Government decides to implement a ‘green tax’ on tourists
Tourism minister Ahmed Adeeb said that the details of the new tax – included in the proposed budget for 2015 – would be discussed with the Majlis and other relevant stakeholders.
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Government unveils integrated resort project at World Travel Market
Representatives from the MMPRC – as well as local tour operators – are taking part alongside 146 representatives from 54 countries in London this week.
Drugs, mobile phones seized from jails
“After searching Maafushi jail for the past three weeks, we have seized 52 mobile phones and 35 phone batteries,” Superintendent of Prisons Mohamed Asif revealed yesterday. The search also yielded 32 chargers, more than 33 SIM cards, and 200 packets of illicit narcotics.
Adeeb denies corruption allegations as MDP calls for prosecution
Adeeb insists that the MVR77 million was not a financial loss to the state, noting that US$3 million has been paid to MPL with the remainder due in December.
Adeeb “saddened” at PPM colleague’s attempts to link him with missing journalist
“I am saddened that former Majlis Deputy Speaker asked different journalists to write, implicating me in the case to divert focus,” said the Progressive Party of Maldives deputy leader.
Former Thilafushi Corporation head given 3 years for corruption
Ibrahim Riyaz was jailed for 3 years by the Criminal Court today after being found guilty of using his influence to gain unlawful advantages in the award of a reclamation project to Heavy Load Maldives Pvt Ltd in 2010.
Tourist arrivals register 10 percent growth in three quarters of 2014
While tourist arrivals reached 901,004 guests by the end of September, visitors from Asia and Pacific countries accounted for 50 percent of all arrivals during the first nine months of the year, the tourism ministry noted.
China to “favorably consider” financing Malé-Hulhulé bridge if project proves feasible
The preliminary feasibility study will be followed by a project feasibility study. Afterwards, a design plan will be determined and the two governments will explore options to finance the project.
Government taken hostage by the police and gangs operating in Malé: Nasheed
“Two nights ago, we saw Maafannu police chase and attack four SO police officers who were wielding machetes around the city,” said the former president.