Bangladesh envoy keen to open Bangladeshi bank branch in Maldives

Bangladesh high commissioner to Maldives Dr Md Nazmul Islam paid a visit to Bangladesh Bank and held an extensive meeting with a delegation led by Deputy Governor Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury. Photo: Collected DHAKA, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh...

U.S. Government "Increases Risk" To European Country Americans Are Flocking To

The U.S. Department of State has been busy in recent days, updating travel advisories. Among its latest warnings is a threat for travel to Sri Lanka. The Department of State noted that travelers may be targeted in tourist attraction locations due...

JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort Welcomes Ahmed Adam as New Director of Human Resources

JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Adam as Director of Human Resources. With more than 17 years of experience in the Maldivian hospitality sector, Ahmed brings a wealth of knowledge and a...

Trans Maldivian Airways Begins Operations to Ananea Madivaru Maldives Resort in North Ari Atoll

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has announced its partnership with Ananea Madivaru Maldives Resort, a new luxury island retreat located in the tranquil North Ari Atoll. The collaboration marks the resort’s inclusion in TMA’s distinguished portfolio...

Dhiraagu celebrates completing 100% high-speed fibre broadband service to all inhabited islands in the Maldives!

Dhiraagu hosted a special event to celebrate a historic national milestone, the successful completion of 100% high-speed fibre broadband coverage across all inhabited islands in the Maldives. With this achievement, Dhiraagu becomes the first and...

Malaysia Airlines Starts Flights from Velana International Airport’s New Terminal 1

Malaysia Airlines has started operating from the new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking another step in the gradual opening of Terminal 1. A special event was held to celebrate the airline’s first flight from the...

Third Annual Maldives Tourism Awards Held at Barceló Nasandhura Male’

The Third Annual Maldives Tourism Awards was held on Saturday at Barceló Nasandhura Male’. The Maldives Tourism Awards was established to recognize and celebrate excellence in human resource development, community engagement, innovation, and...

Third annual Maldives Tourism Awards honours excellence and industry pioneers

The Third Annual Maldives Tourism Awards was held on Saturday at Barceló Nasandhura Male’. The Maldives Tourism Awards was established to recognise and celebrate excellence in human resource development, community engagement, innovation, and...

Minister says Solih should stripped of state perks

Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed said on Saturday that former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih should be stripped of the financial allowances and security he is entitled to as a former head of state for telling ‘blatant lies’ regarding...

Maldives Govt defends police action amid ‘Lootuvaifi’ protest in Male

Male [Maldives ], October 4 (ANI): The Government of Maldives responded to the "Lootuvaifi, Lootuvaifi!" protests, which took place in the country on Friday night by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), reaffirming its commitment to...

SS Media as media partner for four fitness events

Sun Siyam Media has been appointed as the official media partner for four major fitness events scheduled for November: Mr. Maldives 2025, Mr. Maldives Classic, National Weightlifting Championship, and National Powerlifting Championship. Agreements...

U.S. Advises Travelers to Use Caution in Islamic Maldives ‘Due to Terrorism’

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers about going to the Maldives, raising its travel advisory to a level two. In its advisory on Tuesday, officials advised people to “Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism.” The...

Travel warning for Maldives: US issues Level 2 advisory over terrorism risks; see updated checklist for travelers

The United States State Department issued a revised travel advisory for the Republic of the Maldives on Oct. 7. "Exercise increased caution in [the Maldives] due to terrorism," the Level 2 travel warning states. The advisory indicates that...

Royal Island Maldives offers up to 20% off in exclusive Winter Escape deal

Royal Island invites travellers to unwind and reconnect with nature through its Winter Escape Offer, which provides up to 20% off stays. Nestled within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort is encircled by crystal-clear lagoons,...

MDP urges gov’t to halt politically motivated actions through independent institutions

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the government to immediately cease what it describes as politically motivated actions being carried out through state independent institutions. In a press release issued on...

Maldives police arrest 8 demonstrators during opposition party protest

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Maldivian appoints AVIAREPS as General Sales Agent for South India

Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has appointed AVIAREPS India as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) for South India. The appointment underlines the airline’s focus on the Indian market, particularly South India, which serves as...

President pledges to clear all pending payments to Maldivian businesses in 5 weeks

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to resolve long-standing concerns of unpaid dues owed to Maldivian businesses, announcing that all pending payments will be settled within the next five weeks. The announcement was made tonight in a post...

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa promotes Ajay Sharma as Resort Manager

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the promotion of Ajay Sharma from Director of Operations to Resort Manager, effective September 2025. Since joining the resort in August 2024, Ajay has played a pivotal role in shaping...

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