...
Fri 30. Mar 08:45 - Ambassador M. Faisal: Chinese tourist arrival unaffected
by acts of opposition Ambassador of Maldives to China Mohamed
Faisal has stated the Chinese tourist arrivals have remained stable and unaffected
follo...
Fri
30. Mar 08:40 - 17-year-old drowns in Kudahuvadhoo A 17-year-old autistic boy has drowned
while swimming in Dh. Kudahuvadhoo this Thursday. The teenager has been identified
as A...
Fri 30. Mar 08:35 - Opposition says a mass rally will be announced very soon Deputy Leader of Jumhooree Party (JP),
Dr. Hussain Rasheed Hassan, says that the people of Maldives cannot be stopped through
c...
Fri 30. Mar 08:30 - How floating
solar panels are helping the Maldives ditch diesel fuel Tropical islands might boast pure natural
scenery, but their energy sources are often anything but pure. Many power-hungry resorts
i...
Fri 30. Mar 08:25 - Cabinet nod
to agreement for protecting marine environment The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved signing of an MoU intending to promote clo...
Thu 29. Mar 12:45 - JW Marriott
Maldives Resort and Spa set to open in November Marriott International has announced
plans to launch its JW Marriott brand in Maldives with the opening of JW Marriott Maldives
Res...
Thu 29. Mar 12:40 - Actress Sienna
Miller spends Easter at Jumeirah Vittaveli Popular English American actress Sienna
Miller has arrived in Maldives with her family for a short Easter getaway. According
to sour...
Thu 29. Mar 12:35 - MATATO hosts
destination stand at Vietnam International Travel Mart Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has hosted a destination stand at the Vietnam International
T...
Thu 29. Mar 12:30 - MATATO President
Abdulla Ghiyas named 2018 PATA Face of the Future Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) President Abdulla Ghiyas has been named the 2018 PATA F...
Thu
29. Mar 12:25 - Tourist wins damages in jet-ski accident during Maldives holiday A Singapore tourist has won damages in
a civil lawsuit filed after being hit by a jet-ski during her holiday in the Maldives.
The Maldi...
Thu 29. Mar 12:20 - MPL to invest MVR100 million in
bridge bus service The Maldives Ports Limited will invest
MVR100 million (US$6.381 million) for a bus service on the Malé to Hulhulé bridge that
is du...
Thu
29. Mar 12:15 - Pizza Hut outlet opens in Male’ City An outlet of international franchise,
Pizza Hut has been opened in Maldivian capital, Male’ City. The outlet, located
in the housing ...
Thu 29. Mar 12:10 - MIFCO’s
Fish Pouches to Hit American Markets! Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company
(MIFCO) has commenced the export of the topnotch tuna from the Maldives in pouches.
At a ...
Thu 29. Mar 12:05 - State takes RaajjeTV to court over MVR 2,000 fine State prosecutors have requested a court
trial over RaajjeTV’s MVR 2,000 fine for suspending its regular broadcast over
threats. Duri...
Thu 29. Mar 12:00 - Lawyers: Chief Justice is being tortured! Lawyers of Chief Justice Abdullah Saeed
have said that he is being tortured and that he was detained unlawfully. In addition,
they s...
Thu
29. Mar 11:55 - Veteran footballer Ali Umar appointed as sports commissioner The President’s Office has on Wednesday
appointed former footballer Ali Umar as sports commissioner, replacing Ahmed ‘TC
Dave’ ...
Thu 29. Mar 11:50 - HDC hammered
Yes to advance as the group leadres HDC won easily against Yes TV 4-1, from
which was expected to be a competitive display. Mohamed Sujan Ahmed (Sujan) took the...
Thu 29. Mar 11:45 - Customs makes
a late comeback to March on the semi Customs Recreation Club came from a goal
behind to thrash Ooredoo by 2-1, to march on to the semi-finals with one game on hand...
Thu 29. Mar 08:15 - Maldives tests
waters in integrated resort, island hopping concepts The Maldives has found great success
in its ‘one island one resort’ tourism concept, but industry watchers are
saying the destination ...
Thu 29. Mar 08:10 - Soaking up the
sun with Kabir Khan in Maldives It must feel like B’wood filmmakers’
week in the Maldives these days. After Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan was soaking up the sun
and sand in...
Thu 29. Mar 08:05 - No confrontation
or warning shots at Chinese warships near Maldives Indian Navy spokesperson categorically
denies Nikkei Asian Review report about face-off near Male; no Chinese navy ships observed...
Thu 29. Mar 08:00 - MAHB to sell
Maldives airport stake for RM28.5mil In a Bursa Malaysia filing yesterday,
MAHB said it would book a gain of RM28.5mil from the disposal of GMIAL as the carrying
value...
Wed 28. Mar 13:30 - MATATO to host
dedicated Maldives destination showcase event in India Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced plans to host a Maldivian Night destination
sh...
Wed 28. Mar 13:25 - Soneva Fushi
welcome renowned British historian Professor Andrew Roberts Soneva has announced that it will be
welcoming visiting British author Professor Andrew Roberts at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives.
D...
Wed 28. Mar 13:20 - Hilton to open
Maldives’ first Curio Collection resort in 2018 Hilton on Monday announced plans to open
a new boutique resort in the Maldives under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand. The
...
Wed
28. Mar 13:15 - Sunscreen - Common Myths, Busted One of the quintessential products that
you will find in any traveler’s backpack, especially when travelling to a tropical
destination su...
Wed
28. Mar 13:10 - Indulge in simple luxuries Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, a stunningly refurbished
resort found on the beautiful bite-sized gem of Meedhuffushi Island in the heart of
the...
Wed
28. Mar 13:05 - Urvashi Rautela Urvashi Rautela an Indian film actress
and model is a former beauty queen who won the title of Miss Teen India in 2009 and
Miss Di...
Wed 28. Mar 13:00 - Curio Collection
by Hilton Adds Exotic Escape to Asia Resort Portfolio ... Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has entered into a
franchise agreement with Singha Estate Public Company Limited (Singha Estate PCL) to
ope...
Wed 28. Mar 12:55 - Tourists should
protest in the Maldives, says Nasheed Tourists to the Maldives should protest
and be "mindful" about what is happening in the country, former president
Mohamed Nashee...
Wed
28. Mar 12:50 - Solar panel installation completed by 80% in Hulhumale' Housing Development Corporation (HDC)
has confirmed the installation of solar panels in the apartments at Hulhumale' has
been co...
Wed 28. Mar 12:45 - Environment
Symposium 2018 to be held next month Ministry of Environment and Energy reveals
plans of holding the biggest environment symposium in the country next month. The me...
Wed
28. Mar 12:40 - Land reclamation for Funadhoo Airport completed Land reclamation for the site of the
domestic airport in Sh Funadhoo has been completed. Funadhoo Airport Project is a State-fund...
Wed 28. Mar 12:35 - State requests court trial over RaajjeTV fine State prosecutors have requested a court
trial over RaajjeTV’s MVR 2,000 fine for suspending its regular broadcast over
threats. Whil...
Wed 28. Mar 12:30 - Gender Ministry: 44 cases of child sexual abuse reported
last month alone Over 44 cases of child sexual abuse was
reported to the Gender Ministry and social services outlets across the country in February
al...
Wed 28. Mar 12:25 - Asian Cup Qualifiers: Maldives finished in Style Maldives cruise past Bhutan in their
final Asian Cup Qualifiers Group Stage campaign in Group D with a massive win against
helple...
Wed 28. Mar 12:20 - Maldives cruise
past Bhutan Maldives sealed a comfortable 7-0 win
over Bhutan in their final AFC Asian Cup Qualifying match on Tuesday. Maldives secured
th...
Wed 28. Mar 12:15 - JW Marriott
Maldives Resort & Spa announces November 2018 opening JW Marriott has confirmed that its JW
Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa will be opening on the island of Vagaru, Shaviyani
Atoll, Mald...
Wed 28. Mar 08:40 - Maldives Football
Club signs Pak goalkeeper Saqib Lahore-Soon after the lifting of FIFA
suspensions on Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), the international professional football
clubs...
Wed 28. Mar 08:35 - Flights to the
Maldives now taking off from $429 return Paradise without the price tag? It's
possible. It's all thanks to the latest AirAsia sale, which is taking you from Perth,
Sydney, the Gold...
Wed 28. Mar 08:30 - This Luxe Wellness
Retreat in the Maldives Make Reconsider Your Life Choices If you're sitting at your desk right
this second, you're probably wishing you were anywhere but your desk and I'm afraid
what you're ab...
Wed 28. Mar 08:25 - Curio Collection
by Hilton Debuts in Maldives Upon completion by year-end 2018, the
Curio Collection Maldives will offer 198 keys, including beach and overwater villas,
marking...
Tue 27. Mar 13:50 - Huvafen Fushi
unveils The Playpen, The Grand Beach Pavilion Glamorously grown-up Maldivian hideaway
Huvafen Fushi has revealed the latest stunning chapter in its coming-of-age, The PlayP...
Tue 27. Mar 13:45 - Kandima launches
#KoolFriends competition with five-night holiday giveaway Kandima Maldives has launched a worldwide
competition on Facebook, giving the chance for two best friends to spend their holida...
Tue 27. Mar 13:40 - Pilot 'tourist
village' project launched in Kaashidhoo Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer on Monday
inaugurated a US$1 million pilot project to develop local tourism on the island of
Kaas...
Tue 27. Mar 13:35 - Safari company fined MVR 300k for environment damage A safari company has been fined MVR 300,000
after tourists caused damage GA Hithaadhoo, a protected site. The island, known for...
Tue 27. Mar 13:30 - Government looking for parties to survey grouper fish reserve
in Vaavu Atoll The Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
has announced that they are looking for parties to conduct multibeam bathymetric surveys
...
Tue
27. Mar 13:25 - Board of Greater Male' Industrial Zone Ltd formed
Tue
27. Mar 13:20 - Maldives reserve exceeds USD 600 mln Maldives Monetary Authority - central
bank - has confirmed the state reserve has bumped by 30% exceeding USD 600 million.
Centr...
Tue 27. Mar 13:15 - China, debt
and the Maldives Chinese lending is putting the Maldives
at risk ... the three largest Chinese projects are together worth $1.5 billion and
that there will...
Tue 27. Mar 13:10 - No Hope for a free and fair election be held in Maldives
this year The presidential elections will be held
this year in Maldives. However, many people are pessimistic about it. People question
wheth...
Tue
27. Mar 13:05 - Maldives top court defends Feb 1 order Maldives top court on Tuesday defended
its controversial order of February 1, insisting that criminal intent of the now jailed
two Sup...
Tue 27. Mar 13:00 - Ali Ashfaq dismissed from the national football team Maldives national football team squad’s
Captain Ali Ashfaq has been dismissed from the squad on Monday. Speaking to VNews,
Ash...
Tue 27. Mar 12:55 - Immi's impressive
play restores STO after their initial setback in opening match STO RC won against Club Immigration 5-2
last night, after the outstanding first half play. Mohamed Imran (Immi) took the lead
for ...
Tue 27. Mar 12:50 - Police and Fenaka
continues their decent run Second round of 18/30 Women’s Futsal
Fiesta began last night with six teams advanced from round one. In Group-1 action,
Police ...
Tue 27. Mar 12:45 - Petar: I only play for a win National team coach Petar Segrt vows
to win the match against Bhutan tomorrow in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at National
Stadi...
Mon 26. Mar 13:35 - Anantara Kihavah
Maldives Villas unveils SKY overwater observatory bar Observatory is fitted with a research-grade
16• Meade LX200 telescope mounted on a super-giant field tripod. Anantara Kihavah
Ma...VIDEO
Mon 26. Mar 13:30 - Kandolhu Maldives
opens fifth dining outlet, Ata-Roa Kandolhu Maldives has opened its fifth
dining outlet Ata-Roa, serving up Mexico and Peru’s best street food. The menu
is straightfor...
Mon 26. Mar 13:25 - LUX* South Ari
Atoll to host expert-led workshops with ... Christian del Rosario LUX* South Ari Atoll is to host a series
of expert-led photography workshops with celebrated photographer Christian del Rosario.
Aim...
Mon 26. Mar 13:20 - CMA concludes
first Maldives Hotel Revenue and Tech Summit Corporate Maldives Academy (CMA) on Saturday
concluded the first Maldives Hotel Revenue and Tech Summit with over 150 parti...
Mon 26. Mar 13:15 - Ten reasons
why you can’t miss inaugural Maldives Supplier Expo 2018 Maldives Supplier Expo is an invitation-only
event, where exhibiting companies can expect to meet key decision makers including
e...
Mon 26. Mar 13:10 - Authorities prohibit unauthorized collecting of coastal
sand The Environment Protection Agency has
prohibited collecting of coastal sand without adequate authorisation and those found
to do...
Mon 26. Mar 13:05 - Booking confirmed for Maldivian Maldivian confirmed a place in the round
of 16 of Club Maldives Cup 2018 after the win against Fen Club last night. Maldivian
won...
Mon 26. Mar 08:45 - Aitken Spence
to open Aarah Resort, introducing the Heritance brand Getting ready to introduce the Heritance
brand to the Maldives, Aitken Spence Hotels and Resorts is set to open Heritance Aarah
tow...
Mon
26. Mar 08:40 - Guesthouse mega project commeces in Kaashidhoo Tourism Ministry confirms the commencement
of a large scale guesthouse project at Kaafu atoll Kaashidhoo on Monday. Known for...
Mon
26. Mar 08:35 - EPA slams hefty fine for Fushi Dhiggaru reef damage Maldives Environment Protection Agency
(EPA) has slammed a hefty fine of MVR 100 million on Mainland Shipping Private Limite...
Mon 26. Mar 08:30 - Politicians,
members of judiciary charged with terrorism, moved to Maafushi ... Several high-profile figures that were
recently charged with terrorism during the state of emergency have been transferred
to Maafus...
Mon 26. Mar 08:25 - Fortunate Ooredoo
won the toss to book the last spot of the second round Ooredoo is fortunate enough to advance
to the Second Round of 18/30 Women’s Futsal Fiesta by the toss. Ooredoo and Maldivian
...
Mon 26. Mar 08:20 - Anticipation
awaits for the final group stage clashes of Group-C ... Thrilling action of Group-C leaves all
four teams a chance to further advance to the knockout stages of Club Maldives Cup
2018. FS...
Mon 26. Mar 08:15 - Political unrest
in Maldives Situated in the Arabian Sea, Maldives
is considered one of the most beautiful island countries comprising of almost twenty
six islan...
Mon 26. Mar 08:10 - After the emergency:
repairing ties with Maldives The Maldivian government’s decision
to lift the state of emergency after 45 days, just ahead of the expiry of its second
self-imposed ...
Sun 25. Mar 11:35 - Soneva launches
world’s first fully sustainable surfing programme Soneva has announced plans to launch
the world’s first fully sustainable surf programme, Soneva Surf. With the launch
of planned i...VIDEO
Sun 25. Mar 11:30 - Romance is king
in magical Maldives wonderland resort Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Cocktails at sundown on an uninhabited
reef flanked by coral-blue sea, followed by a boat-trip to a beautiful island for a
private dinn...
Sun 25. Mar 11:25 - Joali Maldives
listed as one of top 10 Luxury Hotel Openings on Top Hotel News The global online news portal, Top Hotel
News ranks Joali Maldives as one of the top 10 luxury hotel openings in 2018. Located
in ...
Sun 25. Mar 11:20 - Time limit for
nominations for SATA 2018 passes with over 500 for the year Highrise has announced that the target
time to nominate properties and services for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2018
ha...
Sun 25. Mar 11:15 - Youth passes away while surfing A young man passed away while being treated
after drowning when he surfing at popular surf point Thanburudhoo in Kaafu atoll Sa...
Sun 25. Mar 11:10 - Maldives celebrates Earth Hour 2018 Maldives took part in Earth Hour 2018,
a movement by Worldwide Fund for Nature encouraging all to turn off non-essential lights
for...
Sun 25. Mar 11:05 - Housing ministry
under fire for Malé building work The Housing Ministry has come under fire
for uprooting trees along the Henveiru artificial beach area to widen the capitals
ring road...
Sun
25. Mar 11:00 - UN delegate visits Maldives as 'coolant' to political crisis United Nations has assured a political
affairs delegate dispatched from the international watchdog is currently active and
present in ...
Sun 25. Mar 10:55 - Opposition: Those arrested during state of emergency will
not get a fair trial Joint opposition parties have stated
the fact that the government is conducting trials of those arrested during state of
emergency bas...
Sun 25. Mar 10:50 - Extra ordinary
Police Club and MPL Marches to the next round Five teams have already made their way
to the Second Round of 18/30 Women’s Futsal Fiesta by this evening. The final
spot of the...
Sat 24. Mar 12:15 - St. Regis Maldives
announces two special offers with complimentary nights ... The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has announced two special offers with complimentary nights and stay for children. The
Tast...
Sat 24. Mar 12:10 - Nominations
for SATA 2018 close with record 500 plus applicants Nominations for the South Asian Travel
Awards (SATA) 2018 have closed with a record number of over 500 nominations. Nominatio...
Sat 24. Mar 12:05 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
unveils Maldives' first ice rink The Maldives is well known for its tropical
beaches and pearl-like isles scattered across the Indian Ocean. As if the tales of
perfect ret...
Sat
24. Mar 12:00 - KFC and Pizza Hut set to grace Maldives in 2018 Gloria Jean's Coffees opening at the
Rasfannu pavilion. The capital of Maldives - Male' City - is set to welcome two well
known inter...
Sat
24. Mar 11:55 - Tree Top Hospital begins free Male'-Hulhumale' ferry service Newly opened Tree Top Hospital has begun
providing free ferry service between Hulhumale’ and Male’. The hospital said
that, in a...
Sat
24. Mar 11:50 - Rinbudhoo Council fined MVR 255K for cutting down trees Dh. Rinbudhoo Council has been fined
MVR 255,000 for cutting down the palm trees in the site of construction for a garbage
dump ...
Sat 24. Mar 11:45 - Why does China
Want Everybody to Look Away from the Maldives Crisis? The ongoing domestic political crisis
in Maldives could be a concern for the international community but China thinks otherwise!
In r...
Sat 24. Mar 08:15 - Maldives Insider
expands with new bi-monthly Travel & Tourism magazine Leading destination marketing agency
Maldives Promotion House has officially released its latest publication, Maldives Insider
Trav...
Sat 24. Mar 08:10 - Six Senses Laamu
crafts out-of-the-ordinary experiences on land, underwater Welcome to Six Senses Laamu! To make
your stay most comfortable we have assigned one of our Guest Experience Makers (GEMs)...
Sat 24. Mar 08:05 - Police continue to disrupt demonstrations, despite lifting
of state of emergency The Maldives Police Service is still
infringing on the freedom of assembly, citing a curfew imposed during Maldives’
drawn-out state...
Sat 24. Mar 08:00 - Singapore defeat
Maldives by 3-2 The Singapore national football team
earned their first win in 15 matches after they defeated Maldives 3-2 in a friendly
match at th...
Sat 24. Mar 07:55 - Maldives envoy:
India a brother, China is like a long-lost cousin India is a brother, but China is like
a long lost cousin found, Maldives ambassador to China Mohamed Faisal has said, asserting
that...
Fri 23. Mar 08:55 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
opens Maldives’ first ice rink Jumeirah Vittaveli has officially opened
Maldives’ first ice rink. Olympic Gold Medalist Evgeni Plushenko inaugurated the
ice rink, n...
Fri 23. Mar 08:50 - Fairmont Sirru
Fenfushi Maldives opens its doors to their first guests Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have officially
started welcoming guests to their Maldivian property Sirru Fenfushi. Owned by French
mult...
Fri 23. Mar 08:45 - Soneva unveils
aspiring female employment target in the Maldives by 2020 One of the world’s leading resort
operators Soneva has announced plans to increase the number of females being employed
at bot ...
Fri 23. Mar 08:40 - CMA Ready for
The First Maldives Hotel Revenue and Tech Summit Excitement is building for the first
Maldives Hotel Revenue and Tech Summit, which is scheduled for Saturday, 24 March as
organiz...
Fri 23. Mar 08:35 - Maldives rebukes
India’s ‘unhelpful’ call to release prisoners The Maldives has flatly rejected calls
from India to execute a Supreme Court order for the release and retrial of nine prisoners.
Welc...
Fri 23. Mar 08:30 - While the state of emergency ended ... parliament majority
leader are in jail ... Former speaker of the parliament ...
It is not known whether any country in the world has jailed so many parliament members
and hi...
Fri 23. Mar 08:25 - All That I Sea:
Holidaying In Picturesque Maldives With varying hues of blue for miles and
a relatively untouched, serene milieu, it’s no wonder that the Maldives is a hotbed
for vacati...
Fri 23. Mar 08:20 - Indian malice towards Maldives Indian practice of keeping its neighbours
at tenterhooks and browbeating them into submission continues unabated. Pakistan, Sri
La...
Fri 23. Mar 08:15 - Maldives president
unlikely to be ousted in coup unless faction of armed forces ... The Maldives Police Service said that
it had arrested up to 200 people from 16–18 March during anti-government protests
in the ca...
Thu 22. Mar 13:20 - Anantara Kihavah
Maldives unveils overwater observatory, bar Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has
unveiled its overwater observatory and bar, SKY. The relaunched SKY allows guests to
drink i...
Thu 22. Mar 13:15 - Soneva Fushi
welcomes 2 world-famous American contemporary glass artists Soneva has welcomed two of America’s
most creative glass artists to Soneva Fushi as part of the recently launched Festival
of Colou...
Thu 22. Mar 13:10 - Dusit Thani
Maldives announces key enhancements for 2018 Dusit Thani Maldives has increased its
product offering for 2018 with the introduction of new facilities to enhance guest
experience ...
Thu 22. Mar 13:05 - Lily Beach to
host fun family activities for Easter Lily Beach Resort and Spa Maldives is
set to organise a unique family themed Easter programme with a host of special kids’
games ...
Thu 22. Mar 13:00 - Sirru Fen Fushi
has opened their shores for their first guests All villa Sirru Fen Fushi has welcomed
its first guests. This was the first time in Maldives that Fairmont's extravagantly
detailed archit...
Thu 22. Mar 12:55 - First ice skating rink of the Maldives opened at Jumeirah
Vittaveli First ice skating rink of the Maldives
has been opened at Jumeirah Vittaveli. The rink was officially opened by the General
Manger ...
Thu 22. Mar 12:50 - Amilla Fushi
to host professional football training camp for kids
Thu
22. Mar 12:45 - Boduthakurufaanu Magu to have 4 lanes, hundreds of plants Minister of Housing and Infrastructure,
Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has released drawings of the plan to develop the road around Male’
Cit...
Thu
22. Mar 12:40 - Nasheed vows to fight 'full dictatorship' in Maldives Embattled president Abdulla Yameen Abdul
Gayoom has lifted the state of emergency because he no longer has a need for it after...
Thu
22. Mar 12:35 - Maldives scrambles to remand 'coup' suspects before SOE ends Crisis-hit Maldives' state of emergency
is set to end on Thursday. As expected, prosecutors were seen scrambling to remand
the high...
Thu 22. Mar 12:30 - President lifts Maldives' state of emergency, only hours
before expiration The President’s Office has on Thursday
morning lifted Maldives’ state of emergency, which stood for nearly 45 days, just
hours befor...
Thu 22. Mar 12:25 - President Yameen
lifts state of emergency President Abdulla Yameen Thursday afternoon
lifted the state of Emergency, ending an almost 45-day long state of emergency in t...
Thu 22. Mar 12:20 - Greens Streets 5-0 UV Green Streets trashed United Victory
5-0 after the super second half display. Roland Rasel Bailala scored four goals to
make his nam...
Thu 22. Mar 12:15 - Maldives named
squad for Singapore friendly Newly appointed Maldives head coach Petar
Segrt has named a 23-man squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Bhutan and...
Thu 22. Mar 12:10 - Maldives, fast
becoming a pawn in the new Great Game One after the other, the countries around
India are falling prey to China's predatory economics. After Pakistan and Sri Lanka,
Maldiv...
Thu 22. Mar 12:05 - Maldives president
lifts 45-day state of emergency Abdulla Yameen lifts emergency a day
after ex-president and Supreme Court judges were put on trial on terrorism charges.
The Mal...
Wed 21. Mar 08:35 - Huvafen Fushi,
Amilla Fushi, Finolhu to host action-packed Easter experiences The Small Maldives Island Co (TSMIC)
has announced a diverse range of action-packed Easter experiences across its trio of
exquisi...
Wed 21. Mar 08:30 - MATATO officially
launches the 7th edition of Maldives Travel Awards Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators, MATATO officially launched the seventh edition of Maldives Travel
Aw...
Wed 21. Mar 08:25 - India temporarily
stops issuing visa to Maldivians The Indian High Commission has halted
issuing visa to Maldivians starting Tuesday due to technical issues. An individual
who visite...
Wed 21. Mar 08:20 - Gov. speeds up replacement of 18th century mosque with 'Winter
Corner' The construction of the winter-themed
addition to the Rasrani Bageecha in capital city Malé has been expedited reveals Housing
M...
Wed 21. Mar 08:15 - An unjustly
jailed dictator Many Maldivians felt mixed emotions when
former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested and taken to Dhoonidhoo Dete...
Tue 21. Mar 08:10 - Former President Maumoon and 7 others charged with terrorism Former President Maumoon, two justices
of the Supreme Court, former CP Areed and four parliament members have been charged...
Wed
21. Mar 08:05 - Gayoom, two top court judges charged with terrorism Prosecutors on Monday formally charged
former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, chief justice Abdulla Saeed and top court jud...
Wed 21. Mar 08:00 - Former First Lady Nasreena: ‘Victory is near, nation
will be saved’ Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s
wife Nasreena Ibrahim on Tuesday said that victory is very near and that the nation
wil...
Wed 21. Mar 07:55 - Greens Streets 5-0 UV Green Streets trashed United Victory
5-0 after the super second half display. Roland Rasel Bailala scored four goal's to
make his na...
Wed 21. Mar 07:50 - New Radiant 2-2 Club Eagles Goal in stoppage time from Akram Abdul
Gani ensured that New Radiant recovered to claim a dramatic point against Club Eagles.
...
Wed 21. Mar 07:45 - Maldives former
dictator, judges charged with terrorism Authorities charged the Maldives longtime
former dictator and top judges and police officials with terrorism Tuesday as the governm...
Wed 21. Mar 07:40 - Los Angeles-based
Mind Fish introduces Maldives-sourced canned tuna U.S.A.-based Mind Fish Co. has begun
selling canned tuna sourced from pole-and-line fisheries in the Maldives. The company’s
ne...
Tue 20. Mar 11:40 - Cocoon Maldives
introduces eco-friendly bottled water The new initiative was launched under
the banner campaign of "Drink local Water and Let’s Go Green", which
is part of an ongoing...
Tue 20. Mar 11:35 - MTCC to develop
new domestic airport in Maldives south Government on Thursday contracted Maldives
Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) to develop a domestic airport in the isla...
Tue 20. Mar 11:30 - MAHRP kicks
off Knowledge Share series with conference on workplace law Maldives Association of Human Resource
Professionals (MAHRP) has hosted its first event: a conference on workplace law. Part
of M...
Tue
20. Nov 11:25 - Coastguard locates missing fishing boat The fishing boat "Concord"
which went missing with 25 Maldivians on-board has been located ... 22 miles to the
west of Addu City. ...
Tue
20. Mar 11:20 - Installation of solar diesel hybrid system in H. A. Atoll begins Installation of solar diesel hybrid systems
in the islands of H. A. Atoll in Maldives has begun. Ministry of Environment and Energy
re...
Tue 20. Mar 11:15 - Education: Tablet
Training Program Mandatory for Teachers Ministry of Education has disclosed that
all teachers are required to complete a tablet training program prior to the usage
of tablets ...
Tue 20. Mar 11:10 - AP condemns intimidation of press, calls for release of
RaajjeTV journalists The opposition Adhaalath Party has accused
the government of intimidation against targeted news organizations and called on aut...
Tue 20. Mar 11:05 - Opposition parliament
leader remanded for nine days Opposition parliament leader Ibrahim
Mohamed Solih has been remanded to police custody for nine days. The long-serving Maldi...
Tue
20. Mar 11:00 - Eight more local councilors suspended Local Government Authority (LGA) on Monday
suspended eight more pro-opposition local councilors amid the worsening political cr...
Tue
20. Mar 10:55 - Criminal court suspends chief justice's lawyer Criminal Court on Monday indefinitely
suspended jailed chief justice Abdulla Saeed's lead counsel Husnu Suood over his comment...
Tue
20. Mar 10:50 - Lawyers barred from visiting Gayoom's MP son Police have barred jailed former president
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's lawmaker son Faris Maumoon from meeting his lawyers. The...
Tue 20. Mar 10:45 - Sattu bags brace
as TC ease past Valencia Ishan Ibrahim (Sattu) scored a brace
against Club Valencia to beat them by 3-0 in the ongoing STO Male League on Monday.
Ana...
Tue 20. Mar 10:40 - TC Sports 3-0 Valencia Mohamed Nizams TC Sports notched their
first win of Male League 2018 on Monday evening with a 3-0 victory over Club Valencia...
Tue 20. Mar 10:35 - Maziya 3-0 Victory Defending Champions Maziya SR outplayed
Victory SC 3-0 with a dominant performance in the ongoing STO Male League to adv...
Tue 20. Mar 07:55 - Maldives diplomat in Sri Lanka promises emergency will end An emergency imposed in the Maldives
after a court ordered the release of jailed politicians will be allowed to expire Thursday
afte...
Tue 20. Mar 07:50 - Baros Maldives:
The Perfect Proposal Destination in the Indian Ocean The crystal-clear waters and white romantic
beaches make Baros Maldives the picture-perfect setting to pop the big question. The
M...
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