E-Commerce Ambitions Undermined by Regulatory Failures in Maldives
The Maldivian government’s recent meetings with U.S. officials, including the U.S. Ambassador, illustrates a troubling pattern of acknowledging what needs to be...
Gov’t Launches Phase One of Tradian: NSW Platform Connects 10 Agencies
The government has officially announced Phase One of Tradian, the nation’s first National Single Window (NSW) platform, listing the agencies and services...
Developing an accountancy body in the Maldives
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) Governor Mr Ahmed Naseer speaks in support of developing an accountancy body in the Maldives. Mr Naseer shed light on...
World Bank to provide the Maldives USD 30 million
Two agreements have been signed between the Maldivian government and the World Bank, where USD 30 million assistance will be given to...
President attends a reception hosted by U.S. President
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has attended a reception hosted by Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, as part...
President Solih announces phase-out of single-use plastics, in maiden address to United Nations General...
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih used his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to announce a comprehensive phase-out...
Dhivehi Insurance hands over claim payment to FEM
Dhivehi Insurance has handed over claim payment of Fuel Express Maldives (FEM) who suffered loss from the T-Jetty fire incident which occurred...
Tourism Minister begins a tour of three atolls
Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has begun a tour to Noonu Atoll, Raa Atoll and Lhaviyani Atoll.
Minister...
Government integrates renewable energy into power system in 48 islands
Ministry of Environment has launched the integration of
renewable energy into power system in 48 islands during a special ceremony held
on Thursday.
Travel Trade Maldives Launches New Website With A Travel Channel
Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) has launched its new website with a travel channel, TTM+.
TTM is the leading travel trade...
Dhiraagu Offers Bill Payment Assistance Amidst COVID-19
Dhiraagu has implemented measures to help customers facing economic challenges by providing payment extensions and payment plans.
Dhiraagu customers...
British High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Visit to the President of Maldives
The British High Commissioner to the Maldives Caron Röhsler paid a courtesy visit to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today at the President’s...
President Inaugurates 2 Sports Facilities in Hulhumale’, Urges Young Athletes to Strive for Excellence
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has called upon young athletes of the Maldives to make the best use of national sporting facilities and...
CA Maldives Holds Career Guidance Sessions for O’Level and A’Level Graduates
With the intention of providing O’Level and A’Level graduates, the opportunities and guidance in pursuing a career in the accounting profession, the...
CMDA to Launch a Training Program For Company Secretaries
A training program for company secretaries is to be held by the Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) from 10th to 11th April...
Government debt settlement exceeds MVR 900 million
The Government's financial debt settlement has exceeded above MVR 900 million.
According to financial statistics revealed by the Finance...
Capital Market Forum 2019 to kick-off at Bandos Maldives
Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) will be hosting the Capital Market Forum 2019 today at Bandos Maldives.
The...
Maldives is representing at largest Holiday & Travel fair FESPO 2020 held in Switzerland
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) together with tourism industry partners are taking part in the largest Holiday & Travel fair,...
France Heading for Worst Recession Since WWII: Minister
France is likely to see its deepest recession since the end of World War II this year because of the coronavirus...
Daily Highlights – 25th May
Here are
the latest news updates for 25th May
Maldives
participates in IORA’s Virtual Meeting of the Committee of Senior...
President Meets with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Discuss Foreign Policy Priorities
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, and Foreign Ministry executives, regarding the Maldives’ major foreign...
Registrations Open for the 7th Edition of Local Island Tourism Magazine
Orca Media Group announces that registration is now open for the 7th edition of Local Island Tourism Magazine. All the registered Guesthouses...
BML Donates Educational Tools to Aid SEN Classes in 10 Additional Schools
Bank of Maldives has announced the donation of educational tools to aid Special Education Need students in 10 schools. The educational tools...
R. Ungoofaru Road Construction Project 75% Complete: MTCC
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced that the road construction project of R. Ungoofaaru is well underway, with overall 75%...
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