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Sun 26. Jan 14:15 - Renow. Maldivian
Chef Adam Schihab releases 'The Islander Chef' cookbook Renowned Maldivian pastry chef Adam
Schihab has published a cookbook ... The Islander Chef contains Schihab’s most-sought...
Sun 26. Jan 14:10 - Soneva extends
partnership with Oppidan Education ... out-of-school learning Soneva has announced the expansion of
its education offering in order to ensure visiting children and teenagers feel fully
suppo...
Sun 26. Jan 14:05 - Summer Island bags Holiday Check Gold Award Summer Island Maldives secured the Holiday
Check Gold Award, a prestigious accolade in the global tourism industry. The awa...
Sun 26. Jan 14:00 - England goalkeeper
Jordan Pickford marry childhood sweetheart in Maldives England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is
set to marry his childhood sweetheart in a beach wedding in Maldives, British media
repo...
Sun
26. Jan 13:55 - Italian tourist found dead at Canareef Resort An Italian tourist has been found dead
at Canareef Resort Maldives located in Addu atoll. The incident was reported around
07:...
Sun
26. Jan 13:50 - Chinese tourist, 67, drowns off Maldives resort A 67-year-old man died while out swimming
on Saturday evening. The incident was reported from Dreamland Maldives. He was...
Sun
26. Jan 13:45 - Fish Curry - among world-famous curries There are dozens of countries that prepare
innumerable delicious curries ... Fish Curry of the Maldives (Mas Riha) is ranked as
nu...
Sun
26. Jan 13:40 - Training course for tourism employees kicks off in Ukulhas A course to train skilled employees for
the tourism sector has kicked off in A.A Ukulhas. The course, a certificate level 3
course wi...
Sun
26. Jan 13:35 - No suspected cases of Coronavirus so far in Maldives No suspicious cases of the Novel Coronavirus
have so far been noticed in the Maldives, according to the Health Ministry. There ...
Sun
26. Jan 13:30 - Books on black magic found in a search In Th. Burunee some books that were used
for black magic was found in a search. The police said on Sunday, upon receiving a
...
Sun 26. Jan 13:25 - Things To Do In The Maldives (That Aren’t Swimming
With The Mantas) Considered one of the world’s superior
honeymoon destinations, the Maldives has a lot to offer travelers. Featuring a string
of ex...
Sat 25. Jan 14:10 - Gili Lankanfushi
introduces reef-safe sunscreen Gili Lankanfushi has introduced environment-friendly
and biologically-safer sunscreen. Botanical sunscreen lotion and spray pro...
Sat 25. Jan 14:05 - Maldivian ‘Mas riha’ goes global Maldives is not only home to a myriad
of magical tropical islands fringed by white sandy beaches, swaying tropical palms
and su...
Sat 25. Jan 14:00 - Vlog series
launched to promote Maldives local island tourism Local production group Haa To Seenu, in collaboration
with Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), ha...
Sat
25. Jan 13:55 - Abandoned migrant workers returned to resort 18 migrant workers working at Vodamula
island were abandoned at Dhaandhoo ... for protesting against having their wage being...
Sat
25. Jan 13:50 - Tourism, construction industries expected to perform better in 2020 The tourism and construction sector is
expected to perform even better in the first quarter of the current year compared to
the fina...
Sat
25. Jan 13:45 - Swell surges expected over some atolls: MET Maldives Meteorological Service (MET
Office) has revealed that swell wave surges are expected during high tide times over
som...
Sat
25. Jan 13:40 - Advised to watch-out for capsized boat The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
has advised to watch-out while travelling near M.Kolhufushi as a capsized boat is ...
Sat 25. Jan 13:35 - Iyaz on Female
Circumcision The original was posted on Facebook on
22nd January 2020. The following is a loose translation: If a girl has not been circumci...
Sat
25. Jan 13:30 - First Lady Fazna becomes fastest to complete a marathon First Lady Fazna became the fastest first
lady to complete a marathon in the world when she completed a marathon in L. Gan in...
Sat
25. Jan 13:25 - Swimming program for autistic children commences The new lagoon swimming club has commenced
a swimming program focused on children with autism. The program was comm...
Sat
25. Jan 13:20 - Dhivehi Premier League: a resounding 4:0 victory for TC TC Sports Club has secured a resounding
win after beating Foakaidhoo Football Club in the ongoing Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier
...
Sat 25. Jan 13:15 - Four Seasons
Launches Maldives' first Hydrofoil Experiences Ever looked at a seabird and wondered
what it would be like to fly over the ocean? Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa
Gir...
Sat 25. Jan 13:10 - Gulf Air flies in 2020's first tourists to Maldives Bahraini flag carrier Gulf Air said it
had flown in the very first tourists to the Maldives this year in its flight GF144
that arrived at M...
Sat 25. Jan 13:05 - India sends
30,000 doses of vaccine to the Maldives after a measles outbreak Swiftly responding to a request from
the Maldives, India on Thursday provided 30,000 doses of Measles and Rubella (MR) vacci...
Fri
24. Jan 13:25 - Met office: Some islands might be affected by sea swells Maldives Meteorological Services (Met
Office) has warned that some islands may experience sea swells during high tide. Predict...
Fri 24. Jan 13:20 - Waldorf Astoria
Maldives offers luxury leisure seekers unforgettable escape Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, welcomes guests to a world of visionary design at Waldorf Astoria
Maldive...
Fri 24. Jan 13:15 - Parineeti Chopra
back in Maldives, holidays at Gili Lankanfushi Indian actress Parineeti Chopra is back
in Maldives, this time chilling at the recently relaunched Gili Lankanfushi resort.
The actr...
Fri 24. Jan 13:10 - Maldives begins screening to tackle the threat of Coronavirus Maldives has commenced screening of passengers
to tackle the threat of coronavirus that has killed 17 and infected nearly 600 p...
Fri 24. Jan 13:05 - Enjoy Up To
40% Off Stays with Banyan Tree Hotels' “Now or Never• Sale Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is launching
its first-ever “Now or Never Sale• for its ecosystem of brands globally -
Banyan Tree, A...
Fri 24. Jan 13:00 - Maldives: Protect Mangroves From Further Loss Tree Destruction Exacerbates Flooding
Threatening Islanders ... The Maldives government should preserve a mangrove forest
th...
Fri 24. Jan 12:55 - Maldives seeks
help to save its islands from submerging The Maldives might lose entire islands
if the island nation fails to acquire finances to fight the challenges of climate change
on ...
Fri 24. Jan 12:50 - Into The Blue:
Parineeti Chopra Shares Pics From Maldives Vacation A sneak peek into Parineeti Chopra's
Maldives vacation. Parineeti Chopra scooped some time out of her busy schedule and
she i...
Thu 23. Jan 12:55 - Edition Stays: Weekend at Pebbles Inn (S.Hithadhoo) The resplendent island of Hithadhoo can
be described as the ‘pulse’ of the heart-shaped Addu Atoll, lying at the
southernmost en...VIDEO
Thu 23. Jan 12:50 - Meeru Island
Resort revises excursion rates Meeru Island Resort has revised its excursion
rates, in a bid to allow more guests to experience the activities offered by the resort.
...
Thu 23. Jan 12:45 - Velaa Private
Island Maldives supports local non-profits Velaa Private Island has made donations
worth MVR 750,000 (USD 48,400) to three leading non-profit organisations in Maldives...
Thu
23. Jan 12:40 - Maldives represented at FITUR fair in Spain Maldives is participating in the leading
international tourism fair in Spain, FITUR 2020. Maldives Marketing & Public Relations
C...
Thu
23. Jan 12:35 - Powerful waves swamp Inguraidhoo, Kinolhas Powerful waves have swamped R. Inguraidhoo
and Kinolhas, resulting in considerable damage to the islands. The Council Presi...
Thu
23. Jan 12:30 - Launch capsizes killing one passenger onboard A launch travelling to Noku Maldives
Resort has capsized, killing one passenger on board. According to the authorities,
the incide...
Thu 23. Jan 12:25 - Brown widow spiders found in Kaafu Atoll Ministry of Health on Wednesday urged
citizens to be cautious after discovering brown widow spiders from some islands in
Kaafu ...
Thu 23. Jan 12:20 - The Escape |
One For The Kids: Anantara Dhigu, Maldives Searching for a luxurious resort that
puts children at the forefront? ... the Maldives was once somewhat overlooked when
it came t...
Thu 23. Jan 12:15 - Maldives sheds
11,000 mobile subscribers in November 2019 Maldives’ mobile base decreased
to 839,528 subscribers in November 2019 from 850,557 subscribers in the previous month.
Mob...
Wed 22. Jan 15:30 - Atmosphere Kanifushi
Maldives unveils new overwater villas Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives has unveiled
40 brand-new overwater villas, further cementing its position as a leading five-star
...
Wed 22. Jan 15:25 - W Maldives appoints
Nuaas Mohamed as Sales, Marketing Director W Hotels has appointed Nuaas Mohamed
as the Director of Sales and Marketing for W Maldives. Nuaas joins W Maldives from
H...
Wed 22. Jan 15:20 - Nihonbashi unveils first overseas branch at Crossroads Sri Lanka’s famous Japanese restaurant,
Nihonbashi, unveiled its first overseas branch, Nihonbashi Blue, in The Marina at Crossr...
Wed
22. Jan 15:15 - TMA adds 56th seaplane to fleet Popular seaplane operator, Trans Maldivian
Airways (TMA) has added another seaplane to their expansive fleet. The new addit...
Wed 22. Jan 15:10 - Maldives drops to 11 on World's Most Instagrammable Countries Maldives dropped to eleventh on 'World's
Most Instagrammable Countries 2020', as ranked by global travel site Big 7 Travel.
Pu...
Wed 22. Jan 15:05 - Maldives says
preventive measures in place for new China virus Authorities in Maldives on Wednesday
announced preventive measures, including screening of inbound travellers, against a
ne...
Wed 22. Jan 15:00 - Coco Bodu Hithi
to launch Maldives’ first floating yoga studio Coco Bodu Hithi has announced plans to
launch the first floating yoga studio in the Maldives. The innovative concept is a
colla...
Wed
22. Jan 14:55 - Stranded party of four rescued at sea after their boat sank A group of men stranded at sea after
their boat sank have been rescued on Wednesday. Maldives National Defense Force MNDF...
Wed 22. Jan 15:50 - MNDF speedboat catches fire near Guraidhoo Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF),
on Tuesday, stated that one of its speedboats had caught fire while travelling near
G...
Wed
22. Jan 14:45 - Man arrested, marrying a minor The Police have arrested a man for marrying
a 17-year-old minor. The offender is a 39-year-old man from Fuvahmulah who has...
Wed
22. Jan 14:40 - TV presenter Shifaz under investigation for sexual abuse of a child Maldives Police Service has launched
a formal investigation against former Sangu TV presenter Ali Shifaz following the allegat...
Wed
22. Jan 14:35 - Second Division: JJ hopeful of making second round after beating U-19
team JJ Sports Club has reinvigorated the
team’s hopes for making the second round of the ongoing Second Division Football
Tourna...
Wed 22. Jan 14:30 - One of the Maldives’
Top Resorts Reopens After a Year-Long Renovation Following a devastating fire, Gili Lankanfushi
has re-opened with an all new design and the largest overwater villa in the world ...
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Tue 21. Jan 13:50 - Kuredu Resort
Maldives wins TUI Environmental Champion award for 5th year Kuredu Resort Maldives has been awarded
the TUI Environmental Champion award for 2020. For already the fifth consecutive y...VIDEO
Tue 21. Jan 13:45 - Fairmont Maldives
Sirru Fen Fushi announces 2 key executive appointments Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has
announced two key appointments within its management team; General Manager Andre...
Tue 21. Jan 13:40 - Maldives launches
outdoor destination promotion campaign in Italy Maldives has launched an outdoor brand
visibility campaign in Italy to promote the destination. In a statement, Maldives Market...
Tue
21. Jan 13:35 - Travel agencies given until January end to submit annual reports All Travel Agencies operating in the
Maldives are required to hand in their annual reports for 2019 by the end of January
2020 ...
Tue
21. Jan 13:30 - Twenty-five vessels taken away The Male City Council has said 25 vessels
have been taken away under the work that is ongoing to remove the vessels anchored...
Tue 21. Jan 13:25 - Fire breaks out at Velidhoo landfill site Maldives Police Service confirmed on
Tuesday that a fire broke out at the landfill site in Velidhoo, Noonu Atoll, during
the early...
Tue 21. Jan 13:20 - Public concern over Bandidhoo tree grab Members of the public have begun expressing
concern over the deforestation of Bandidhoo, Dhaalu Atoll, for a road developme...
Tue 21. Jan 13:15 - New ophthalmology centre treats over 1,000 patients in the
opening week Hulhumale’ Hospital has revealed
over a thousand patients sought treatment from the newly developed ophthalmology centre
w...
Tue 21. Jan 13:10 - 2019 Future
of Maldives Telecommunications Market-Trends, Outlook ... The Maldives Telecommunications Market
report - 8th series from provides a complete view of the Maldives telecom ecosystem...
Tue 21. Jan 13:05 - Finolhu Maldives
partners with Mohamed Al Geziry Consultancy to drive ... GCC This partnership is the result of the
initiatives of Finolhu to expand its sales and awareness outreach to travelers and
travel indust...
Tue 21. Jan 13:00 - Ahaana looks like a mermaid, Maldives vacay
pics go viral Mollywood star Ahaana Krishna's pics
from Madives trip have been winning hearts on social media. The actress who is currently
...
Mon 20. Jan 13:30 - Pullman Maldives
Maamutaa Resort opens new undersea Aqua Villas Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort has
officially opened its two Aqua Villas, ready for the 2020 season. The new villas, at
1,2...
Mon 20. Jan 13:25 - Celebrate Chinese
New Year at Hideaway Beach Resort With Chinese New Year just around the
corner, Hideaway Beach Resort is getting ready to welcome the 'Year of the Rat'. On
Jan...
Mon 20. Jan 13:20 - Over 80 exhibitors register for Business Expo 2020 Corporate Maldives has revealed over
80 exhibitors have registered for the second edition of Business Expo scheduled to
be hel...
Mon 20. Jan 13:15 - The Maldivian Franchise Fiesta Within the waves of urbanization beaching
onto the shores of Maldives, fast food chains have recently swept the hearts of our
isl...
Mon
20. Jan 13:10 - Dhivehi Premier League: Maziya takes trophy after thrashing Green 5-1 Maziya Sports and Recreation Club has
won the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League after thrashing Club Green Street in an excit...
Mon 20. Jan 13:05 - Ahaana's dream
trip to the Maldives is winning hearts on social media Ahaana Krishna has charmed the Malayali
audience with her dreamy big eyes and lovely smile. Though she made her entry int...
Mo 20. Jan 13:00 - New aqua villas from Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
Resort Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort has
officially opened its two new aqua villas, ready for the 2020 season. The new villas,
at ...
Sun 19. Jan 14:25 - Meeru Island
Resort introduces ‘Oaky’ platform for personalised holidays Meeru Island, known for delivering memorable
moments and focusing on personalised service, has introduced a new system to h...
Sun 19. Jan 14:20 - St. Regis Maldives’
John Jacob Astor Estate named world’s biggest suites The John Jacob Astor Estate at The St.
Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has once again made it to the prestigious list of the
To...
Sun
19. Jan 14:15 - 71-yo German tourist dies while diving A German tourist has died while out diving
in the Maldive ... The 71-year-old woman was out diving from a safari docked near M...
Sun 19. Jan 14:10 - Skull fragment washes ashore at resort Maldives Police Service, on Saturday,
revealed that skeletal fragments were discovered on the beach of Noku Maldives resort.
A...
Sun 19. Jan 14:05 - Maldives partakes in Finland's largest travel and trade
fair Maldives participated in the largest
travel and trade fair hosted by Finland, Matka Expo 2020. The three-day event held
in Finla...
Sun
19. Jan 14:00 - A foreign fishing boat found toppled A foreign fishing boat is seen toppled
within the Maldives maritime boundary. The boat is found near Medhufushi Resort of
Mee...
Sun 19. Jan 13:55 - Kite and Dive Village Fenfushi hosts watersports festival Local guesthouse Kite and Dive Village
Fenfushi hosted a two-day water sports festival in Fenfushi, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll from
Janu...
Sun 19. Jan 13:50 - Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: A tale of two destinations Twenty five years ago, the Maldives was
a budget destination while Goa was rocking. Now the roles have been reversed. There
...
Sun 19. Jan 13:45 - ADB Inaugurates
Project to Replace Diesel with Solar Hybrid Across Maldives The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and
the Environment Ministry of the Maldives have inaugurated the implementation of a s...
Sun 19. Jan 13:40 - Maldives travel:
The blue lagoon of bliss In a secluded corner of the northern
Maldives, this five-star adults-only island resort is a super-chilled retreat, ideal
for couples in...
Sat 18. Jan 13:55 - Conrad Maldives’
THE MURAKA amongst world’s most expensive hotel suites Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s
THE MURAKA, the world’s first undersea residence, has been named amongst the most
expen...
Sat 18. Jan 13:50 - Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives appoints Kapil Mathur as sales director Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has promoted
Kapil Mathur to the Director of Sales post. Kapil, who has in-depth knowledge in...
Sat
18. Jan 13:45 - Records reveal slight drop in average duration of stay by tourists Records released by Tourism Ministry
show the average duration of stay by tourists who visited Maldives in 2019 to be 6.3
days, ...
Sat 18. Jan 13:40 - Maldives Coral
Springs Back to Life The Maldives’ coral reefs are showing
a pleasant surprise to the country’s marine biologists, visitors and tourism promoters,
after t...
Sat
18. Jan 13:35 - Additional Maldivian on missing boat: Police Maldives Police Service have revealed
that there was an additional Maldivian on the cargo ship that crashed onto the reef,
alon...
Sat 18. Jan 13:30 - Reached heaven,
Luca actress Ahaana on Maldives trip Mollywood actress Ahaana Krishna who
rose to fame with Tovino starrer Luca is enjoying her holidays in Maldives. The young
st...
Sat 18. Jan 13:25 - This incredible
Maldives resort taught me the power of real relaxation Luxury is one of the most overused words
in travel. It seems to describe every new hotel from a glamping site in Wales to the
lat...
Sat 18. Jan 13:20 - This Remote Island Nation Is Vacation Goals Personified The Maldives is your desktop screensaver
meets reality. If you’re like me, you’ve probably stared at its winding jetties
and imposs...
Fri 17. Jan 12:40 - Maldives opens
public consultations for three tourism regulations Maldives government on Thursday opened
public consultations for three tourism related regulations, as part of a review of
the le...VIDEO
Fri 17. Jan 12:35 - Mirihi Island
Resort introduces Maldivian vegan cooking class Catering to the ever-growing number of
Vegans worldwide, Mirihi Island Resort has introduced a new vegan cooking class offerin...
Fri 17. Jan 12:30 - Maldives exhibits
at Northern Europe’s biggest travel trade fair Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC), together with partners from the tourism industry, has participate...
Fri 17. Jan 12:25 - Male dies diving for baitfish at Thinadhoo reef Maldives Police Service, on Thursday,
revealed that a 48-year-old man died after he went diving off the northern coast of
Thina...
Fri 17. Jan 12:20 - Whale beached in Vilimale’ rescued back to the ocean A humpback whale beached at Vilimale’
has been rescued back to the ocean with the combined efforts of the Maldives Police
S...
Fri
17. Jan 12:15 - Second Division Football Tournament: Valencia beats PK Club Valencia has started the Second Division Football Tournament
off to a good start after beating Club PK during Thursday’s ...
Fri
17. Jan 12:10 - Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League: TC secures narrow win against Eagles TC Sports Club has avenged its defeat
against Club Eagles by beating the club during Thursday’s match of the ongoing
Dhiraag...
Fri 17. Jan 12:05 - Tara Sutaria turns a mermaid in Maldives, shares
breathtaking pics! On the work front, Tara Sutaria ... has
set the internet ablaze with her ravishing clicks from the picturesque Maldives. The
young ...
Fri 17. Jan 12:00 - 'We Can't Wait':
Maldives Desperate for Funds as Islands Risk Going Under The tropical Maldives may lose entire
islands unless it can quickly access cheap financing to fight the impact of climate
change...
Fri 17. Jan 11:55 - The OPEC Fund
signs new development loan with Maldives, becomes largest... The Director-General of the OPEC Fund
for International Development (the OPEC Fund) Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa has signed a
...
Fri 17. Jan 11:50 - Report on alleged Chinese corruption in Maldives
due by June A report on alleged Chinese corruption
in the Maldives will be completed by June, the Maldives’ Foreign Minister Abdulla
Shah...
Thu 16. Jan 13:15 - The Suite Life: Canareef Resort Maldives, Seenu Atoll Crossing the Equator down past Huvadhoo
Atoll, excitement abounded when the twinkling lights of Addu Atoll came into view a...VIDEO
Thu 16. Jan 13:10 - 2020’s first resort opening: Brennia Kottefaru Brennia Kottefaru, a brand-new luxury
island resort in Maldives, has opened its shores to guests. As part of its soft opening,
the fi...
Thu 16. Jan 13:05 - Radisson makes
key sales appointments for upcoming Maldives resort Radisson Hotels has made key appointments
to the sales team of its upcoming hotel in Maldives, the Radisson Blu Resort Maldi...
Thu 16. Jan 13:00 - Pullman Maldives,
Mercure Kooddoo support local children’s shelter Sister resorts, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
and Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, have organised a special charity event to support d...
Thu
16. Jan 12:55 - Seaplane Terminal to be given to TMA soon Dhaandhoo MP Yaugoob Abdulla has revealed
news of the seaplane terminal being developed in Velana International Airport ...
Thu 16. Jan 12:50 - Funadhoo airport to open on February 1 Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation,
on Thursday, announced that the domestic airport in Funadhoo, Shaviyani Atoll would
...
Thu 16. Jan 12:45 - Addu Equatorial Hospital begins providing new services Addu Equatorial Hospital has started
providing CT scan service and cardiology services today. Many specialist doctors are
also n...
Thu
16. Jan 12:40 - 2nd Division Tournament: Mahibadhoo and Super United ties in second
match The match played between Mahibadhoo Sports
Club and Super United Sports in the ongoing Second Division Football Tourna...
Thu
16. Jan 12:35 - Second Division Football Tournament: JJ beats DSC in first match JJ Sports Club is off to a good start
in the ongoing Second Division Football Tournament, having beaten Dhivehi Sifainge
Club...
Thu 16. Jan 12:30 - Asian Development
Bank spells out solar hybrids plan for the Maldives The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and
the Environment Ministry of the Maldives have launched a plan to roll out solar–batter...
Thu 16. Jan 12:25 - Ay Caramba!
TD speaks to Kurumba Maldives new GM Andrew Jansson joined Kurumba Maldives
in August last year, as the luxurious Maldivan property’s (is there anything less
than l...
Thu 16. Jan 12:20 - This Resort in Maldives has an Overwater Observatory with
own Astrology Calling all stargazing-lovers! If the
Anantara Kihavah resort in the Maldives isn't already on your bucket list, get ready
to make so...
Wed 15. Jan 13:25 - Heritance Aarah
announces special offer for 2020 holidays Heritance Aarah has announced a special
offer to kick start the new year. Under the Aarah 2020 offer, guests are eligible to
recei...
Wed 15. Jan 13:20 - Edition Talks: Soneva Founder and CEO, Sonu Shivdasani Twenty-five years after Soneva’s
first property was unveiled, Founder, CEO and Joint Creative Director Sonu Shivdasani
speaks ...
Wed 15. Jan 13:15 - Pullman Maldives,
Mercure Kooddoo support local children’s shelter Sister resorts, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
and Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, have organised a special charity event to support d...
Wed 15. Jan 13:10 - Faresmaathodaa Airport development opens for public tender Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, announced
the public tender for the construction and design of the domestic airport to be devel...
Wed
15. Jan 13:05 - Costa Coffee at domestic terminal of VIA An outlet of a franchise coffee house
Costa Coffee of the United Kingdom (UK) is opened at the domestic terminal of Velana
Int...
Wed 15. Jan 13:00 - Eight arrested in connection to gang violence Eight people have been arrested in connection
to the gang attack on an individual who was in front of the former Foreign Minist...
Wed
15. Jan 12:55 - Riham returns to his original club, Eagles Riham ‘Bobby’ Abdul Ghanee
has returned back to his original football club, Club Eagles. While the young player,
aged 22, ha...
Wed
15. Jan 12:50 - Maldives, Saudi Arabia sign football partnership deal Football Association of Maldives (FAM)
has signed a partnership agreement with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)...
Wed 15. Jan 12:45 - Why this Maldives
hotel should be at the top of your 2020 bucket list If France is known as the country of
love, Thailand the lands of smiles and Austria the place for beauty and music, then
the Mal...
Wed 15. Jan 12:40 - ADB cuts ribbon
on solar-battery-diesel hybrid systems across Maldives January 15 (Renewables Now) - The Asian
Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it held an official event to mark the ina...
Tue 14. Jan 15:15 - German radio
channel brings morning show broadcast to Heritance Aarah Germany’s 104.6 RTL radio station
has begun hosting its live morning show at Heritance Aarah in Maldives . Until January 31, th...
Tue
14. Jan 15:10 - LUX* South Ari Atoll donates USD 14,000 to children’s shelters The luxury resort, LUX* South Ari Atoll
has donated USD 14,000 to the children’s shelters Kudakudhinge Hiyaa and Fiyavathi.
T...
Tue
14. Jan 15:05 - Record amount of revenue generated through land lease extension A record amount of revenue was generated
for the state by extending the lease of tourism lands last year. Statistics published
by...
Tue 14. Jan 15:00 - Lemongrass: Athif at the root Nowadays, finding a Maldivian who has
never been to a Lemongrass restaurant would be next to impossible. Without a doubt,
L...
Tue
14. Jan 14:55 - Work begins to assess beach erosion in Fainu A team from the Ministry of Environment
and Energy has launched a survey into the beach erosion of Raa atoll, Fainu. Accordin...
Tue 14. Jan 14:50 - Fisherman entangled, drowns off Funadhoo coast A fisherman drowned off the coast of
Funadhoo, Shaviyani Atoll, on Tuesday, after he ... had a sailfish hooked on the line
befor...
Tue 14. Jan 14:45 - Five injured in marine accident near Hulhule' Maldives Police Service revealed on Monday
night that five individuals were injured when a ferry of Maldives Airports Company...
Tue
14. Jan 14:40 - 10-year old Thaain, leading a photography studio! Photo shows Thaain Thamheen. Having learnt
everything of the trade, including photo shoots, photo editing and printing, 10-y...
Tue 14. Jan 14:35 - MNDF beat Police to win National Volleyball Cup title MNDF Club, in a heated game on Sunday,
beat last year's champion, Police Club to win the National Volleyball Cup. At the fin...
Tue
14. Jan 14:30 - Volley Championship: DSC takes trophy after beating defending champions Dhivehi Sifainge Club (DSC) has won the
National Volley Championship after defeating the defending champion, Police Club. ...
Tue 14. Jan 14:25 - Dhiraagu launches
eSIM service in Maldives Maldives operator Dhiraagu has introduced
its eSIM service on the local customers. The Dhiraagu eSIM service is designed to e...
Tue 14. Jan 14:20 - Vakkaru Maldives
launches renovated villas The renovation includes facility upgrades
to the existing beach bungalows and more. Vakkaru Maldives has launched its refurbis...
Tue 14. Jan 14:15 - Ibrahim shares
pool photo with Sara Ali Khan from Maldives trip Bollywood newbie Sara Ali Khan enjoyed
her vacations in Maldives with mother Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim recently. Th...
Tue 14. Jan 14:10 - Interview: Monica
Galetti at Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives It’s nearing sunset at Coco Bodu
Hithi and Monica Galetti, save for the pristine chef whites, seems very much in holiday
mode. I...
Mon 13. Jan 13:30 - Manta Air offers
free tandem skydives from Skydive Maldives event Game changing domestic airline Manta
Air, in partnership with Sky Guys, has announced a special promotion with a giveaway
o...VIDEO
Mon 13. Jan 13:25 - Gili holiday goes healthy As a new year gets underway, a new chapter
begins for the Gili Lankanfushi story that highlights healthy dining curated by Exec...
Mon 13. Jan 13:20 - Olhuveli resort fined for violating EIA report Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
released a statement on Sunday, disclosing that a fine of MVR 313,250 was imposed o...
Mon 13. Jan 13:15- Maldives kicks
off outdoor marketing campaign in China Maldives has kicked off an outdoor marketing
campaign in the three largest cities of China, the top source market for the island
n...
Mon
13. Jan 13:10 - Police probing bomb threat by two intoxicated tourists The tourists were from Switzerland and
Senegal ... They are believed to have been under the influence of drugs. Maldives Poli...
Mon 13. Jan 13:05 - Qatar Airways launches 3 promotions Qatar Airways has launched 3 special
promotions. The local agent of Qatar Airways in Maldives, Villa Travels and Tours Private...
Mon 13. Jan 13:00 - Environment
Ministry Approves Expansion of Maafaru Airport The international airport being developed
in Maafaru was recently given permission by Environment Minister Dr. Hussein Rashe...
Mon
13. Jan 12:55 - Dhivehi Premier League: Eagles moves up table after beating def. champion Eagles won the match 3-0. Club Eagles
has ended the second round of the ongoing Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League with an ...
Sun 12. Jan 14:20 - New Spanish band MANTRA launches music video shot in Maldives A new Spanish band, 'MANTRA', launched
the official music video of their debut single, 'No Te Esperaba' which was shot in
Ma...VIDEO
Sun 12. Jan 14:15 - SATA 2020 open for nominations Nominations have been opened for the
fifth edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA). Nominations are being accepted unt...
Sun
12. Jan 14:10 - Local movie star Nuzuhath (Nuzu) marries Local movie star Nuzuhath Shuaib is pictured
with her husband Abdulla Shafeeu. The couple announced their marriage with th...
Sun 12. Jan 14:05 - Bollywood star
Sara Ali Khan celebrates New Year at LUX* North Male Atoll Bollywood celebrity Sara Ali Khan has
celebrated the New Year at LUX* North Male Atoll in Maldives. Khan, who played the
le...
Sun 12. Jan 14:00 - Ooredoo: revolutionising the telecom sector of the Maldives The telecommunications sector of the
Maldives was in for an unprecedented revolution when Ooredoo, known then as Wataniya...
Sun 12. Jan 13:55 - Inspections
commence for renovation of flats in Hulhumale’ Photo shows flats built by China Machinery
Engineering Corporation (CMEA) in Hulhumale'. The flats were issued to residents in...
Sun
12. Jan 13:50 - National Volley League: Police heads to finals after thrashing Goodies Police Club has headed to the finals
after beating Goodies Sports Club in the ongoing National Volley League. Police won
thre...
Sun
12. Jan 13:45 - Football star Ali Ashfaq returns to TC Sports Celebrated football star Ali Ashfaq has
rejoined TC Sports Club. While Ashfaq joined Club Green Streets for a fresh start at
the b...
Sun 12. Jan 13:40 - Water dining
experience at Sabah’s very own ‘Maldives’ Imagine sitting down at lunch, tantalising
your taste buds to a fresh seafood ... in the Maldives or the Caribbean. But this underr...
Sun 12. Jan 13:35 - Kuruhinna Tharaagandu,
Maldives’ Forgotten Buddhist Past The Maldives is a tropical paradise that
attracts visitors from all over the world. There is, however, more to the beautiful
island ...
Sat 11. Jan 14:00 - Idris Elba headlines
NYE celebrations at One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives Guests celebrating the New Year at One&Only
Reethi Rah in Maldives were treated to a surprise DJ performance from Idris Elba...VIDEO
Sat 11. Jan 13:55 - Vakkaru Maldives
pledges support for Australian bushfire crisis Vakkaru Maldives has pledged its support
for the Australian bushfire crisis, with plans to host a charity dinner to raise funds
for Wi...
Sat
11. Jan 13:50 - Two missing persons found Two people who disappeared while diving
have now been found. The missing persons were two employees working in K. Maafu...
Sat 11. Jan 13:45 - Search underway after two foreigners who went diving goes
missing Talking about the search for the missing
divers, MNDF said that the two foreigners are workers at the Kaafu Maafalhu, a lagoon
n...
Sat 11. Jan 13:40 - Scientific expeditions launched to explore marine habitats
in Maldives Government of Maldives, in partnership
with the Blue Prosperity Coalition, has launched the first of several ground-breaking
scie...
Sat 11. Jan 13:35 - Council targets
to plant 100,000 trees in Hoarafushi H.A. Hoarafushi council has decided to
plant 100,000 trees in the island as part of an effort to make the island greener.
The pro...
Sat
11. Jan 13:30 - Commenced Research on Maldives Marines Maldives Marine Research Institute and
Blue Prosperity Maldives collaboratively have begun research on the seas of the Maldiv...
Sat 11. Jan 13:25 - AG report: Addu Link Road accidents increased due to poor
condition The Performace Audit Report on Addu Link
Road, by the Attorney General's Office state that the number of accidents increased
...
Sat
11. Jan 13:20 - Lunar eclipse prayer performed on Friday night The lunar eclipse prayer has been performed
throughout the entire Maldives, following Friday’s penumbral lunar eclipse. The
e...
Sat
11. Jan 13:15 - Police launches investigation into gang attack ... gone viral social
media
Sat 11. Jan 13:10 - Why The St.
Regis Maldives Is a True Retreat from Everyday Life If Cheers is the bar where everybody
knows your name, the St. Regis is the hotel where you could expect the same. Vommuli
Re...
Sat 11. Jan 13:05 - What It Takes to Build an Overwater Bungalow Ever wonder what goes into creating a
first-rate hotel room in the middle of the ocean? The overwater bungalow concept origin...
Sat 11. Jan 13:00 - From a £145-a-night farm in Devon to a £50,000
underwater villa in Maldives ... The world's most Instagrammed hotel bathrooms
have been revealed ... a £50,000-a-night underwater villa in the Maldives and...
Sat 11. Jan 12:55 - How to take your Maldivian holiday to next level at the
Centara Grand resort ... Gordon Scott explores the chic villas,
innovative restaurants and shipwreck adventures to be had at the Centara Grand Island
Re...
Sat 11. Jan 12:50 - Inside the Luxurious Maldives Villa Where Idris
Elba Spent the Holidays The Cats star recently vacationed at
One&Only Reethi Rah resort in an overwater suite. This holiday season, Hollywood
disperse...
Fri
10. Jan 12:40 - LGA steps in to instruct Maafushi council to withdraw safari notice The Local Government Authority of the
Maldives (LGA) has instructed the council of K. Maafushi to withdraw a notice issued
to r...
Fri 10. Jan 12:35 - Maldives says
India fastest growing tourist market in 2019 India was the fastest growing source
market for Maldives tourism in 2019, the Maldives’ tourism ministry has announced.
India, w...
Fri
10. Jan 12:30 - 60-yo Russian tourist found dead in Eriyadu Island Resort Maldives Police Service (MPS) has discovered
a tourist dead inside a room in Eriyadu Island Resort. Police received the report o...
Fri
10. Jan 12:25 - Exhibition to display products of creative women held at VIA Women Entrepreneurs of Maldives and Maldives
Airports Company Limited opened an exhibition at Velana International Airpor...
Fri
10. Jan 12:20 - Duty free shop for genuine Maldivian products opened at VIA Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail and Finance
Minister Ibrahim Ameer are pictured at the "Authentic Maldives" duty free
shop o...
Fri
10. Jan 12:15 - Dhoni captain missing: knife discovered underwater Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
has revealed that a knife has been discovered in the waters surrounding the area wher...
Fri
10. Jan 12:10 - Separate lane advised for motorbikes on Addu Link Road Auditor General's Office has recommended
to widen Addu City's link road and to allocate a separate lane for two-wheeled vehicl..
Fri 10. Jan 12:05 - Government celebrates 2019 as 'golden' year for sports Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community
Empowerment on Wednesday hosted an event 'Ran Aharu 2019' to celebrate a succes...
Fri
10. Jan 12:00 - Dhiraagu Premiere League: TC secures easy win against Green TC Sports Club has emerged victorious
against Club Green Street during Wednesday’s match in the ongoing Dhiraagu Dhivehi
...
Fri 10. Jan 11:55 - Madonna kicks off 2020 on £3,136-a-night Maldives
holiday with her family Madonna and her family enjoyed a luxurious
holiday in the Maldives at a seriously lavish resort - and we've got major holiday
e...VIDEO
Fri 10. Jan 11:50 - Dustin Martin
& Serena Williams set to renew friendship ... after Maldives party One has 23 major titles ... The other
has two AFL flags ... while holidaying in the Maldives last year. Williams revealed
the mee...
Fri 10. Jan 11:45 - Best Water Sports In Maldives For An Exciting
Holiday In 2020 Maldives is a widely popular tourist
destination. Here is a list of some of the best water sports in Maldives for an adventurous
vac...
Fri 10. Jan 11:40 - Escape with flights to Maldives from $699 with Singapore
Airlines Good news for your Valentine's Day plans
because paradise on Earth just went on sale. If you've been looking for some extra
sp...
Thu 09. Jan 13:00 - Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve to cater for 10,000 tourists
in 2020 Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve Office has
revealed plans to bring in 10,000 tourists to the area by the end of 2020. Speaking
to P...VIDEO
Thu 09. Jan 12:55 - Applications
open for ocean thermal energy purchase in Maldives Applications are now open for potential
off-takers in the Maldives to buy energy produced by an England-based clean energy
sys...
Thu 09. Jan 12:50 - Maldives To
Establish 'Beach Scouts' in 19 Islands For Tourist Safety Government of Maldives has opened nominations
for tourist scouts to be stationed in 19 islands across the nation, in an attempt ...
Thu 09. Jan 12:45 - Flourishing Seeds of the Maldives’ Guesthouse Business Benefits from local tourism are not exclusive
to hoteliers - other complimentary forays into hospitality can blossom as well! Maldi...
Thu 09. Jan 12:40 - Notice issued to remove safaris in Maafushi area Maafushi Island Council has issued a
notice saying that under the authority of the new amendment to local government act,
the...
Thu 09. Jan 12:35 - Airlines Re-Route
Flights Away From Iraq, Iran Airspace Major airlines canceled Iran and Iraq
flights on Wednesday and re-routed others away from both countries airspace, following
an...
Thu
09. Jan 12:30 - Young Maldivian faces featured in 'Vogue' America's renowned fashion and lifestyle
magazine 'Vogue' has featured young Maldivian faces in their Arab edition 'Vogue Ar...
Thu
09. Jan 12:25 - Ministry of Islamic Affairs announces lunar eclipse prayer on Friday The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced
that a lunar eclipse prayer will be held on Friday at midnight. The ministry stated
...
Thu 09. Jan 12:20 - Saqib signs
contract with Maldives club Pakistan’s international goalkeeper
Saqib Hanif has signed with Maldives top club TC Sports for the third phase of their
Premier ...
Thu 09. Jan 12:15 - US Embassy issues
security alert for Americans in Sri Lanka, Maldives The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued
a security alert for Americans in Sri Lanka and the Maldives following heightened tensi...
Thu 09. Jan 12:10 - Best Islands
In Maldives For A Memorable Honeymoon You Must Check Out There are many places in the world that
offer unique romantic experiences. Here is a list of the best islands in Maldives for
hone...
Thu 09. Jan 12:05 - Applications open for ocean thermal energy purchase
in Maldives Applications open for ocean thermal energy
purchase in Maldives New Delhi: Applications are now open for potential off-takers
i...
Thu 09. Jan 12:00 - Take a glimpse
into the colourful underwater world of the Maldives The reef life: Here a host of activities
opens up the colourful underwater world in the Maldives. You can glide into the water
to e...
Wed 08. Jan 13:30 - PositiviTea - Nalafehi Meedhoo For most Maldivians, the island of Meedhoo
in Addu Atoll hardly needs an introduction. The island is well known across the isles...
Wed 08. Jan 13:25 - Maldives to
deploy lifeguards in 19 islands for tourist safety Maldives government has opened applications
for tourist scouts to be stationed in 19 islands across the archipelago, in a bid to
s...
Wed 08. Jan 13:20 - Heritance Aarah
leads way for sustainability, culinary excellence in Maldives Heritance Aarah has celebrated international
recognition for its sustainable initiatives and culinary excellence. In September 20...
Wed 08. Jan 13:15 - Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives pledges plastic straw ban Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has pledged
to ban single-use plastic straws. Plastic straws have quickly become a symbol of th...
Wed 08. Jan 13:10 - Sun Siyam Iru Fen Maldives to open doors in 2019 Iru Fen is located 45 minutes away from
Velana International Airport (VIA) is intended to cater to couples, families or larger
grou...
Wed
08. Jan 13:05 - Tourist statistics cap off a successful 2019, with increase in Indian
markets Tourists are pictured at Velana International
Airport. According to the Tourism Ministry, 2019 marked the most successful year in...
Wed 08. Jan 13:00 - The Future of
Maldives Tourism Success lies on its Strategic Excellence Maldives tourism has been referred to
as the “chicken that lays the golden egg•. It is the lifeblood of our economy.
Over the year...
Wed
08. Jan 12:55 - MMPRC invites Pep Guardiola for a round of golf in the Maldives Photo shows English Premier League champions
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. Guardiola was invited by the Maldives M...
Wed
08. Jan 12:50 - Search for the missing 37-year-old boat captain begins via air Authorities have begun searching for
the missing 37-year-old boat captain, via air. Providing latest updates regarding Mohamed...
Wed
08. Jan 12:45 - MNDF recovers dinghy involved in B. Atoll accident Photo shows MNDF divers salvaging the
dinghy involved in an accident in B. Atoll on January 2, 2020. The dinghy was recover...
Wed 08. Jan 12:40 - Madonna Spotted
In The Maldives Catching Rays With Her Latest Boy Toy These days, at 61, Madonna might be more
of a sexagenarian than the sex symbol status she enjoyed back in the '80s, but som...
Wed 08. Jan 12:35 - GM Interview:
Sun Sea Sustainability For Jonas Amstad, hospitality is a family
business. His godfather owned a restaurant and a butcher shop in his native Switzerland...
Wed 08. Jan 12:30 - Monica Suri
takes charge as GM of Varu, Maldives Monica Suri has been appointed as the
General Manager of Varu by Atmosphere, Maldives. Suri brings more than a decade of
...
Tue 07. Jan 13:30 - Summer Island Coolest Jobs: Boat Captain, Iqbal Mohamed “My name is Iqbal Mohamed, and I
am from Noomaraa, Shaviyani Atoll•. A rather shy and soft-spoken Iqbal, the resident
boat ca...
Tue 07. Jan 13:25 - Banyan Tree
Vabbinfaru, Angsana Ihuru appoint Michael Ali Yusuf Exec. Chef Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru
has appointed Michael Ali Yusuf as their new Executive Chef. Michael brings with ...
Tue 07. Jan 13:20 - Perfect Maldives
resorts for Guardiola to blow off steam, tee off Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has
said he would rather vacation in the Maldives or play golf than manage Manchester Un...
Tue
07. Jan 13:15 - VIA witnesses record-breaking traffic movements With the tourism season at its peak,
Velana International Airport has yet again broken its recently-set record with a hike
in air traf...
Tue 07. Jan 13:10 - Baa Atoll speedboat crash: What we know First responders on-site at a marine
accident that took place on Thursday stated that the dinghy lacked navigational nights.
Acco...
Tue
07. Jan 13:05 - Authorities discover parts of dinghy on which Abdulla went missing Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
has discovered parts believed to belong to the dinghy on which missing 41-year-old
N...
Tue
07. Jan 13:00 - Beach Scouts to be established at swimming zones of islands Ministry of Tourism have decided to establish
safety boards and life guards at the swimming zones of residential islands. An ann...
Fri 07. Jan 12:55 - President meets Maldivian sports delegation from SAG 2019 President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has this
afternoon met the officials and athletes who represented the Maldives at the South
A...VIDEO
Tue 07. Jan 12:50 - The new Heritance
Aarah resort leading the way for sustainability in Maldives The recently opened Heritance Aarah resort
in the Maldives has celebrated international recognition for its sustainable initiative...
Tue 07. Jan 12:45 - Karishma Tanna
sets the internet ablaze with ... beach photos from Maldives Actress Karishma Tanna, who gained popularity
from shows like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and 'Bigg Boss', is currently ta...
Tue 07. Jan 12:40 - Overwater Villas,
Private Infinity Pools + Custom Cocktails: ... Coco Bodu Hithi From the moment I stepped off a speedboat
and onto the picture-perfect sandy white beaches of Coco Bodu Hithi, it was clear t...
Mon 06. Jan 14:30 - Adaaran Select
Meedhupparu wins TUI Environmental Champion Award Adaaran Select Meedhupparu has received
the TUI Environmental Champion award for 2020. Awarded by TUI Group the world...
Mon 06. Jan 14:25 - Maldives to
host dedicated shows to promote tourism, local talent Maldives government on Sunday announced
plans to host dedicated shows with local artists in a bid to boost the island nation’s...
Mon 06. Jan 14:20 - Hard Rock Café
Maldives hosts workshop with guitarist Luca Stricagnoli Hard Rock Café Maldives has hosted an
exclusive workshop with one of the top acoustic guitarists in the world, Luca Stricagnoli
...
Mon 06. Jan 14:15 - MATATO concerned over actions disrupting the tourism industry Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has said it is worrisome that some parties are working
to di...
Mon
06. Jan 14:10 - Blazing Australian safari sinks The Australian safari boat on which a
fire broke out early Monday, has sunk. Maldives National Defense Force (MNDf)’s
Fire and ...
Mon 06. Jan 14:05 - Fire on board yacht in Kuda Vilingili lagoon A fire has erupted on board a foreign
yacht in the lagoon of Kuda Vilingili near Kaafu Atoll Thulusdhoo. MNDF said that the
fire...
Mon
06. Jan 14:00 - Engine trouble leaves boat stranded at sea A boat carrying passengers attending
a wedding ceremony in G. Dh. Gadhdhoo was rescued by Maldives National Defense Forc...
Mon 06. Jan 13:55 - 'TTS Fern' boat aground reef near Male atoll Kagi, three
missing Authorities on Monday begin the search
for three missing from a boat which ran aground a reef near Kagi Male atoll. In addition...
Mon
06. Jan 13:50 - Local movie star Maleeha charged for declining to provide urine samples Local movie star Maleeha Waheed. She
was arrested from a guesthouse in November 19, 2019 for the consumption of alcohol.
...
Mon 06. Jan 13:45 - 20 stunning
new Asia Pacific luxury hotels to check into in 2020 Whether you're on the sun-kissed beaches
of the Maldives or in the mountains of Bhutan, enjoying the energetic buzz of Bangko...
Mon 06. Jan 13:40 - Checking in:
how Soneva Fushi in Maldives made us rethink our life choices Before we strap ourselves in on this
wide armchair aboard a seaplane heading towards the Baa Atoll in the Maldives and listen
t...
Mon 06. Jan 13:35 - Amanda Holden
oozes glamour as she plays in the sea on Maldives holiday The Heart Radio star ... was making full
use of the last few hours of her family holiday to the Maldives. Recreating the video,
the...
Sun 05. Jan 15:10 - Huvafen Fushi
completes hat-trick as Maldives’ most romantic resort Iconic luxury resort, Huvafen Fushi,
has ended another successful year on a high after being named the Most Romantic Resort
in...VIDEO
Sun 05. Jan 15:05 - MACL requests passengers to report to the airport 3 hours
before departure! Maldives Airports Company Limited has requested passengers to report
to Velana International Airport three hours before the de...
Sun 05. Jan 15:00 - Four domestic airports to open in 2020 Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
Aishath Nahula revealed that four new domestic airports would be inaugurated this year
...
Sun
05. Jan 14:55 - Applications open for 'Visit Maldives Destination Show' Tourism Ministry has opened applications
for islands interested in hosting the “Visit Maldives Destination Show•.
The Ministry re...
Sun
05. Jan 14:50 - King Salman Mosque near completion The Ministry of National Planning and
Infrastructure has revealed that the construction project for King Salman Mosque is
near ...
Sun
05. Jan 14:45 - Opportunity opened to compete in 14th National Basketball League Maldives Basketball Association (MBA)
has opened opportunity to contest in the 14th National Basketball League. While the
op...
Sun
05. Jan 14:40 - National Volley League: Goodies Club rises to second after thrashing
Police Goodies Sports Club has risen to the
second spot on the National Volley League table after beating Police Club in Friday
night’s...
Sun
05. Jan 14:35 - Dhiraagu Dhivehi League: Maziya tops table after beating Foakaidhoo
FC Maziya Sports and Recreation Club has
secured a narrow win against Foakaidhoo FC during Friday’s match of the ongoing
Dhira...
Sun 05. Jan 14:30 - More Stunning
Pics From Sara Ali Khan's Maldives Vacation. Seen Yet? Sara Ali Khan is back with more stunning
pictures from her Maldives vacation. The 24-year-old actress delighted her fans on
Sat...
Sat 04. Jan 15:15 - JA Manafaru
Maldives prepares to welcome Chinese New Year JA Manafaru, a multi-award-winning resort
in the Maldives, is set to offer Chinese families everything required for an unforgettab...VIDEO
Sat
04. Jan 15:10 - Cheval Blanc Randheli tops service charge list for December The St. Regis Vommuli Resort came second
having paid USD 948.67 to their staff. Velaa Private Island, which topped the list
in...
Sat 04. Jan 15:05 - Safari occupancy is currently over 90%: NBAM National Boating Association of Maldives
(NBAM) has said occupancy of safaris is currently over 90% as the tourist season reach...
Sat
04. Jan 15:00 - Gais Naseer appointed Managing Director of Addu International Airport Gais Naseer, native to Hithadhoo district
of southernmost Addu City, has been appointed the Managing Director of Addu Interna...
Sat 04. Jan 14:55 - MNDF: Missing man and dinghy yet to be found, operation
continues MNDF has revealed that the man who was
reported missing after a collision between a dinghy and a launch is yet to be found.
...
Sat 04. Jan 14:50 - Police: 65 arrests made during New Year operation Maldives Police Service disclosed on
Wednesday that a total of 65 individuals were arrested from all over the archipelago
in the...
Sat
04. Jan 14:45 - National Volley League: police moves up league table after beating
DSC Police Club has moved up the league table
in the ongoing Men’s Division of the National Volley League after beating Dhivehi
...
Sat 04. Jan 14:40 - JA Manafaru,
Maldives announces offers for Chinese New Year The luxury resort will prepare a range
of celebratory F&B options. Luxury resort JA Manafaru, Maldives has unveiled its
F&B exp...
Fri 03. Jan 13:40 - Furaveri reinvents
with new villas, Maldives’ first ‘Wellness Village’ offering Furaveri Island Resort and Spa is reinventing
itself in this year! All set to launch with 33 newly-built villas and additional upgrad...
Fri 03. Jan 13:35 - Action to be taken against resorts which do not issue service
charge properly Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has assured
action would be taken against resorts which do not follow the policies in issuing serv...
Fri 03. Jan 13:30 - 1.67 million tourists visited Maldives in 2019 Managing Director of Maldives Marketing
and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Thoyyib Mohamed has revealed 1.67 mil...
Fri 03. Jan 13:25 - Search continues for man missing at sea Authorities today revealed that the search
was still ongoing for the man who was lost at sea in a marine accident near Dhonfanu...
Fri 03. Jan 13:20 - Rochelle Humes' New Look black swimsuit is totally
dazzling the Maldives Oh to be Rochelle Humes! The stunning
TV star is currently sunning herself in the Maldives (like many celebrities at the
moment...
Fri 03. Jan 13:15 - Baros wins title of Most Romantic Resort in
the World for 7th year by WTA The win follows numerous accolades already
held by the island, including the coveted Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
20...
Fri 03. Jan 13:10 - The Standard,
Huruvalhi Maldives Beyond its palm trees, white-sand beach
and overwater villas, The Standard elevates itself from a tropical island cliché by
introd...
Thu 02. Jan 13:05 - New Emerald
Maldives Resort & SPA connects body, mind, soul Committed to the synergy of integrated
wellness, Emerald SPA has officially opened in Maldives, bringing a Balinese-inspired,
...
Thu
02. Jan 13:00 - The Maldives deliberates on banning ''reef toxic'' sunscreen The government is deliberating on banning
the import of sunscreen that damaged reefs. The announcement by the government...
Thu
02. Jan 12:55 - Three regional airports to be unveiled in early 2020 An aerial shot of the airport under development
in Lh. Madivaru. Transport Minister Nahula stated that the airport will open in A...
Thu 02. Jan 12:50 - 2 hectares to be reclaimed in Thilafushi to resolve waste
management Waste Management Corporation Limited
(WAMCO) has announced it is seeking an additional 2 hectares of land to resolve the
c...
Thu
02. Jan 12:45 - 2019: a breakthrough year for women in Maldives 2019 was a great year for women in Maldives.
It started out hopeful, given the current administration’s stance on providing
equal...
Thu 02. Jan 12:40 - Madonna admits
she has 'no regrets' ... 'healing' family holiday in the Maldives She recently admitted she was left ...
with her children, and 25-year-old boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams, in the Maldives.Taking
to...VIDEO
Thu 02. Jan 12:35 - Huvafen Fushi completes hattrick at Maldives
Travel Awards 2019 Iconic luxury resort Huvafen Fushi, ends
another successful year on a high after being named the Most Romantic Resort in the
M...
Thu 02. Dec 12:30 - Rochelle and
Marvin Humes celebrate NYE in the Maldives Video: Beach time or bedtime? Celebrities
ring in the brand new decade from the exotic sands of the Maldives or from the cosy
...
Thu 02. Jan 12:25 - Into The Blue: Sara Ali Khan & Brother Ibrahim
Kick Start The Year In Maldives Sara Ali khan and her brother Ibrahim
Ali Khan splashed into 2020 and how. The 24-year-old actress, who is currently on a
vaca...
Wed
01. Jan 13:55 - Hondaafushi resort defends dismissal of Shimhaaz, denies USD 11 service... Hondaafushi resort in H.Dh. Atoll has
defended its service charge policies and the decision to sack one of its employees
that rece...
Wed 01. Jan 13:50 - Four Seasons
Resort Landaa Giraavaru launches Maldives first hydrofoil ... Ever looked at a seabird and wondered
what it would be like to fly over the ocean? Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa
Gir...
Wed 01. Jan 13:45 - Molly-Mae Hague
stuns ... romantic Maldives holiday with Tommy Fury Many Brits are wrapping up warm in the
final days of 2019, wondering if they’ll be judged for taking yet another Quality
Street. B...
Wed 01. Jan 13:40 - Addu City Council receives 63 bids for local tourism development Addu City Council has revealed it has
received bids for 63 of the 80 land plots allocated for local tourism development.
The cou...
Wed
01. Jan 13:35 - Police rescued a tourist caught in the sea current The Police have rescued a tourist who
was caught in the sea current. The Police said that the incident happened in V.Felidhoo
...
Wed 01. Jan 13:30 - First tourist of 2020 given warm welcome Maldives warmly welcomed the first tourist
of 2020 on Wednesday. The Bahrain couple, Mohamed Gasim and his wife Sarah He...
Wed
01. Jan 13:25 - Special activities to celebrate 40th anniversary of MNDF Coastguard Photos from the ceremony to commemorate
the 40th anniversary of the MNDF Coastguard on January 1, 2020. MNDF coastguar...
Wed 01. Jan 13:20 - 8Q, Maldives Sergey, RX3AMY, will be active as 8Q7BS
from Mahibadhoo and Maafushi Islands, Maldives (AS-013), January 3-23rd (2020). ...
Wed 01. Jan 13:15 - Maafaru, Maldives
opens its doors to int'l flights Opened on December 1, Maafaru became
the latest airport in the Maldives capable of handling regional/international flights
a...
Tue
31. Dec 14:20 - No fireworks in Male’ to celebrate the New Year 2020 There will be no fireworks in the capital,
Male’ City, to celebrate New Year’s Eve. MNDF information officer, Major
Ibrahim Azim ...VIDEO
Tue 31. Dec 14:15 - Love at first
bite at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
has announced plans to host special culinary experiences for the upcoming Valentine’s...
Tue 31. Dec 14:10 - OZEN by Atmosphere’s
indulgent luxury with GM Nishant Agarwal No surprises, no shocks, no hidden extras
- all included in one price! You may have come across this tagline from tourism-related...
Tue 31. Dec 14:05 - Occupancy of guesthouses at 95% in peak season President of Guesthouse Association of
Maldives (GAM) Ahmed Karam reveals the occupancy of guesthouses is at 95 percent in
...
Tue 31. Dec 14:00 - Another lost turtle found at Maafaru Airport A Green Turtle was found on the premises
of Maafaru International Airport in Noonu Atoll on Sunday, and subsequently release...
Tue 31. Dec 13:55 - Land clearance work to develop a swimming pool begins The government has begun to clear land
to develop a swimming pool in Male’. Developing a swimming pool in Male’
is a pled...
Tue 31. Dec 13:50 - 9 memorable stops on Edition’s 2019 journey As the year 2019 draws to a close, The
Edition shares feature articles that we, as a team, believe made a significant mark
this ye...
Tue
31. Dec 13:45 - Sea ambulance involved in accident A sea ambulance transporting a patient
from N. Maalhendhoo was involved in an accident on Tuesday. President of Maalhendh...
Tue 31. Dec 13:40 - 5 uber luxurious resorts to book for your trip to Maldives From underwater restaurants to luxurious
spas, these must-visit resorts in Maldives host everything you need for a relaxing
getawa...
Tue 31. Dec 13:35 - Pixie Geldof
flaunts her incredible figure ... on a ... New Year's break Maldives She's jetted to the Maldives with singer
Ella Eyre for a fun-filled New Year's break. And Pixie Geldof showed off her jaw-droppin...
Tue 31. Dec 13:30 - Madonna Takes Family For Some ‘Water Therapy’
In The Maldives Madonna ... On Monday, the 61-year-old
pop star shared a video of her brood enjoying themselves in the Maldives. Madonna is...
Tue 31. Dec 13:25 - The Emerald
Maldives Is Bringing New Flavors To Paradise This month marks the opening of the Emerald
Maldives Resort and Spa - a 5-star all-inclusive property occupying the entirety of
...
Mon 30. Dec 13:10 - Kandima Maldives wins Agoda Gold Circle Award Kandima Maldives has won the Gold Circle
Award from Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online booking platforms.
The ...
Mon
30. Dec 13:05 - The Standard Maldives makes CNN’s 20 best hotels to visit in 2020
list An urban hotel chain from the United
States, The Standard’s resort nestled in Huruvalhi Island of Raa Atoll in Maldives
has mad...
Mon 30. Dec 13:00 - Dutch model
Lilly Becker appointed brand ambassador for Lily Beach, ... Lily Hotels and Resorts has appointed
Dutch model Lilly Becker as the brand ambassador for the group’s two resorts in
Maldives: ...
Mon 30. Dec 12:55 - Celebrities that visited Maldives 2019 That celebrities from around the globe
flock to the Maldives for their own luxurious downtime in the promise of anonymity,
bein...
Mon 30. Dec 12:50 - Kooddoo Airport
welcomes first private jet Kooddoo Airport on Sunday celebrated
its first private jet operation. The jet landed in Kooddoo Sunday afternoon. Kooddoo
Ai...
Mon 30. Dec 12:45 - MVR 73.2 million
received as Green tax Ministry of Finance revealed that the
government has received MVR 73.2 million as a green tax in November 2019. Monthly gre...
Mon
30. Dec 12:40 - Budget deficit increases to MVR 3.2 billion by end of November Finance Ministry records show the budget
deficit to have increased to MVR 3.2 billion by the end of November this year. The
m...
Mon 30. Dec 12:35 - Gordon Ramsay
and family soak up the sun in Maldives He was keen to display a physique that
has survived the test of Christmas - and even more keen to show off his baby son. So
chef...
Sun 29. Dec 15:45 - Four Seasons
Resort Kuda Huraa unveils new tropical Beach Pavilions Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda
Huraa has unveiled new beach hideaways that capture the resort’s all-embracing
ocean v...
Sun 29. Dec 15:40 - Eco-friendly
festive celebrations at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has hosted
an extraordinary line-up of events for this festive season. For this festive season,
cre...
Sun 29. Dec 15:35 - PSG striker
Mauro Icardi in Maldives for festive family getaway Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Mauro
Icardi is in Maldives for a festive family getaway. Icardi is spending the Christmas
holid...
Sun 29. Dec 15:30 - Maldivian resort on CNN’s list of new hotels to visit
in 2020 A Maldivian resort has made the list
of 20 new hotels to visit next year announced by the American media giant, CNN. The
resor...
Sun 29. Dec 15:25 - Coolest Jobs in Hospitality: Community Engagement Manager,
Soneva Fushi Island life is unique - but things become
infinitely cooler if you're getting paid to do what you truly love. By featuring amazing
p...
Sun
29. Dec 15:20 - Speedboat at Thilafushi lagoon catches on fire A speedboat anchored in the lagoon of
industrial island Thilafushi caught on fire on Sunday. Police said they received reports
o...
Sun 29. Dec 15:15 - Agritourism
development in the Maldives As a subset of two large sectors, agritourism
allows for innovations within both agriculture and tourism sector by pooling resource...
Sun 29. Dec 15:10 - CCTV cameras installed on Sina-Male’ bridge Maldives Police Service has installed
CCTV cameras on Sina-Male’ bridge. Commissioner of Police Mohammed Hameed tweet...
Sun
29. Dec 15:05 - Expat arrested with alcohol from guesthouse island A Bangladeshi expatriate with a large
amount of alcohol in his possession has been arrested by authorities from local tourism
isl...
Sun
29. Dec 15:00 - Fire on launch at Thilafushi harbor, expat injured A speedboat in K. Thilafushi harbor has
caught fire. Police stated that a foreigner was injured in the incident and has since
bee...
Sun 29. Dec 14:55 - Inside Molly-Mae
and Tommy Fury’s swanky Maldives holiday with paradise... Molly-Mae Hague and boyfriend Tommy Fury
have given fans a glimpse into their luxury getaway to the Maldives for the New Y...
Sun 29. Dec 14:50 - Dwight Yorke goes on luxury Maldives holiday
after bankrupt Katie Price ... Dwight Yorke has gone on a luxury holiday
to the Maldives after Katie Price begged him to see his estranged son Harvey. The f...
Sun 29. Dec 14:45 - Kurumba in the
Maldives is an unforgettable paradise with jaw-dropping sea life I opened the back doors of my villa,
coffee in hand, and took a dozen sandy steps to the beach. It was just after sunrise
and ther...
Sat 28. Dec 16:30 - Komandoo Maldives’
Christmas tree highlights plastic pollution This year, Komandoo Resort Maldives has
a very special Christmas tree; the tree is made up from 1000 plastic bottles that have
...
Sat 28. Dec 16:25 - Shangri-la’s
Villingili Resort to celebrate Chinese New Year in style As we celebrate the Year of the Rat in
2020, a time to turn over a new leaf and take a fresh look at life, Shangri-La’s
Villingili R...
Sat 28. Dec 16:20 - Centara Transforms Maldives Resort Rooftops
Into Sustainable Solar Power Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s
leading hotel operator, has transformed one of its Maldives resorts into a self-sustaining
sol...
Sat 28. Dec 16:15 - Is ‘super
coral’ the key to saving the world’s reefs? Scientists in Seychelles have started
the world’s first large scale coral reef restoration project to help stop the
impact of rising sea...VIDEO
Sat 28. Dec 16:10 - First official Rip Curl store opens in Maldives Local Trading company, SIMDI has opened
first official Rip Curl store in the Maldives at Marina Crossroads. Rip curl is a design...
Sat
28. Dec 16:05 - Why go Crossroads these days? Preparations are ongoing to welcome 2020.
To celebrate the new year, people are traveling to various places. Crossroads on th...
Sat
28. Dec 16:00 - MET: Swell surges expected over southern atolls Weather expected to be moderate over
the rest of the country. Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) has revealed
that ... Mohamed
Sharuhaan
Sat 28. Dec 15:55 - TMA welcomes
two aircraft together for first time, expands fleet to 55 Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) on Friday
welcomed two aircraft together to its fleet for the first time, as the Maldives’
main seap...
Sat 28. Dec 15:50 - Infrastructure
development pushing islands to ‘tipping point’ Islands cannot naturally adapt to climate
risks after harbour and land reclamation projects. Human-driven pressures on island-ree...
Sat
28. Dec 15:45 - Papaya from Paradise: Local businessman ready to export papayas to
Russia President of Guesthouse Association of
Maldives (GAM), Ahmed Karam has made an unexpected venture into agriculture. Thou...
Sat 28. Dec 15:40 - SriLankan supports
Addu Marathon in Maldives SriLankan Airlines supported an international
sports event - the Addu Marathon - on Gan Island where it recently celebrated thr...
Sat 28. Dec 15:35 - Hina Khan expresses happiness by sharing underwater
selfies from Maldives The famous actress of the TV world, Hina
Khan surprised everyone by sharing some of her photos ... in the Maldives and consta...
Sat 28. Dec 15:30 - The Conrad Maldives Muraka villa takes elite
overnighters to new depths The etiquette of... staying in an underwater
hotel room. When I was invited to stay in the world’s first underwater hotel room
in th...
Sat 28. Dec 15:25 - Travel: Coco Bodu Hithi, North Male Atoll, Maldives,
Scotland on Sunday travel The Maldives offer tropical castaway
luxury while outside the resort ‘bubble’ there is a dazzling world to discover.
The realisation...
Fri 27. Dec 15:10 - Kaimoo turns
40, celebrates remarkable contribution to Maldives tourism Kaimoo Travels & Hotel Services turns
40 this year, a major milestone in what has been a remarkable contribution by the compa...
Fri 27. Dec 15:05 - Bandos Maldives
wins leading dive resort award for fifth year Bandos Maldives has been named the leading
dive resort in Maldives for the fifth consecutive year. The latest award was present...
Fri 27. Dec 15:00 - Peszko appointed
as director of sales & mktg at Seaside Finolhu Maldives The newest addition to the German company
Seaside Collection, the Seaside Finolhu in Baa Atoll, the Maldives, has appointed...
Fri 27. Dec 14:55 - Bikini-clad
Kate Ferdinand joins husband Rio for Maldives photoshoot Kate Ferdinand shows off her toned figure
in a red bikini as she joins husband Rio and her stepchildren for Maldives photoshoot.
...
Fri
27. Dec 14:50 - Villa Air becomes first to conduct maintenance of foreign aircraft Villa Air became the first Maldivian
company to repair and conduct maintenance of a foreign aircraft in the Maldives on
Decemb...
Fri 27. Dec 14:45 - President opens Tsunami Monument in Vilufushi President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has opened
the Tsunami Monument in Thaa Atoll Vilufushi as part of his visit to the island for...
Fri 27. Dec 14:40 - National security status upped to 'Yellow Two' for the protection
of tourists President's Spokesperson, Ibrahim Hood,
on Wednesday revealed that the national security status upped to 'Yellow Two' was for
t...
Fri
27. Dec 14:35 - Dhiraagu Dhivehi League: Maziya beats defending champion T.C. Maziya Sports and Recreation Club has
defeated reigning champion T.C. Sports Club at the ongoing Dhiraagu Dhivehi League
...
Fri 27. Dec 14:30 - Bikini-clad
Hina Khan ups hotness quotient in Maldives; see pics Popular TV actress Hina Khan, who is
holidaying in the Maldives, has been turning up the heat with her bikini looks. The
Bigg B...
Fri 27. Dec 14:25 - Rock ‘n
roll this festive season in Maldives Kandima Maldives, under the new hospitality
group Pulse Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled a fist-pumping School of Rock schedule...
Fri 27. Dec 14:20 - Indian visitors
to Maldives rise Latest figures from the Ministry of Tourism,
Maldives showed a 105.1 per cent increase in the number of travellers from India who...
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