Author: Mohamed Reehaan

The most recent update from the Ministry of Tourism attests the total tourist arrivals reaching close to 900,000 as of 18th July 2022. As per the government body, the total tourist arrivals in annual terms (from January until 18th July) reached a total of 892,960; which reflected a 58.2% increment in comparison with the same period in 2021. The data collected by the authority confirms the annual tourist arrivals by the same period in 2021 stood at 564,472. Despite the strong improvement in tourist arrivals to the island nation in 2022, it was still 4.8% below pre-pandemic levels (corresponding period…

State Electric Company (STELCO) is reportedly in the plan to develop a new powerhouse outlet in Greater Male’ Region with a maximum output capacity of 100 MegaWatts. The announcement comes from the utility provider’s Managing Director Mr. Ahmed Shareef, who appears to be on a productive roll since taking charge, during an interview with Public Service Media (PSM) on Tuesday evening, 19th July 2022. The corporation is currently conducting preliminary assessment and technical works prior to the development of the powerhouse unit, which will be developed at the current empty plot lying next to the “Fifth Power Project” outlet in…

Health Protection Agency (HPA) of Maldives is set to conduct a series of inspections on local cafeterias and general shop outlets, to assess adherence to tobacco regulations. The authority will conduct the special awareness inspection in collaboration with all relevant state bodies and authorities. HPA along with its partners will inspect all outlets of interest established in Male’ City, Hulhumale’ and Vilimale’. Shops, cafes and restaurants found in violation of HPA’s regulations on tobacco and smoking will be made aware, provided with information of the existing laws and if necessary taken action against. Though a tobacco control act was implemented…

The initially planned pre-school building at Hulhumale’ Phase II will now be opened as a primary school premises. The contractor of the project, SJ Construction is expected to complete the project by September 2022; the slated date for the new school’s opening. The new school is named after former Parliament Speaker and former Minister of Education Ahmed Kamil Didi. While the academic year will commence on August 2022, the school is opening approximately a month after; the new academic institute will have grades from one to six. Greater Male’ Region currently has just one school with primary grades exclusively; Izzuddeen…

The Managing Director of State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) Mr. Ahmed Shareef cautions of possible utility bill hikes for the following three-month period. The STELCO front-man made the projection during an interview with Public Service Media’s (PSM) “Raajje Miadhu” program. Upon taking chair as STELCO’s honcho, Shareef began evaluating the billing procedure of the utility company for the last five-year period. He comments, of finding usage deductions from billed amount, a move, he says is done to reduce the final billed amount to the customer. Speaking about the issue, he also highlights a 22-day duration between the date of billing…

Telecommunication giant, Ooredoo Maldives join hands with popular desktop computers, laptops and accessories retailer Prolap for a “Back to School” promotion. The promotion grants customers to receive internet devices and connection for every laptop purchase. Customers purchasing laptops from Prolap will receive the ‘Faseyha Mini’ device from Ooredoo free of charge, with a total of 240GB bonus data; 20GB data each month for the first 12 months. The partners comment their aim is to extend ‘olive branches’ to students, teachers and parents to take advantage of the ‘digital learning trends’ and jump on to online learning opportunities with convenience. Speaking…

Ooredoo Maldives has signed as the official digital partner for the upcoming Maldives Marine Expo 2022. The expo is the flagship event of the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), organized this year by Medium Pvt Ltd. The boating association acts as the top advocate and representative organ of the boating industry in the island nation. Maldives Marine Expo runs under four major areas of the industry; boating, fishing, logistics and diving and watersports. Industry affiliates, partners, stakeholders and affluent individuals with interests in the industry gather at the expo for networking, reach outs, and seeking potential investment opportunities. This…

Joali Maldives on Monday, 18th July, temporarily closed down its doors for repairs after substantial property damage owing to bad weather. The luxury tourist resort reported the property’s main platform connecting the inland with the overwater villas damaged beyond use due to a rainstorm and strong gusts. Despite significant damages to the resort’s structures, Joali Maldives confirms of no casualties or injuries. Following the incident, tourists holidaying at the property have been shifted to the sister property Joali Being, situated in the same atoll. Joali Maldives reported of reopening the tourist venue in September 2022 after a full renovation. The…

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) gears up to launch their mini-bus service in Male’ City under the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) by late-July. MTCC Chief Executive Mr. Adam Azim confirms the company’s active plans to launch the service between Maldives capital and Hulhumale’. During an appearance on a Public Service Media’s (PSM) show, MTCC Chief confirms all preparations for the service launch complete. The contracting and transport company is designing the newly acquired buses to suit the streets of the capital. MTCC is also arranging locations to park the buses when not in operation, while training necessary staff for…

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has reported updates on double shore protection projects in two local islands. The contracting corporation reveals that the shore protection project in Baa atoll Dharavandhoo has observed 56% progress, and the breakwater profiling works of Kaafu Bandos commenced on the South-East side of the island. MTCC on Monday, 18th July, confirmed delivery of the second shipment of rock boulders to the project site. Project scope of Dharavandhoo shore protection include 10,800 cubic-meters of beach filling, construction of 490-meters breakwater and 96 meters of revetment. The recently commenced shore protection endeavor at Bandos involve construction…