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Sun 23. Feb 13:50 - Amilla Fushi
appoints Victoria Kruse to newly created Sustainability Manager Amilla Fushi has appointed Victoria Kruse
to the newly created position of Sustainability Manager, underlining a major new foc...VIDEO
Sun
23. Feb 13:45 - Maldives tops CNN’s “most romantic destinations• list Second on the list is Quebec City, Canada with Tuscany, Italy at
its tail on the third spot... Maldives was dubbed the most roman...
Sun
23. Feb 13:40 - Met office issues white alert A white alert cautionary notice has been
issued for the whole Maldives based on the weather forecast of strong wind and heavy
...
Sun
23. Feb 13:35 - Tourism industry can overcome the troubles faced Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has said
that the country can overcome the strains faced in the tourism industry. The Minister
was s...
Sun 23. Feb 13:30 - Manta Air turns one Game-changing domestic airline Manta
Air has celebrated its first anniversary. The airline’s teams at each of its operating
locati...
Sun 23. Feb 13:25 - Fly Me expresses concerns as they did not get space from
seaplane terminal Fly Me a domestic airline operated by
Villa Air, has expressed concerns as the airline did not get space from the new sea
plane...
Sun
23. Feb 13:20 - Dead crocodile washes ashore in Vaikaradhoo A dead crocodile has washed ashore in
Vaikaradhoo island of Haa Dhaal atoll. The crocodile was found on the east side of
the ...
Sun 23. Feb 13:15 - Granola: Homemade with love for every occasion Pleasant aromas wafted through the room
from the different flavours of granola laid out on the table in quaint little bowls.
I was...
Sun 23. Feb 13:10 - How to pick
the perfect paradise island in the Maldives The Maldives are the dream destination
for sun-lovers, honeymooners and anyone who fancies a holiday on a classic treasure
is...
Sun 23. Feb 13:05 - Magical Maldives
has everything on offer - from music to exotic marine life With toddler twins, Baby Shark and I
have spent many hours together ... Though these baby reef sharks - a common sight in
the ...
Sun 23. Feb 13:00 - The high way
to ultimate relaxation A CBD-oil infused massage should be on
your bucket list of ways to spoil yourself ... The Spa at The Standard Maldives, at
Huru...
Sat 22. Feb 14:10 - Seaside Finolhu
becomes Maldives’ only Design Hotels member Seaside Finolhu has become the first
luxury resort from the Maldives to be accepted as a member of Design Hotels, the globally-...
Sat 22. Feb 14:05 - Veligandu Island
Resort announces summer offer If you’ve been dreaming of a romantic
escape to a secluded island in the sun, now is a great time to turn those dreams into
realit...
Sat 22. Feb 14:00 - Elizabeth Hurley
marks arrival in the Maldives with sizzling bikini snap Elizabeth Hurley marks the arrival in
the Maldives with a sizzling bikini snap… despite insisting she is ‘much
too old’ to be parad...
Sat
22. Feb 13:55 - MNDF dowses fire in capital The fire broke out in a narrow valley
between two houses in Henveiru-ward of Malé. Cause of the fire has not been disclosed.
M...
Sat 22. Feb 13:50 - UNICEF commends Maldives on 'milestone' Child Rights Protection
Act The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
congratulated the Maldivian government in ratifying the Child Rights Protection A...
Sat 22. Feb 13:45 - MACL, Customs, MPL and MNDF improves opening Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL),
Customs Recreation Club, Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and the Maldives National...
Sat
22. Feb 13:40 - Heritage site Kalhuvakaru Mosque's reconstruction completed The famed Kalhuvakaru mosque has been
reconstructed at the site of the former head office of Dhiraagu. The Heritage Ministry
...
Sat 22. Feb 13:35 - Celebrations in Maldives Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are
setting off to Maldives to celebrate Karan’s 38th birthday. The special day falls
on Fe...
Sat 22. Feb 13:30 - The long read:
A seaborne alternative to burnt cash Floating PV has matured quickly ... for
carbon emission reductions - the Indian Ocean archipelago nation of Maldives chief
amo...
Sat 22. Feb 13:25 - Seaside Finolhu
Becomes a Member of Design Hotels Seaside Finolhu has become the first
luxury resort from the Maldives to be accepted as a member of Design Hotels, the globally...
Sat 22. Feb 13:20 - Staying in the
£19,000-a-night overwater villa: the largest in the Maldives Like a resort within the resort, this
vast Maldives villa serves up the 'wow factor' but has one surprising oversight. In
a busy market ...
Sat 22. Feb 13:15 - How to have a splurge-worthy Maldives honeymoon on a budget The Maldives is, unquestionably, the
ultimate honeymoon destination. Its many pristine islands make for a dream couples
retrea...
Fri
21. Feb 13:05 - Coral institute founded by Speaker Nasheed to hold a festival in Thulusdhoo The Maldives Coral Institute (MCI), an
organization founded by the former President and current Speaker of the Parliament
Moh...
Fri 21. Feb 13:00 - Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives enhances floating breakfast experience Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has revamped
the concept of floating breakfast with a traditional Maldivian twist. Floating bre...
Fri
21. Feb 12:55 - Maldives welcomed 18 new resorts in 2019 Tourism Ministry statistics have shown
that 18 new resorts were opened in the Maldives in 2019. According to these statistics,
13...
Fri 21. Feb 12:50 - Beds registered increase by 14% in January Ministry of Tourism has revealed registered
tourist beds in Maldives have increased by 14% in January 2020. The statistics of tou...
Fri
21. Feb 12:45 - Increase in tourism tax revenue recorded The amount of revenue collected as TGST
has increased. The Weekly Fiscal Development Report publicized by Finance Minist...
Fri
21. Feb 12:40 - Caution issued over drifting boat Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
has urged vessels to be cautious of a ship that is drifting away. According to MNDF,
a ...
Fri
21. Feb 12:35 - Part of Rasfannu Beach to be integrated into ring road Work has been commenced to integrate
the sand park of artificial beach “Rasfannu• as part of the ring road of
the capital city Ma...
Fri
21. Feb 12:30 - National Basketball League 2020: Kings take championship in Men's Division! Kings BC has been crowned the champions
of the 14th National Basketball League 2020 - Men's Division. A total of five men's
t...
Fri 21. Feb 12:25 - Why Couples
Are Crazy Over Maldives Honeymoon? “Fully bask in the charm of Maldives
by activating romance mode in all the mesmerizing Maldives•. There’s a reason
why the M...
Fri 21. Feb 12:20 - Khloe is Really Living Her Best Life in Maldives The reality star was in Maldives and
she’s sharing with us ?? photos from the trip. From boat cruising to getting some
sun on the ...
Fri 21. Feb 12:15 - Is it safe to
travel to the Maldives - tourists warned to stay vigilant following ... Tourists heading to the Maldives have
been warned to remain “vigilant• after a terror knife attack injured three
people. Here is th...
Fri 21. Feb 12:10 - This Couple's Underwater Maldives Proposal Will
Make Your Heart Smile Joey and Meron's Maldives baecation turned
into the moment ... you’re single or spoken for, the idyllic islands of the Maldives
a...
Thu 20. Feb 13:55 - The Turtle Report The partnership between Coco Collection
and the Olive Ridley Project began back in 2015, when we embarked on a journey to...
Thu 20. Feb 13:35 - Pullman Maldives
Maamutaa installs solar panels for clean energy Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort has
launched an ambitious clean energy initiative, activating rooftop solar panels to gener...
Thu 20. Feb 13:30 - W Maldives Invites
Ginger Bakes To Celebrate International Women’s Day W Maldives, the luxury playground fueling
guest’s lust for life, invites famed Maldivian baker behind Ginger Bakes, Fathmath
Sh...
Thu 20. Feb 13:25 - Vakkaru Maldives
appoints Chef Bruno Cerdan as Culinary Director Vakkaru Maldives has appointed Chef Bruno
Cerdan as its Culinary Director. Chef Cerdan will lead operations at the six restaura...
Thu 20. Feb 13:20 - Lti Maafushivaru
Maldives welcomes Pierre Leif Edlund as Resort Manager Lti Maafushivaru Maldives has announced
the appointment of Pierre Leif Edlund as the new Resort Manager ahead of its openi...
Thu 20. Feb 13:15 - The Ritz-Carlton
appoints Mark Hehir as GM for debut Maldives resort The Ritz-Carlton has appointed seasoned
Maldives expert Mark Hehir as the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari...
Thu
20. Feb 13:10 - Journalists from Spain, France in Maldives to promote tourism Maldives Marketing and Public Relation
Corporation (MMPRC) has welcomed teams of experienced journalists from several pub...
Thu
20. Feb 13:05 - VP attends Closing Ceremony of National Chess Championship Vice President Faisal Naseem has attended
the closing ceremony of the 2nd National Chess Championship. The ceremony was ...
Thu
20. Feb 13:00 - Recreational areas of Hulhumale' phase 2 showcased In this screengrab of a video released
by Housing Development Corporation (HDC) on February 20, 2020, development of the ph...
Thu 20. Feb 12:55 - Maldives eyeing
2 million tourists in 2020 The year 2019 was a good year for Maldives
tourism. Maldives received its target of 1.5 million tourist arrivals in 2019 well
ahea...
Thu 20. Feb 12:50 - Check Out These
Places If You Want To Go Snorkelling In The Maldives Snorkelling in the Maldives can prove
to be one of the best experiences one could ever have. Here are some places you can
try ...
Thu 20. Feb 12:45 - CROSSROADS Maldives
appoints new Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing CROSSROADS Maldives, the country’s
largest integrated leisure and lifestyle destination developed and operated by S Hotels
a...
Thu 20. Feb 12:40 - Vakkaru Maldives
appoints culinary director Chef Bruno Cerdan brings 30 years of
experience to the Maldivian resort. Vakkaru Maldives has announced it has hired chef
Bru...
Wed 19. Feb 14:10 - Octopus changes
color to blend into Maldives seabed An octopus in the Maldives put on a spectacular
show for a diving instructor recently when it modeled its ability to change color ...VIDEO
Wed
19. Feb 14:05 - Maafushivaru Resort to be opened next month Maafushivaru Maldives Resort will be
opened next month following a major renovation. The island is conveniently located
only ...
Wed 19. Feb 14:00 - The Maldives
wins Gold & Silver Medal at Culinary Olympics 2020 Maldives participated for the first time
in 25th IKA Culinary Olympics 2020, which was held in Germany Stuttgart, and Maldivian...
Wed
19. Feb 13:55 - Latvian coach appointed to U-19 national football team Celebrated Latvian coach, Igors Nauris
Stepanovs has been appointed as the coach to the Maldives national U-19 football team...
Wed 19. Feb 13:50 - Maldives warning:
Foreign Office issues new alert to Britons after attack ... Maldives holidays are hugely popular
among Britons thanks to its paradise offerings of luxury, sun, sea and sand. However,
the F...
Wed 19. Feb 13:45 - Maldives incident
shows bikini is not always appropriate holiday attire This month, a video circulated on social
media showing a bikini-clad woman being manhandled by police officers on Maafushi ...
Wed 19. Feb 13:40 - Maldives opens
pre-qualification for 21-MW solar tender The government of the Republic of Maldives
is seeking proposals for the construction of 21 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in
...
Tue 18. Feb 14:20 - Vilamendhoo Island Resort announces family offers There is no better time than the present
to book your next vacation to Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa. Located in the South
A...VIDEO
Tue 18. Feb 14:15 - Maldives welcomes
French journos for promotional fam trip Maldives Marketing and Public Relation
Corporation (MMPRC) on Monday brought in a team of journalists from France to incre...
Tue 18. Feb 14:10 - Tourist arrivals from Saudi Arabia increase in January The number of tourists arriving from
Saudi Arabia to Maldives has increased significantly in January. Statistics publicised
by Min...
Tue 18. Feb 14:05 - Huawei Marine
Networks to build submarine cable linking Maldives Sri Lanka Huawei Marine Networks (HMN) has confirmed
a contract to handle a new submarine cable project, the Maldives Sri Lanka Cabl...
Tue
18. Feb 14:00 - AFC Cup: TC heads to Qatar for training camp TC Sports Club has departed to Qatar,
to train for this year’s AFC Cup. The club, set to compete in the group stages,
departed to...
Tue
18. Feb 13:55 - Maldivian men and women's volleyball teams to train in Serbia Both the men’s and women’s
national volleyball teams are to head to Serbia for training, next week. Volleyball
Association of M...
Tue 18. Feb 13:50 - Velaa Private
Island Maldives launches private jet service Guests can now access the resort via
a seven-minute flight ... Boutique resort Velaa Private Island has utilised the newly-opened...
Tue 18. Feb 13:45 - Peek into Soneva's Eco-Luxe Water Villas in
The Maldives Luxury eco-resort operator, Soneva, recently
announced a collection of eight overwater retreats at its Fushi property in The Mald...
Tue 18. Feb 13:40 - Pullman Maldives
Maamutaa Sea, Like Never Before: Introducing the
Aqua Villas at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa. Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort, on t...
Tue 18. Feb 13:35 - 15 Strict Rules Expats Have To Follow To Work In The Maldives Potential expats who have visited the
Maldives as tourists will discover that the mainland is a whole other world. Half of
the thin...
Tue 18. Feb 13:30 - Is this new
Maldives resort where you should spend your next long weekend? I woke up in the Maldives to a sight
quite unreal. There were endless ribbons of blues: from aquamarine to turquoise to
sapphire...
Tue 18. Feb 13:25 - New MOU Seeks
to Nurture Maldives’ One-By-One Tuna Fishing To further elevate the Republic of Maldives’
standing as a global leader in the one-by-one tuna sector, a new Memorandum of ...
Mon 17. Feb 12:15 - Expert-led Manta
ray expedition aboard Four Seasons Explorer It’s an experience that tops many
a bucket list: the chance to swim with manta rays. But how about spending three, four
or seven...VIDEO
Mon 17. Feb 12:10 - Dusit Thani
Maldives introduces beach pop-up restaurant Dusit Thani Maldives has introduced a
pop-up restaurant on the beach, revitalising the tastebuds of foodies visiting the
luxury T...
Mon
17. Feb 12:05 - Yacht runs aground near Crossroads Maldives Maldives National Defense Force is assisting
a yacht that ran aground near Crossroads Maldives. According to MNDF, the vessel ...
Mon 17. Feb 12:00 - Dive Centres
to be Operated with Local Shares The government has announced that diving
businesses can only be operated in the Maldives with local shares in it. While givin...
Mon 17. Feb 11:55 - Maldives brings
in Spanish journos to promote tourism Maldives on Sunday welcomed a team of
experienced journalists from Spanish publications, as part of the official tourism
prom...
Mon
17. Feb 11:50 - World-renowned Mango brand shop to be opened in Maldives A world-renowned clothing brand “Mango•
shop is to be opened in the capital city Malé. The shop will be opened by a well-kno...
Mon
17. Feb 11:45 - 1st international standard beach volleyball training facility opens
in Hulhumale Maldives’s first international beach
volleyball training facility was opened on Saturday. The new court developed at the
Hulhum...
Mon 17. Feb 11:40 - Tara Sutaria
Shines In Yellow Gown In Maldives On A Casual Monday Tara Sutaria shared a picture on her
Instagram ... in a leading daily, it is a throwback picture from her vacations in the
Maldives...
Mon 17. Feb 11:35 - The Escape: The Residence Maldives, Falhumaafushi Begin married life encircled by azure
waters and powder-white beaches. Dreams really do come true ... the Maldives has long
e...
Mon 17. Feb 11:30 - I flew in a
seaplane for the first time, and I’d say it’s easily the most fun to fly I recently had the chance to spend five
nights in the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a unique luxury resort in the Maldives,
tha...
Mon 17. Feb 11:25 - The Standard,
Huruvalhi Maldives owner on how to thrive ... Maldives market He’s the owner of the super-luxe
and ultra-glam beach resort The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, but Amir Mansoor has
not alway...
Sun 16. Feb 14:05 - Reopening in
March 2020, Maafushivaru becomes 1st longhaul lti hotel launch Reopening in late March after an extensive
luxury refurbishment, Maafushivaru Maldives is a five-star Indian Ocean gem offerin...
Sun 16. Feb 14:00 - Maldives kicks off 2020 with 14.4 per cent hike in tourist
arrivals Maldives has begun the year with a 14.4
per cent increase in tourist arrivals. Official figures for the month of January released
b...
Sun
16. Feb 13:55 - Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi listed among most romantic holiday destinations Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has
been listed among top ten most romantic holiday destinations of the year. Ithaafushi
wa...
Sun
16. Feb 13:50 - Maldivian man passes away while snorkelling A Maldivian man passed away while snorkelling
in Aa. Madivaru. According to the police they received a report of a 23-year-old...
Sun
16. Feb 13:45 - Pres opens National Beach Volleyball Team training facility President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has officially
opened the training facility of the National Beach Volleyball Team. The traini...
Sun 16. Feb 13:40 - Mouni Roy oozes sensuality in her color block beach looks
at the Maldives If love is amidst your lives, It is not
hard to live in the sheer Valentine moods every single day, right? This time, Mouni
Roy is tic...
Sat 15. Feb 16:10 - Maldives favourite
honeymoon destination for 2020, finds Kuoni Maldives has topped the list of favourite
honeymoon destinations for 2020, according to a report from Kuoni. The Maldives is
cl...VIDEO
Sat 15. Feb 16:05 - New tourist terminal in Male' to be opened for services Male' City Council has opened the opportunity
for tourist service providers to express interest to use the tourist terminal develope...
Sat 15. Feb 16:00 - Maldives stand
decorations win awards at BLTM India, Bride Dubai Maldives has won two awards for its stand
decorations at two international travel trade fairs. At the Business and Luxury Travel
M...
Sat 15. Feb 15:55 - Environment Ministry counsels President on erosion Ministry of Environment has counselled
the president on temporary measures the administration can take to mitigate soil erosion...
Sat 15. Feb 15:50 - Prime Capital seeks MVR 2 bln from state in Fushi Dhiggaru
case Local media outlet Mihaaru reported that
Prime Capital Maldives seeks a sum of MVR 2 billion from the government in compen...
Sat
15. Feb 15:45 - STELCO commences “Rah Fehi• tree planting programme State Electric Company Limited (STELCO)
has commenced a tree planting programme in Thilafushi under the government's “R...
Sat
15. Feb 15:40 - Flooding damages houses in Narudhoo island Some houses in Narudhoo island of Shaviyani
atoll have been damaged due to flooding . Noting that the
island experience he...
Sat
15. Feb 15:35 - Valencia makes a comeback to First Division Club Valencia has regained its spot in
the First Division after defeating JJ Sports Club in the semi-finals of the Second
Division ...
Sat
15. Feb 15:30 - Ali Nisthar signs on as Green Streets coach Skilled local coach Ali Nisthar Mohamed
has been appointed as Head Coach of Club Green Streets. The appointment was mad...
Sat 15. Feb 15:25 - Megan Barton
Hanson sizzles in a busty black swimsuit ... She enjoyed a romantic getaway to the
Maldives with girlfriend Chelcee Grimes. And Megan Barton Hanson sizzled as she slip...
Sat 15. Feb 15:20 - Maldives holidays:
Why you’ll never be bored at paradise resort Kandima ... Maldives holidays are on the bucket list
of so many Britons thanks to the picture postcard-worthy scenery and year-round sun.
Ka...
Sat 15. Feb 15:15 - Perspiring in
paradise: What I learnt on a Maldives fitness retreat ... A truth about the Maldives that never
seems to make it into holiday brochures: it rains there, and heavily, and while there
remai...
Sat 15. Feb 15:10 - You can travel
Solo and still enjoy ... and this Maldives Resort is here to prove For most, the Maldives is the pinnacle
of romance with blindingly white sands and impossibly blue waters designed for honeym...
Fri 14. Feb 13:35 - Valentine’s
bliss at Anantara Maldives, Niyama Private Islands This year, why not celebrate the season
of love in style with a trip to paradise with Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara
V...VIDEO
Fri 14. Feb 13:30 - Maldives makes
splashy debut on Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Rating Awards Maldives has made a splashy debut on
the prestigious Star Awards, picking up six of the highest awards by Forbes Travel
Guide ...
Fri 14. Feb 13:25 - Mouni Roy Spends
Valentine’s Day Snorkeling in the Sea & Lazing on Beach... Mouni Roy is currently vacationing in
the Maldives. The actress, who has lately been very active on social media, has posted
so...
Fri
14. Feb 13:20 - ACC opens criminal investigation into seaplane terminal The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
has launched a criminal investigation into the new seaplane terminal at Velana Internat...
Fri
14. Feb 13:15 - Fire in former children's center building in Maafushi A fire broke out in the building previously
used as a Children’s center in K. Maafushi. Now used as a storage go-down, the
fire br...
Fri 14. Feb 13:10 - Warehouse fire in Maafushi MNDF said that the fire in Maafushi was
reported this morning at 9:12 a.m. the MNDF Fire and Rescue Services are at the scene...
Fri
14. Feb 13:05 - Maldives-China match to be moved to Thailand Chinese media has reported that the upcoming
Fifa World Cup 2022 qualifier between China and the Maldives may be hosted ...
Fri 14. Feb 13:00 - Maldives is the favourite honeymoon destination
for 2020, finds Kuoni The Maldives tops the list of favourite
honeymoon destinations for 2020, closely followed by Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bali and
Thai...
Fri 14. Feb 12:55 - Stunning Maldives island You can have all to
yourself for HK$1.9 million ( Night For some, having a piece of Maldivian
paradise all to yourself is something only dreams are made of. Well wake up and smell
t...
Fri 14. Feb 12:50 - Romantic holiday option the Maldives This is the place to be for a honeymoon
or romantic celebration on Valentine’s Day. Nowhere does beach luxury come better
th...
Thu 13. Feb 15:20 - St. Regis Maldives
announces ultra-exclusive buyout option The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has introduced an exclusive private island experience poised to offer ultra-exclusivity
se...
Thu 13. Feb 15:15 - Soneva host
excl. wine events with renowned wine critic Jancis Robinson Casual wine lovers and fanatics will
not want to miss their chance to further broaden their knowledge of grapes and vintages
wit...
Thu 13. Feb 15:10 - Atmosphere Kanifushi
Maldives appoints Philippe Claverotte as Gen. Manager Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives has announced
the appointment of Philippe Claverotte as the resort’s new General Manager. C...
Thu
13. Feb 15:05 - MNDF aids flooded launch Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
have provided aid to a flooded speedboat carrying five tourists from Taj Exotica Resort...
Thu 13. Feb 15:00 - Diving boat crashed on Fuvahmulah sea wall MNDF said that the incident was reported
this morning around 10:20 a.m. The vessel involved in the incident is named “Canary•...
Thu 13. Feb 14:55 - Secret Paradise kicks off 'Work Experience' programme Local tour company Secret Paradise announced
the commencement of a 'Work Experience' programme for Maldives students. ...
Thu
13. Feb 14:50 - TMA demands previously agreed terms in seaplane terminal award Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has stated
it is demanding for previously agreed terms on the decision of Maldives Airports Com...
Thu
13. Feb 14:45 - MET: More swell surges expected over northern, central atolls Following the prediction of adverse weather
conditions to prevail over most of the country for the next 24 hours, the Maldives
M...
Thu 13. Feb 14:40 - Maldives Parliament approves motion to declare Climate Emergency The parliament, on Wednesday, passed
a resolution to declare a climate emergency in a first-of-its-kind move for Maldivian
hist...
Thu
13. Feb 14:35 - AFC Cup Preliminaries: Maziya heads to playoffs Maziya Sports and Recreation Club has
headed to the playoffs in the preliminaries of the ongoing AFC Cup. The club headed
t...
Thu
13. Feb 14:30 - Hulhumalé beach volleyball court now an “international standard
facility• The beach volleyball court in the capital’s
suburban district Hulhumalé has been modified to an “international standard facility•
...
Thu 13. Feb 14:25 - Do you earn points on seaplane transfers in the Maldives? I’m planning a trip to the Maldives
for next year and trying to wrap my head around the crazy expensive seaplane transfers!
I kno...
Thu 13. Feb 14:20 - I first met
Andrei while diving in Maldives ... followed was a magical love story! It’s Valentine’s Week and love
is definitely in the air when we catch up with Shriya Saran at a studio in Hyderabad.
She may be ...
Thu 13. Feb 14:15 - The Maldives
is more than white-sand beaches and cobalt blue lagoons The South Asia destination is attracting
lovers, solo travellers and family groups. Picture: Suyeon Kim from Pixabay. White-sand...
Thu 13. Feb 14:10 - First Look:
Inside the Maldives’ next-gen wellness hotel Kagi Maldives Spa Island will harbour
a 360-degree wellness experience, complete with a teardrop-shaped floating yoga pavili...
Thu 13. Feb 14:05 - Celebrity Vacations:
Mouni Rai's Maldives Vacation will make You pack ... Bollywood actress Mouni Roy shared a
photo from her recent Maldives vacation, posing in a red monokini. These photos from
th...
Thu 13. Feb 14:00 - GHM to open debut resort in the Maldives General Hotel Management (GHM) is opening
its first resort in the Maldives. The Chedi Kudavillingili, a 99-villa property with
a...
Thu 13. Feb 13:55 - These are the 7 best spas in the Maldives When you think of the Maldives, you probably
envision crystal-clear waters, overwater villas and complete, total relaxation. And
...
Wed 12. Feb 14:10 - Kuramathi Maldives
kicks off 2020 with four prestigious awards Kuramathi Maldives has kicked off the
2020 award season by scoring four major wins: three recognitions by travel giant TUI,
and...
Wed 12. Feb 14:05 - Kuredu Resort
bids farewell to Patrick de Staercke, welcomes Yavuz Yetgin Having first joined Crown and Champa
Resorts in 2010, where he took charge at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, Patrick
has s...
Wed 12. Feb 14:00 - Indian actress
Mouni Roy holidays at Heritance Aarah Indian actress Mouni Roy is holidaying
at Heritance Aarah in Maldives. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her
dr...
Wed 12. Feb 13:55 - Maldives 3rd most endangered destination to visit: Big 7
Travel Global travel website, Big 7 Travel,
ranked Maldives third on its list of 'Top 10 Endangered Destinations to Visit in 2020'.
The lis...
Wed 12. Feb 13:50 - Strong swell waves hit some of the islands in Maldives
Wed
12. Feb 13:45 - Maldives Parliament declares Climate Emergency The People's Majlis has approved a motion
to declare a Climate Emergency. The motion, seeking to bring the world's attention...
Wed
12. Feb 13:40 - Speedboat carrying 18, marooned on reef A speedboat carrying 18 people has run
aground onto a reef. The speedboat named “Legion 7• was traveling to Th.
Atoll, accor...
Wed
12. Feb 13:35 - U-13 National football team heads to Dubai The Maldives U-13 National football team
has departed for Dubai to participate in the Under-13 Dubai Intercontinental Football...
Wed 12. Feb 13:30 - A Tale of Two 'Mari's The light has just started to fade, heralding
the tranquility of gathering dusk, when we stumble upon them on a nondescript road...VIDEO
Wed 12. Feb 13:25 - You Can Have
This ... Beautiful Maldives Island ... for $250,000 per Night How do you make a trip to the Maldives
even more memorable? By staying on your own private tropical island, of course. And
t...
Wed 12. Feb 13:20 - W Maldives makes it easier to book overwater villas using
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Wed 12. Feb 13:15 - What it's like
to have dinner at world's largest all-glass underwater restaurant ... In 2016, luxury resort Hurawalhi in the
Maldives opened 5.8 Undersea Restaurant. It's the largest all-glass underwater restaurant...
Wed 12. Feb 13:10 - Group of Manta
Rays Approaches Free Diver in Maldives The crystal-clear waters off the Maldives
are a great place to spot sharks, dolphins, and turtles. But there’s something
especially ...
Tue 11. Feb 15:00 - Maldivian Artist
Community, Manta Air unveil Ocean Eyes exhibition Velavaru Maldivian Artist Community (MAC), in
collaboration with Manta Air has unveiled an exhibition by talented Maldivian artist
Sam...VIDEO
Tue 11. Feb 14:55 - Soneva announces
spectacular Easter programme for Maldives resorts Soneva has unveiled a thrilling Easter
programme across its award-winning resorts in Maldives. With Soneva celebrating its
mile...
Tue 11. Feb 14:50 - Seaside Hotels
acquires Finolhu in the Maldives The luxury hotel chain, Seaside Hotels,
which now operates as Seaside Collection, has successfully acquired Finolhu, a luxury
i...
Tue 11. Feb 14:45 - Maldives 3rd most endangered destination to visit: Big 7
Travel Global travel website, Big 7 Travel,
ranked Maldives third on its list of 'Top 10 Endangered Destinations to Visit in 2020'.
The lis...
Tue
11. Feb 14:40 - 99 firms from Maldives to exhibit at ITB Berlin Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) on Monday, revealed that 99 firms will exhibit and promote Ma...
Tue
11. Feb 14:35 - Erosion affecting Kudarikilu at an alarming rate Combined photo shows the beach area of
B. Kudarikilu. The photo on the right is of before alarming rates of erosion affected
th....
Tue
11. Feb 14:30 - Dinghy carrying football team capsizes A dinghy vessel carrying a football team
capsized on Monday night. MNDF said the vessel carrying N.Miladhoo island's football
...
Tue
11. Feb 14:25 - TC players Ishan and Eesa make the national squad Ishan 'Sattu' Ibrahim and Ismail 'Messi'
Eesa who have been shining in this ongoing football season through TC Sports Club rec...
Tue 11. Feb 14:20 - MET Office advises caution during sea travel in the next
48 hours A statement issued by the MET Office
today said that strong winds and rough seas are expected in the in the Maldivian territory
...
Tue 11. Feb 14:15 - Hotel Review:
Tatler Checks Into...Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi There are generally two types of travellers
to the Maldives-those willing to embrace a (sometimes turbulent) seaplane ride acros...
Tue 11. Feb 14:10 - Maldives to Enhance Security for Tourists After
Stabbings The Maldives government plans to increase
security for tourists after suspected Islamic extremists stabbed three foreigners in
the...
Tue 11. Feb 14:05 - Maldives apologises to British tourist arrested
for wearing a bikini Speaker of parliament voices concern
after police detained her for two hours for being ‘inappropriately’ dressed
and unruly. The...
Mon
10. Feb 14:35 - Amendment presented to make service charges compulsory An amendment to the Employment Act of
the country has been presented to the parliament to make service charge payments c...
Mon 10. Feb 14:30 - Constance Halaveli
gets Green Globe certification for sixth year Green Globe recently has re-certified
Constance Halaveli for the sixth consecutive year. Constance Halaveli is an intimate
and l...
Mon 10. Feb 14:25 - Soneva launches
Namoona Baa Initiative ... Eco-Centro outside Soneva Fushi Soneva has officially launched its Namoona
Baa initiative with the unveiling of the ‘eco-centro’ complex on the island
of Maalh...
Mon 10. Feb 14:20 - Maldives to
have expanded stand, 240-strong delegation at ITB Berlin 2020 More than 240 representatives from the
Maldives will take part in ITB Berlin this year, the country’s official tourism
promotion bo...
Mon 10. Feb 14:15 - Four Seasons
Landaa Giraavaru named ‘Most Meaningful Experience’ at C.N. The Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat and Yoga
Therapy Centre at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has been named...
Mon
10. Feb 14:10 - Tourism Employee Award introduced An award has been introduced to recognise
the efforts and contributions of resort workers, who contribute to the country's largest
...
Mon
10. Feb 14:05 - HDC: Hulhumale Phase 1, Phase 2 bridges to be completed by April Housing Development Corporation (HDC),
on Sunday, revealed that the five bridges connecting Phase One and Phase Two of r...
Mon 10. Feb 14:00 - Maldivian Scientists
+ Blue Prosperity Coalition ... Exploring Maldives’ Ocean The Government of the Maldives, in partnership
with the Blue Prosperity Coalition, has just concluded a 26-day scientific exped...
Mon
10. Feb 13:55 - 26-day scientific study to explore Maldives waters, completed An international team of volunteer science
divers were put together to work with the government - Waitt Institute. The first scient...
Mon
10. Feb 13:50 - Pres discusses tariffs placed on Maldives' fish exports to Europe President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday
discussed the current tariffs placed on Maldives’ fish exports to European Union
(...
Mon
10. Feb 13:45 - Star goalie Imran and coach Suzain join national team The Football Association of the Maldives
(FAM) has assigned renowned Maldives football coach Ali Suzain and celebrated goa...
Mon 10. Feb 13:40 - Maldives dress
standards: British tourist arrested over bikini A bikini-clad tourist has been arrested
in the Maldives, prompting a public apology from the country's police chief. A video
circu...
Sun 09. Feb 15:00 - Crown &
Champa Resorts’ Kagi Maldives Spa Island to open in July Leading local hospitality group Crown
& Champa Resorts is set to open Kagi Maldives Spa Island, the first exclusive wellness
isl...
Sun 09. Feb 14:55 - Fight against
climate change meets art at Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives Jumeirah Vittaveli has unveiled the White
Fire art exhibition, showcasing a stunning new synergy of coral conservation and con...
Sun 09. Feb 14:50 - Hard Rock Hotel Maldives The Silver Sky Studio comes with a private
balcony overlooking the ocean. The room features a 49? screen TV, 300-thread-cou...
Sun 09. Feb 14:45 - SAii Lagoon
Maldives Curio Collection by Hilton SAii Lagoon Maldives Curio Collection
by Hilton is conveniently located in the Emboodhoo Lagoon, just 15-minutes away from...
Sun 09. Feb 14:40 - Soneva partners
with sustainable Indian fashion brand Rahul Mishra Soneva has announced a partnership with
sustainable Indian fashion brand Rahul Mishra. During the partnership, that will run
fr...
Sun
09. Feb 14:35 - Waters in 16 atolls explored in an extensive scientific expedition The Maldives Marine Research Institute,
in partnership with the Blue Prosperity Coalition, has concluded a 26-day scientific
exp...
Sun 09. Feb 14:30 - The Maldives
opens pre-qualification for its largest Renewable Energy tender The Island nation announces its largest
Renewable Energy project sofar, calling interested parties to submit applications for
the...
Sun
09. Feb 14:25 - Fisherman under treatment for decompression sickness Photo shows the blurred figure of a man
who was affected by decompression sickness. Such cases are common in the Maldives p...
Sun
09. Feb 14:20 - Maafaru Health Centre robbed Maldives Police Services have revealed
that a safe in N. Maafaru Health Centre was robbed on Saturday. Police said that they
r...
Sun
09. Feb 14:15 - Maldives' star TT player buys apartment at age 12 At the tender age of 12, nearly all children would be worry-free
and are not bothered about life while living under the guardian...
Sun 09. Feb 14:10 - Maldives is
truly a paradise for underwater lovers Maldives is known to many as heaven on
Earth and it’s not hard to see why. It is such a beautiful place and its sea life
is magnif...
Sun 09. Feb 14:05 - From Miami to the Maldives & more: How Liverpool
players enjoyed ... break Liverpool players jetted off ... Roberto
Firmino and Fabinho, enjoying the sun, sand and sea with their partners in the Maldives:
...
Sun 09. Feb 14:00 - Parineeti Chopra
looks sensuous in this throwback pic from Maldives Parineeti Chopra had been to Maldives
on a mini vacay in January and had posted some amazing pictures from amidst the blu...
Sun 09. Feb 13:55 - 3 arrested for
stabbing tourists in the Maldives Three people have been arrested in the
stabbings of two Chinese nationals and an Australian, according to The Associated Pre...
Sat 08. Feb 15:45 - Waldorf Astoria
Maldives: serene oasis of relaxation, indulgence Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, offers guests the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable and
indulgen...VIDEO
Sat 08. Feb 15:40 - Crossroads Maldives
appoints Audra Arul as Cluster Sales Marketing Director Crossroads Maldives has announced the
appointment of Audra Arul as Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing for the complex,
...
Sat 08. Feb 15:35 - Maldives and Seychelles announce joint marine ... expedition
to explore I. O. The Governments of Maldives and Seychelles
have announced the launch of a joint maritime research expedition, ‘First Desce...
Sat 08. Feb 15:30 - National Security
Council (NSC)meets with tourism industry stakeholders The National Security Council (NSC) met
with tourism industry stakeholders, along with the Minister of Economic Affairs, Uz.
Fay...
Sat
08. Feb 15:25 - Six suspected extremists arrested over attack on foreigners All arrested are Maldivians ... Following
an attack on three foreigners in capital city Malé’s suburban extension Hulhumalé
earli...
Sat
08. Feb 15:20 - U-13 Dubai Intercontinental Cup to commence with Maldivian team The U-13 Dubai Intercontinental Cup is
to be commenced this month with Maldivian team and prominent teams of Europe parti...
Sat 08. Feb 15:15 - Man United star Fred soaks up the sun in the
Maldives with his wife Manchester United star Fred and his wife
Monique looked to be in high spirits during their trip to the Maldives. Fred looked
to be...
Sat 08. Feb 15:10 - Goway’s
Maldives packages are perfect for romance With Valentine’s Day fast approaching,
Goway is reminding travel agents to keep the Maldives top of mind when selling romanc...
Sat 08. Feb 15:05 - Maldives to Develop 21 MW of Solar Projects
Across Six Islands This includes a 10 MW floating solar
system and 11 MW of land-based solar projects. Maldives has issued a tender inviting
inter...
Sat 08. Feb 15:00 - Maldives government
plans increase security for tourists, following stabbings The Maldives government plans to increase
security for tourists after suspected Islamic extremists stabbed three foreigners in
the...
Fri 07. Feb 15:20 - Six Senses Laamu
introduces Blackwater Diving to Maldives For many guests, diving at Six Senses
Laamu is a special experience because of guaranteed encounters with megafauna includ...
Fri
07. Feb 15:15 - UK updates travel advice to the Maldives The government of the United Kingdom
has updated its travel advisory on trips to the Maldives after a knife attack on tourists
in ...
Fri 07. Feb 15:10 - Maldives launches
taxi ad campaign in Italy Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a taxi advertising campaign in Italy. Through this...
Fri 07. Feb 15:05 - Launch that went missing with four Maldivians found The speed that went missing with four
Maldivian nationals last night has been found. Maldives Police Service said that the
vess...
Fri 07. Feb 15:00 - British tourist
wearing bikini arrested for 'indecent exposure' in Maldives A bikini-clad tourist has been arrested
in the Maldives, prompting a public apology from the country’s police chief. A
video circu...
Fri 07. Feb 14:55 - This Resort
in Maldives has an Overwater Observatory with Own Astro. Guide Calling all stargazing-lovers! If the
Anantara Kihavah resort in the Maldives isn't already on your bucket list, get ready
to make s...
Fri 07. Feb 14:50 - Thousands of Trees Are Disappearing From Islands in the
Maldives As developers build artificial islands
to attract tourists, they’re also uprooting trees from nearby atolls. From above,
Kaashidhoo, ...
Fri 07. Feb 14:45 - Lesbian boxer
defies Islamic law by posting selfie kissing her partner Great Britain’s April Hunter makes
a statement for LGBTQ rights on social media while vacationing in The Maldives. You
must r...
Fri 07. Feb 14:40 - The Maldives, but not as you know it When you picture the Maldives villas
perched on stilts overlooking turquoise waters usually spring to mind. But One&Only
Reeth...
Fri 07. Feb 14:35 - Aussie man stabbed
by 'suspected extremists' in the Maldives An Australian man has been caught up
in a stabbing attack in the Maldives. Three people were allegedly stabbed in what’s
beli...
Fri 07. Feb 14:30 - Maldives: Suspected jihadists held over stabbings Three suspected Islamic extremists have
been arrested in the Maldives for stabbing two Chinese nationals and an Australian.
Th...
Thu 06. Feb 14:45 - Banyan Tree
celebrates 2019 sustainability achievements ... more goals 2020 In 2019, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana
Ihuru celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Banyan Tree group, the 15th anniv...VIDEO
Thu 06. Feb 14:40 - Grand Park Kodhipparu
host elevated dining experience with Chef Jef Schuur Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has announced
plans to host a 10-night long exclusive culinary experience with Michelin-starr...
Thu 06. Feb 14:35 - The Maldives
participates in The Bride Show Dubai 2020 Maldives Marketing & Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC), together with partners from the tourism industry, participates
in Th...
Thu 06. Feb 14:30 - 4.5 magnitude earthquake recorded in Northern Maldives United States Geological Survey (USGS)
recorded a 4.5 magnitude earthquake 47.2 miles off the coast of Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alif
...
Thu
06. Feb 14:25 - Conference held on counter-drone solutions The tourism sector has held a conference
on regulating the operation of drones and establishing a standard for its safe use.
Info...
Thu 06. Feb 14:20 - MSA to host 'Gadhdhoo Pro' in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Maldives Surfing Association (MSA) announced
'Gadhdhoo Pro' in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, the first nationally-ranked surfing co...
Thu
06. Feb 14:15 - AFC Cup Preliminaries: Maziya draws with Abhani Maziya Sports and Recreation Club has
drawn with Abhani Dhaka in their match in the ongoing AFC Cup preliminaries. The ma...
Thu 06. Feb 14:10 - Maldives stabbing:
Australian and 2 Chinese ... in attack by Isis sympathisers Police confirm ... Three people including
an Australian man have been stabbed in the Maldives in an attack claimed by Islami...
Thu 06. Feb 14:05 - MS Dhoni serves
golgappa to RP Singh in Maldives, video goes viral In the video, Dhoni himself becomes the
server and gives panipuris to RP Singh and Chawla, much to the delight of his fans.
M...
Wed 05. Feb 14:10 - GHM’s debut
Maldives resort The Chedi Kudavillingili to open in 2020 Singapore-based GHM has announced plans
to launch The Chedi Kudavillingili, its first resort in the Maldives, later this year.
T...VIDEO
Wed 05. Feb 14:05 - Fushifaru Maldives
revives tradition, to host coconut palm climbing ... Climbing coconut palms was a staple skill
amongst early Maldivians to gather coconuts and palm fronds for making everything fr...
Wed 05. Feb 14:00 - Maldives Tours:
Pick of the Best Snorkelling Trips The Maldives is one of the world’s
top destinations for snorkelling and diving, and travellers come from far and wide
to experien...
Wed 05. Feb 13:55 - Eco-rich site in Fuvahmulah declared as a protected area President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided
to declare an eco-rich site in Fuvahmulah City as a protected area. The decisio...
Wed 05. Feb 13:50 - President Solih declares Fuvahmulah's 'Farikede' a protected
site President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared
'Farikede Faru', an eco-rich marine site in Fuvahmulah, as a protected area on Tue...
Wed 05. Feb 13:45 - Maldives donates
1 million cans of tuna to China On behalf of the people of the Maldives,
President of Maldives H. E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to donate 1 million ...
Wed
05. Feb 13:40 - AVC Championship: ministry working to postpone games set for March While there are plans to hold this year’s
AVC Women’s Central Zone Volleyball Championship- set for March- in Fonadhoo islan...
Wed 05. Feb 13:35 - Valentine's
Day 2020: Romantic Things To Do On Honeymoon In Maldives Planning a honeymoon in the Maldives
this Valentine's Day 2020? Take a look at all the places to visit and the romantic
things ...
Wed 05. Feb 13:30 - If you ask the
price you can’t afford it Waldorf Astorias new Maldives retreat Rising sea levels have not prevented
Waldorf Astoria from becoming the latest hotel brand to set up shop in the Maldives.
Rory ...
Wed 05. Feb 13:25 - I was 35 and
single - so I took myself on a honeymoon to the Maldives A year ago, I almost got engaged. Instead,
the 4½-year-long relationship ended ... The Standard Maldives daily morning snorke...
Wed 05. Feb 13:20 - A Top Sydney
Chef Has Opened a Restaurant in a Luxe Maldives Hotel Botanica by Brent Savage will use ingredients
harvested from One&Only Reethi Rah’s gardens, cooking them over flames on
an...
Wed 05. Feb 13:15 - Maldives next
to bar Chinese visitors In the wake of the Novel Coronavirus
outbreak, the Maldives is the latest country to ban visitors from China which is the
Indian O...
Wed 05. Feb 13:10 - Kagi Maldives
Spa Island to open in July 2020 The five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island
will launch in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll in July 2020. The boutique 50-villa
propert...
Tue 04. Feb 14:00 - Ellaidhoo Maldives
wins two prestigious guest recommendation awards Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon has won
two prestigious guest recommendation awards: the Loved by Guests 2019 award by h...
Tue 04. Feb 13:55 - Private island
adventure with Raffles Maldives’ exclusive privatisation offer From Richard Branson’s Necker Island
in the Caribbean Sea, to Steven Spielberg’s islands in the Madeira Archipelago
of Portug...
Tue 04. Feb 13:50 - Three Atmosphere
Hotels properties receive Green Globe certification Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts have
been committed to sustainability since their foundation. Now, three of its five resorts
have rec...
Tue 04. Feb 13:45 - Tourism Sector
to Increase 1,300 Beds in 2020 - President President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced
that tourism sector will increase 1,300 beds in 2020. Addressing the nation a...
Tue 04. Feb 13:40 - First-ever Eco
Center in the Maldives Opens in B. Maalhos The Eco Center was inaugurated by the
speaker of the parliament and former president Mohamed Nasheed. Under the “Namoo...
Tue
04. Feb 13:35 - Coronavirus: Maldives reveals no infected case Health Protection Authority (HPA) of
the Maldives has revealed the results of the isolated cases to test for coronavirus,
has come...
Tue 04. Feb 13:30 - Construction of Male’-Thilafushi Bridge to commence
this year President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced
construction of the Male-Thilafushi Bridge will commence this year. In the pr...
Tue
04. Feb 13:25 - Pres announces loan, health insurance scheme for national athletes The government has decided to introduce
a loan scheme and a health insurance scheme for Maldivian atheletes. President Ibr...
Tue 04. Feb 13:20 - WATCH: On sabbatical,
MS Dhoni enjoys volleyball with friends in Maldives Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who is
yet to give an update on his international future, was spotted playing volleyball in
the ...
Tue 04. Feb 13:15 - Demi-Leigh and
Tim Tebow honeymoon in the Maldives Not a bad view! Demi-Leigh and Tim Tebow
are enjoying white sand, blue skies, and clear waters in the Maldives. Demi-Leigh ...
Tue 04. Feb 13:10 - GHM plants Chedi
flag in the Maldives GHM has announced plans to launch The
Chedi Kudavillingili, its first resort in the Maldives, later this year. The 99-villa
propert...
Tue 04. Feb 13:05 - Coronavirus:
Maldives bans travellers from China over virus fears, ... The Maldives has banned travellers arriving
from China as a precautionary measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, the to...
Mon 03. Feb 13:20 - LUX* North Male
Atoll celebrates first anniversary LUX* North Male Atoll has celebrated
its first anniversary. The celebrations kicked off with a special lunch hosted at the
resort’s I...
Mon 03. Feb 13:15 - Fushifaru Maldives
makes key executive appointments Fushifaru Maldives has appointed Ali
Sameer as its Food and Beverage Manager and Connie Galvez as Sales and Marketing M...
Mon 03. Feb 13:10 - Maldives closes
borders to Chinese arrivals Maldives has closed its borders to arrivals
from China, as officials take preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus
...
Mon
03. Feb 13:05 - Spanish man dies while snorkeling in Maldives A Spanish man has died while on holiday
in the Maldives. Police said that the 71-year-old, who was holidaying in Kuramathi
Isl...
Mon 03. Feb 13:00 - Maldives Temporarily
Halts Tourist Arrivals From China The Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed and
the Minister of Health, Abdulla Ameen, has held a Joint Press Conference today to an...
Mon 03. Feb 12:55 - Maldives restricts
entry to tourists based on travel history The state announced on Sunday that the
Maldives will restrict the entry of all persons who have China as their port of embarkati...
Mon 03. Feb 12:50 - HPA vigilant over food imported from China Health Protection Authority (HPA) has
revealed the food imported from China undergoes a more vigilant inspection. Speaking
to...
Mon
03. Feb 12:45 - Pres announces loan, health insurance scheme for national athletes The government has decided to introduce
a loan scheme and a health insurance scheme for Maldivian atheletes. President Ibra...
Mon 03. Feb 12:40 - 14 stranded
Iranians depart Meulaboh waters for Maldives A joint team of immigration, water police,
and rescue personnel escorts a boat carrying 14 Iranians off the West Aceh coast on
S...
Mon 03. Feb 12:35 - Checking Out:
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa The property aims to preserve the original
status of the island and conserve the natural eco-system. Sustainability is a core
philos...
Mon 03. Feb 12:30 - MS Dhoni Enjoys
Vacation in Maldives, Drives Speedboat Like a Pro The ardent bike lover was seen driving
a speedboat in the Maldives in a video that surfaced on the internet on Sunday. From
ser...
Sun 02. Feb 15:30 - Holiday Inn
Resort Kandooma Maldives recognised for HR excellence Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
has been recognised for its ... “Staff Recreation Team of the Year•, whilst
Ahmed Shaze...
Sun 02. Feb 15:25 - Love is in the Air at Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives Love is in the Air this February at Jumeirah
Vittaveli, where the team has curated a selection of intimate experiences to celebrat...
Sun 02. Feb 15:20 - JOALI Maldives
appoints Lindsey Wallace as Managing Director JOALI Maldives has appointed Lindsey
Wallace as Managing Director at the luxury 73-villa property. In his role, Wallace
will lea...
Sun 02. Feb 15:15 - Maldivian model
Saaniya shines at Top Model of the World 2019 Maldivian model Saaniya Ahmed has secured
the Miss Congeniality Award at the Top Model of the World 2019. Saaniya, who ...
Sun
02. Feb 15:10 - 11,000 bookings cancelled, 24,000 additional bookings made in same
time Waheed revealed that 11.115 bookings
have been cancelled ... Nevertheless, 24.759 bookings were made within the same perio...
Sun 02. Feb 15:05 - Ali Waheed:
Tourism Industry Receives Over 11,000 Booking Cancellations Speaking at the press conference held
at the Presidents office today, Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has announced that from
Jan...
Sun 02. Feb 15:00 - Yacht and Safari
Fee Prices Reduced to Increase Traffic to Ha. Uligamu Dock Fees of yachts and safaris have been
cut down by the related organizations. This decision was taken in a special meeting
held t...
Sun
02. Feb 14:55 - Maldives, India sign MoU to develop tourism zones in Addu city Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid is pictured
with Ambassador from India to the Maldives Mr. Sanjay Sudhir. An MoU between M...
Sun
02. Feb 14:50 - Two sea accidents occur, one injured Two sea-accidents occurred on Saturday,
in which one person was injured. The police said that an accident occurred Saturday
e...
Sun
02. Feb 14:45 - AFC Cup Preliminaries: Maziya departs to Bangladesh ... against Abhani Maziya Sports and Recreation Club has
departed to Bangladesh, ahead of its match against Abhani Dhaka in the AFC Cup preli...
Sun
02. Feb 14:40 - FAM fulfills debt to goalkeeper Imran Football Association of Maldives (FAM)
has fulfilled their debt to popular goalkeeper, Imran Mohamed. Last year, Imran submitt...
Sun 02. Feb 14:35 - India, Maldives
sign 5 MoUs for establishing Addu Tourism zone India and Maldives on Sunday signed 5
MoUs for establishing the Addu Tourism zone in five islands of Addu atoll at a cost
of 2...
Sun 02. Feb 14:30 - The Escape:
Milaidhoo Island, Maldives A visit to the paradise isle will be
one you'll never forget. When you think of the Maldives, immediately a vision of luxury
comes t...
Sat 01. Feb 13:20 - Maldives back in Commonwealth, SG informs President via
telephone The Maldives has today been informed
that it is back in the Commonwealth of Nations by the Right Honourable Baroness Patric...
Sat 01. Feb 13:15 - Maldives is
representing at largest Holiday & Travel fair FESPO in Switzerland Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) together with tourism industry partners are taking part in the
larg...
Sat 01. Feb 13:10 - Maldives participates in BLTM 2020 Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC), together with partners from the tourism industry, has participate...
Sat
01. Feb 13:05 - Maldives Independent suspends operations, Minivan radio future in doubt Photo shows a screenshot of the Maldives
Independent website after it announced that it had decided to suspend operations on
...
Sat
01. Feb 13:00 - Fisheries ministry the first to transfer under gov.mv portal The website for Ministry of Fisheries,
Marine Resources and Agriculture has been inaugurated after it had been transferred
under...
Sat 01. Feb 12:55 - Brexit: Maldives welcomes Johnson's 'dawn of a new era' The government on Saturday, recognized
the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland's decision to withdraw from the Europe...
Sat
01. Feb 12:50 - Male' swimming track temporarily closed for construction The swimming track in capital Male' has
been temporarily closed. Swimming association said the track has been closed to the
p...
Sat
01. Feb 12:45 - Maldives Under-12 football team to partake in Dubai Inter-Cont. Football
Cup ... The Football Association of Maldives
(FAM) has confirmed that the under-12 team of the Maldives will compete the Intercontine...
Sat 01. Feb 12:40 - Delight for
Queen as Maldives rejoins the Commonwealth to bring ... to 54 The Queen will be thrilled that the Maldives
has rejoined the Commonwealth this morning, bringing the total number of memb...
Sat 01. Feb 12:35 - Maldives rejoins
Commonwealth after leaving over human rights record Maldives has rejoined the Commonwealth,
bringing the total number of nations in the global organisation to 54, it has been
an...
Fri
31. Jan 13:50 - EPA begins issuing permits for temporary solutions to erosion without
... EIA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has begun issuing permits to construct temporary solutions to erosion in islands, without...
Fri 31. Jan 13:45 - Tourism ministry establishes help desk at VIA Ministry of Tourism established a help
desk at Velana International Airport late Thursday, for operators and visitors regarding
the...
Fri 31. Jan 13:40 - Charter flights arranged to transfer Chinese tourists in
Maldives A number of charter flights have been
arranged to send the Chinese tourists in the Maldives back to China. The planes arranged...
Fri 31. Jan 13:35 - Maldives halts direct flights to and from China The government on Thursday halted direct
flights between Maldives and China in an effort to curb the spread of the Novel Coro...
Fri 31. Jan 13:30 - Maldives Independent
suspends operations The Maldives Independent, formerly Minivan
News, has been publishing continuously since the early days of the Maldives’ push...
Fri
31. Jan 13:25 - National Football Team player undergoes knee surgery Celebrated National Men’s Football
Team forward Mohamed Naaim has undergone a knee surgery following complicated injuri...
Fri 31. Jan 13:20 - Solitary splendour
in Maldives For those who want to get away from it
all, there’s always the Maldives. If you have to be stranded on an island, it
had better be ...
Thu 30. Jan 13:55 - Megan Hess launches
‘Claris The Mouse: Bonjour Riviera’ at Vakkaru Maldives Internationally-renowned fashion illustrator
and author Megan Hess has landed at Vakkaru Maldives early this month for the excl...
Thu 30. Jan 13:50 - Holiday Inn
Resort Kandooma Maldives recognised for HR excellence Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
has been recognised for it excellent performance in human resource management to m...
Thu
30. Jan 13:45 - Direct flights to China suspended indefinitely The government has announced that all
direct flights to China have been indefinitely suspended amid fears about the deadly
c...
Thu
30. Jan 13:40 - Maldives prepares for coronavirus outbreak Dharumavantha Hospital's ICU is set-up
and fully equipped for handling patients severely infected with coronavirus, if and
when ...
Thu 30. Jan 13:35 - World chefs
Village at the 25thIKA/Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart, Germany... Chefs guild of Maldives is participating
at World chefs Village ... in Stuttgart, Germany from 14 - 19 February 2020. This renown...
Thu
30. Jan 13:30 - All eyes on Minister Mahloof’s shirt! At a ceremony by Ooredoo along with its
partners, Youth Minister Mahloof grabbed all the attention with a shirt that has been
a ...
Thu
30. Jan 13:25 - Dhivehi Premier League: Grande thrashed by Eagles Club Eagles is hopeful of ending the
ongoing Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League while remaining second on the points table,
af...
Thu
30. Jan 13:20 - Dhivehi Premier League: champion Maziya draws with TC Champion team Maziya Sports and Recreation
Club has drawn with TC Sports Club in Tuesdays match of the ongoing Dhiraagu...
Thu 30. Jan 13:15 - India- Five
divine places to visit in Maldives With serene white-sand beaches and crystal-clear
waters, it's no wonder that Maldives is rated as one of the most exciting travel d...
Thu 30. Jan 13:10 - Vakkaru Maldives Unveils Enhanced Villas to Welcome the
New Decade The multi-award winning Vakkaru Maldives
has unveiled its newly refurbished villas setting a heightened standard and elevated...
Thu 30. Jan 13:05 - Maldives Set to Develop Solar Battery-Diesel
Hybrid Systems The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and
the environment ministry of Maldives have started to implement solar battery-diesel
hy...
Wed 29. Jan 12:05 - Angsana Velavaru
announces ‘Now or Never’ offer Angsana Velavaru has announced a limited
time offer with 40 per cent discount on stays at the luxury resort. Under the ‘Now
or N...VIDEO
Wed 29. Jan 12:00 - One&Only
Reethi Rah shines at ULTRAs 2020 as Indian Ocean’s best hotel One&Only Reethi Rah has once again
won the coveted Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) award. Every year the
...
Wed 29. Jan 11:55 - Over 2000 tourist bookings cancelled: Minister Ali Waheed Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed on late
Tuesday, noted that 2083 tourist bookings were cancelled in light of the pandemic caus...
Wed 29. Jan 11:50 - How Coronavirus
Can Potentially Impact Maldives Tourism! The outbreak of Coronavirus has sent
shivers through world financial markets, with investors drawing comparisons to the
2003 SA...
Wed
29. Jan 11:45 - Maldivian chefs to take part in the Culinary Olympics Local non-profit, the Chefs Guild of
Maldives (CGM) has announced the decision to take part in Internationale Kochkunst
Ausstel...
Wed 29. Jan 11:40 - Renewable energy sources utilised for electricity in all
islands Haa Alifu Atoll Ministry of Environment has revealed
all islands in Haa Alifu Atoll have begun utilising renewable energy sources. The islands
a...
Wed
29. Jan 11:35 - Second Division: crushing defeat for BG after losing to Valencia BG Sports Club has faced a crushing defeat
in the ongoing Second Division Football Tournament after a match against Valenci...
Wed 29. Jan 11:30 - Experience the
island life ... privatisation offer at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Luxury resort's extraordinary “You
Run Raffles Maldives• is available for a cool $1 million - a luxurious, all-inclusive
playground ...
Tue 28. Jan 13:55 - LUX* North Male
Atoll debuts luxury catamaran on first anniversary LUX* North Male Atoll celebrates its
first anniversary with the unveiling of the impeccably-designed ‘Lagoon 40’
catamaran that ...VIDEO
Tue 28. Jan 13:50 - ULTRAs 2020:
Maldives crowned fav holiday destination For travellers around the world, Maldives
is their go-to country for a holiday! The popular Indian Ocean holiday destination
cem...
Tue 28. Jan 13:45 - China dominates Maldives' tourism market in 2019 Ministry of Tourism revealed that the
highest number of tourist arrivals from a single country in 2019 hailed from China.
As per t...
Tue
28. Jan 13:40 - Environment Committee to meet over erosion issues Parliament’s Environment Committee
has scheduled an emergency meeting regarding the erosion issues faced in different
islan...
Tue
28. Jan 13:35 - MNDF's Central Area celebrates 26th Anniversary Defense Minister Mariya Ahmd Didi and
Chief of Defence Force Major General Abdulla Shamaal attended a ceremony held to ...
Tue 28. Jan 13:30 - Ooredoo to host Color Run in Kulhudhuffushi City Telecom giant Ooredoo Maldives announced
late Monday that its annual Color Run will be held for the first time in Kulhudhuff...
Tue
28. Jan 13:25 - Sri Lankan fishing boat in distress taken to Hulhumale' The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
has brought the Sri Lankan fishing vessel sinking due to engine failure to Hulhum...
Tue 28. Jan 13:20 - Travel: Desert
island bliss... a postcard from the paradise of the Maldives Nestled on Furanafushi, one of the sprawl
of islands and atolls making up The Maldives, there’s a lagoon with peculiar powers.
It...
Tue 28. Jan 13:15 - Hon Xuong island
offers same beauty as Maldives The Hon Xuong Island in the southern
province of Kien Giang offers the same beauty as the Maldives without the 5-star expense...
Tue 28. Jan 13:10 - Gulf Air Celebrates
First Tourist to the Maldives in 2020 Gulf Air, the national carrier of the
Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently celebrated the first tourist to land in the Maldives
in 2020 ...
Mon
27. Jan 14:40 - Kegos Café welcomes new year with new menu of must-try dishes For the new year, Kegos café and restaurant
has a new twist. The restaurant revamped its menu and introduced dishes its custom...
Mon 27. Jan 14:35 - Wine Trail:
Meeru Island Resort’s new world-class wine experience Meeru Island Resort has introduced the
Meeru Wine Trail, in an effort to elevate your holiday experience. This new and exciting...
Mon 27. Jan 14:30 - TMA grows bigger,
adds 57th aircraft to seaplane fleet Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) on Sunday
welcomed a new aircraft to its fleet, as the Maldives’ main seaplane operator
further ...
Mon 27. Jan 14:25 - MATATO to launch
Maldives Travel Agents Guide 2020 at ITB Berlin Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened registration for Maldives Travel Agents Guide...
Mon
27. Jan 14:20 - Dhiraagu signs agreement with movie star Azza Senior officials of Dhiraagu are pictured
with local movie star Mariyam Azza. The company entered into an agreement with Azz...
Mon 27. Jan 14:15 - Dhiraagu and
Women in Tech Maldives concludes “Django Girls• ... in Male’ Django Girls Male’, an event supported
by Dhiraagu and organized by Women in Tech Maldives has been successfully conclude...
Mon 27. Jan 14:10 - Swimming Association to host basic coaching course in Kulhudhuffushi Swimming Association of Maldives (SAM)
on Sunday, announced that a certificate level 1 course in coaching swimming will be...
Mon 27. Jan 14:05 - Human Rights Watch calls to preserve mangrove forests in
Maldives Human Rights Watch has called on the
Government of Maldives to preserve mangrove forests that help protect local residents
ag...
Mon 27. Jan 14:00 - At Rainbow Maldives, customers can dream up their own 'pot
of gold' Borne from a country that revels in the
‘art of doing nothing’, Maldivian are famous for having a taste for the finer
things in life e...
Mon 27. Jan 13:55 - Fitness Hottie
Michie Peachie Lounges On The Beach In The Maldives ... Michie Peachie showed off her beach bunny
side in a scanty string bikini ... on a white sand beach in The Maldives while sporti...
Mon 27. Jan 13:50 - Sri Lanka's award winning restaurant, Nihonbashi,
opens in Maldives Sri Lanka's premier Japanese restaurant,
Nihonbashi, opened its Maldivian branch, 'Nihonbashi Blue', in The Marina at Crossroa...
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...
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