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New seaplane terminal in VIA to start operations in mid 2021

December 18, 2020, 18:30

Male’, Maldives — The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of  the Maldives Airport Company (MACL), Gordon Andrew Stewart informed that the new seaplane terminal built under the development… Continued

Transport Ministry and MoHE press multiple demands on Flying School

December 18, 2020, 17:30

Male’, Maldives –  The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) have released a statement last night after investigating complaints against the Asian Academy of… Continued

Highest material footprint in South Asia recorded in Maldives

December 18, 2020, 16:18

Male', Maldives - 2020's Human Development Index (HDI), published by the United Nations Development Programme on Thursday, revealed that Maldives has the highest material footprint per person in the South… Continued

Foreign Minister acknowledges contribution of Bangladeshi citizens to development

December 18, 2020, 15:00

Male', Maldives - Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid said that the numerous Bangladeshi citizens employed across a spectrum of fields in Maldives made significant contributions to the country's socioeconomic… Continued

Mystery illness in India: Nickel found in milk samples

December 18, 2020, 12:15

Andhra Pradesh, India – Scientists have found nickel in the samples of milk that were taken from the area of India where the mystery illness was found and has infected over… Continued

Maldivian as Leading Tourist Transport Provider of 2020 at SATA awards

December 18, 2020, 10:46

Malé, Maldives — The national airline of Maldives, Maldivian has been awarded as the Leading Tourist Transport Provider of 2020 by the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA). The Deputy Managing Director of… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 16 confirmed cases and 42 recoveries

December 18, 2020, 08:52

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) announces additional 16 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 42 recoveries over the past 24 hours. 11 of the confirmed 16 cases were recorded from… Continued

Over 2,200 tourists visit Maafushi since border reopening

December 18, 2020, 01:30

Kaafu Atoll, Maldives — One of the most successful islands in operating guesthouses in Maldives, K. Maafushi has welcomed over 2,200 tourists since Maldives reopened its borders on July 15.… Continued

If we can’t campaign, we will go to court: Opposition

December 17, 2020, 22:30

Male’, Maldives – Opposition coalition of PPM and PNC stated that they will go to the court if they don't get equal amount of chance to campaign for the upcoming local… Continued

Passengers will be cleared in less than 35 seconds: Immigration Controller

December 17, 2020, 21:30

Male’, Maldives – After numerous complaints multiple tourists that terminals are crowded due to slow immigration services, Maldives Immigration has stated that clearing passengers from flights will now take no more… Continued