Author: Mohamed Reehaan
Atmosphere Core has appointed Bharat Raheja as the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for South Asia. The company is expanding its footprints, with carefully chosen hotels and resorts to open within three brands; The OZEN COLLECTION, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, and COLOURS OF OBLU. Speaking about Bharat’s appointment, Stephane Laguette the Chief Commercial Officer of Atmosphere Core said, “As we accelerate our growth in South Asia, Bharat is exactly who we need to carve out our niche in luxury hospitality, through refreshing new experiences. Atmosphere Core offers three powerful brands – and Bharat’s ground knowledge and commercial expertise will…
Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) announced that they will charge MVR35.00 for bundles of standard-size bags for waste collection. The sale of bin liners will start on Thursday, 27th April 2023, customers can purchase it from the front office of WAMCO’s main building and from the customer front offices of its waste transfer stations in Male’, Vilimale’, and Hulhumale’. Bin liner Prices Normal (L Size) bin liners (17-inch): MVR35 – bundle of 100 bags Size XXL (27-inch): MVR165 Size XXXL (48-inch): MVR165 The Maldives government began charging a fee of MVR2.00 on plastic bags under the Waste Management Act last week.…
Luxury airline Beond announced it will be holding an open day walk-in interview event to recruit cabin crews on Wednesday, 26th April 2023. The walk-in interview will be held on Wednesday from 0900hrs until 1500hrs at the fourth floor of State Trading Organization (STO) Trade Center. Eligibility Criteria Must be at least 21 years of age Fluent in written and spoken English Minimum academic qualification of High School Diploma or equivalent Beond also said that candidates with previous customer service experience will be given preference during selection. “We want to provide this opportunity to as many people as possible from…
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Reefscapers Maldives has celebrated the World Earth Day 2023. The luxury tourist property organized the first-ever local resort and community coral restoration event in the Maldives, in collaboration with Dhaalu atoll Kudahuvadhoo Council and the Eco Friends Club of Dhaalu Atoll School. St. Regis Maldives aimed to increase the awareness among the local community and youth about emerging threats to coral reefs and the importance of ecosystem preservation. The event included an awareness session by the resort’s resident marine biologist Hazel Araujo, for a group of 17 students from Dhaalu Atoll School. The…
The total exported goods from the Maldives increased by 51% in March 2023, reported the Maldives Customs Service. The authority revealed in their most recent statistics, that Maldives exported MVR344 million worth of goods in March. Imported goods, including fuel, increased by 10% which is MVR4.3 billion. On the other hand, imported goods, excluding fuel, increased by 14% which is MVR3.6 billion. Major Importing Categories Food items (excluding pork, alcohol, tobacco): MVR924 million Fuel (marine gas oil (diesel), petrol, aviation gas): MVR706 million Machinery and mechanical appliance: MVR596 million Vessels, aircraft and parts thereof: MVR435 million Base metal and articles…
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has ordered all entities operating staple food warehouses to register them. According to the authority all warehouses storing staple food items must register with MFDA before 01st August 2023. MFDA has demanded registering such warehouses with them in order to enhance regulatory standards of staple foods, and ensure its safety. The authority has continued to monitor and regulate importation of staple foods in the Maldives. However, MFDA has ordered warehouses to register with the authority in accordance with the policy of safe storage, management, and transportation of foods. Moreover, registration of the warehouses…
The National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) has raised concerns about old vessels berthed in Hulhumale’ lagoon drifting from their anchored location. The association notified the issue has been already brought to the attention of relevant authorities including Urbanco, Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. The old vessels had drifted from their originally berthed location and were scraping against other docked boats in the lagoon. NBAM further said that the vessels remain unmanned. Photos of these vessels show that the boats are in rundown condition and have collected rust. There are four such vessels inside…
Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) announced it will procure 2 million bin liners to sell at affordable prices to general consumers. According to the corporation, this decision was taken to address the rising prices of plastic bags following the amendment to the Waste Management Act. Meanwhile, many have criticized the move as they are required to pay the fee for each time they bought plastic bags for garbage disposals. WAMCO will purchase the bags from Leesa Maldives, the only local company to produce plastic bags and bin liners. The Managing Director at WAMCO, Yoosuf Siraj said that the corporation will commission…
The Maldives Coral Institute (MCI) will host its “Coral Festival 2023” in Addu City Hithadhoo from April 28 to 30. The festival, which aims to celebrate the Maldives’ coral reefs and marine ecosystems, brings together scientists, NGOs, politicians, environmentalists, and even members of the public. The event is held in partnership with Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels, a major hotel brand with businesses practices in Addu atoll. Moreover, Kaimoo will provide food and accommodation at the Addu Equator Village resort. MCI said that the three-day event will feature local and international scientists and marine exports who will discuss and hold workshops…
The State Electric Company (STELCO) said that Greater Male’ area recorded the highest electricity consumption on 11th April 2023. STELCO Managing Director Ahmed Shareef tweeted that the islands of Male’, Vilimale’, and Hulhumale’ consumed more than 92.5 megawatts of electricity on the date. Shareef further claimed that the consumption rate is expected to increase in the coming weeks. The Maldives is currently experiencing its hottest period of the year, which usually falls on April-May. Meanwhile, STELCO has advised customers to conserve electricity. “Although STELCO has the capacity to produce 120 megawatts of electricity, we advise everyone to economize its usage,”…