Queen of the Netherlands moves islands, causes shock and awe
State-funded reclamation project by Dutch company astonishes islanders with speed, disorientates fishermen
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Comment: Kitchen maids step out to business and up to leadership
Women in the have a long history of entrepreneurship, but constantly battle sexist banter, demeaning comments, exclusionary behavior and assumptions – including from other women – that are neglecting their family responsibilities, writes Aminath Arif.
Dhoni Services MD sentenced to six months banishment for bounced cheque
State Minister for Transport says the conviction will not affect Dhoni Services’ contract with the government to establish a transport network in the South Central Province.
Lawsuit against Thasmeen “a political game”, claims Nihan
Thasmeen taken to civil court by three directors of travel agency Victorious Travel and Tours, seeking compensation in dispute over Kabaalifaru island.
Comment: Pigeons and slaves
Employing Maldivians will remain uncompetitive while the country denies expatriates the same human rights, minimum wage and basic necessities it grants its own citizens, writes Salim Waheed.
Tax tourists to fund conservation efforts, suggests report
A natural resource ‘use’ tax of US$35 would generate more than 85 percent of the current environmental expenditure, taking pressure off the government and unpredictable foreign aid, suggests an economic study of natural resource use in the Maldives.
GMR and MACL hold workshop on upgrading airport
The GMR company and Maldives Airports Company Limited MACL held a joint workshop to collect opinions and ideas from staffs and customers regarding the upgrade of facilities at the international airport.
Government investigates accused MPs’ “dark and evil schemes”, while UK issues travel advisory
Allegations of corruption spread to the judiciary as the Maldives executive comes under international pressure to legitimise in court its accusations against MP business tycoons.
Cartagena group pledges “ambitious outcome” at COP16
Ethiopia and Samoa pledge carbon neutrality goals at the 27-country Cartagena climate meeting held in Bandos Island Resort recently.