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Wed 18. July 15:20 - The Westin
Maldives to welcome guests on the 1st of October Marriott International is set to open
luxury 70-villa Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort on the 1st of October 2018. The Westin
Ma... Westin
Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
Wed 18. July 15:15 - Centara Ras
Fushi’s Spa Cenvaree crowned world’s best Luxury Island Spa Spa Cenvaree at Centara Ras Fushi Resort
and Spa Maldives has been crowned the best Luxury Island Resort Spa in the world. A...
Wed 18. July 15:10 - COMO Maalifushi
to host wellness retreat with fitness expert Amy Buck ... COMO Maalifushi is set to host a wellness
retreat in September with fitness expert Amy Buck and nutritionist Eve Persak. The
six-n...
Wed 18. July 15:05 - 2nd edition of ITFFM to be held in September Sun Siyam Group has decided to hold its
second edition of International Tourism Film Festival Maldives (ITFFM) in September.
...
wed
18. July 15:00 - Tourists to Maldives increase by 10.5% in 2018 Tourism Ministry has revealed the number
of holidaymakers visiting Maldives in 2018 so far has increased by 10.5 percent. Based...
Wed
18. July 14:55 - Ooredoo gifts sea ambulance, plans air ambulance Qatar based telecommunication group's
local wing Ooredoo Maldives has gifted three sea-ambulances to Maldives government
o...
Wed 18. July 14:50 - Maldives electoral
body threatened with lawsuit over resort ballot box drop Maldivian workers on resorts where there
is no ballot box are expected to travel to nearby islands to cast their votes. The
Maldives...
Wed
18. July 14:45 - TC Sports Club continues winning streak with 3-0 win TC Sports Club has once again added a
game to their string of wins on Tuesday's match against Maziya Sports Club. The team
c...
Wed 18. July 14:40 - Maldives' Club Teenage to Brazil for Neymar Jr’s Five
world finals Defending champions of the Maldives Qualifiers,
Club Teenage, will be flying out tonight for the World Finals of Neymar Jr’s Five...
Wed 18. July 14:35 - Blues crawl
to three points past Foakaidhoo New Radiant Sports Club crawled past
Foakaidhoo to a difficult three points to close the gap on top spot to two points.
TC are on t...
Wed 18. July 14:30 - TC continue
winning streak with win over Maziya TC Sport made it four wins in from four
games to move top of the league standings with maximum points. The lions are top of
the...
Wed 18. July 14:25 - Fehendhoo 1-0 Thimarafushi Fehendhoo beats Thimarafushi to mark
the first win for a team from Minivan Championship in Dhivehi Premier League. Fehendh...
Wed 18. July 14:20 - Win A 4 Night Luxury Stay In The Maldives Escape to paradise at Mirihi Island in
the Maldives. Livingetc has teamed up with Mirihi Island Resort to give you the chance
to w...
Wed 18. July 14:15 - Luxury hotels
in Maldives seek differentiation in a saturated market The luxury market in the Maldives is
at risk of being over-saturated, with hoteliers urging greater differentiation among
resorts to b...
Tue 17. July 08:50 - Six Senses
Laamu formalises partnership with Olive Ridley Project Six Senses Laamu has established an official
partnership with Olive Ridley Project. Although Six Senses Laamu has been workin...VIDEO
Tue 17. July 08:45 - Win a trip
to Maldives with #IHeartVilamendhoo competition How well do you know Vilamendhoo Island
Resort and Spa? Enter the #IHeartVilamendhoo competition from now and until July ...
Tuer 17. July 08:40 - Maldives takes
part in Online Travel Mart (OTM) Indian Ocean & Africa 2018 Maldives takes part in Online Travel
Mart (OTM) Indian Ocean & Africa 2018 Russia held from 16th to 22nd July 2018.
This onlin...
Tue 17. July 08:35 - Placing only seven polling stations in resorts undermines
voters’ rights! President Abdulla Yameen’s government
is working to take away the rights of voters by placing polling stations in only seven
resort...
Tue 17. July 08:30 - Maldives electoral
body ‘denying’ votes to local resort workers Just seven Maldives resorts will have
ballot boxes for local workers. The Maldives electoral body was Monday accused of denying
...
Tue 17. July 08:25 - Issues in previous elections resulted in reduced polling
stations in resorts: EC Elections Commission (EC) stated that
they have decided to place fewer polling stations in resorts in this year’s presidential
electi...
Tue
17. July 08:20 - Coastguard launches aerial search for missing fisherman Coastguard on Monday launched an aerial
search for the fisherman who has been missing for four days. The yet unidentified loc...
Tue 17. July 08:15 - Fehendhoo claim
first win of the league against Thimarafushi Fehendhoo claimed their first win of
the league against Minivan Championship winners Thimarafushi. Ahmed Nizam's 34th minu...
Tue 17. July 08:10 - Dream comeback
for Labaan as Green Streets fire six past Nilandhoo Promising goalie Labaan Shareef rose
to fame with club Eagles and was considered as one of the best young goalkeepers almost...
Tue 17. July 08:05 - European Union
warns of sanctions against Maldives rights violators The European Union could adopt sanctions
ranging from travel bans to asset freezes against those in the Maldives responsible
for...
Tue 17. July 08:00 - Maldives leaders
may face EU travel ban soon The first international sanctions hit
Maldives on Monday with the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union announcing
they...
Mon 16. July 10:35 - Maldives Surf
Music Festival: world’s biggest island music festival in August Come August, Maldives will host the biggest
island music festival in the world! ... the Maldives Surf Music Festival will take place ...
Mon 16. July 10:30 - 2nd International
Tourism Film Festival Maldives to take place in September Second edition of the International Tourism
Film Festival Maldives (ITFFM) will take place in September, organiser Sun Siyam R...
Mon 16. July 10:25 - Voting begins
for World Travel Awards Indian Ocean nominees World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced
the nominees and opened voting for its Indian Ocean regional segment. Set to take p...
Mon 16. July 10:20 - LAM decides to release its magazine before the end of December Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM) has decided to release this year's edition of its
magazine focused on safaris before the ...
Mon
16. July 10:15 - MNDF mobilized to rescue sinking vessel near Vaadhoo Coast Guard has been mobilized to rescue
a sinking vessel near Vaadhoo in Male' Atoll. Media Officer of the MNDF said that the
...
Mon 16. July 10:10 - RaajjeTV urges Broadcom to stop obstruction of media through
new policy RaajjeTV has expressed concern that the
Broadcasting Commission is attempting to obstruct the media through a new policy crea...
Mon 16. July 10:05 - Police stops the protest calling for fair election Police, on Sunday, had stopped a demonstration
calling for a fair and justice election, and the release of political prisoners arrest...
Mon
16. July 10:00 - Maldives govt hopes to change EU's mind as sanctions loom Maldives government is still "working
hard" to stop the European Union (EU) from imposing sanctions against top government
offi...
Sun 15. July 21:10 - Maldives politician
arrested on eve of EU sanctions Mohamed Ameeth was dragged away by five
policemen during an opposition rally. A Maldives politician was arrested Sunday du...
Sun 15. July 10:45 - The Nautilus
Maldives creates ‘a place beyond time’ for it’s guests In our busy, hectic world, who doesn’t
yearn to escape from the pressures of life, of meeting expectations, of just not having
enoug...VIDEO
Sun 15. July 10:40 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
appoints Shoumo Mukherjee as sales, marketing director Jumeirah Vittaveli has appointed Shoumo
Mukherjee as Director of Sales and Marketing, to lead the resort’s commercial
division ...
Sun 15. July 10:35 - How to keep good staff from leaving My friend at Ryanair appears to be in
hot water again. Having narrowly averted a strike over the busy festive season, the
airline no...
Sun
15. July 10:30 - Kudafunafaru set for unveiling as Noku Maldives Kudafunafaru Resort is set for an August
re-opening post rebranding as Noku Maldives Resort. The rebranded resort is reported
to i...
Sun
15. July 10:25 - Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecasted for northern and central atolls Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected
for northern and central atolls over the next 48 hours, reports Maldives Meteorological...
Sun
15. July 10:20 - Robot used in search for man missing at sea The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)’s
Coastguard are using a robot diver in the search for the man who went missing at ...
Sun 15. July 10:15 - EU to sanction
Maldives An erosion of rights and a crackdown
on the opposition has led to the EU decision. The European Union is expected Monday
to s...
Sun 15. July 10:10 - Faisal Naseem - A son the entire nation should be proud
of The opposition alliance’s presidential
candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s running mate Faisal Naseem was born in July
20, 197...
Sat 14. July 23:55 - St. Regis Maldives
offers guests extraordinary stay IN one of the most breathtaking spots
in the world the Maldives, it’s your chance make your visit spectacular one by
staying at one...
Sat 14. July 13:15 - Best Dives
Maldives provide dive, water sports at Crossroad integr. destination Thailand’s premier property development
company Singha Estate on Wednesday announced a deal with Best Dives Maldives to p...
Sat 14. July 13:10 - Egypt football
star Mohamed Salah takes post-World Cup vacation in Maldives Egypt and Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah
is in Maldives for a family getaway. Salah reportedly arrived in the Maldives Friday
...
Sat 14. July 13:05 - Shoumo Mukherjee as Director of Sales and Marketing for
Jumeirah Vittaveli Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives, an
award-winning luxury island resort named Global Hotel of the Year by the World Luxury
Ho...
Sat 14. July 13:00 - Government launches a free ferry service for surfers Government of Maldives has launched a
free ferry service for surfers, linking Male' city with the surfing island, Thanburudhoo
in K...
Sat 14. July 12:55 - 2nd annual
international tourism film festival to be held in September Due to popular demand, request from interested
participants and partners, the 2nd edition of International Tourism Film Festival ...
Sat
14. July 12:50 - Dhivehi Language coming to Google Translator Language experts are working on including
the Dhivehi Language in the Google Translator, and producing a spellchecker for Dhi...
Sat 14. July 12:45 - China donates sea ambulance to Maldives The Chinese government on Thursday donated
a sea ambulance to Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The handover cer...
Sat 14. July 12:40 - Rescue Officers continue search for fishing vessel's missing
crew member 58-year-old Abdulla Naseer was reported
missing at 2:39pm on Friday. MNDF has dispatched vessels and divers in their search
for ...
Sat 14. July 08:00 - Dhiraagu, SparkHub
launch Angelhack hackathon in Maldives Maldivian operator Dhiraagu and SparkHub
have launched the Angelhack hackathon in the Maldives. The 2-day hakcethon will st...
Sat 14. July 07:55 - UAE's Jalboot to provide water transport for
Maldives destination Jalboot signs deal to provide full spectrum
water transport solution for Crossroads, which spans nine islands, boasting 1,300 rooms...
Sat 14. July 07:50 - Travel Awards
2018: Win a luxury stay in the Maldives Vote for your favourite travel companies,
hotels, airlines and destinations for a chance to win ... Baros Maldives was one of
the firs...
Fri 13. July 12:30 - "Sinamale’
Buriju" to be the Official Local Name for CMFB The name "Sinamale’ Buriju"
has been set as the official name for Maldives’ signature cross-island bridge.
Minister of Housing an...
Fri 13. July 12:25 - Minister Muizzu declares official name of CMFB The bridge has been completely merged
between the capital city and its urban extension. USD 200 million is being spent on
its c...
Fri 13. July 12:20 - Singha Estate launches production of "Making Mega
in Paradise" Singha Estate Public Company Limited
has begun work to document the development of Emboodhoo Lagoon in Maldives. The ...
Fri 13. July
12:15 - Sun Siyam Iru Fushi’s International Tourism Film Festival on September
6 Chairman of Sun Siyam Resorts, Ahmed
Siyam Mohamed (C) with the Grand Prize winner at the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Internation...
Fri
13. July 12:10 - Land reclamation to begin this month for Hulhule' parking area Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has said that land reclamation for the parking area in Hulhule' is set begin this month...
Fri 13. July 12:05 - MATATO host training programme
with leadership coach Dr Michael Y Brenner Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO)
has hosted a leadership training programme with renowned...
Fri 13. July 12:00 - Pricy trips to the Maldives Cambodia’s start-up, Lanmei Airlines,
will launch a new route, 19 July, linking Cambodia’s Siem Reap with the Maldives,
a popul...
Fri 13. July 11:55 - These giant sharks are 3 times as tall as a giraffe - and
can lurk for 130 years The largest fish in the sea can be found
off the coast of the Carolinas - an enormous shark ... New research in the Maldives,
publis...
Thu
12. July 12:05 - MITDC to develop two picnic islands near capital The Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC)
is set to spend MVR50 million to develop two picnic islands ...
Thu 12. July 12:00 - LUX* South
Ari Atoll to host astronomy workshop series LUX* South Ari Atoll has announced plans
to host a series of expert-led astronomy workshops for adults and kids. On July 16
and ...
Thu 12. July 11:55 - Gili Lankanfushi
witnesses over 120 turtle hatchlings Sea turtle hatchlings emerged from a
nest at Gili Lankanfushi at 11pm on June 19, exactly 59 days after the resort witnessed
the ...
Thu 12. July 11:50 - Best Dives to manage water sports in Emboodhoo Lagoon Singha Estate of Thailand has awarded
the management of water sports and recreation at "Crossroads", the mega integrated
leis...
Thu 12. July 11:45 - Maldives central
bank says tourism revenue up 88 percent in Q1-2018 Maldives tourism receipts recorded an
increase of 88 percent in the first quarter of the year, a survey by the country’s
central bank ...
Thu 12. July 11:40 - Maafaru Airport expected to enhance transportation, boost
economy In efforts to link the islands of Maldives
with a proper transportation system, the government of Maldives took the initiative
to cond...
Thu 12. July 11:35 - New executive pastry chef for The St Regis
Maldives Vommuli The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has welcomed new executive pastry chef Luis Frederico Oliveira, who has moved from
on...
Wed 11. July 12:40 - Universal’s
newest resort Faarufushi Maldives to open in December Faarufushi Maldives, the latest addition
to the portfolio of premier local resort group Universal Resorts, is set to open in
December...
Wed 11. July 12:35 - Local artists
wow guests at LUX* South Ari Atoll Three local artists have wowed guests
at LUX* South Ari Atoll with their artistic talents, as part of a series of art workshops
hosted b...
Wed 11. July 12:30 - This Maldives
Luxury Resort is hosting Aussie music gigs In one of the most beautiful destinations
in the world, guests at Kandooma Resort in the Maldives can now also enjoy exclusive
a...
Wed 11. July 12:25 - History channel to air documentary on Emboodhoo lagoon
development Singha Estate Public Company Ltd of Thailand
has teamed up with A+E Networks to produce a documentary series on the "Crossr...
Wed 11. July 12:20 - OZEN by Atmosphere
tops flair category in Grape Exp. Bartenders Challenge OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo has won
the top prize from the flair category in the annual Grape Expectations Bartenders Cha...
Wed 11. July 12:15 - Maldives population
to near a million by 2054 The population projection means there
will be twice as many people living in the Maldives. The Maldives population is expected...
Wed 11. July 12:10 - More than MVR100
million given illegally to MRDC The Maldives Road Development Corporation
was given more than MVR 100 million (US$ 6.47 million) that was not included in ...
Wed 11. July 12:05 - Maldives oil
tanker suspect to remain in custody over ‘witness threat’ A Maldives businessman allegedly connected
with an oil tanker suspected of illegally supplying North Korea is to be kept in deten...
Wed 11. July 12:00 - Nilandhoo hold
Victory to share the spoils Nilandhoo hold Victory Sports Club to
a goal less draw to earn a famous point as lazslo kiss becomes extremely frustrated
with the...
Wed 11. July 11:55 - Esquire Approves: The Joali Maldives Designed as a sophisticated and art-focused
retreat, the mid-September launch of the upcoming Joali boutique hotel in the Maldi...VIDEO
Tue 10. July 12:45 - Meeru Island
Resort’s new website recognised at 2018 Communicator Award Meeru Island Resort and Spa’s new
website has won the 2018 Award of Excellence in the 24th annual Communicator Awards.
La...
Tue 10. July 12:40 - Eight Michelin
stars to light up Soneva’s kitchens in August Soneva has announced that its resorts
in Maldives will welcome three Michelin-starred chefs this August, as part of its year-long
F...
Tue 10. July 12:35 - Maldives opens
bidding for three more islands for resort development Maldives on Monday opened closed bidding
for another three uninhabited islands for resort ... Villingili in the northern Raa
atoll ...
Tue
10. July 12:30 - Flights to Velana International increases by 11 percent Flights to Velana International Airport
(VIA) during the first five months of 2018 has increased by 11 percent. Airports Company
Li...
Tue
10. July 12:25 - The wait ends: Male’ and Hulhule’ connected via bridge The super structure of the USD 300 million
(MVR 4.6 billion) China-Maldives Friendship Bridge (CMFB) between Male’ City and
H...
Tue 10. July 12:20 - Maldives tax
revenues jump 41% in June The rise comes from a June deadline to
settle taxes ... MVR1.3 billion (US$84.3 million), representing an 18.5 percent rise
from t...
Tue 10. July 12:15 - EU warned Maldives
of sanctions this month, says president The European Union has previously spoken
of ‘targeted measures’ against the Maldives ... that this September’s
elections will be ...
Tue 10. July 12:10 - Ungoofaaru police station destroys seized alcohol bottles The items consist of 289 bottles of different
brands and 108 beer cans ... from tourists at the Ifuru domestic airport in 11 different
i...
Tue 10. July 12:05 - MP Mahloof repeats assertion that prisoners are being killed MP Mahloof said that 14 deaths in two
years is proof of negligence ... that prison inmates are being killed through medical
neglig...
Tue
10. July 12:00 - New Radiant gets 'old spot' back after Maziya defeat New Radiant Sports Club has managed a
win against Maziya Sports Club with a score of 1-0, granting them their 'old spot'
of first ...
Tue 10. July 11:55 - Ahmed Abdulla
fires Blues to victory over Maziya Defender Ahmed Abdulla's goal in the
first half was enough to earn all three points for Blues as Oscar Bruzon's side moved
to top...
Tue 10. July 11:50 - Late goal earns
Fokaidhoo a point against Thimarafushi Mohamed Jailam's injury time goal secures
a point for Fokaidhoo after a dramatic game against Thimarafushi. Thimarafushi wer...
Tue 10. July 11:45 - Divyanka Tripathi Is In A State Of 'Perpetual
Bliss' In Maldives. See Pics Actor couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek
Dahiya took time off their busy work schedules for a anniversary vacation in Maldives
an...
Tue 10. July 11:40 - Maldives mobile
base declines to 871,000 subscribers in May The Maldives mobile base declined to
871,421 subscribers in May, from 889,604 in April. Mobile teledensity also decreased
to 2...
Tue 10. July 11:35 - BD demolish Maldives Bangladesh got a flying start in the
South Asian Zone pre-qualifiers of the Dhaka Bank SABA U-18 Asian Championship as they
h...
Mon 09. July 10:35 - Baros Maldives
appoints Franz Alexander as Executive Assistant Manager Baros Maldives has appointed Franz Alexander
as its Executive Assistant Manager. Alexander, who speaks fluent English, German...
Mon 09. July 10:30 - Visit Dr Machts
at Mall of Berlin in Germany and win a free Holiday to Maldives Maldives Embassy in Germany together
with the Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) have launched a campaign w...
Mon 09. July 10:25 - Divyanka Tripathi
and Vivek Dahiya fill anniversary album with Maldives Pics TV stars Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek
Dahiya have jetted off to Maldives to celebrate their second wedding anniversary (July
8). Di...
Mon
09. July 10:20 - Oman Air to resume flights to Maldives Oman Air, the national carrier of the
Sultanate of Oman is set to resume operations between Muscat and the Maldives in October...
Mon
09. July 10:15 - Maldives central bank reports jump in Q1 tourism income Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) survey
has reported tourism industry income for first quarter of 2018 has jumped significantly
...
Mon
09. July 10:10 - President ratifies revision; admin fee for presidential candidates
... MVR 100K President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom
has ratified the two amendments to Presidential Elections Act, meaning presidential
c...
Sun 08. July 21:30 - Four Seasons
Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy announces 1st competitors Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions
Trophy has announced former Championship Tour (CT) stars Josh Kerr, Alana Blancha...
Sun 08. July 20:25 - Gili Lankanfushi
launches castaway family adventures Gili Lankanfushi has introduced a new
range of castaway adventures for children aged four and above in time for the summer
holi...
Sun 08. July 20:20 - 4th Anniversary
of the Maldivian Seaplane Operations The national flagship carrier of Maldives,
Maldivian Aero celebrated four years of service on 05th July 2018. The Seaplane opera...
Sun 08. July 20:15 - Education Ministry: Students will be able to use tablets
offline Ministry of Education has revealed students
will be able to use tablets for academic purposes ... around 63,000 tablets will be
distr...
Sun 08. July 20:10 - 32-yo Ibrahim Saeed from Addu City found dead while at
sea in Fiyoari island He had been in Fiyoari since Saturday,
after his fishing boat was forced to dock there due to rough sea while he is believed
to hav...
Sun 08. July 20:05 - MDP pledges to link all inhabited islands within single
lagoon Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has
pledged in their manifesto for the upcoming presidential election, to connect inhabited
isl...
Sun 08. July 08:25 - Hurawalhi Maldives
to host first marine science workshop in Lhaviyani atoll Hurawalhi Maldives has announced plans
to host the first ever marine science workshop in its native Lhaviyani atoll. The workshop...
Sun 08. July 08:20 - Abu Dhabi’s
Jalboot to manage luxury marina in Maldives’ Crossroads ... Thailand’s premier property development
company Singha Estate on Tuesday announced a deal with Abu Dhabi-based Jalboot H...
Sun
08. July 08:15 - Accident in airport as landing airplane strikes parked craft An accident took place in Velana International
Airport (VIA) early Saturday, when a taxiing airplane hit a parked airliner. Accordin...
Sat
07. July 16:05 - Accidents at sea; a lesson we never learned? Earlier on Saturday Maldives National
Defense Force (MNDF) confirmed receiving three reports of accidents or incidents at
sea. All ...
Sat
07. JJuly 16:00 - Tug-boat and barge capsizes on northern atoll island A tug-boat and a barge carrying construction
aggregate have capsized to the lagoon of Noonu atoll Kudafari - a northern atoll islan...
Sat 07. July 15:55 - Plane accident at main airport being investigated An official said that an AirAsia airline
hit its wing on a Qatar Airways airline. The AirAsia airline was taxiing when it had
hit the park...
Sat 07. July 15:50 - Yellow alert
issued for central and southern Maldives The Maldives Meteorology Service issued
a yellow alert
Saturday afternoon, advising sea travellers to exercise caution amid rough...
Sat 07. July 15:45 - Dhiraagu reverses
speed drop to 256 kBps after customers complain Customers found their internet speed
would drop to 256 kBps after a fixed allowance. Local telecom giant Dhiraagu has reversed
ch...
Sat
07. July 12:10 - Worsening weather leads to disastrous accidents at sea Several disastrous incidents have occurred
at sea within Maldivian borderline over worsening weather. Maldives Meteorological
Cen...
Sat
07. July 12:05 - Plane hits parked aircraft at Velana International Airport A deadly accident occurred on Saturday
morning at Velana International Airport (VIA) when a plan in motion hit a parked aircraft.
A...
Sat
07. July 12:00 - Wings of two planes collide at VIA AirAsia flight and Qatar Airways flight
involved in the accident at Velana International Airport on July 7, 2018. The wings
of two int...
Sat
07. July 11:55 - Speedboat carrying cargo to HIH capsizes A speedboat carrying cargo to Hulhule’
Island Hotel (HIH) capsized inside the Hulhule’ lagoon in an incident this Saturday
morning...
Sat
07. July 11:50 - White Alert issued: Heavy rain, rough seas in the forecast Maldives Meteorological Service has issued
White Alert
from H. A. Atoll to L. Atoll, forecasting heavy rain and rough seas for the re...
Sat 07. July 11:45 - Victory edge
past Foakaidhoo Victory Sports earned a important three
points against foakaidhoowith a 2-1 win. Victory who drew their first game against
Fehendh...
Fri 06. July 15:50 - Resort cuts off Wi-Fi service to staff after news of payment
delay surfaces Wi-Fi services for the staff at Eriyadhoo
resort have been cut off, following reports of delay in payment. A tweet sent out by
the Gen...
Fri 06. July 15:45 - Hulhulé lighthouse to be closed for parking space development The lighthouse at the southern harbor
at Hulhulé, the island in capital Kaafu atoll holding Maldives’ primary airport,
will be shut do...
Fri 06. July 15:40 - Vacations Expo
2018 kicks off with 24 exhibitors Vacations Expo 2018 kicked off Thursday
with 24 exhibitors. The annual expo, organised by leading local event management com...
Fri 06. July 15:35 - MATATO opens voting for the nominees of the Guesthouse
Edition Maldives Travel Agents and Tour Operators
(MATATO) has opened voting for the nominees of the Guesthouse Edition of Maldives ...
Fri
06. July 15:30 - Three vessels traveling to Meemu atoll wrecks on reef Three vessels traveling to the Meemu
Atoll last night has wrecked on a reef. Sun Media has learned that three vessels that
crashed ...
Fri
06. July 15:25 - The bridge will be connected by 9th July - The contractor gave the
guarantee ... Housing Minister Dr.Muizu have said that
the bridge will be connected by 9th July and that the contractor of the project has
given t...
Fri 06. July
15:20 - Youth Minister attends ground-breaking ceremony of Football Academy Minister of Youth and Sports Irthisham
Adam has laid the foundation of the football academy at reclaimed suburb; Hulhumale'.
Fo...
Fri 06. July 15:15 - Victory SC 2-1 Foakaidhoo Victory SC defeated Foakaidhoo with a
2-1 win on Thursday afternoon in the Dhivehi Premier League. Danish playmaker Kim Elga...
Fri 06. July 15:10 - Maldives: Guraidhoo
Harbor Inaugurated K. Guraidhoo harbor was officially inaugurated
last month, June 24, by Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the President of the Maldives, the...
Thu 05. July 13:25 - Three Michelin-starred
chef Kenji Gyoten to return to Soneva Fushi Three Michelin-starred chef Kenji Gyoten
is set to return to Soneva Fushi in August to showcase his culinary craftsmanship.
Guests ...
Thu 05. July 13:20 - Kandima Maldives
holds competition to curate beachside music scene Kandima Maldives has announced its very
first 'Music Boss Wanted!' competition where music writers, producers, singers and
DJs ca...
Thu 05. July 13:15 - Third Edition
of Vacations Expo Kicks Off Tomorrow With Exciting Prizes The third Annual Vacation Expo organised
by High Rise Maldives will commence on 5th July. The expo will be held at Maldives
N...
Thu 05. July 13:10 - Seaplane operator
TMA welcomes 50th aircraft Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has welcomed
a new aircraft, expanding its fleet to 50. The aircraft arrived at Velana International
...
Thu
05. July 13:05 - Maldives responds on India's tourism warning Maldives has responded to India government's
claims of the island nation squeezing visa permits. Several tourism industry associat...
Thu
05. July 13:00 - MVR 10 and MVR 100 notes reprinted MVR 10 and MVR 100 notes of the Randhiha
Faheh (Golden 50) note series have been reprinted and brought to the country, says
...
Thu 05. July 12:55 - Survey underscores
huge income gap between Malé and atolls Households in the capital earn twice
as much a month compared to the atolls. The average household income in the Maldives
cap...
Thu 05. July 12:50 - Maldives broadcasting
watchdog 'desperate' to fine Raajje TV The Maldives Broadcasting Commission
is desperate to fine Raajje TV in an effort to obstruct its work ahead of this year’s
presiden...
Thu 05. July 12:45 - Green Streets 2-0 Thimarafushi Club Green Streets claimed a 2-0 win
against Thimarafushi on Wednesday evening. Thanks for two second half goals from Roland
...
Thu 05. July 12:40 - TC Sports 3-0 Fehendhoo TC Sports beat Fehendhoo 3-0 to go on
top of the Premier League on Wednesday afternoon. Ali Ashfaq and Ibrahim Mahudhee sc...
Thu 05. Lug 12:35 - Maldives opens
‘plastics recycling lab’ The Maldives has opened the doors to
its first plastics recycling facility, which was built by non-profit group Parley for
the Oceans. T...
Thu 05. July 12:30 - Despite Political
Crisis, Chinese Tourism to Maldives Remains Strong The tropical, Indian Ocean, archipelago
nation of the Maldives has quickly become a major destination for Chinese tourists.
Over t...
Wed
04. July 12:45 - Ukulhas; the ideal guesthouse island of Maldives With guesthouse ventures or 'local tourism'
budding across various atolls the pristine beached island nation has started welcoming
h...
Wed 04. July 12:40 - Cocoon Maldives
hosts gourmet event with Japanese Chef Yoriko Tsuruda Cocoon Maldives has hosted a special
dining event with Chef Yoriko Tsuruda from Japan. As part of Cocoon’s Gourmet
Weekend se...
Wed 04. July 12:35 - Nika Island
writes new chapter of 'Nostalgia' with traditional poetry, music Since the inception, Nika Island Resort
and Spa has focused on creating a unique destination. It has remained as the place
to be, ...
Wed 04. July 12:30 - Sonu Shivdasani:
the ‘dream maker’ redefining luxury It was 1986, and a 21-year-old Sonu Shivdasani
was reading for an MA in English Literature at Oxford University when he met his f...
Wed
04. July 12:25 - Maldives looks to boost China tourists with another charter flight Maldives government has signed an agreement
to add another charter flight to China in a bid to boost tourist arrivals from a key
ma...
Wed 04. July 12:20 - Establishment of renewable energy systems in Haa Alifu
completed by August Ministry of Environment and Energy has
revealed renewable energy systems will be established and in operation in all the islands
o...
Wed 04. July 12:15 - ADB Assistance
to Improve Environmental Protection in Maldives The Board of Directors of the Asian Development
Bank (ADB) has approved a $33.07 million grant to improve environmental protec...
Wed
04. July 12:10 - Muizzu: Bridge opening will not be delayed The opening of the China-Maldives Friendship
Bridge (CMFB) between Male’ City and Hulhule’ has not been postponed, says
Minis...
Wed 04. July 12:05 - First shipment of buses for landmark bridge en route: MPL Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) announced
Tuesday that the first shipment of buses to provide public transportation between capital
...
Wed 04. July 12:00 - Maziya 7-0 Nilandhoo Maziya SR thrashed Nilandhoo 7-0 on Tuesday
evening in the Dhivehi Premier League. This the second humiliating result for Nila...
Wed 04. July 11:55 - New Radiant 2-2 Club Eagles Defending Champions New Radiant and Club
Eagles shared points playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Dhiraagu Dhivehi League...
Wed 04. July 07:55 - Maldives resort
workers complain of late payment The resort workers fear they will not
be paid this month either. Local staff at a Maldives resort have not been paid for
two months an...
Wed 04. July 07:50 - Gold Coast
Surf Scene: Jack’s comeback and Alana scores invite to Maldives THEY are the golden pair of Gold Coast
professional surfing ... with the boys at the annual 4 Seasons Maldives Surfing Champion...
Tue
03. July 12:20 - Oblu Sangeli Maldives resort welcomes first guests Oblu Select At Sangeli resort developed
by Atmosphere hotel and resorts on Sunday welcomed its first guests. The four-star
deluxe...
Tue 03. July 12:15 - You&Me
by Cocoon, Maldives’ newest adults-only escape open in December You&Me by Cocoon, a brand new adults-only
resort for honeymooners and couples, is set to open on December 1. The second reso...
Tue 03. July 12:10 - Gift your loved
ones a memorable holiday with Moodhu Gift Voucher Love is when the happiness of others
become more important than your own. This is why Moodhu Holidays, a leading travel
agent ...
Tue 03. July 12:05 - Ace Travels
appointed as General Sales Agent in Maldives for Cathay Pacific After an arduous screening process, Ace
Travels Maldives has been allotted as the new GSA in Maldives for Cathay Pacific. Accord...
Tue 03. July 12:00 - Maldives police
probing Chinese tourist 'propeller' death China remains the single biggest contributor
to the Maldives' tourist market. Maldives police are investigating the death of a Chines...
Tue
03. July 11:55 - First Maldives beauty pageant winner passes away The first ever beauty pageant winner
in Maldives Ramla Ahmed has passed away on Tuesday ... She won the contest back in
1953...
Tue 03. July 11:50 - Customs seize imported narcotics weighing 6.87 kgs at airport Maldives Customs Service has seized 6.87
kilograms of narcotic substance upon inspecting luggage of a passenger at the airport.
A...
Mon 02. July 13:05 - Paragliding soars into the Maldives tourism industry Sky Guys Pvt Ltd ushers in a new ways
to experiencing the tropics - airborne over turquoise waters. Introducing a way for
travelers to...VIDEO
Mon 02. July 13:00 - The Small Maldives
Island Co expands coverage in German speaking Europe The Small Maldives Island Co (TSMIC)
has appointed Majunke International Sales (MIS), a Frankfurt based resort representation
c...
Mon 02. July 12:55 - Meeru Island
Resort introduces eco-friendly paper straws Meeru Island Resort and Spa has replaced
plastic straws with eco-friendly paper straws. The new initiative will reduce the use
of ap...
Mon 02. July 12:50 - How shark conservation
in the Maldives affects demand for dive tourism Ocean managers, policymakers, and NGOs
routinely face barriers to scientific knowledge: they simply can’t afford costly
subscription...
Mon 02. July 12:45 - Tourist dead after being struck by dinghy propeller Two tourists snorkeling in the lagoon
at a resort in B.Atoll had been hit by the propeller of a dinghy, killing one of them.
Police me...
Mon
02. July 12:40 - Search on for missing man in Fenfushi island Authorities have a launched a search
for a young man who has been missing in Alif Dhaal Atoll Fenfushi island since Sunday.
Coa...
Mon 02. July 12:35 - MDP pledges
to ban foreign vessels from Maldives fishing Foreign vessels will be banned from fishing
in Maldivian waters, one of the election pledges from the main opposition Maldivian
D...
Mon 02. July 12:30 - Club Valencia relegated Club Valencia has been relegated to second
division for the first time in the 39 years history of the club on Sunday, after United
Vi...
Sun 01. July 17:05 - Atmosphere
Hotels’ fourth Maldives resort OBLU Select at Sangeli opens Indian Ocean hospitality brand Atmosphere
Hotels and Resorts has opened its fourth resort in Maldives, OBLU Select at Sangeli.
K...
Sun 01. July 17:00 - Noku Maldives
to welcome guests in August Noku Maldives has announced that the
resort will be opening its doors to welcome guests in August 2018. During a corporate
dinne...
Sun 01. July 16:55 - LUX* South
Ari Atoll launches year-long ‘Beat the Plastic’ campaign LUX* South Ari Atoll has launched an
ambitious year-long plan to combat plastic pollution. At a ceremony held at the resort’s
multi...
Sun
01. July 16:50 - China tourist killed by boat propeller A Chinese tourist on holiday in the Maldives
was killed after being struck by the propeller of a dinghy on Sunday. The yet unidentifi...
Sun 01. July 16:45 - Minimum wage of US$600 demanded for Maldivian resort workers The average monthly salary for local
resort workers is US$200-US$250. Maldivian resort workers should be given a monthly
minimu...
Sun 01. July 16:40 - Victory SC 0-0 Fehendhoo Fehendhoo held Victory SC goalless in
the Dhivehi Premier League on Saturday evening. Fehendhoo played a defensive game th...
Sat 30. June 13:35 - Coco Collection
launches 'That Summer Feeling' dynamic summer programme Coco Collection has introduced a dynamic
summer programme at two of its resorts, Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu.
...
Sat 30. June 13:30 - ADB Asian Bank:
Assistance to Improve Environmental Protection in Maldives The Board of Directors of the Asian Development
Bank (ADB) has approved a $33.07 million grant to improve environmental prote...
Sat
30. June 13:25 - MTCC contracted to reclaim Maavaru Lagoon for tourism Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(MTCC) has been contracted to reclaim a lagoon which lies in North Male’ (K.)
Atoll ...
Sat
30. June 13:20 - Speedboat hits disaster, sinks amid trip A speedboat traveling from Haa Alif atoll
Dhihdhoo to Manafaru of the same atoll struck disaster when it sank amid trip. Maldives
P...
Sat 30. June 13:15 - The World’s Most Luxurious Surfing Event Returns To
The Maldives in 2018 World Surf League: Coolangatta, QLD/AUS
(Wednesday, June 27, 2018) - The World Surf League and Four Seasons Resorts Maldi...
Sat 30. June 13:10 - Rescue officers quell fire at Vommuli Resort's over-water
spa Officers of the Maldives National Defence
Force (MNDF) quelled a fire that caused severe damage to an over-water bungalow in
Vo...
Sat 30. June 13:05 - Maldives under
fire from UN rights expert The Maldives was Friday criticised by
a UN rights expert for refusing to accept the application made by two convicted Supreme
Cou...
Sat 30. June 13:00 - Maldives downgraded
on US human trafficking watchlist The Maldives has been downgraded on a
United States watchlist for human trafficking over the failure to meet minimum standards
...
Sat 30. June 12:55 - TC Sports 6-1 Nilandhoo TC Sports beat Nilandhoo 6-1 in their
first match of Dhivehi Premier League having two goals scored by Ali Ashfaq on his
debut for...
Sat
30. June 12:50 - TC Sports Club's 'loud' start at Dhivehi Premier League TC Sports Club roared at the Dhivehi
Premier League kick-off game with a tremendous 6-1 win against Faafu atoll Nilandhoo.
The ...
Sat
30. June 12:45 - Maziya's narrow escape, ties with Club Eagles Maziya Sports Club managed a narrow escape
from losing Friday's game against Club Eagles with Ismail Easa's equalizer. Maziya...
Fri
29. June 19:45 - What Nasheeds 'voluntary' withdrawal means for under pressure Maldives
govt! All eligible candidates as per the constitution
would be allowed to contest, Maldives government's unwavering response to interna...
Fri 29. June 19:40 - Maziya 2-2 Eagles Ismail Easa scores a stoppage-time equalizer
as Club Eagles scrape an unconvincing 2-2 draw in the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier Le...
Fri 29. June 19:35 - Bhutan loses to the Maldives The national basketball team lost to
the Maldives by four baskets yesterday in the ongoing FIBA Asia Cup 2021 SABA qualifier
in D...
Fri 29. June 12:25 - Nasheed gives
up MDP ticket Nasheed said he was acquiescing to concerns
that MDP could be left without a candidate. Former president Mohamed Nasheed ha...
Fri 29. June 12:20 - DDPL: New Radiant 10-0 Thimarafushi New Radiant SC thrashed champions of
Minivan Championship Thimarafushi FC 10-0 in the opening game of Dhiraagu Dhivehi Pr...
Fri 29. June 08:20 - The eco-friendly
hotel that might save the Maldives To call Soneva Fushi an eco-friendly
resort would be an understatement. CEO Sonu Shivdasani talks about why it’s not
just another...
Fri 29. June 08:15 - Maldives appoints
new chief justice after predecessor jailed The Maldives appointed a new chief justice
on Thursday, two weeks after a court convicted his predecessor as well as former presid...
Thu 28. June 15:05 - Soneva Fushi opens 'Once Upon
a Table' at new 'Out of the Blue' dining Soneva Fushi has opened Once Upon a Table,
the most intimate dining experience available at the resort’s recently opened
Out o...
Thu
28. June 15:00 - Founder of Pick Maldives in Germany to promote Maldives The Pick Maldives Picture Storybook is
one of the most successful publications to be released by Maldives in recent times
to promot...
Thu 28. June 14:55 - Nature parks in Addu, Fuvahmulah to be unveiled July Maldives is preparing to unveil the nature
parks in Addu Atoll and Fuvahmulah coming July, as their long three-year development
fi... Sippe
Thu 28. June 14:50 - MNDF aids sickly foreigner on fishing vessel adrift on
Maldives' EEZ A sickly foreigner onboard a fishing
vessel on the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has been taken to Haa Dhaal atoll
Kulh...
Thu 28. June 14:45 - Non-Resident Ambassador of Austria present her Credentials
to the President The Non-Resident Ambassador of Republic
of Austria, Her Excellency Brigitte Oppinger-Walchshofer, presented her Letter of Crede...
Thu
28. June 14:40 - EU reminds Maldives of sanctions warning The European Union (EU) has reminded
Maldives with the conclusions of the EU council which also refers to possible targeted
mea...
Thu 28. June 14:35 - Oscar: Blues will miss Ashfaq Defending champions New Radiant SC boss
Oscar Bruzon admits Blues will miss Ali Ashfaq who has moved to TC Sports, but, belie...
Thu 28. June 14:30 - Red Sea, Peru
or Maldives: Dive deep into the heart and soul of a new travel Experiential travel is easily the most
exciting (and biggest) trend ... The Maldives offers the height of tranquillity and
an incredible t...
Thu 28. June 14:25 - Four Seasons
Resort Maldives Kuda Huraa creates 'Surf, Spa and Save' offer The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda
Huraa is hosting the eight annual Surfing Champions Trophy surf competition Aug. 6
to...
Thu 28. June 14:20 - Sun, Sand and
Cement: The Maldives Development Story There’s no stopping President Abdulla
Yameen and his development agenda. The steps taken, however, have been a cause of con...
Wed 27. June 22:55 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
launches fairy-tale overwater wedding pavilion Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched an enchanting
overwater wedding pavilion, offering wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. The ...
Wed 27. June 22:50 - Maldives crowned
Best Honeymoon Destination in Readers’ Travel Awards Maldives has been crowned the winner
of Best Honeymoon Destination in the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’
Trav...
Wed 27. June 22:45 - Three islands
made available for lease without bidding The priciest island of the three costs
US$2.7 million ... Raa Villingili, Gaaf Alif Hulhimendhoo and Odagallaa were included
in the...
Wed 27. June 22:40 - Yacht Tours
facing fines and frozen accounts Yacht Tours Maldives is owned by Abdulla
Jabir, a close advisor to ex-president Mohamed Nasheed ... is facing hefty sanctions
afte...
Wed 27. June 22:35 - Australian government calls to free opposition leaders! Australian government has called the
government of Maldives to free opposition leaders ... after the Australian ambassadors
visit to...
Wed 27. June 22:30 - Faris Maumoon
convicted of identity fraud Faris Maumoon has been jailed for four
months and 24 days. Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon was Wednesday night sentenced to four...
Wed 27. June 22:25 - Candidates under political asylum banned from contesting
in election The parliamentary independent bodies’
committee on Tuesday passed an amendment banning anyone living abroad under politic...
Wed 27. June 22:20 - Inter-Resort Volleyball: Bandos, One & Only Reethirah
win in first matches Bandos Island Resort and One & Only
Reethirah Resort have won the first matches in the Inter Resort Volleyball Tournament.
Band...
Wed 27. June 22:15 - Dhiraagu Sponsors Dhivehi Premier League Dhiraagu has signed an agreement to become
the new title sponsor of Dhivehi Premier League for three years. The 2018 Dhivehi ...
Wed 27. June 22:10 - Valencia faces relegation fear Club Valencia faces fear of relegation
as they lost to United Victory 2-0 in the first leg of Male League Qualification 2019
today. T...
Wed 27. June 07:30 - Maldives accused
of undermining democracy amid China push Australia has accused the Maldives government
of undermining democracy, amid concerns about growing Chinese government infl...
Wed 27. June 07:25 - SNAPS: Amanda
Du-Pont spends her birthday in the Maldives We don’t think we’ve ever seen
water as blue as in these pics shared by TV star Amanda Du-Pont. The actress headed
all the way to...
Tue 26. June 12:50 - LUX* South
Ari Atoll to host art workshop series with local artists LUX* South Ari Atoll has announced plans
to host a series of art workshops with talented local artists. In partnership with
local NGO ...
Tue 26. June 12:45 - Ismehela Hera
resort in Maldives south to open in December A brand new resort being constructed
on the uninhabited island of Ismehela Hera in the southernmost Addu atoll will open
in Dece...
Tue 26. June 12:40 - Gili Lankanfushi
relaunches main restaurant, unveils new gourmet experience Gili Lankanfushi has relaunched its signature
island restaurant as Kashiveli, showcasing locally-sourced nutritious ingredients and
vi...
Tue
26. June 12:35 - Oblu Select at Sangeli Resort sets for Sunday unveil Oblu Select at Sangeli Resort is set
for its grand unveiling on Sunday, next week. Developed at the Kaafu atoll island of
Akirifushi a...
Tue
26. June 12:30 - 3 rooms at Niyama Resort burn down in fire Three water villas at the Niyama Resort,
located in Dh. Atoll, burned down in a fire in the early hours of this Monday morning.
Mald...
Tue 26. June 12:25 - Maldives to begin commercial paragliding Sky Guys Private Limited has revealed
plans to commence paragliding as a commercial activity in Maldives. A private company
ba...
Tue 26. June 12:20 - Maldives main airport closed Wednesday for 'full-scale
emergency exercise' Velana International Airport will be
closed for three hours on Wednesday ... Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has
annou...
Tue
26. June 12:15 - Police announces manhunt for Nasheed's press secretary Former president Mohamed Nasheed's press
secretary Mohamed Zuhair is the latest Maldives Police Service has issued a manhunt
...
Tue 26. June 12:10 - Aust warns
Maldives to release leaders! Opposition leaders in the Maldives have
been thrown in jail and Australia wants them released before upcoming presidential
electi...
Tue 26. June 08:10 - Niyama: Water
villas burn down in luxury resort fire Water villas at a luxury Maldives resort
have burned down following a fire early Monday. The Niyama Resort, in Dhaalu atoll,
called...
Tue 26. June 08:05 - Maldives: The problem is Yameen, not the visas For the last few weeks, Maldives President
Abdulla Yameen has been sending some tough messages to Delhi. Firstly, his governme...
Mon 25. June 08:40 - Five more lagoons to be leased for tourism development President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom
on Sunday announced plans to lease five more lagoons from Kaafu Atoll for tourism de...
Mon 25. June 08:35 - Maldives wins Best Honeymoon Destination at Luxury Lifestyle
Magazine Maldives has won Best Honeymoon Destination
at the Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers' Travel Awards 2018. Maldives won over r...
Mon 25. June 08:30 - Home ministry
condemns Chinese 'land grab' claims Ex-foreign minister Naseem accused the
government of giving land to China which could be converted into military bases. In
an i...
Mon
25. June 08:25 - MNDF assists 'deco' victim Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF);
specifically its Coastguard unit has assisted a local who fell victim to decompression
sickn...
Mon 25. June 08:20 - Somalis rescued from drifting dinghy near Alif Alif Atoll The people aboard a foreign vessel found
adrift outside of Alif Alif Atoll on Saturday night, were Somalis, revealed Maldives
Police...
Mon 25. June 08:15 - Maldives' football legend signs with TC Sports Club Football star Ali 'Dhagandey' Ashfaq
has signed onto TC Sports Club. TC had confirmed the news of Ashfaq signing onto the
team t...
Mon 25. June 08:10 - On a mission
in the Maldives FOR SOME people, there's a big problem
with going on holiday to the Maldives. It's not necessarily the cost - though for most
it's al...
Mon 25. June 08:05 - India cuts
export quotas for Maldives India has lowered the limits on the export
of certain essential commodities such as potatoes, onions, and eggs to the Maldives,
acc...
Sun 24. June 10:00 - Veligandu Island
Resort introduces eco-friendly paper straws Veligandu Island Resort and Spa has replaced
plastic straws with eco-friendly paper straws. The new initiative will reduce the use
of...
Sun
24. June 09:55 - Maldives tourism occupancy boosts by 2.2% Tourism Ministry has confirmed Maldives
tourism occupancy rate has gone up by 2.2% hitting a 67% so far in 2018. According
to to...
Sun 24. June 09:50 - New runway of VIA to be completed by July, test flights
in September Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has revealed the development of the new runway of Velana International Airport (VIA)
...
Sun 24. June 09:45 - Road linking Hulhule' and Hulhumale' closes, new road opens Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has closed a part of the road linking Hulhule' and Hulhumale' and opens a new road
fo...
Sun 24. June 09:40 - Kurendhoo’s Field of Dreams In all fairness, who wouldn’t fancy
playing on this field? A stunning aerial shot taken via drone, showcasing Lh. Kurendhoo’s
brand-n...
Sun 24. June 09:35 - Will investigate 'unlawful activites' of LGA and take strict
action 26 councilors from different islands
were suspended for a period of three months with no pay ... make the tyranny and injustice
of th...
Sun
24. June 09:30 - Ex-Foreign Min accuses China of 'land grabbing' in Maldives Former foreign minister Ahmed Naseem,
under Mohamed Nasheed's administration, has criticized incumbent president Abdulla
Ya...
Sun 24. June 09:25 - China grabbing land in Maldives Former Foreign Minister of Maldives Ahmed
Naseem has alleged that China is grabbing land in Maldives that can be turned into
m...
Sat 23. June 11:45 - Here come the
mantas! Dusit Thani Maldives begins trips to Hanifaru Bay The manta season is underway in Baa atoll
as Hanifaru Bay opens for visitors to have the chance to see manta rays gathering to
fe...VIDEO
Sat 23. June 11:40 - LUX* Resorts
recognised for sustainable tourism initiatives LUX* Resorts and Hotels has been recognised
for its initiatives in sustainable tourism. The Award for Sustainable Tourism was prese...
Sat 23. June 11:35 - OBLU SELECT
at Sangeli To Open On 1st July 2018 OBLU SELECT at Sangeli, the fourth resort
in Maldives by the Indian Ocean Hospitality brand is located in the North-West Male’
at...
Sat 23. June 11:30 - International
Maldives Travel Market 2018 kicks off International Maldives Travel Market
(IMTM) 2018 kicked off on Saturday. Finance minister Ahmed Munawar inaugurated the
trave...
Sat 23. June 11:25 - How to Stay
Safe During Your Trip to the Maldives The Maldivian archipelago offers quite
the experience from the allures of sun, sand and sea to culture and traditions as old
as time...
Sat 23. June 11:20 - 10.6% increase on tourist arrivals on May 2018 Ministry of Tourism has revealed tourist
arrivals registered a growth of 10.6% in May this year compared to the same month of
last y...
Sat 23. June 11:15 - How to go fishing in the Maldives The Maldives has been delivering successful
fishing tours for a while. Most often, the Indian Ocean that surrounds this archipelago
...
Sat
23. June 11:10 - White Alert: High tide brings in swell waves Sea swells are affecting islands across
the country during high tide. And so the capital, Male' City, too, has been affected
by the sw...
Sat 23. June 11:05 - Coast Guard saves people stranded at sea The Coast Guard has rescued three people
found stranded at sea on a dinghy, 60 nautical miles west of Ari Atoll. The military
said ...
Sat
23. June 11:00 - Maldives to launch direct flights between Gan and S. Africa Maldives is looking to introduce direct
flights between South Africa and its international airport in the south, Addu International
Airp...
Sat 23. June 10:55 - MDP leaders
detained from campaign run The jogging track was closed for purposes
of the ministry of youth and sports but remained empty when police blocked the '‘Jazee...
Sat 23. June 10:50 - Ashfaq signs for TC Sports Ali Ashfag has moved to TC Sports Club.
TC Sports club announced the signing of Ashfaq just 24 hours to closure of midseason
tra...
Sat 23. June 10:45 - Aditi Rao Hydari
celebrates the success of 'Sammohanam' in the Maldives Aditi Rao Hydari posted a video ... on
her social media and revealed she’s celebrating the success of her film in the
Maldives. She ...
Sat 23. June 10:40 - India losing its plot in the Maldives New Delhi has learnt over the years that
direct intervention often comes at a price ... The ongoing tension with the Maldives
is a m...
Fri 22. June 11:20 - HPA: Over 1,000 cases of dengue reported in 2018 Over a thousand cases of dengue virus
had been reported by local hospitals and health facilities thus far this year, the
Health Prote...VIDEO
Fri 22. June 11:15 - HDC: Vision to develop Hulhumale' youth city has become
a reality Managing Director of Housing Development
Corporation (HDC) Ahmed Nasif has stated the vision of the government to develop a
y...
Fri 22. June 11:10 - Councillors
suspended en masse over MDP primary The Local Government Authority has suspended
26 councillors for participating in the Maldivian Democratic Party’s presidential
pri...
Fri 22. June 07:45 - Inside the
Maldives' luxurious Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu resort ... The Maldives have a reputation for their
pristine sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue waters and luxury resorts - but when I first
set off I...
Fri 22. June 07:40 - Eat, Sleep,
Dive on the Four Seasons Explorer in the Maldives The 11-cabin Four Seasons Explorer -
the Maldives’ most luxurious liveaboard - has a trio of cruises where exploring
is the name of ...
Thu 21. June 12:10 - World Cup fever
kicks off at Coco Collection resorts Coco Collection has introduced a host
of activities and promotions for the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. As part of the World
Cup ...
Thu
21. June 12:05 - Coca-Cola sends first batch of Maldives football fans for World Cup Coca-Cola has send off the first batch
out of 30 lucky winners to witness the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Russia. The first 10
individuals ...
Thu 21. June 12:00 - MATATO launches
Maldives Travel Awards People’s Edition 2018 Maldives Travel Awards People’s
Edition 2018 has been launched at One&Only Reethi Rah resort. A cocktail reception
for media a...
Thu 21. June 11:55 - MATATO partners
with MyBump Media to promote Maldives in Malaysia Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) on Tuesday announced a partnership with MyBump Media to...
Thu 21. June 11:50 - New Road Opens at Velana International Airport A new road opens for public at Velana
International Airport (VIA). This new road south of present runway will connect transfers
from ...
Thu 21. June 11:45 - Test Flights
Will Land onto Maafaru Airport Within the Next One Month Maafaru Airport will see the Landing
of Test Flights within the next one month, says Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer. After
observin...
Thu 21. June 11:40 - Some Addu City roads flooded due to rain Some roads of Addu City have been flooded
due to the current rainy weather. The flooding has affected houses in Hithadhoo and
...
Thu
21. June 11:35 - You reap what you sow, ex-AG tells jailed chief justice The now jailed Supreme Court judges had
turned a deaf ear to repeated requests for judicial reform, renowned lawyer and former
A...
Thu 21. June 11:30 - Applications open for first media clinic in open water
swimming Swimming Association of Maldives, in
conjunction with the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and Maldives Media Institut...
Thu 21. June 11:25 - India is losing
the plot in the Maldives - and New Delhi’s self-goals are to blame Having small neighbours can be bothersome.
Just ask India. It is frequently challenged by them, and it almost always flunks the
test ...
Thu 21. June 11:20 - When Moroccan
Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari converted Maldives to Islam For Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta, Maldivians
were converted to Islam by a Berber merchant known as Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barb...
Thu 21. June 07:55 - A luxury Maldives
resort says it is contacted at least six times a day ... Influencers often receive free products
and experiences in return for exposure on their social media channels. Many luxury
hospitali...
Wed 20. June 11:35 - ason decaires
taylor builds coralarium at fairmont maldives sirru fen fushi designboom did a very special ‘studio
visit’ in the lagoon of maldives island sirru fen fushi, and documented the sculptural
installati...
Wed 20. June 11:30 - Honeymoon at
Conrad Maldives: Transit at Hulhumale From the airport, we found a shuttle
bus to the island of Hulhumale. The bus stop was right outside the airport terminal.
While it wa...
Wed 20. June 11:25 - Honeymoon at Conrad Maldives: CMB -> MLE This was one of the few occasions where
I wished the flight was longer. The business class layout in UL 115 was the familiar
1–2–1...
Wed 20. June 11:20 - Vilamendhoo Island Resort celebrates
World Environment Day, Oceans Day Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa has
celebrated World Environment Day and World Oceans Day 2018. World Environment Day ...
Wed
20. June 11:15 - 'Real' stats indicate gradual slip in Maldives tourism Maldives tourism ministry confirms healthy
growth in tourist figures despite the island nation's tourism currently experiencing
its 'off s...
Wed
20. June 11:10 - Maldives tourism continues to slide Tourist arrivals to the Maldives continued
its downward trend slipping 0.6 percent last month in comparison to last year. According
t...
Wed 20. June 11:05 - Monumental neglect amid calls to preserve historic mosque
Kalhu Vakaru Miskiyy It has come to light that the government's
plan to shift the ancient mosque of Kalhu Vakaru Miskiyy from capital Male to Thinadh...
Wed 20. June 11:00 - EU urges Maldives government to hold dialogue with opposition The European Union (EU) has called on
the Maldives government to engage with the opposition. The EU made this statement at
t...
Wed 20. June 10:55 - Ex-AG Suood: Police have violated Twitter rules Renowned lawyer and former Attorney General
Husnu Suood has accused the police service of violating Twitter rules. The police s...
Wed 20. June 10:50 - Maldives Police Service summons Prez Nasheed and Qasim
Ibrahim Maldives Police Service has sent summon
orders to former President Nasheed and JP leader Qasim Ibrahim saying that they are
fu...
Wed 20. June 10:45 - Maldives red-faced
over India UN vote 'snub' The Maldives was thrashed by Indonesia
in the UN Security Council vote. The Maldives has been left red-faced after credible
repor...
Wed 20. June 10:40 - Adeeb’s wife says Umar worked to bring back death
penalty to use it on him Jailed Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s
wife has claimed that then-Home Minister Umar Naseer tried to bring back the death
...
Wed
20. June 10:35 - 5 employees fired for breaking into Maabaidhoo powerhouse The manager and four other employees
at Fenaka Corporation’s L. Maabaidhoo Branch, who were arrested in connection
with the ...
Wed 20. June 10:30 - Ashfaq decides
to terminate the contract with Blues Ace striker Ali Ashfaq has submitted
a case against New Radiant to terminate his contract with the club due to unpaid salary.
Ashfaq...
Wed 20. June 10:25 - Blues lifts Male League New Radiant SC lifted Male League trophy
as Blues came from behind to beat holders in the final game of Male League 2018 on
...
Wed 20. June 10:20 - Eagles 3-0 Green Streets Club Eagles finished Male League as the
runners up of the tournament beating Club Green Streets 3-0 in the last match of Male
L...
Wed 20. June 10:15 - Hidden Pleasures
on Private Isles New properties offering the ultimate
in seclusion, space and solitude are cropping up everywhere, from the Maldives and
Madagas...
Wed 20. June 10:10 - Sushma writes
to Maldives on visa row Ministry officials meet Male diplomats
to discuss bilateral ties as job applicants are left stranded. India and the Maldives
are engag...
Tue 19. June 12:55 - Kurumba Maldives
celebrates Global Wellness Day 2018 Kurumba Maldives has celebrated Global
Wellness Day 2018 with a range of wellness activities for guests and team members.
The...
Tue 19. June 12:50 - Coco Bodu Hithi
hosts Floatation Fitness Residency with Carly Rowena Coco Bodu Hithi has welcomed fitness
guru Carly Rowena for a fitness residency. From June 16-21, Carly is conducting a fun
and u...
Tue
19. June 12:45 - Four Seasons Kuda-Huraa adds new water villa suites Four Seasons Kuda-Huraa resort has opened
additional water-villa suites adding to its line of rooms. According to Travel Plus
the re...
Tue 19. June 12:40 - Emboodhoo developer Singha Estate spends USD310 Mil for
new six resorts The Thailand-based property development
and investment holding company Singha Estate, has acquired six resorts from the Hono...
Tue 19. June 12:35 - Nominee evaluations
for SATA 2018 begins Evaluation of nominees for South Asian
Travel Awards (SATA) 2018 kicked off on Tuesday. In a statement, organiser Highrise
said ...
Tue 19. June 12:30 - MACL decides to close the existing ferry port channel of
Hulhule' Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has decided to close the ferry port channel of Hulhule' to begin the development of
th...
Tue 19. June 12:25 - New Maldives
airline takes aim at rivals The government has been pushing airport
development. Domestic airlines in the Maldives are not up to standard, said the COO
of ...
Tue 19. June 12:20 - MP Rozaina: Ruling party lawmakers 'should learn' from
NY governor Cuomo Maldivian lawmakers aligned with the
ruling party need to take note of New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s stand against
US Presid...
Tue 19. June 12:15 - Eagles 3-0 Green Streets Club Eagles finished Male League as the
runners up of the tournament beating Club Green Streets 3-0 in the last match of Male
L...
Tue 19. June 12:10 - Valencia 3-1 United Victory Club Valencia concluded Male League with
a win against United Victory. This is the second win of the season for Valencia. Despit...
Tue 19. June 12:05 - Yaish, 15, wins 5th place in junior category of Flyboard
World Championship Muhyiddin School's Mohamed Yaish, 15,
has won fifth place in the junior category of the Flyboard World Championship. While
this...
Tue 19. June 12:00 - Luxury hotels
in the Maldives fed up with Instagram models There might not be a more Instagrammable
location than the Maldives. The group of coral islands in the Indian Ocean showcase...
Tue 19. June 11:55 - Maldives holds
lessons for small states in a changing world If critics of President Abdulla Yameen
(second from left) accuse him of playing the Chinese card, his supporters might also
level th...
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