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Visit Maldives partners with TripAdvisor to promote Maldives

January 30, 2021, 12:57

Male', Maldives - Visit Maldives has commenced a campaign with TripAdvisor under the concept “Escape to Maldives: Calm Awaits”, to promote tourism in Maldives. The campaign is to run from… Continued

Opposition Pres. Abdul Raheem Abdulla’s hearing scheduled for tomorrow

January 30, 2021, 12:55

Male', Maldives - The Criminal Court has confirmed that the hearing of Opposition President Abdu-Raheem Abdullah (Adhurey) over charges of cursing has been scheduled for tomorrow. Abdu-Raheem Abdullah has been… Continued

Covid-19: Maldives Medical Association calls for fast vaccine rollout

January 29, 2021, 21:37

Male', Maldives - Maldives Medical Association (MMA) - the first independent and representative body of doctors in the Maldives - has welcomed the approval of using the Indian donated, AstraZeneca… Continued

Maldives welcomed over 81,000 tourists this year!

January 29, 2021, 21:09

Male', Maldives - The latest figures released by the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives has revealed that Maldives has welcomed more than 81,000 tourists within the first four weeks of… Continued

JUST IN: 2 injured in Addu City road accident

January 29, 2021, 21:02

Addu City, Maldives - Maldives Police has informed that an 2 people were injured after an road accident in Addu City. This was a three vehicle collision between a motorcycle,… Continued

Covid-19: Dharumavantha Hospital ICU filled to 50% capacity

January 29, 2021, 20:40

Male', Maldives - The Medical Director of Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Dr. Yoosuf Shan has revealed that the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Dharumavantha Hospital, which is an extension… Continued

UN court rules against UK sovereignty over Chagos islands following the Mauritius & Maldives maritime dispute

January 29, 2021, 19:50

United Nations - The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) has ruled that Britain has no sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. This ruling came after the legal… Continued

Government to grant MVR 3,000 as allowance to move back to islands

January 29, 2021, 18:18

Male', Maldives - The government of Maldives has formulated a set of regulations, under which, MVR 3,000 would be granted to those who wish to move back to their native… Continued

MMPRC launches a 3 month marketing collab with Thomas Cook India

January 29, 2021, 18:04

Male', Maldives - Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a three month long joint marketing campaign with Thomas Cook India Limited (TCIL), India’s leading integrated travel services… Continued

Government seeks parties to develop four airports in the Maldives

January 29, 2021, 15:53

Male', Maldives - The government of Maldives has made an announcement on Thursday night, opening up the opportunity for interested parties, to develop four airports in the country. According to… Continued