Roads of Addu City – When will the development begin?
The southernmost atoll and city of Maldives, Addu City is the home to some 33,000 people along with rich marine ecosystems and thousands of migratory birds. The city consists of… Continued
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Koagannu – A tale of time
Koagannu Cemetery, located in Addu City, the southern most atoll of the Maldives is among the most historically significant sites in the country, being the oldest ever. The 900- year… Continued
Democracy and the hypocrisy of decentralization
One of the most talked about points which has always been taken up by the Maldivian politicians during any speech, whether it’s in a campaign or after elections, is decentralization.… Continued
Quarantine period shortened – Why?
After enforcing the standard 14-day quarantine period agreed upon by health officials worldwide including World Health Organisation (WHO) for months, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reduced the quarantine period… Continued
Congestion charges: necessity or a desperate money grab?
Congestion charging, also known as ‘Congestion Pricing’ relies on charging users a fee to manage traffic in a congested area, while encouraging alternative transport modes as well as decreasing overall… Continued
3S Maldives – not your average guesthouse operator!
Imagine waking up to the tranquility that is the sound of waves crawling up to the shore. The sound of palm leaves rustling as they dance to the cool sea… Continued
Giving lands are ineffective – Provide modern housing instead
Maldives is a small island nation that is geographically scattered in the wide Indian Ocean. The country consists of almost 99 percent of sea on its territory with just a small fraction… Continued
What Fitch Rating downgrade means and why it matters
Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings are the three most influential agencies when it comes to assessing risk of default when extending lines of credit. Fitch offers a Long-term Foreign-currency Issuer… Continued
Diabetes: The silent killer
Every year, November 14 marks the World Diabetes Day with healthcare facilities conducting numerous awareness sessions and handing out pamphlets to raise awareness on the issue. The race to reduce… Continued
Won’t vote for MDP unless projects break ground: Addu people
People of Addu have started to voice our their grievances regarding delayed developmental projects and have started to say that they would not vote for Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidates… Continued
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