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Love Island’s Sophie Piper the latest reality star to break travel ban as she jets to the Maldives with boyfriend Casey
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SOPHIE Piper has jetted off to the Maldives for a romantic break with boyfriend Casey despite the UK’s travel ban.
The 21-year-old, who is the younger sister of This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes, made no effort to hide the fact she had broken Covid-19 restrictions.
Sophie took to Instagram to share a selfie in her bikini after arriving on an exotic island – the same day the UK travel ban was enforced.
She is the latest of a series of reality stars who have left the country, despite rules stating overseas trips are only permitted for work.
While her reasons are unknown, the Love Island contestant looks to be doing plenty of relaxing alongside her model boyfriend Casey.
Over the weekend, the Essex beauty posed in a backless white dress as she enjoyed her break, telling her fans: “You know the vibes.”
The star seems to have been relaxing while on the “work” tripCredit: Instagram
She’s shared photos of her break to InstagramCredit: Instagram
On Tuesday, she further updated fans sharing a photo of a sunset over the Maldives, showing a collection of palm trees and huts dimly lit from behind.
“Forever counting my blessings,” she wrote of the scene, setting her location at the Hard Rock Hotel, the Maldives.
She also treated fans to a sultry picture of her in nude-coloured swimwear, with crystal waters extending for miles behind her.
Boyfriend Casey has also been posting snaps from the trip, as he was spotted enjoying a huge breakfast on a floating tray as he relaxed in the pool.
Boyfriend Casey has also been spotted enjoying the holiday Credit: Instagram
“How do you like your eggs in the morning,” he captioned the picture, which sees the couple sipping on champagne.
Sophie joins other influencer celebrities including Laura Anderson and Sophia Peschisolido who have used work as an excuse to leave the UK.
The current lockdown guidelines state that you can “only travel internationally where you first have a legally permitted reason to leave home”.
These reasons are limited exclusively to work, accessing education and returning home to your country if you are a visitor.
Sophie is the younger sister of Rochelle HumesCredit: Instagram
She was coupled up with Connor Durman on Love IslandCredit: Rex Features
It’s not the first time loved-up pair Sophie and Casey have holidayed this year, visiting Ibiza together in October.
The couple’s break came months after The Sun Online revealed that Sophie split earlier in the year from her Love Island ex Connor Durman.
“Things just fizzled out,” a source explained of their separation in July 2020. “They never even went official.
“It just didn’t have a chance to get started because of lockdown and they both agreed it was better to just stay friends.”
Love Island’s Laura Anderson insists it’s ‘really hard’ being an influencer as she works in Dubai Full details are available at the link below:
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"SOPHIE Piper has jetted off to the Maldives for a romantic break with boyfriend Casey despite the UK’s travel ban.\nThe 21-year-old, who is the younger sister of This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes, made no effort to hide the fact she had broken Covid-19 restrictions.\nSophie took to Instagram to share a selfie in her bikini after arriving on an exotic island – the same day the UK travel ban was enforced.\nShe is the latest of a series of reality stars who have left the country, despite rules stating overseas trips are only permitted for work.\nWhile her reasons are unknown, the Love Island contestant looks to be doing plenty of relaxing alongside her model boyfriend Casey.\nOver the weekend, the Essex beauty posed in a backless white dress as she enjoyed her break, telling her fans: “You know the vibes.”\nThe star seems to have been relaxing while on the “work” tripCredit: Instagram\nShe’s shared photos of her break to InstagramCredit: Instagram\nOn Tuesday, she further updated fans sharing a photo of a sunset over the Maldives, showing a collection of palm trees and huts dimly lit from behind.\n“Forever counting my blessings,” she wrote of the scene, setting her location at the Hard Rock Hotel, the Maldives.\nShe also treated fans to a sultry picture of her in nude-coloured swimwear, with crystal waters extending for miles behind her.\nBoyfriend Casey has also been posting snaps from the trip, as he was spotted enjoying a huge breakfast on a floating tray as he relaxed in the pool.\nBoyfriend Casey has also been spotted enjoying the holiday Credit: Instagram\n“How do you like your eggs in the morning,” he captioned the picture, which sees the couple sipping on champagne.\nSophie joins other influencer celebrities including Laura Anderson and Sophia Peschisolido who have used work as an excuse to leave the UK.\nThe current lockdown guidelines state that you can “only travel internationally where you first have a legally permitted reason to leave home”.\nThese reasons are limited exclusively to work, accessing education and returning home to your country if you are a visitor.\nSophie is the younger sister of Rochelle HumesCredit: Instagram\nShe was coupled up with Connor Durman on Love IslandCredit: Rex Features\nIt’s not the first time loved-up pair Sophie and Casey have holidayed this year, visiting Ibiza together in October.\nThe couple’s break came months after The Sun Online revealed that Sophie split earlier in the year from her Love Island ex Connor Durman.\n“Things just fizzled out,” a source explained of their separation in July 2020. “They never even went official.\n“It just didn’t have a chance to get started because of lockdown and they both agreed it was better to just stay friends.”\nLove Island’s Laura Anderson insists it’s ‘really hard’ being an influencer as she works in Dubai Full details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
"Love Island’s Sophie Piper the latest reality star to break travel ban as she jets to the Maldives with boyfriend Casey"
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MWSC Begins Establishing Water and Sewerage Facilities in Kudafari
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Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has begun the work of establishing water and sewerage facilities in Kudafari two days ago.
The work commenced with a ceremony, inaugurated by Chairman Ahmed Mausoom and Managing Director Ibrahim Shaah of MWSC. The ceremony was also attended by Parliament Member of Kendhikulhudhoo constituency Ahmed Easa, and Kudafari council members.
MWSC updated that equipment needed, such as pipes, have been transported to Kudafari and the team is working to bury them currently. They further confirmed that the building for the water plant has been 20% completed.
Under the project, MWSC plans to establish an 8.1km sewerage network in the island, and a 650m pumping line. Additionally, the electric generator needed to maintain the network and system, and water treatment equipment will also be provided by MWSC as well.
MWSC predicts approximately MVR 38.2 million to be spent on this project, and it would take 22 months for the completion of the project.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has begun the work of establishing water and sewerage facilities in Kudafari two days ago.\nThe work commenced with a ceremony, inaugurated by Chairman Ahmed Mausoom and Managing Director Ibrahim Shaah of MWSC. The ceremony was also attended by Parliament Member of Kendhikulhudhoo constituency Ahmed Easa, and Kudafari council members.\nMWSC updated that equipment needed, such as pipes, have been transported to Kudafari and the team is working to bury them currently. They further confirmed that the building for the water plant has been 20% completed.\nUnder the project, MWSC plans to establish an 8.1km sewerage network in the island, and a 650m pumping line. Additionally, the electric generator needed to maintain the network and system, and water treatment equipment will also be provided by MWSC as well.\nMWSC predicts approximately MVR 38.2 million to be spent on this project, and it would take 22 months for the completion of the project.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"MWSC Begins Establishing Water and Sewerage Facilities in Kudafari"
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Oceanco motor yacht Nirvana in the Maldives
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When launched in 2012, motor yacht Nirvana became one of Oceanco’s largest superyacht projects at the time. Measuring 88.5 metres in length, Nirvana is the work of the Dutch shipyard and Australian designer Sam Sorgiovanni. Since the project, the pair have continued their working relationship by collaborating on other projects such as the 88.5-metre Barbara and 110-metre Kaos, amongst others. One of the stand-out features onboard must be the owner’s deck stretching nearly the entire length of the boat from the bow to the upper deck aft. Here she is seen at sunset in the Maldives.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Oceanco motor yacht Nirvana in the Maldives"
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Vakkaru Maldives’ first visiting wellness practitioner of 2021 - Dawn Harlow will help guests to manifest a very happy new year
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Vakkaru Maldives’ first visiting wellness practitioner of 2021 – Dawn Harlow will help guests to manifest a very happy new year Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives: With this new year representing a longed-for fresh start, Vakkaru Maldives is proud to welcome Dawn Harlow as the resort’s first visiting wellness practitioner of 2021. A spiritual guide, Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, life coach and master in breathwork who will be in residence from 20 January to 17 February, she will lead a series of private and group sessions dedicated to providing guests with strength, clarity, calmness and purpose over the months to come.
Trained in Kundalini yoga in Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganges in India and a decade-long student of humanology (the science of understanding human nature), Dawn has long worked on a private basis with clients the world over and regularly leads wellbeing retreats internationally. However, her residency at Vakkaru will differ from every programme she has previously offered.
Vakkaru recently launched Vakkare, a unique new hospitality concept in the Maldives that places the concept of care at the core of all the resort offers. Additionally, 2021 sees Vakkaru launch 50 Shades of Blue, an extended programme of events, experiences and special activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the resort’s Baa Atoll home being designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Dawn was inspired by both those developments, and the unprecedented events of 2020, to facilitate highly personalised treatments and encounters that will enable guests to release deep-seated traumas and painful memories. Her objective is to empower every individual to unlock their unique gifts and talents and to live to their true potential.
Speaking about the unique new programme she has developed for her residency at Vakkaru, Dawn said: “During the last year, each of us has faced grief and sadness; a subtle feeling of fear and uncertainty has rocked our world and this has led to despair, separation and loss. Kundalini yoga renews and repairs the nervous system, heals neuroses and quietens negative thoughts. It gives a new beginning and is perfect for beginners. For all those who want to induce a change in 2021, starting something new provides a way to feel brand new.”
Alongside deeply attentive and empathetic private and group yoga and meditation sessions, one of the new services offered by Dawn will be From Blue to a New You. Sensitively recognising the depression and fear which so many have faced over the last year, this personalised and private retreat runs for three days or longer and will see Dawn provide participants with tailored guidance and coaching to overcome stress, burnout and anxiety.
During Journey through the Chakras retreats, meditation, life coaching and personalised teachings will allow guests to clear their subconscious mind of the stresses and strains of the last few months, to be replaced with a deep sense of peace, newfound energy and a soaring sense of creativity.
Vakkaru recently launched a new range of permanently available Ayurvedic treatments, many of which also focus on the body’s chakras, or energy points, and which would pair well with many of the services offered by Dawn.
With these and other offerings being held at Vakkaru’s overwater Merana Spa, also available during Dawn’s residency will be special detoxes that provide mental and emotional release alongside physical cleansing, and healing gong sessions that will realign and restore the nervous system while also endowing a sense of joy and inner peace. Whatever treatment they may choose, consistent throughout will be Dawn’s commitment to ensuring therapies and sessions provide a solid basis for guests to enjoy inner peace and prosperity over the year to come.
For reservations and general information, please visit vakkarumaldives.com or contact [email protected] For real-time updates, connect with us on Facebook facebook.com/vakkarumaldives, Instagram @vakkarumaldives and Twitter @vakkarumaldives
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Google News
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https://maldivestimes.com/vakkaru-maldives-first-visiting-wellness-practitioner-of-2021-dawn-harlow-will-help-guests-to-manifest-a-very-happy-new-year/
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"Vakkaru Maldives’ first visiting wellness practitioner of 2021 – Dawn Harlow will help guests to manifest a very happy new year Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives: With this new year representing a longed-for fresh start, Vakkaru Maldives is proud to welcome Dawn Harlow as the resort’s first visiting wellness practitioner of 2021. A spiritual guide, Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, life coach and master in breathwork who will be in residence from 20 January to 17 February, she will lead a series of private and group sessions dedicated to providing guests with strength, clarity, calmness and purpose over the months to come.\nTrained in Kundalini yoga in Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganges in India and a decade-long student of humanology (the science of understanding human nature), Dawn has long worked on a private basis with clients the world over and regularly leads wellbeing retreats internationally. However, her residency at Vakkaru will differ from every programme she has previously offered.\nVakkaru recently launched Vakkare, a unique new hospitality concept in the Maldives that places the concept of care at the core of all the resort offers. Additionally, 2021 sees Vakkaru launch 50 Shades of Blue, an extended programme of events, experiences and special activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the resort’s Baa Atoll home being designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Dawn was inspired by both those developments, and the unprecedented events of 2020, to facilitate highly personalised treatments and encounters that will enable guests to release deep-seated traumas and painful memories. Her objective is to empower every individual to unlock their unique gifts and talents and to live to their true potential.\nSpeaking about the unique new programme she has developed for her residency at Vakkaru, Dawn said: “During the last year, each of us has faced grief and sadness; a subtle feeling of fear and uncertainty has rocked our world and this has led to despair, separation and loss. Kundalini yoga renews and repairs the nervous system, heals neuroses and quietens negative thoughts. It gives a new beginning and is perfect for beginners. For all those who want to induce a change in 2021, starting something new provides a way to feel brand new.”\nAlongside deeply attentive and empathetic private and group yoga and meditation sessions, one of the new services offered by Dawn will be From Blue to a New You. Sensitively recognising the depression and fear which so many have faced over the last year, this personalised and private retreat runs for three days or longer and will see Dawn provide participants with tailored guidance and coaching to overcome stress, burnout and anxiety.\nDuring Journey through the Chakras retreats, meditation, life coaching and personalised teachings will allow guests to clear their subconscious mind of the stresses and strains of the last few months, to be replaced with a deep sense of peace, newfound energy and a soaring sense of creativity.\nVakkaru recently launched a new range of permanently available Ayurvedic treatments, many of which also focus on the body’s chakras, or energy points, and which would pair well with many of the services offered by Dawn.\nWith these and other offerings being held at Vakkaru’s overwater Merana Spa, also available during Dawn’s residency will be special detoxes that provide mental and emotional release alongside physical cleansing, and healing gong sessions that will realign and restore the nervous system while also endowing a sense of joy and inner peace. Whatever treatment they may choose, consistent throughout will be Dawn’s commitment to ensuring therapies and sessions provide a solid basis for guests to enjoy inner peace and prosperity over the year to come.\nFor reservations and general information, please visit vakkarumaldives.com or contact [email protected] For real-time updates, connect with us on Facebook facebook.com/vakkarumaldives, Instagram @vakkarumaldives and Twitter @vakkarumaldives\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"Vakkaru Maldives’ first visiting wellness practitioner of 2021 - Dawn Harlow will help guests to manifest a very happy new year"
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Maldives to begin COVID-19 vaccination awareness program
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MALE, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The Maldives Red Cross (MRC) will begin a program to raise awareness about COVID-19 vaccinations, local media reported on Sunday.
MRC Male’ Branch Manager Mohamed Adeel was quoted in state-owned PSM news as saying that 60 volunteers will begin a campaign in consultation with relevant authorities to inform households about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Maldives government has pledged to begin vaccinations in the first quarter of 2021. President Ibrahim Solih said vaccinations will be provided free of charge for all citizens.
The Maldives will receive 20 per cent of its vaccination requirement from the COVAX program apart from its decision to procure vaccines from AstraZeneca Singapore.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"MALE, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The Maldives Red Cross (MRC) will begin a program to raise awareness about COVID-19 vaccinations, local media reported on Sunday.\nMRC Male’ Branch Manager Mohamed Adeel was quoted in state-owned PSM news as saying that 60 volunteers will begin a campaign in consultation with relevant authorities to inform households about the COVID-19 vaccine.\nThe Maldives government has pledged to begin vaccinations in the first quarter of 2021. President Ibrahim Solih said vaccinations will be provided free of charge for all citizens.\nThe Maldives will receive 20 per cent of its vaccination requirement from the COVAX program apart from its decision to procure vaccines from AstraZeneca Singapore.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"Maldives to begin COVID-19 vaccination awareness program"
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‘Ulhun Dhaalu’ Initiative Launched, Aiming to Raise Quality of Island Life!
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Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo council and Reseum have signed a public-private partnership and launched the ULHUN DHAALU initiative.
The ULHUN DHAALU initiative was founded by the Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo Local Government and Reseum, with the aim of making Dhaalu Atoll the most liveable atoll in the Maldives.
The project leverages international and local collaborative partnerships, to work together to achieve rapid development and raise the quality of life in the islands. The local government of Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo and Reseum have signed the MOU for 30 years to implement the initiative.
The aim is to make DHAALU an inspiration for the rest of the Maldivian atolls by following four basic principles.
1. SMART: Using digital technologies to design a futuristic society
2. GREEN: Creating climate-positive and resilient communities
3. FAIR: Empowering through accessible and secure financial ecosystems
4. LIVEABLE: Raising the quality of life by creating positive and supportive social environments.
The four principles are applied to individual projects that collectively aim to achieve the overall vision of ULHUN. The projects are as follows.
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE : An inter-island digital network built on Blockchain.
: An inter-island digital network built on Blockchain. SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN : An urban design that promotes a sustainable infrastructure and local economic system.
: An urban design that promotes a sustainable infrastructure and local economic system. NATURE CONSERVATION : Initiatives for making natural habitats more resilient.
: Initiatives for making natural habitats more resilient. INNOVATION CAMPUS : An innovation centre with advanced R&D, training, co-working and living facilities.
: An innovation centre with advanced R&D, training, co-working and living facilities. ZERO EMISSION TRANSPORTATION NETWORK : Connected zero-emission transportation network.
: Connected zero-emission transportation network. LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION : Urban farming systems for producing food locally.
: Urban farming systems for producing food locally. RENEWABLE ENERGY & ZERO WASTE : Decentralized renewable energy and water production systems that contribute to achieving zero waste solutions.
: Decentralized renewable energy and water production systems that contribute to achieving zero waste solutions. SPORTS CENTER : A sports centre with training and recreational facilities.
: A sports centre with training and recreational facilities. PUBLIC SPACES : Parks and public spaces that promote healthy lifestyles.
: Parks and public spaces that promote healthy lifestyles. A NEW KIND OF LOCAL ECONOMY: Financing programs and incubators that foster local entrepreneurship and small businesses.
Together, they’ve also launched www.dhaalu.com which will be the focal point in promoting the initiative in Dhaalu.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo council and Reseum have signed a public-private partnership and launched the ULHUN DHAALU initiative.\nThe ULHUN DHAALU initiative was founded by the Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo Local Government and Reseum, with the aim of making Dhaalu Atoll the most liveable atoll in the Maldives.\nThe project leverages international and local collaborative partnerships, to work together to achieve rapid development and raise the quality of life in the islands. The local government of Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo and Reseum have signed the MOU for 30 years to implement the initiative.\nThe aim is to make DHAALU an inspiration for the rest of the Maldivian atolls by following four basic principles.\n1. SMART: Using digital technologies to design a futuristic society\n2. GREEN: Creating climate-positive and resilient communities\n3. FAIR: Empowering through accessible and secure financial ecosystems\n4. LIVEABLE: Raising the quality of life by creating positive and supportive social environments.\nThe four principles are applied to individual projects that collectively aim to achieve the overall vision of ULHUN. The projects are as follows.\nDIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE : An inter-island digital network built on Blockchain.\n: An inter-island digital network built on Blockchain. SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN : An urban design that promotes a sustainable infrastructure and local economic system.\n: An urban design that promotes a sustainable infrastructure and local economic system. NATURE CONSERVATION : Initiatives for making natural habitats more resilient.\n: Initiatives for making natural habitats more resilient. INNOVATION CAMPUS : An innovation centre with advanced R&D, training, co-working and living facilities.\n: An innovation centre with advanced R&D, training, co-working and living facilities. ZERO EMISSION TRANSPORTATION NETWORK : Connected zero-emission transportation network.\n: Connected zero-emission transportation network. LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION : Urban farming systems for producing food locally.\n: Urban farming systems for producing food locally. RENEWABLE ENERGY & ZERO WASTE : Decentralized renewable energy and water production systems that contribute to achieving zero waste solutions.\n: Decentralized renewable energy and water production systems that contribute to achieving zero waste solutions. SPORTS CENTER : A sports centre with training and recreational facilities.\n: A sports centre with training and recreational facilities. PUBLIC SPACES : Parks and public spaces that promote healthy lifestyles.\n: Parks and public spaces that promote healthy lifestyles. A NEW KIND OF LOCAL ECONOMY: Financing programs and incubators that foster local entrepreneurship and small businesses.\nTogether, they’ve also launched www.dhaalu.com which will be the focal point in promoting the initiative in Dhaalu.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"‘Ulhun Dhaalu’ Initiative Launched, Aiming to Raise Quality of Island Life!"
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Sara Ali Khan stuns in a multi-coloured swimsuit, enjoys floating breakfast during her Maldives trip
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Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan, who returned from her Maldives Vacation on Sunday evening enjoyed a floating breakfast in a private pool of the famous tourist attraction.
Sara, who made her acting debut with ‘Kedarnath’ co-starring late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from her trip. The new pictures feature the ‘Love Aaj Kal’ actor donning a multi-coloured bikini and enjoying her floating breakfast.
In one of the pictures, the actor is also seen soaking in the sun at the beach. The chirpy queen, who is known for her funny poems, used her skills to pen down yet another poetry for the caption of the post.
“When Sister Sara fears post-binge bloat, Brother Iggy says ‘at least fatty will float,'” the 25-year-old actor wrote in the caption.
“Now that rhyme made sense so I can gloat, And to reward myself I will consume this entire boat #FloatBeforeBloat,” she added.
The ‘Coolie No.1’ actor had gone to the Maldives for a vacation earlier this week with her mother Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Sara will be next seen in Aanand L Rai‘s ‘Atrangi Re’, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Dhanush.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan, who returned from her Maldives Vacation on Sunday evening enjoyed a floating breakfast in a private pool of the famous tourist attraction.\nSara, who made her acting debut with ‘Kedarnath’ co-starring late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from her trip. The new pictures feature the ‘Love Aaj Kal’ actor donning a multi-coloured bikini and enjoying her floating breakfast.\nIn one of the pictures, the actor is also seen soaking in the sun at the beach. The chirpy queen, who is known for her funny poems, used her skills to pen down yet another poetry for the caption of the post.\n“When Sister Sara fears post-binge bloat, Brother Iggy says ‘at least fatty will float,'” the 25-year-old actor wrote in the caption.\n“Now that rhyme made sense so I can gloat, And to reward myself I will consume this entire boat #FloatBeforeBloat,” she added.\nThe ‘Coolie No.1’ actor had gone to the Maldives for a vacation earlier this week with her mother Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan.\nMeanwhile, on the work front, Sara will be next seen in Aanand L Rai‘s ‘Atrangi Re’, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Dhanush.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
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COVID-19: Maldives records 19 new cases, 16 recoveries
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Thursday, announced that a further 19 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 while 16 persons were reported as recovered.
According to the agency, 14 of the cases were identified from the Greater Male’ Region, and the remaining five were identified in inhabited islands.
At present, Maldives records a total of 13,757 virus cases of which 561 are active cases, in addition to 13,141 recoveries and 48 deaths.
During August, authorities tightened the safety measures implemented in the Greater Male’ region, following an alarming upsurge of COVID-19 cases after the state initiated efforts to steer the country towards a ‘new normal’ with the phased easing of lockdown restrictions.
After a long period of recording over 100 daily cases, the numbers fell to two-digits during the most part of September. Throughout October the numbers had slipped further down below 50, with a few spikes on rare occasions, including the recent spikes as a result of four new virus clusters.
Within this same period, the number of recoveries saw a significant increase, bringing the number of recovered cases to over 94 per cent.
HPA recently eased several safety measures imposed to control the spread of COVID-19. These leniencies include the cancellation of the city-wide curfew over the greater Male’ region, the reduction of quarantine periods to 10 days as well as cancelling mandatory quarantine for locals returning to the Maldives and for locals travelling to resorts.
Despite the sustained decrease in virus cases, the agency has renewed calls for citizens to adhere to protective measures to contain the spread of the virus, cautioning against a public sentiment that the outbreak has been “controlled”.
On March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 83.3 million people and claimed over 1.8 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 59 million people have recovered.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Thursday, announced that a further 19 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 while 16 persons were reported as recovered.\nAccording to the agency, 14 of the cases were identified from the Greater Male’ Region, and the remaining five were identified in inhabited islands.\nAt present, Maldives records a total of 13,757 virus cases of which 561 are active cases, in addition to 13,141 recoveries and 48 deaths.\nDuring August, authorities tightened the safety measures implemented in the Greater Male’ region, following an alarming upsurge of COVID-19 cases after the state initiated efforts to steer the country towards a ‘new normal’ with the phased easing of lockdown restrictions.\nAfter a long period of recording over 100 daily cases, the numbers fell to two-digits during the most part of September. Throughout October the numbers had slipped further down below 50, with a few spikes on rare occasions, including the recent spikes as a result of four new virus clusters.\nWithin this same period, the number of recoveries saw a significant increase, bringing the number of recovered cases to over 94 per cent.\nHPA recently eased several safety measures imposed to control the spread of COVID-19. These leniencies include the cancellation of the city-wide curfew over the greater Male’ region, the reduction of quarantine periods to 10 days as well as cancelling mandatory quarantine for locals returning to the Maldives and for locals travelling to resorts.\nDespite the sustained decrease in virus cases, the agency has renewed calls for citizens to adhere to protective measures to contain the spread of the virus, cautioning against a public sentiment that the outbreak has been “controlled”.\nOn March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 83.3 million people and claimed over 1.8 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 59 million people have recovered.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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First Phase of ‘Integrated National Public Ferry Network’ Commissioned to MTCC
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has on Tuesday decided, following consultations with his Cabinet, to commission the first phase of the ‘Integrated National Public Ferry Network’ project to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc. Ltd. (MTCC). The Cabinet reached the decision at the session held today, following deliberations on a paper submitted by the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
The ferry network is a large-scale project that introduces efficient, affordable, convenient and sustainable passenger and cargo ferry services to all administrative islands of the country. In line with the Decentralisation Act, it aims to facilitate inclusive regional development by connecting people and services, accelerate social and economic growth, improve efficiency in the delivery of public services and improve mobility and accessibility for all citizens in all areas of the nation.
The proposed network classifies six central regions, as identified in the National Spatial Plan (2020-2040), and would provide two separate networks for passenger transit and movement of goods and services (cargo ferry) within and in between the regions—linking maritime transport with land and air transport. The ferry network would connect islands within the areas and between areas via three types of links; commute links, non-commute links and highway links.
In both the National Spatial Plan and the Strategic Action Plan (2019-2023), the Government had previously identified that an integrated national transport service is a national priority. The project would also contribute to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its broad socio-economic impact.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has on Tuesday decided, following consultations with his Cabinet, to commission the first phase of the ‘Integrated National Public Ferry Network’ project to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc. Ltd. (MTCC). The Cabinet reached the decision at the session held today, following deliberations on a paper submitted by the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.\nThe ferry network is a large-scale project that introduces efficient, affordable, convenient and sustainable passenger and cargo ferry services to all administrative islands of the country. In line with the Decentralisation Act, it aims to facilitate inclusive regional development by connecting people and services, accelerate social and economic growth, improve efficiency in the delivery of public services and improve mobility and accessibility for all citizens in all areas of the nation.\nThe proposed network classifies six central regions, as identified in the National Spatial Plan (2020-2040), and would provide two separate networks for passenger transit and movement of goods and services (cargo ferry) within and in between the regions—linking maritime transport with land and air transport. The ferry network would connect islands within the areas and between areas via three types of links; commute links, non-commute links and highway links.\nIn both the National Spatial Plan and the Strategic Action Plan (2019-2023), the Government had previously identified that an integrated national transport service is a national priority. The project would also contribute to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its broad socio-economic impact.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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Maldives risks exposure to new COVID-19 strain: officials
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MALE, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — Maldives is at risk of being exposed to the new, highly contagious strain of COVID-19 spreading in Britain, local media citing health officials reported here Friday.
Dr. Nazla Musthafa from the technical advisory group under Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) told local media that the new coronavirus strain has been detected in more than 20 countries and regions including major destinations for Maldivian travellers.
Musthafa said that the new virus strain could cause strain on a country’s health system.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has released new regulations requiring local residents and arrivals from Britain to be quarantined at home for 10 days and take two virus tests.
Full details are available at the link below:
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Kudahuvadhoo to commence PCR testing in January
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Kandima Maldives announced that the PCR machines donated to Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll would be operationalised in January 2021.
According to the resort, difficulties in procuring other required equipment such as refrigerators and shelf frames had delayed efforts to begin using the PCR machines which were donated in July.
In addition to COVID-19 diagnostic tests, the PCR machines can also be utilised to screen for other diseases such as dengue.
The resort has revealed that it is collaborating with the Ministry of Health regarding testing efforts in Dhaalu Atoll.
Kandima also revealed plans to donate PCR machines to Dharavandhoo in Dhaalu Atoll to facilitate COVID-19 testing on the island.
Currently, PCR testing for COVID-19 is conducted in Addu City and Kulhudhuffushi City, as well as Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), ADK Hospital and the police forensic service in the capital city of Male’.
Additionally, GeneXpert cartridges donated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) are utilised for COVID-19 testing in Shaviyani Atoll Hospital in Funadhoo, Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital in Raa Atoll, Baa Atoll Hospital in Eydhafushi, Gan Regional Hospital in Laamu Atoll, Gaafu Alif Atoll Hospital in Villingili and Dr Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital in Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu.
At present, Maldives records a total of 13,735 virus cases of which 558 are active cases, in addition to 13,125 recoveries and 48 deaths.
On March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 83 million people and claimed over 1.8 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 58.8 million people have recovered.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Kandima Maldives announced that the PCR machines donated to Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll would be operationalised in January 2021.\nAccording to the resort, difficulties in procuring other required equipment such as refrigerators and shelf frames had delayed efforts to begin using the PCR machines which were donated in July.\nIn addition to COVID-19 diagnostic tests, the PCR machines can also be utilised to screen for other diseases such as dengue.\nThe resort has revealed that it is collaborating with the Ministry of Health regarding testing efforts in Dhaalu Atoll.\nKandima also revealed plans to donate PCR machines to Dharavandhoo in Dhaalu Atoll to facilitate COVID-19 testing on the island.\nCurrently, PCR testing for COVID-19 is conducted in Addu City and Kulhudhuffushi City, as well as Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), ADK Hospital and the police forensic service in the capital city of Male’.\nAdditionally, GeneXpert cartridges donated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) are utilised for COVID-19 testing in Shaviyani Atoll Hospital in Funadhoo, Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital in Raa Atoll, Baa Atoll Hospital in Eydhafushi, Gan Regional Hospital in Laamu Atoll, Gaafu Alif Atoll Hospital in Villingili and Dr Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital in Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu.\nAt present, Maldives records a total of 13,735 virus cases of which 558 are active cases, in addition to 13,125 recoveries and 48 deaths.\nOn March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 83 million people and claimed over 1.8 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 58.8 million people have recovered.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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Maldives’ Environment Minister calls for ease of access to climate funding
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Minister of Environment Hussain Rasheed Hassan called for ease of access to climate funding for vulnerable small island states such as the Maldives.
Giving remarks to Climate Home News, Minister Hussain Rasheed underscored the dangers of rising sea levels to archipelagic countries, warning that the Maldives could be “lost to the world”.
The minister stressed the importance of providing access to climate funding for vulnerable states, stating, “We believe that we must be compensated for impacts caused by climate change. We are not responsible. Our total emissions are 0.003 per cent [of the global total]”.
According to Climate Home, Hussain Rasheed also revealed that the country needed an estimated amount of USD 8.8 billion to ensure coastal protection for inhabited islands.
Noting the government’s plans to establish climate risk insurance mechanisms in order to build resilience to climate loss and damage, as stated in Maldives’ updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted as a country ratifying the UN framework convention on climate change, Minister Hussain Rasheed stressed that developing the financing capacity was necessary to mitigate loss and damage shocks in the future.
“Our economy and life is tied to the oceans”, he said.
The Warsaw International Mechanism (WIM), an international framework set up in 2013 to address ‘loss and damage’, the impacts of climate change and global warming on countries, defines loss and damage as a subcategory to adaptation instead of its own issue.
Hence, although WIM intended developed countries to provide vulnerable developing nations with finance, technology and capacity-building, ‘loss and damage’ do not receive the recognition or finance it deserves, stated Climate Home.
In this regard, Minister Hussain Rasheed noted that a lack of comparable data on the scale of climate damages was an issue.
“We have got to develop international standards and measurement mechanisms so that loss and damage can be assessed in a more scientific manner. The Warsaw International Mechanism is not capable of dealing with this”, Climate Home quoted the environment minister.
Maldives submitted its updated NDC to the UN at the end of last year, listing the island nation’s aims to produce 15 per cent of electricity through renewable methods, generate electricity using liquefied natural gas, increase the quality of electricity production to minimise energy wastage, producing 8 Megawatts of energy from organic waste in industrial island Thilafushi and 1.5 Megawatts of energy similarly in Addu Atoll.
The NDC also stated that the Maldives would require all vehicles to be up to a certain standard to reduce harmful emissions, in addition to increasing hybrid vehicles.
The Maldives declared its target to cut down emissions by 26 per cent by 2030 as well.
Furthermore, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih recently pronounced that the Maldives could achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 with international support. However, it is of note that little has been done overall to reduce emissions till date. The government, state bank and local councils continue to show respective leniences over vehicular import, low instalment and loans for vehicles, and stalling of introducing subsidiaries or removing fees for those seeking renewable energy options. The generally lacklustre road controls, particularly in capital Male’, also contribute to emissions, rounded out with a poor record of enforcement.
The Maldivian Parliament declared a climate emergency in February 2019. However, despite Maldives’ stance in the international arena, including advocacy at the COP summits and the country’s call to criminalise ecocide at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the government faces criticism from environmental activists and NGOs over continuing to reclaim land and lagoon areas for development purposes, often in contrast with the ruling party’s own electoral pledges.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Minister of Environment Hussain Rasheed Hassan called for ease of access to climate funding for vulnerable small island states such as the Maldives.\nGiving remarks to Climate Home News, Minister Hussain Rasheed underscored the dangers of rising sea levels to archipelagic countries, warning that the Maldives could be “lost to the world”.\nThe minister stressed the importance of providing access to climate funding for vulnerable states, stating, “We believe that we must be compensated for impacts caused by climate change. We are not responsible. Our total emissions are 0.003 per cent [of the global total]”.\nAccording to Climate Home, Hussain Rasheed also revealed that the country needed an estimated amount of USD 8.8 billion to ensure coastal protection for inhabited islands.\nNoting the government’s plans to establish climate risk insurance mechanisms in order to build resilience to climate loss and damage, as stated in Maldives’ updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted as a country ratifying the UN framework convention on climate change, Minister Hussain Rasheed stressed that developing the financing capacity was necessary to mitigate loss and damage shocks in the future.\n“Our economy and life is tied to the oceans”, he said.\nThe Warsaw International Mechanism (WIM), an international framework set up in 2013 to address ‘loss and damage’, the impacts of climate change and global warming on countries, defines loss and damage as a subcategory to adaptation instead of its own issue.\nHence, although WIM intended developed countries to provide vulnerable developing nations with finance, technology and capacity-building, ‘loss and damage’ do not receive the recognition or finance it deserves, stated Climate Home.\nIn this regard, Minister Hussain Rasheed noted that a lack of comparable data on the scale of climate damages was an issue.\n“We have got to develop international standards and measurement mechanisms so that loss and damage can be assessed in a more scientific manner. The Warsaw International Mechanism is not capable of dealing with this”, Climate Home quoted the environment minister.\nMaldives submitted its updated NDC to the UN at the end of last year, listing the island nation’s aims to produce 15 per cent of electricity through renewable methods, generate electricity using liquefied natural gas, increase the quality of electricity production to minimise energy wastage, producing 8 Megawatts of energy from organic waste in industrial island Thilafushi and 1.5 Megawatts of energy similarly in Addu Atoll.\nThe NDC also stated that the Maldives would require all vehicles to be up to a certain standard to reduce harmful emissions, in addition to increasing hybrid vehicles.\nThe Maldives declared its target to cut down emissions by 26 per cent by 2030 as well.\nFurthermore, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih recently pronounced that the Maldives could achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 with international support. However, it is of note that little has been done overall to reduce emissions till date. The government, state bank and local councils continue to show respective leniences over vehicular import, low instalment and loans for vehicles, and stalling of introducing subsidiaries or removing fees for those seeking renewable energy options. The generally lacklustre road controls, particularly in capital Male’, also contribute to emissions, rounded out with a poor record of enforcement.\nThe Maldivian Parliament declared a climate emergency in February 2019. However, despite Maldives’ stance in the international arena, including advocacy at the COP summits and the country’s call to criminalise ecocide at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the government faces criticism from environmental activists and NGOs over continuing to reclaim land and lagoon areas for development purposes, often in contrast with the ruling party’s own electoral pledges.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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MTCC Breaks Revenue Record in 2020, Triples Net Profit Compared to Previous Year!
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Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has released its Q4 financial report from last year, which shows that the company generated a record amount of revenue and profits during 2020.
In a press conference on Saturday, MTCC CEO Adam Azim stated that 2020 was the company’s best performing year in its 40-year history.
In 2020, MTCC earned a profit before tax of MVR 203.11 million, which is significantly higher than the MVR 63.08 million earned in 2019.
MTCC generated MVR 1.35 billion as revenue in 2020, which is also higher compared to the MVR 1.14 billion in 2019.
MTCC declared a profit after tax of MVR 172.6 million in 2020, thereby tripling the 2019 figure of MVR 52.8 million.
“Our highest profit was generated from the marine construction sector,” said Azim. “The marine construction sector is very expansive. We work on 40 islands concurrently. We also have the capacity to work on three airports and develop roads in three islands concurrently, as well as the capacity to reclaim land in three islands concurrently. MTCC is therefore running at a very good capacity.”
Looking at the Q4 financial performance alone, MTCC generated a revenue figure of MVR 400 million and a profit after tax of MVR 53.4 million, making the quarter the most successful quarter for the company in 2020.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has released its Q4 financial report from last year, which shows that the company generated a record amount of revenue and profits during 2020.\nIn a press conference on Saturday, MTCC CEO Adam Azim stated that 2020 was the company’s best performing year in its 40-year history.\nIn 2020, MTCC earned a profit before tax of MVR 203.11 million, which is significantly higher than the MVR 63.08 million earned in 2019.\nMTCC generated MVR 1.35 billion as revenue in 2020, which is also higher compared to the MVR 1.14 billion in 2019.\nMTCC declared a profit after tax of MVR 172.6 million in 2020, thereby tripling the 2019 figure of MVR 52.8 million.\n“Our highest profit was generated from the marine construction sector,” said Azim. “The marine construction sector is very expansive. We work on 40 islands concurrently. We also have the capacity to work on three airports and develop roads in three islands concurrently, as well as the capacity to reclaim land in three islands concurrently. MTCC is therefore running at a very good capacity.”\nLooking at the Q4 financial performance alone, MTCC generated a revenue figure of MVR 400 million and a profit after tax of MVR 53.4 million, making the quarter the most successful quarter for the company in 2020.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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Sidharth Malhotras Instagram post has him scuba diving in the Maldives, is he certified?
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Actor Sidharth Malhotra swept everyone off their feet with his glamorous debut. The Hasee Toh Phasee actor is one of the most sought after stars in Bollywood and has been going strong ever since his debut in 2012. One more thing that his fans and followers look up to him is for his intensive workouts and his toned body and chiselled abs. A lesser-known fact about the handsome actor is that he is a certified scuba diver. Read on to know more about it.
Sidharth Malhotra’s a certified scuba diver
According to a report by India.com, Sidharth Malhotra is a certified scuba diver and was also seen performing the underwater sport in his film Ek Villain. The actor is an inspiration for everybody out there to be fit and have a chiseled body and eat right. He takes his fitness very seriously and not just that, he is a water baby too. The actor is really fond of being in the water, be it swimming or even scuba diving. The Jabariya Jodi star was recently vacationing in the Maldives, with rumored girlfriend Kiara Advani and posted pictures and videos from his getaway where he can be seen enjoying the serene underwaters. You can see his scuba diving video here.
He captioned his post saying, “At Peace, Under water 🌊🤿”. He could be seen swimming in the deep blue sea and had a lot of fish swarming around him. He posted a lot more videos from his trip to the Maldives, and in most of them he was enjoying the serene, clear waters, be it the stunning blue sea or the swimming pool. You can see a few other posts from his Maldivian vacation here. Other than Sid, celebrities who love and enjoy scuba diving are Shraddha Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Sushmita Sen.
Sidharth Malhotra’s Movies
Sidharth Malhotra recently featured in a music video opposite actor Diana Penty titled Challon Ke Nishaan. The song released on December 21, 2020, and is sung by Stebin Ben. The video has been directed by Bosco Leslie Martis, with music from Sunny Inder and lyrics by Kumaar. The actor who is to be seen in Shershaah opposite Kiara Advani soon also announced another project titled Mission Majnu on December 23, 2020. Sidharth shared the news on his Instagram and wrote, “The deadliest covert operation undertaken by our intelligence agency behind enemy lines! Presenting the first look of #MissionMajnu”. The Shantanu Bagchi-directorial will star Rashmika Mandanna opposite Sidharth Malhotra, marking the film her Hindi language debut.
Scuba divers in Bollywood
Parineeti Chopra
Sidharth’s Hasee Toh Phasee co-star Parineeti Chopra also learned scuba diving for her film Kill Dil. According to a report by CNTraveller, Parineeti stated that she learned scuba diving for a movie but now it has become her obsession. She also said that being underwater is like being in another world altogether. You can see pictures of Parineeti Chopra scuba diving here.
Sonakshi Sinha
The Rowdy Rajkummar actor is also a water baby and according to a report by CNTraveller, she stated that she traveled to the Maldives once for a photoshoot and that was the first time she went snorkeling. The actor stated that it felt like she had entered a different world altogether and now she plans her holiday and vacation schedules around diving and snorkeling. You can see Sonakshi Sinha’s Instagram post here.
Full details are available at the link below:
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Abu Dhabi has updated its green list of countries permitted to travel to the city.
Passengers travelling from countries on the green list do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UAE capital.
All incoming passengers will still be required to undergo a PCR test on arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport.
The green list is updated regularly and changes based on the health measures and safety in countries of origin.
Updated on Tuesday, January 26, the green list now features 17 countries with some nations being removed from the list and others being added based on recent developments.
Five countries have been removed from the list including Isle of Man, Kuwait, Macao, Sao Tome and Principe and Taipai.
Added to the list are Australia, Falkland Islands, Greenland, Maldives and Singapore.
As of Tuesday, January 26, the full list of green list countries are:
• Australia
• Bahrain
• Brunei
• China
• Falkland Islands
• Greenland
• Hong Kong (SAR)
• Maldives
• Mauritius
• Mongolia
• New Zealand
• Oman
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• Thailand
For more information on travelling to Abu Dhabi click here.
To see the green list click here.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Abu Dhabi has updated its green list of countries permitted to travel to the city.\nPassengers travelling from countries on the green list do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UAE capital.\nAll incoming passengers will still be required to undergo a PCR test on arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport.\nThe green list is updated regularly and changes based on the health measures and safety in countries of origin.\nUpdated on Tuesday, January 26, the green list now features 17 countries with some nations being removed from the list and others being added based on recent developments.\nFive countries have been removed from the list including Isle of Man, Kuwait, Macao, Sao Tome and Principe and Taipai.\nAdded to the list are Australia, Falkland Islands, Greenland, Maldives and Singapore.\nAs of Tuesday, January 26, the full list of green list countries are:\n• Australia\n• Bahrain\n• Brunei\n• China\n• Falkland Islands\n• Greenland\n• Hong Kong (SAR)\n• Maldives\n• Mauritius\n• Mongolia\n• New Zealand\n• Oman\n• Qatar\n• Saudi Arabia\n• Singapore\n• St. Kitts and Nevis\n• Thailand\nFor more information on travelling to Abu Dhabi click here.\nTo see the green list click here.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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Maldives welcomed its first tourist for 2021 at Velana International Airport (VIA) on Friday.
Officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Maldives Immigration and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) greeted German national Jochen Paul Karch following his arrival via Qatar Airways.
Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Ahmed Hussain granted the tourist Maldives Border Miles loyalty card, marking the commencement of the program.
The Maldives Border Miles loyalty program enables registered visitors to earn points by travelling to the Maldives from January 1, 2021, onwards. Following registration, points are allocated to tourists under a criterion which includes the duration of their stay, frequency of travel, visits to celebrate special occasions and visits on Maldivian celebrations. These points subsequently entitle tourists to benefits and rewards with each border crossing.
Additionally, Managing Director of Visit Maldives Thoyyib Mohamed gifted the first tourist of 2021 a holiday voucher for a seven-night stay at a double room on full board basis at Sun Island Resort and Spa. The Ministry of Tourism and MACL also presented him with special gifts.
“We are extremely pleased to greet the first visitor of 2021. After a hectic year, we are thrilled to have entered this stage where we are welcoming the first of many visitors. We want to ensure everyone that we will work hard to promote and market the destination and reach our targets for the year. Thank you everyone and we wish you a very Happy New Year!” stated Visit Maldives Managing Director Thoyyib Mohamed.
Despite the challenges faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Maldives highlighted its sustained effort to promote the Maldives as a safe tourist destination, alongside the government and industry stakeholders.
Having bagged multiple international awards through the year, including the prestigious World’s Leading Destination award at the World Travel Awards 2020, the island nation is ending the year with 4,982 operational beds in 254 guesthouses and 39 islands across 12 atolls.
The Maldives reopened its borders to international passengers in July after nearly four months since the state halted issuing on-arrival visas on March 27. Guesthouses were permitted to resume operations and kick start local tourism on October 15.
On December 12, Maldives recorded the arrival of the 100,000th tourist following the removal of travel restrictions. Five days after the milestone was reached, the government welcomed the 500,000th tourist for the year 2020.
Overall, more than 550,000 tourists had visited the Maldives by the end of 2020.
Although the Maldives has noted a significant reduction in tourist arrivals compared to pre-COVID figures, there has been a gradual increase with the establishment of travel bubbles between the Maldives and other countries, as well as greater connectivity in terms of flight operations.
Visit Maldives assured that promotion efforts would continue in 2021, with several marketing activities lined up in order to increase tourist arrivals to pre-pandemic levels.
Furthermore, Visit Maldives revealed plans to reorient the perception of Maldives solely as a luxury and honeymoon destination and capitalise on the international recognition received during 2020. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing and promoting local tourism as well as the culture and heritage of Maldives.
The government aims to attract a total of 1.2 million tourists to the Maldives in 2021, compared to the country’s record of 1.7 million in 2019. Minister of Tourism Abdulla Mausoom had expressed his belief that the upcoming year would be a triumphant one for the island nation’s tourism sector.
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First Lady Fazna Ahmed has urged the public to make a lifestyle shift from a “throwaway culture” to one that is more circular. She was speaking at the opening of the beach cleaning event in Hulhumalé held as part of the ‘Prevention of Marine Litter in the Lakshadweep Sea’ project this morning.
Cleaning events such as today’s exercise play a distinctive role in combatting ocean plastic pollution, she said, which opens opportunities for volunteers to see the impact and level of plastic pollution firsthand. While it allows organisers and volunteers to witness the extensive damage and consequences of ocean plastic pollution, cleaning operations and current recycling trends are insufficient to reverse the adverse effects of plastic pollution, she added.
The First Lady stated some lifestyle changes everyone should adopt today; use reusable containers instead of plastic bottles, carriers and other single-use options. “Carry a reusable water bottle, a reusable bag with you. When you go to buy ‘hedhikaa’ for your evening tea, take your own tupperware. Encourage your friends and family to the same,” she said.
Urging everyone who cares for the environment to support and participate in cleaning events such as today’s event, which the First Lady said promotes the greater good of the community, she asked everyone to do their part; pick up trash whenever they can—even if they don’t litter—and advocate against littering and other such harmful action. Acknowledging the numerous challenges to proper waste disposal and management, she noted that the Maldives’ plan to phase-out single-use plastics by 2023 resulted from extensive deliberations and collaboration of all stakeholders.
The plan bans the import, production and sale of selected single-use plastic products, from June 1, 2021. “I just want to reiterate that if we try to import items with just a micron or millilitre (ml) above the banned limit, then it would very much defeat the purpose of the regulation,” she said, emphasising that success of the plan relies on our commitment towards shaping and enforcing policies and regulations, in addition to adopting behavioural changes.
The ‘Prevention of Marine Litter in the Lakshadweep Sea’ project seeks to promote source-to-sea solutions to reduce marine littering in tourism clusters along the Lakshadweep shorelines of the Maldives, Sri Lanka and India. The project will be officially launched on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
Full details are available at the link below:
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The government has opened registration for COVID-19 vaccine starting today. The registration can be submitted through an online portal.
A press conference was held by Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) last night, and spokesperson Dr Nazla Rafeeq states the first registration phase is open for healthcare and social care workers.
Dr Nazla clarified that the decision was in line with previously established guidelines. Additionally, the centre is unable to pinpoint the exact date the vaccines will be administered.
Dr Nazla further explains that administering vaccines will commence once people are trained and after carrying out public awareness campaigns. She states that these activities are currently underway.
“We want to administer vaccines as soon as possible. But rather than rushing the process, we want to do it right.” Dr Nazla states. “We are currently getting prepared to administer the vaccine, and the sooner we set a date, we will announce it.”
Furthermore, Dr Nazla details no policy is set in stone for those Maldivians visiting the country after having received the vaccination.
“We have not received any guides for the global community exempting those who have been vaccinated,” claims Dr Nazla.
Chair of Technical Advisory Group on Immunization, Dr Ahmed Faisal also states that we have yet to create enough vaccines for all countries and suitable ones for all age groups.
He further explains the second phase of vaccination will be targeted at those suffering from major health complications, and the third phase is set to targeted towards workers providing essential services.
“When we combine these three groups, it makes up for half of the population of the Maldives,” explained Dr Faisal.
Dr Faisal further explains that the vaccine was approved for use after overcoming several stages of tests. Side effects were recorded to occur in rare cases, and it is possible that those side effects did not occur because of the vaccine.
Dr Nazla builds on that notion and explains that even though the vaccination had passed many stages in its trial, experiencing discomfort and side effects is possible in some cases.
If you have found yourself in those cases, it is essential to report to relevant authorities after verifying that it is a side effect of the vaccine.
Registration for COVID-19 can be done through https://my.health.mv/
Full details are available at the link below:
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Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has successfully concluded the ‘Hunavaru Licensing Program 2021’ Open Day at Fuvahmulah City.
The Open Day was held yesterday from 1400 to 1800 hrs at Fuvahmulah City Council Kurundhumaa Maalan. The company will also be holding an Open Day in Addu City tomorrow, 11th January 2021, from 1100 to 1500 hrs.
The MTCC ‘Hunavaru Licensing Program 2021’ presents Maldivian youth with the opportunity to work as an apprentice to attain qualifications. The program will run for a duration of 3 months, and its licensing areas will cover both vessels, heavy vehicles, and machinery.
Participants will be guided by qualified professionals and receive a monthly allowance of MVR 5000. Off-residence food and accommodation will also be provided. Upon completion, participants will be given a 1-year service bond period.
For more information, call 3025503, 3001192, or 3001139.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has successfully concluded the ‘Hunavaru Licensing Program 2021’ Open Day at Fuvahmulah City.\nThe Open Day was held yesterday from 1400 to 1800 hrs at Fuvahmulah City Council Kurundhumaa Maalan. The company will also be holding an Open Day in Addu City tomorrow, 11th January 2021, from 1100 to 1500 hrs.\nThe MTCC ‘Hunavaru Licensing Program 2021’ presents Maldivian youth with the opportunity to work as an apprentice to attain qualifications. The program will run for a duration of 3 months, and its licensing areas will cover both vessels, heavy vehicles, and machinery.\nParticipants will be guided by qualified professionals and receive a monthly allowance of MVR 5000. Off-residence food and accommodation will also be provided. Upon completion, participants will be given a 1-year service bond period.\nFor more information, call 3025503, 3001192, or 3001139.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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MALE, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — Maldives President Ibrahim Solih pledged to revive the economy and revitalize the nation in a statement delivered to mark the New Year 2021 on Friday.
According to Solih, new development projects, including the decentralization of essential services, were top on the government agenda in the new year.
The government will reduce the island country’s dependency on the ailing tourism sector by developing agriculture and fisheries, he said.
Protecting the environment and the vulnerable groups of society will remain a policy objective, he added.
Solih also urged citizens to work in harmony towards the collective prosperity of the nation.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"MALE, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — Maldives President Ibrahim Solih pledged to revive the economy and revitalize the nation in a statement delivered to mark the New Year 2021 on Friday.\nAccording to Solih, new development projects, including the decentralization of essential services, were top on the government agenda in the new year.\nThe government will reduce the island country’s dependency on the ailing tourism sector by developing agriculture and fisheries, he said.\nProtecting the environment and the vulnerable groups of society will remain a policy objective, he added.\nSolih also urged citizens to work in harmony towards the collective prosperity of the nation.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
"Maldives president pledges to revive economy in 2021"
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Complete the Look With Police and Fila Sunglasses from Sonee Sports!
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Sonee Sports has introduced a wide range of Police and Fila brand sunglasses to the Maldives.
Fila glasses are designed for those people who look for simple and comfortable models. The simple and essential collections from FILA Eyewear decisively opt for convenience and functionality, proposing “active” sports models alongside more fashionable ones, always in line with the young and sporty style of the brand’s target.
Complete your look with a new pair of sunnies by these world-renowned brands. They’re sure to add that extra spunk to any outfit and keep your eyes protected at the same time.
Browse through the full catalogue and choose the model that you like via the website here.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Sonee Sports has introduced a wide range of Police and Fila brand sunglasses to the Maldives.\nFila glasses are designed for those people who look for simple and comfortable models. The simple and essential collections from FILA Eyewear decisively opt for convenience and functionality, proposing “active” sports models alongside more fashionable ones, always in line with the young and sporty style of the brand’s target.\nComplete your look with a new pair of sunnies by these world-renowned brands. They’re sure to add that extra spunk to any outfit and keep your eyes protected at the same time.\nBrowse through the full catalogue and choose the model that you like via the website here.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Complete the Look With Police and Fila Sunglasses from Sonee Sports!"
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President Presented with Children’s Publications by the Ugail Foundation
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The Ugail Foundation and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) have presented two books to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih – both authored by children on their vision of the world in 20 years. The President accepted the publications at a ceremony held at the President’s Office on Thursday morning.
A group of children from the Circle – an educational programme initiated by the Ugail Foundation – are behind the two books; “Vision 2040” and “2040: What would it be like?”
“Vision 2040,” by children between the ages of seven and 10, envisions 2040 as an era of space travel and exciting jobs. The second book, “2040: What would it be like?” developed by children between 11-14 years, portrays the world in the next 20 years as a period of exciting new chapters. The children created the content, cover page, illustrations and all other components of the two books.
The Ugail Foundation is a non-governmental organisation committed to conducting social work in education and training, life skills development, community awareness and human capital development.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"The Ugail Foundation and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) have presented two books to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih – both authored by children on their vision of the world in 20 years. The President accepted the publications at a ceremony held at the President’s Office on Thursday morning.\nA group of children from the Circle – an educational programme initiated by the Ugail Foundation – are behind the two books; “Vision 2040” and “2040: What would it be like?”\n“Vision 2040,” by children between the ages of seven and 10, envisions 2040 as an era of space travel and exciting jobs. The second book, “2040: What would it be like?” developed by children between 11-14 years, portrays the world in the next 20 years as a period of exciting new chapters. The children created the content, cover page, illustrations and all other components of the two books.\nThe Ugail Foundation is a non-governmental organisation committed to conducting social work in education and training, life skills development, community awareness and human capital development.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"President Presented with Children’s Publications by the Ugail Foundation"
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Maldives’ foreign minister conveys condolences over tragic Indonesian plane crash
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Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid on Monday sent a message of condolence to his Indonesian counterpart, Retno L.P. Marsudi, over the tragic plane crash that killed 62 people on January 9.
Minister Shahid expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy and conveyed condolences on behalf of the Maldivian people and government to the bereaved families and government of Indonesia.
Sriwijaya Air Flight 182, which was carrying 50 passengers including 10 children, and 12 crew members, crashed into the ocean around four minutes after take-off. The Boeing 737-500 plane was heading from Jakarta to Pontianak when it lost contact 11 nautical miles north from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.
Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency team is still continuing a search operation for those onboard, while family members of the victims gathered at a victim identification centre in Jakarta and at a crisis centre in Pontianak to await news.
Meanwhile, per Reuters, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) surmised that the plane possibly “ruptured” when it hit the Java Sea, as the debris was not scattered widely, unlike in the case of a mid-air explosion.
While the KNKT confirmed that the locations of Flight SJ182’s two black boxes had been pinpointed, the cause of the crash is yet to be identified.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Google News
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"Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid on Monday sent a message of condolence to his Indonesian counterpart, Retno L.P. Marsudi, over the tragic plane crash that killed 62 people on January 9.\nMinister Shahid expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy and conveyed condolences on behalf of the Maldivian people and government to the bereaved families and government of Indonesia.\nSriwijaya Air Flight 182, which was carrying 50 passengers including 10 children, and 12 crew members, crashed into the ocean around four minutes after take-off. The Boeing 737-500 plane was heading from Jakarta to Pontianak when it lost contact 11 nautical miles north from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.\nIndonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency team is still continuing a search operation for those onboard, while family members of the victims gathered at a victim identification centre in Jakarta and at a crisis centre in Pontianak to await news.\nMeanwhile, per Reuters, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) surmised that the plane possibly “ruptured” when it hit the Java Sea, as the debris was not scattered widely, unlike in the case of a mid-air explosion.\nWhile the KNKT confirmed that the locations of Flight SJ182’s two black boxes had been pinpointed, the cause of the crash is yet to be identified.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"Maldives’ foreign minister conveys condolences over tragic Indonesian plane crash"
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa to Introduce Marine Conservation Purpose-Driven Experience
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Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, and with travellers increasingly aspiring to make a positive impact on the communities they visit whether locally or abroad, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa introduces Adopt a Coral, as part of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa joins 14 other Marriott International properties across the Asia Pacific as part of the program’s pilot launch.
Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy is a program offering meaningful travel across the Asia Pacific, aiming to create opportunities for guests to forge first-hand connections with local communities and the environment during their stay, promoting both cultural understanding and positive change.
Adopt a Coral at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to participate in the coral-fragment plantation activity in an effort to promote reef habitats and generate new coral. The resort has teamed up with Reefscapers, a coral propagation organization appointed by the Maldivian government as custodians of the coral colonies in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon which was slated to be destroyed as part of a reclamation project. The activity is led by experts and offers a hands-on experience to participants while also providing an alternative business to the 250 inhabitants whose sole previous source of employment was fishing.
“One of the growing trends we’re observing is how conscious people are of their personal impact on the environment and the destinations they visit,” said Emilio Fortini, General Manager, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. “Adopt a Coral offered at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa provides an excellent opportunity for our guests to connect with nature, allowing them to give back while staying with us. We are excited to launch Adopt a Coral as part of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy and look forward to bringing truly meaningful travel to our guests at home, or from abroad once international travel resumes.”
The experience is available for guests to experience anytime. Guests can make a booking through the hotel link here. As of launch time, Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy features 15 meaningful experiences across three distinct pillars – environmental protection, community engagement and marine conservation.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, and with travellers increasingly aspiring to make a positive impact on the communities they visit whether locally or abroad, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa introduces Adopt a Coral, as part of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa joins 14 other Marriott International properties across the Asia Pacific as part of the program’s pilot launch.\nGood Travel with Marriott Bonvoy is a program offering meaningful travel across the Asia Pacific, aiming to create opportunities for guests to forge first-hand connections with local communities and the environment during their stay, promoting both cultural understanding and positive change.\nAdopt a Coral at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to participate in the coral-fragment plantation activity in an effort to promote reef habitats and generate new coral. The resort has teamed up with Reefscapers, a coral propagation organization appointed by the Maldivian government as custodians of the coral colonies in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon which was slated to be destroyed as part of a reclamation project. The activity is led by experts and offers a hands-on experience to participants while also providing an alternative business to the 250 inhabitants whose sole previous source of employment was fishing.\n“One of the growing trends we’re observing is how conscious people are of their personal impact on the environment and the destinations they visit,” said Emilio Fortini, General Manager, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. “Adopt a Coral offered at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa provides an excellent opportunity for our guests to connect with nature, allowing them to give back while staying with us. We are excited to launch Adopt a Coral as part of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy and look forward to bringing truly meaningful travel to our guests at home, or from abroad once international travel resumes.”\nThe experience is available for guests to experience anytime. Guests can make a booking through the hotel link here. As of launch time, Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy features 15 meaningful experiences across three distinct pillars – environmental protection, community engagement and marine conservation.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa to Introduce Marine Conservation Purpose-Driven Experience"
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India-Sourced Covid-19 Vaccines Arrive in the Maldives
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A consignment of Oxford-AstraZeneca ‘Covishield’ vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute in India has been airfreighted to the Maldives under a special grant program between the two countries.
The Air India flight carrying the 100,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine landed at Velana International Airport at around 2:42 pm on Wednesday.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressed the nation shortly before the vaccines reached the island nation, and extended his sincere gratitude to the citizens of India and the Indian government, along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the long-standing friendship between the two countries on a national and personal level.
The President described the supply of vaccines as a wave of a new hope but called on Maldivians to remain vigilant and aware of health guidelines.
“My advice is to listen and adhere to the advice of health professionals,” stated the President in his address. “Wear a mask when you go out. Temporarily stop public gatherings of large crowds with contact. Wash your hands and practice good hygiene and maintain social distance.”
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has opened registration to receive Covid-19 vaccine doses on Monday through its online portal and announced that vaccines would be administered to the public, with frontline workers prioritized and set to receive the first doses along with high-risk elderly persons.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"A consignment of Oxford-AstraZeneca ‘Covishield’ vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute in India has been airfreighted to the Maldives under a special grant program between the two countries.\nThe Air India flight carrying the 100,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine landed at Velana International Airport at around 2:42 pm on Wednesday.\nPresident Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressed the nation shortly before the vaccines reached the island nation, and extended his sincere gratitude to the citizens of India and the Indian government, along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the long-standing friendship between the two countries on a national and personal level.\nThe President described the supply of vaccines as a wave of a new hope but called on Maldivians to remain vigilant and aware of health guidelines.\n“My advice is to listen and adhere to the advice of health professionals,” stated the President in his address. “Wear a mask when you go out. Temporarily stop public gatherings of large crowds with contact. Wash your hands and practice good hygiene and maintain social distance.”\nThe Health Protection Agency (HPA) has opened registration to receive Covid-19 vaccine doses on Monday through its online portal and announced that vaccines would be administered to the public, with frontline workers prioritized and set to receive the first doses along with high-risk elderly persons.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"India-Sourced Covid-19 Vaccines Arrive in the Maldives"
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Love Island’s Sophie Piper the latest reality star to break travel ban as she jets to the Maldives with boyfriend Casey
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Kady McDermott snaps at critic who slams her ‘business trip’ to the Maldives
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Kady McDermott was forced to hit back at trolls on Friday after she was criticised for her ‘business trip’ to the Maldives.
The former Love Island contestant took to Instagram to share a sunset photo of herself in a bikini, gazing out at the infinity pool and soaking up the evening heat.
‘My favourite time of the day!’ she captioned it, tagging @hardrockhotelmaldives and @trendingtravel.co.uk into the post.
Hitting back: Kady McDermott was forced to hit back at trolls on Friday after she was criticised for her ‘business trip’ to the Maldives
But one follower – who allegedly has been contacting her via direct message as well – as quick to slam Kady, 25, for being abroad while the majority of the UK are forbidden to travel and stuck in Tier 3 and 4 lockdowns.
‘Breaking the rules again – don’t see this as a business trip!’ he remarked.
Unable to let it slide, Kady bit back: ‘Oh so because you don’t see it as a business trip it means it isn’t? Oh ok lol.
‘But if you mush know as you keep sending me DMS too I am here with @trendingtravel.co.uk and had a valid letter for travel from the CEO. Not everyone’s work is based in an office, David!’ [sic]
Business or pleasure? The former Love Island contestant took to Instagram to share a sunset photo of herself in a bikini, gazing out at the infinity pool and soaking up the evening heat
Work or play? One follower – who allegedly has been contacting her via direct message as well – as quick to slam Kady, 25, for being abroad while the majority of the UK are forbidden to travel and stuck in Tier 3 and 4 lockdowns [above is her reply]
She went on: ‘I understand some people may not see this as “work” but advertising fashion brands, companies, hotels etc is how I pay my bills.
‘I don’t question anyone on how they pay theirs so don’t question mine. Happy new year!’ [sic]
Others agreed with the original critic’s comment, with one remarking ‘God how easy is that flying somewhere nice and getting pictured’ and another posting ‘Got her fella with her so can’t be that much of a “business trip”’.
Kady is away with her boyfriend, former TOWIE star Myles Barnett, 26, after they rekindled their romance following an on-off relationship.
She went on: ‘I understand some people may not see this as “work” but advertising fashion brands, companies, hotels etc is how I pay my bills. I don’t question anyone on how they pay theirs so don’t question mine. Happy new year!’
Kady was also forced to hit back at another follower on Friday, who bizarrely posted: ‘Congratulations on the pregnancy!’
Kady was also forced to hit back at another follower on Friday, who bizarrely posted: ‘Congratulations on the pregnancy!’
To which Kady snapped back: ‘Only thing in my belly right now is a pina colada and pad Thai!’
The snap saw Kady in a skimpy two-piece, her long raven tresses falling loosely over one shoulder and covering her face and her torso.
It comes after a flurry of reality stars have been slammed over the past few weeks for jetting off to the lives of the Maldives, St Barts and Dubai.
Plus one: Kady is away with her boyfriend, former TOWIE star Myles Barnett, 26, after they rekindled their romance following an on-off relationship
Hard at it girls? Despite the coronavirus crisis worsening, stars of TOWIE, Love Island and Geordie Shore appear to be soaking up the sun around the globe in their droves. Pictured Malin Andersson, Chloe Ferry, L-R
While some jetted out prior to the UK’s travel ban, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson enforced another lockdown on the nation, others have jetted off since then, under the ‘for work purposes’ loophole.
Despite the coronavirus crisis worsening, stars of TOWIE, Love Island and Geordie Shore appear to be soaking up the sun around the globe in their droves.
Most have flocked to Dubai, as the United Arab Emirates has played host to a number of stars over the past year, despite the consistent rules throughout advising against international travel, save for work or education.
Hot spot: Dubai has been the primary hot spot for reality star ‘business trips’, rule-bending and hard-partying throughout the pandemic, and stars continue to flock to the United Arab Emirates despite soaring infection rates
Amid yacht trips and wild nights out, a host of stars, including TOWIE’s Amber Turner, Dan Edgar, Yazmin Oukhellou and James Lock, have all maintained their trips have been for business purposes with many confirming their work plans on social media or to publications through their representatives.
On December 20, London and surrounding areas were plunged into Tier 4, which saw travel abroad for leisure ‘not permitted’, with exceptions only allowed for reasons such as work, education and childcare, however, Vogue Williams and her husband Spencer Matthews were spotted on a family holiday to St. Barts on Monday.
Government guidelines for international travel currently state: ‘Following identification of a new variant of the virus, international travel from your area may be increasingly restricted because of domestic regulations…
Living it up: Amid yacht trips and wild nights out, a host of stars have maintained their trips have been for business purposes with many confirming their work plans on social media or to publications through their representatives [Love Island’s Kaz Crossley and Ellie Brown, pictured]
Idyllic: The stars have also sauntered to the Caribbean while Brits languish at home
‘Different rules apply in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For example, those in tier 4 areas in England will not be permitted to travel abroad apart from limited exceptions, such as work purposes. Follow all the rules that apply to you.’
The general travel advice on the Gov.UK site reads: ‘We continue to advise against all non-essential international travel to some countries and territories. You should check the country page for your destination…
‘We are monitoring the international situation very closely and keeping this advice under constant review so that it reflects our latest assessment of risks to British people. We take a range of factors into account.
‘For coronavirus, this includes the incidence rate and the resilience of healthcare provision in each country.’
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Oh ok lol.\n‘But if you mush know as you keep sending me DMS too I am here with @trendingtravel.co.uk and had a valid letter for travel from the CEO. Not everyone’s work is based in an office, David!’ [sic]\nBusiness or pleasure? The former Love Island contestant took to Instagram to share a sunset photo of herself in a bikini, gazing out at the infinity pool and soaking up the evening heat\nWork or play? One follower – who allegedly has been contacting her via direct message as well – as quick to slam Kady, 25, for being abroad while the majority of the UK are forbidden to travel and stuck in Tier 3 and 4 lockdowns [above is her reply]\nShe went on: ‘I understand some people may not see this as “work” but advertising fashion brands, companies, hotels etc is how I pay my bills.\n‘I don’t question anyone on how they pay theirs so don’t question mine. Happy new year!’ [sic]\nOthers agreed with the original critic’s comment, with one remarking ‘God how easy is that flying somewhere nice and getting pictured’ and another posting ‘Got her fella with her so can’t be that much of a “business trip”’.\nKady is away with her boyfriend, former TOWIE star Myles Barnett, 26, after they rekindled their romance following an on-off relationship.\nShe went on: ‘I understand some people may not see this as “work” but advertising fashion brands, companies, hotels etc is how I pay my bills. I don’t question anyone on how they pay theirs so don’t question mine. Happy new year!’\nKady was also forced to hit back at another follower on Friday, who bizarrely posted: ‘Congratulations on the pregnancy!’\nKady was also forced to hit back at another follower on Friday, who bizarrely posted: ‘Congratulations on the pregnancy!’\nTo which Kady snapped back: ‘Only thing in my belly right now is a pina colada and pad Thai!’\nThe snap saw Kady in a skimpy two-piece, her long raven tresses falling loosely over one shoulder and covering her face and her torso.\nIt comes after a flurry of reality stars have been slammed over the past few weeks for jetting off to the lives of the Maldives, St Barts and Dubai.\nPlus one: Kady is away with her boyfriend, former TOWIE star Myles Barnett, 26, after they rekindled their romance following an on-off relationship\nHard at it girls? Despite the coronavirus crisis worsening, stars of TOWIE, Love Island and Geordie Shore appear to be soaking up the sun around the globe in their droves. Pictured Malin Andersson, Chloe Ferry, L-R\nWhile some jetted out prior to the UK’s travel ban, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson enforced another lockdown on the nation, others have jetted off since then, under the ‘for work purposes’ loophole.\nDespite the coronavirus crisis worsening, stars of TOWIE, Love Island and Geordie Shore appear to be soaking up the sun around the globe in their droves.\nMost have flocked to Dubai, as the United Arab Emirates has played host to a number of stars over the past year, despite the consistent rules throughout advising against international travel, save for work or education.\nHot spot: Dubai has been the primary hot spot for reality star ‘business trips’, rule-bending and hard-partying throughout the pandemic, and stars continue to flock to the United Arab Emirates despite soaring infection rates\nAmid yacht trips and wild nights out, a host of stars, including TOWIE’s Amber Turner, Dan Edgar, Yazmin Oukhellou and James Lock, have all maintained their trips have been for business purposes with many confirming their work plans on social media or to publications through their representatives.\nOn December 20, London and surrounding areas were plunged into Tier 4, which saw travel abroad for leisure ‘not permitted’, with exceptions only allowed for reasons such as work, education and childcare, however, Vogue Williams and her husband Spencer Matthews were spotted on a family holiday to St. Barts on Monday.\nGovernment guidelines for international travel currently state: ‘Following identification of a new variant of the virus, international travel from your area may be increasingly restricted because of domestic regulations…\nLiving it up: Amid yacht trips and wild nights out, a host of stars have maintained their trips have been for business purposes with many confirming their work plans on social media or to publications through their representatives [Love Island’s Kaz Crossley and Ellie Brown, pictured]\nIdyllic: The stars have also sauntered to the Caribbean while Brits languish at home\n‘Different rules apply in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For example, those in tier 4 areas in England will not be permitted to travel abroad apart from limited exceptions, such as work purposes. Follow all the rules that apply to you.’\nThe general travel advice on the Gov.UK site reads: ‘We continue to advise against all non-essential international travel to some countries and territories. You should check the country page for your destination…\n‘We are monitoring the international situation very closely and keeping this advice under constant review so that it reflects our latest assessment of risks to British people. We take a range of factors into account.\n‘For coronavirus, this includes the incidence rate and the resilience of healthcare provision in each country.’",
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COVID-19: Maldives records 48 new cases, 25 recoveries
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Thursday, announced that a further 48 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 while 25 persons were reported as recovered.
According to the agency, 19 of the cases were identified from the Greater Male’ Region, while 15 cases were identified in inhabited islands and the remaining 14 cases were found in operational resorts.
✳️ COVID-19 : Case Updates As of 14.01.2021, 06:00 PM Malé area: 19
Inhabited islands: 15
Operational Resorts: 14
Live aboard: 0
Islands under development: 0
Industrial islands: 0 Total number of cases: 48https://t.co/PjrgTZ4m64 pic.twitter.com/1PAW2ONees — Health Protection Agency (@HPA_MV) January 14, 2021
At present, Maldives records a total of 14,325 virus cases of which 806 are active cases, in addition to 13,463 recoveries and 49 deaths.
During August, authorities tightened the safety measures implemented in the Greater Male’ region, following an alarming upsurge of COVID-19 cases after the state initiated efforts to steer the country towards a ‘new normal’ with the phased easing of lockdown restrictions. After a long period of recording over 100 daily cases, the numbers fell to two-digits during the most part of September.
Throughout October, November and December the numbers had slipped further down below 50, with a few spikes on rare occasions, including the recent spikes as a result of four new virus clusters.
Within this same period, the number of recoveries saw a significant increase, bringing the number of recovered cases to over 94 percent.
HPA recently eased several safety measures imposed to control the spread of COVID-19. These leniencies include the cancellation of the city-wide curfew over the greater Male’ region, the reduction of quarantine periods to 10 days as well as cancelling mandatory quarantine for locals returning to Maldives and for locals travelling to resorts.
Despite the sustained decrease in virus cases, the agency has renewed calls for citizens to adhere to protective measures to contain the spread of the virus, cautioning against a public sentiment that the outbreak has been “controlled”.
On March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 93 million people and claimed over 1.9 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 66.5 million people have recovered.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Google News
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"The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Thursday, announced that a further 48 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 while 25 persons were reported as recovered.\nAccording to the agency, 19 of the cases were identified from the Greater Male’ Region, while 15 cases were identified in inhabited islands and the remaining 14 cases were found in operational resorts.\n✳️ COVID-19 : Case Updates As of 14.01.2021, 06:00 PM Malé area: 19\nInhabited islands: 15\nOperational Resorts: 14\nLive aboard: 0\nIslands under development: 0\nIndustrial islands: 0 Total number of cases: 48https://t.co/PjrgTZ4m64 pic.twitter.com/1PAW2ONees — Health Protection Agency (@HPA_MV) January 14, 2021\nAt present, Maldives records a total of 14,325 virus cases of which 806 are active cases, in addition to 13,463 recoveries and 49 deaths.\nDuring August, authorities tightened the safety measures implemented in the Greater Male’ region, following an alarming upsurge of COVID-19 cases after the state initiated efforts to steer the country towards a ‘new normal’ with the phased easing of lockdown restrictions. After a long period of recording over 100 daily cases, the numbers fell to two-digits during the most part of September.\nThroughout October, November and December the numbers had slipped further down below 50, with a few spikes on rare occasions, including the recent spikes as a result of four new virus clusters.\nWithin this same period, the number of recoveries saw a significant increase, bringing the number of recovered cases to over 94 percent.\nHPA recently eased several safety measures imposed to control the spread of COVID-19. These leniencies include the cancellation of the city-wide curfew over the greater Male’ region, the reduction of quarantine periods to 10 days as well as cancelling mandatory quarantine for locals returning to Maldives and for locals travelling to resorts.\nDespite the sustained decrease in virus cases, the agency has renewed calls for citizens to adhere to protective measures to contain the spread of the virus, cautioning against a public sentiment that the outbreak has been “controlled”.\nOn March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 93 million people and claimed over 1.9 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 66.5 million people have recovered.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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Yacht Quinta Essentia in Maldives
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The all-aluminium Quinta Essentia was designed by Monaco based Dobroserdov Design and built-in 2016 by Admiral in Italy. Dutch design firm Vripack worked together with The Italian Sea Group on developing the E Motion 55 platform that gives Quinta Essentia such a spacious interior and comfortable ride out at sea. Seen in the Maldives last week, here she shares an anchorage with the two motor yacht Elandess and Sunrays.
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"The all-aluminium Quinta Essentia was designed by Monaco based Dobroserdov Design and built-in 2016 by Admiral in Italy. Dutch design firm Vripack worked together with The Italian Sea Group on developing the E Motion 55 platform that gives Quinta Essentia such a spacious interior and comfortable ride out at sea. Seen in the Maldives last week, here she shares an anchorage with the two motor yacht Elandess and Sunrays.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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Adam Tholhath, Six Senses Laamu, Shines at Stelliers Awards for Inspiring Future Generations
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Six Senses Education and Community Outreach Manager Adam Tholhath have been recognized on the global stage at this year’s Stelliers awards for inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards. Adam received his Stelliers Award for the Sustainable Hotelier of the year during the Virtual Award Ceremony in December 2020.
Stelliers is a Leading Hotelier Awards Platform with a mission to not only recognize the most talented hoteliers but also to inspire the younger generations to pursue a career in hospitality. The Sustainable Hotelier award is a new addition to awards categories, reserved for a host who is leading the industry through environmentally friendly and socially responsible initiatives.
In his role as Education and Community Outreach Manager, Adam drives Six Senses Laamu’s local community relations and leads the ‘Eku Eky’ (meaning ‘together’ in Dhivehi) initiative. A series of meetings held throughout the year brings together stakeholders to the same table to discuss sustainable development plans and find solutions to the most pressing issues facing the Atoll. Adam also leads a school outreach program, inspiring the next generation to advocate for their own island’s natural resources. This program provides snorkelling sessions and marine books for all schools through guest donations.
Adam is also the driving force behind Plastic Free Laamu Atoll, which aims to eliminate single-use plastics within the community. In 2019, reverse osmosis water filtration systems were donated to various government institutions in the atoll, bringing the total number donated by Six Senses Laamu to 63. They provide clean, plastic-free drinking water to approximately 4,384 people, thereby avoiding an estimated 1.6 million single-use plastic water bottles annually.
“This award is extremely well-deserved,” says a very proud Marteyne van Well, General Manager of Six Senses Laamu. “Adam’s commitment and efforts have, and continue to, pave the way for more sustainable relationships with stakeholders in Laamu at all levels, as well as inspire and empower the resort team in the realm of sustainability.”
This is the second Stelliers award to be presented to a Six Senses Laamu host, after Megan O’Beirne, former Sustainability Manager, was named South Asia’s CSR Hotelier of the Year in 2018.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Six Senses Education and Community Outreach Manager Adam Tholhath have been recognized on the global stage at this year’s Stelliers awards for inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards. Adam received his Stelliers Award for the Sustainable Hotelier of the year during the Virtual Award Ceremony in December 2020.\nStelliers is a Leading Hotelier Awards Platform with a mission to not only recognize the most talented hoteliers but also to inspire the younger generations to pursue a career in hospitality. The Sustainable Hotelier award is a new addition to awards categories, reserved for a host who is leading the industry through environmentally friendly and socially responsible initiatives.\nIn his role as Education and Community Outreach Manager, Adam drives Six Senses Laamu’s local community relations and leads the ‘Eku Eky’ (meaning ‘together’ in Dhivehi) initiative. A series of meetings held throughout the year brings together stakeholders to the same table to discuss sustainable development plans and find solutions to the most pressing issues facing the Atoll. Adam also leads a school outreach program, inspiring the next generation to advocate for their own island’s natural resources. This program provides snorkelling sessions and marine books for all schools through guest donations.\nAdam is also the driving force behind Plastic Free Laamu Atoll, which aims to eliminate single-use plastics within the community. In 2019, reverse osmosis water filtration systems were donated to various government institutions in the atoll, bringing the total number donated by Six Senses Laamu to 63. They provide clean, plastic-free drinking water to approximately 4,384 people, thereby avoiding an estimated 1.6 million single-use plastic water bottles annually.\n“This award is extremely well-deserved,” says a very proud Marteyne van Well, General Manager of Six Senses Laamu. “Adam’s commitment and efforts have, and continue to, pave the way for more sustainable relationships with stakeholders in Laamu at all levels, as well as inspire and empower the resort team in the realm of sustainability.”\nThis is the second Stelliers award to be presented to a Six Senses Laamu host, after Megan O’Beirne, former Sustainability Manager, was named South Asia’s CSR Hotelier of the Year in 2018.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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Love Island’s Georgia Steel flouts Maldives’ strict anti-nudity laws as she poses topless at luxury resort
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FORMER Love Island contestant Georgia Steel flouts strict anti-nudity laws in the Maldives as she poses topless at a luxury resort.
In one shot Georgia, 22, poses in just skimpy bikini bottoms and in another she reveals all through a wet T-shirt.
She posted pics on social media, seemingly unaware that nudity is illegal in the conservative Muslim country and carries a jail term.
The country also dishes out public floggings and even the death sentence for the most serious offences.
One islander said: “It may seem strange to Westerners, but coming here and failing to observe our laws and customs is incredibly insulting.
“Influencers who think the Maldives is just a great backdrop for their Instagram should stop and think before one ends up in jail.
Reality star Georgia revealed all in skimpy bikini bottoms and a wet T-shirtCredit: Instagram
Georgia posted the pics online but seems unaware that nudity is illegal in the Maldives
One islander said: ‘Influencers who think the Maldives is just a great backdrop for their Instagram should stop and think before one ends up in jail’Credit: Instagram
“The resorts could also be in serious trouble if guests like Georgia are found to be generating ‘pornographic images’ on the premises.”
Georgia, who was on the ITV2 dating show in 2018, earns about £7,000 a social media post promoting resorts and clothing brands.
She is defying Covid rules by travelling with fellow ex-reality star Joanna Chimonides for “work purposes”.
Georgia has been defying Covid rules by travelling with fellow ex-reality star Joanna ChimonidesCredit: Instagram
A source said: ‘The resorts could also be in serious trouble if guests like Georgia are found to be generating ‘pornographic images’ on the premises’Credit: Instagram
Inside Georgia Steel’s incredible Maldives holiday with pal Joanna Chimonides Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Bing News :
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"FORMER Love Island contestant Georgia Steel flouts strict anti-nudity laws in the Maldives as she poses topless at a luxury resort.\nIn one shot Georgia, 22, poses in just skimpy bikini bottoms and in another she reveals all through a wet T-shirt.\nShe posted pics on social media, seemingly unaware that nudity is illegal in the conservative Muslim country and carries a jail term.\nThe country also dishes out public floggings and even the death sentence for the most serious offences.\nOne islander said: “It may seem strange to Westerners, but coming here and failing to observe our laws and customs is incredibly insulting.\n“Influencers who think the Maldives is just a great backdrop for their Instagram should stop and think before one ends up in jail.\nReality star Georgia revealed all in skimpy bikini bottoms and a wet T-shirtCredit: Instagram\nGeorgia posted the pics online but seems unaware that nudity is illegal in the Maldives\nOne islander said: ‘Influencers who think the Maldives is just a great backdrop for their Instagram should stop and think before one ends up in jail’Credit: Instagram\n“The resorts could also be in serious trouble if guests like Georgia are found to be generating ‘pornographic images’ on the premises.”\nGeorgia, who was on the ITV2 dating show in 2018, earns about £7,000 a social media post promoting resorts and clothing brands.\nShe is defying Covid rules by travelling with fellow ex-reality star Joanna Chimonides for “work purposes”.\nGeorgia has been defying Covid rules by travelling with fellow ex-reality star Joanna ChimonidesCredit: Instagram\nA source said: ‘The resorts could also be in serious trouble if guests like Georgia are found to be generating ‘pornographic images’ on the premises’Credit: Instagram\nInside Georgia Steel’s incredible Maldives holiday with pal Joanna Chimonides Full details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
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Kiara Advani slides into pool in Maldives, shares a stunning video
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Bollywood actress Kiara Advani is quite an active social media user and a fashionista who often raises the temperature of the internet with her stunning pictures and stylish looks.
Like several other B-town celebs, the young actress welcomed the New Year in the Maldives and is giving a glimpse of her holiday on social media by sharing amazing pictures and videos. Taking to her Instagram handle, the diva, shared a stunning video of herself sliding into a pool and captioned it as, ‘sliding out of 2020’. In the video, the actress looks super chilled and gorgeous in her shiny blue swimming outfit as she takes a slide to jump into a pool.
In one of the pictures, Kiara gave a glimpse of her diving gear hinting that the actress is perhaps all set to have scuba diving in the water of Maldives while in the other picture, the ‘Kabir Singh’ actress can be seen enjoying her mouth-watering food while overlooking the sea. Earlier, the actress also shared an amazing backless picture of her and captioned it as, ‘Lookin at you 2021’ and took the internet by storm. In the picture, the actress looked exceptionally pretty in a gold backless dress and carrying a hat in her hand as she gets clicked overlooking the sea.
Reportedly, Kiara Advani is enjoying her holiday in the Maldives with her rumoured boyfriend Sidharth Malhotra and the dashing actor also took to his Instagram handle to share a video of him jumping into the water and captioned it as, ‘Can’t wait to jump into 2021! Happy New Year everyone Here’s to a healthy prosperous year ahead. Peace n Happiness’
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Bollywood actress Kiara Advani is quite an active social media user and a fashionista who often raises the temperature of the internet with her stunning pictures and stylish looks.\nLike several other B-town celebs, the young actress welcomed the New Year in the Maldives and is giving a glimpse of her holiday on social media by sharing amazing pictures and videos. Taking to her Instagram handle, the diva, shared a stunning video of herself sliding into a pool and captioned it as, ‘sliding out of 2020’. In the video, the actress looks super chilled and gorgeous in her shiny blue swimming outfit as she takes a slide to jump into a pool.\nIn one of the pictures, Kiara gave a glimpse of her diving gear hinting that the actress is perhaps all set to have scuba diving in the water of Maldives while in the other picture, the ‘Kabir Singh’ actress can be seen enjoying her mouth-watering food while overlooking the sea. Earlier, the actress also shared an amazing backless picture of her and captioned it as, ‘Lookin at you 2021’ and took the internet by storm. In the picture, the actress looked exceptionally pretty in a gold backless dress and carrying a hat in her hand as she gets clicked overlooking the sea.\nReportedly, Kiara Advani is enjoying her holiday in the Maldives with her rumoured boyfriend Sidharth Malhotra and the dashing actor also took to his Instagram handle to share a video of him jumping into the water and captioned it as, ‘Can’t wait to jump into 2021! Happy New Year everyone Here’s to a healthy prosperous year ahead. Peace n Happiness’\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
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Villa College to Conduct Training Programs for Tourism and Hospitality Industry
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Villa College and Athama Foundation have signed to collaborate and conduct training programs for those looking to build a career in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
The signing ceremony held at Villa College was commenced by Athama Foundation Founder and Vice Chairperson Ali Ahrush Ibrahim and Villa College Rector Dr. Ahmed Anwar.
Athama Foundation states they believe training professionals in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry is crucial to national development, considering our economy is dependent on tourism.
The foundation also claims they have discovered graduates are hesitant to enter a career in the tourism industry, and due to a lack of training, those who do enter the industry leave their jobs quickly.
The program aims to ease the challenges faced by the industry such as those above, and target youth development under Athama Foundation’s social responsibility.
Athama Foundation states they have chosen to collaborate as they believe Villa College to be one of the most capable schools delivering higher education and such training programs.
Additionally, it is highlighted that youngsters interested in the industry can enrol in the “Certificate 3 in Hospitality” program by Villa College and Athama Foundation. The four-month-long program is said to be conducted in a resort where students will gain practical experience as well as theoretical knowledge. It is further noted that only 20 students will be selected for the first batch.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Villa College and Athama Foundation have signed to collaborate and conduct training programs for those looking to build a career in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.\nThe signing ceremony held at Villa College was commenced by Athama Foundation Founder and Vice Chairperson Ali Ahrush Ibrahim and Villa College Rector Dr. Ahmed Anwar.\nAthama Foundation states they believe training professionals in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry is crucial to national development, considering our economy is dependent on tourism.\nThe foundation also claims they have discovered graduates are hesitant to enter a career in the tourism industry, and due to a lack of training, those who do enter the industry leave their jobs quickly.\nThe program aims to ease the challenges faced by the industry such as those above, and target youth development under Athama Foundation’s social responsibility.\nAthama Foundation states they have chosen to collaborate as they believe Villa College to be one of the most capable schools delivering higher education and such training programs.\nAdditionally, it is highlighted that youngsters interested in the industry can enrol in the “Certificate 3 in Hospitality” program by Villa College and Athama Foundation. The four-month-long program is said to be conducted in a resort where students will gain practical experience as well as theoretical knowledge. It is further noted that only 20 students will be selected for the first batch.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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The Prosecutor General’s Office stated that no charges were pressed against Kuredu Island Resort and Spa over the delay in reporting the first case of COVID-19 in Maldives, due to lack of sufficient evidence.
The decision to forgo pressing charges against the resort, finalised on December 1, 2020, was disclosed in a report sent to the parliament.
As per the report, it was unclear whether or not the Health Protection Agency (HPA) had forwarded the mandatory instructions and updated information to Kuredu.
Additionally, the PG Office stated that several other aspects of the case remained uncertain following the completion of the investigative process.
In May 2020, Maldives Police Service announced their intention to seek four charges against Crown and Champa Resorts, Kuredu Island Resort’s management company, claiming that reporting the first case was deliberately delayed.
Maldives’ first COVID-19 case concerned an Italian tourist who vacationed at Kuredu in February 2020.
Authorities revealed that the doctor stationed at Kuredu had failed to report the matter to HPA, despite the patient visiting the resort’s clinic on February 26, 2020, with symptoms and returning the following day with further complications.
The tourist in question went on to transit in the capital city of Male’ from March 1 to 2 after being unable to depart as initially planned and tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Italy.
Although the individual informed Maldivian authorities after testing positive for the virus, Kuredu Island Resort and Spa only notified the government when the resort’s doctor began displaying symptoms.
At present, Maldives records a total of 13,930 virus cases of which 658 are active cases, in addition to 13,217 recoveries and 48 deaths.
On March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 86.9 million people and claimed over 1.8 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 61.6 million people have recovered.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"The Prosecutor General’s Office stated that no charges were pressed against Kuredu Island Resort and Spa over the delay in reporting the first case of COVID-19 in Maldives, due to lack of sufficient evidence.\nThe decision to forgo pressing charges against the resort, finalised on December 1, 2020, was disclosed in a report sent to the parliament.\nAs per the report, it was unclear whether or not the Health Protection Agency (HPA) had forwarded the mandatory instructions and updated information to Kuredu.\nAdditionally, the PG Office stated that several other aspects of the case remained uncertain following the completion of the investigative process.\nIn May 2020, Maldives Police Service announced their intention to seek four charges against Crown and Champa Resorts, Kuredu Island Resort’s management company, claiming that reporting the first case was deliberately delayed.\nMaldives’ first COVID-19 case concerned an Italian tourist who vacationed at Kuredu in February 2020.\nAuthorities revealed that the doctor stationed at Kuredu had failed to report the matter to HPA, despite the patient visiting the resort’s clinic on February 26, 2020, with symptoms and returning the following day with further complications.\nThe tourist in question went on to transit in the capital city of Male’ from March 1 to 2 after being unable to depart as initially planned and tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Italy.\nAlthough the individual informed Maldivian authorities after testing positive for the virus, Kuredu Island Resort and Spa only notified the government when the resort’s doctor began displaying symptoms.\nAt present, Maldives records a total of 13,930 virus cases of which 658 are active cases, in addition to 13,217 recoveries and 48 deaths.\nOn March 12, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 86.9 million people and claimed over 1.8 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 61.6 million people have recovered.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"No charges against Kuredu due to lack of evidence: PG Office"
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U.S.-Maldives Inaugural Defense and Security Dialogue
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Department of Defense and the Ministry of Defense of the Maldives held their inaugural Defense and Security Dialogue January 5 in Male, Maldives.
Mr Anthony Tata, performing the duties of undersecretary of defence for policy, co-chaired the meeting alongside Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi.
The DoD and the Maldivian MoD agreed on concrete steps to operationalize the Security and Defense Relationship Framework signed in September 2020, with a focus on four areas: exercises, logistics, information sharing and professional military education.
Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region and agreed on activities in 2021 that will advance shared priorities such as maritime security, counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The DoD commended the Maldives’ success in rapidly mobilizing and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and both sides agreed to evaluate further cooperation opportunities in the area of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
The DoD and Maldivian MoD affirmed the importance of the dialogue and look forward to holding the next Defense and Security Dialogue in 2022.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Department of Defense and the Ministry of Defense of the Maldives held their inaugural Defense and Security Dialogue January 5 in Male, Maldives.\nMr Anthony Tata, performing the duties of undersecretary of defence for policy, co-chaired the meeting alongside Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi.\nThe DoD and the Maldivian MoD agreed on concrete steps to operationalize the Security and Defense Relationship Framework signed in September 2020, with a focus on four areas: exercises, logistics, information sharing and professional military education.\nBoth sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region and agreed on activities in 2021 that will advance shared priorities such as maritime security, counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.\nThe DoD commended the Maldives’ success in rapidly mobilizing and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and both sides agreed to evaluate further cooperation opportunities in the area of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.\nThe DoD and Maldivian MoD affirmed the importance of the dialogue and look forward to holding the next Defense and Security Dialogue in 2022.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"U.S.-Maldives Inaugural Defense and Security Dialogue"
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Maldives GDP Hits Negative 27 Percent; Expenditure More Than Twice the Income!
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Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has revealed that Maldives racked up a deficit of MVR 15 billion in 2020. Expenditure stood at MVR 30.6 billion, which is twice the amount of income which was MVR 14 billion.
Ministry of Finance had initially projected that, in the worst-case scenario, the nation’s economy will contract to a negative 29 per cent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As travel restrictions in 2020 cut off the main source of income for the Maldives, a holiday destination heavily reliant on tourism, the country’s GDP declined by a staggering 51.6 per cent in the second quarter of last year.
Throughout 2020, the country’s productivity fell from MVR 86 billion to MVR 57 billion, with the tourism sector’s growth contracting by 78 per cent. Apart from tourism, the construction, business and communications sectors also greatly suffered the consequences of COVID-19.
In early 2020, the World Bank estimated that Maldives will be the economically worst-hit country due to COVID-19 in South East Asia.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has revealed that Maldives racked up a deficit of MVR 15 billion in 2020. Expenditure stood at MVR 30.6 billion, which is twice the amount of income which was MVR 14 billion.\nMinistry of Finance had initially projected that, in the worst-case scenario, the nation’s economy will contract to a negative 29 per cent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\nAs travel restrictions in 2020 cut off the main source of income for the Maldives, a holiday destination heavily reliant on tourism, the country’s GDP declined by a staggering 51.6 per cent in the second quarter of last year.\nThroughout 2020, the country’s productivity fell from MVR 86 billion to MVR 57 billion, with the tourism sector’s growth contracting by 78 per cent. Apart from tourism, the construction, business and communications sectors also greatly suffered the consequences of COVID-19.\nIn early 2020, the World Bank estimated that Maldives will be the economically worst-hit country due to COVID-19 in South East Asia.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Maldives GDP Hits Negative 27 Percent; Expenditure More Than Twice the Income!"
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Maldives police say they uncovered plot to attack school
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MALE, Maldives — Police in the Maldives said Tuesday they have uncovered a planned attack on a school involving eight suspected members of an Islamic State-affiliated group arrested last November.
The suspects attempted to build an explosive device on a boat at sea, conducted training on uninhabited islands and attempted to recruit children, the Maldives Police Service said.
Police raided the boat and found items that could be used to build a bomb on board and gun cartridges in the shallow sea, it said.
The suspects were arrested after police were tipped off by foreign intelligence agencies, it said in a statement. Evidence was found in seized cellphones of a plan to attack a school while exams were in progress, it said.
It was unclear why the school was a potential target, but religious extremists in the country are known to discourage people from giving their children anything other than strictly Islamic education.
Police said the details of the investigation have been submitted to the Prosecutor General to press charges in court.
The Maldives is an archipelago state in the Indian Ocean with a predominantly Sunni Muslim population.
The country is known for its luxury tourist resorts but has also been in the news for an increasing number of young men going to fight along with Islamic militants in foreign wars.
Some foreign tourists were injured in a blast in a park in Male, the capital, in 2007, the only known militant attack in the country.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"MALE, Maldives — Police in the Maldives said Tuesday they have uncovered a planned attack on a school involving eight suspected members of an Islamic State-affiliated group arrested last November.\nThe suspects attempted to build an explosive device on a boat at sea, conducted training on uninhabited islands and attempted to recruit children, the Maldives Police Service said.\nPolice raided the boat and found items that could be used to build a bomb on board and gun cartridges in the shallow sea, it said.\nThe suspects were arrested after police were tipped off by foreign intelligence agencies, it said in a statement. Evidence was found in seized cellphones of a plan to attack a school while exams were in progress, it said.\nIt was unclear why the school was a potential target, but religious extremists in the country are known to discourage people from giving their children anything other than strictly Islamic education.\nPolice said the details of the investigation have been submitted to the Prosecutor General to press charges in court.\nThe Maldives is an archipelago state in the Indian Ocean with a predominantly Sunni Muslim population.\nThe country is known for its luxury tourist resorts but has also been in the news for an increasing number of young men going to fight along with Islamic militants in foreign wars.\nSome foreign tourists were injured in a blast in a park in Male, the capital, in 2007, the only known militant attack in the country.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"Maldives police say they uncovered plot to attack school"
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Japan Donates USD 5.6 Million Worth of Medical Equipment to Maldives
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The government of Japan has provided the Maldives with medical equipment worth USD 5.6 million.
During the ceremony held at the Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) stationed at Dharubaaruge on Tuesday, Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, Keiko Yanai handed the consignment over to the Maldives Minister of Health, Ahmed Naseem.
The donation comes under an Exchange of Notes for the grant of 600 million Japanese Yen which is approximately USD 5.6 million, which was signed between both governments during June last year.
The donated equipment includes 65 bedside monitors, 19 portable ultrasound machines, 19 defibrillators, and 10 portable X-Ray machines. A number of syringe pumps and other accessories were also provided to the Maldives.
The donation aims to support the Maldives’ efforts to increase healthcare capacity across regional and atoll hospitals across the archipelago nation, alongside enhancing the country’s Covid-19 response efforts.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"The government of Japan has provided the Maldives with medical equipment worth USD 5.6 million.\nDuring the ceremony held at the Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) stationed at Dharubaaruge on Tuesday, Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, Keiko Yanai handed the consignment over to the Maldives Minister of Health, Ahmed Naseem.\nThe donation comes under an Exchange of Notes for the grant of 600 million Japanese Yen which is approximately USD 5.6 million, which was signed between both governments during June last year.\nThe donated equipment includes 65 bedside monitors, 19 portable ultrasound machines, 19 defibrillators, and 10 portable X-Ray machines. A number of syringe pumps and other accessories were also provided to the Maldives.\nThe donation aims to support the Maldives’ efforts to increase healthcare capacity across regional and atoll hospitals across the archipelago nation, alongside enhancing the country’s Covid-19 response efforts.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Japan Donates USD 5.6 Million Worth of Medical Equipment to Maldives"
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Maldives to acquire AstraZeneca vaccine
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MALE, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — The Maldives has announced a decision to sign an agreement to procure the COVID-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca Singapore and Oxford University, local media reported here Friday.
The Maldives Ministry of Finance on Thursday released a statement announcing that provisions of the Public Finance Regulation will be suspended in order to acquire the vaccine which is in high demand.
Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer was quoted in the media saying that an internal audit on spending will be conducted in consultation with the finance executive of the Ministry of Health.
President Ibrahim Solih had pledged to provide vaccines to all citizens free of charge. The Health Emergency Operating Centre (HEOC) said that vaccinations will begin in the first quarter of 2021.
The Maldives is an applicant to the World Health Organization’s COVAX program to provide vaccines to developing countries.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"MALE, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — The Maldives has announced a decision to sign an agreement to procure the COVID-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca Singapore and Oxford University, local media reported here Friday.\nThe Maldives Ministry of Finance on Thursday released a statement announcing that provisions of the Public Finance Regulation will be suspended in order to acquire the vaccine which is in high demand.\nFinance Minister Ibrahim Ameer was quoted in the media saying that an internal audit on spending will be conducted in consultation with the finance executive of the Ministry of Health.\nPresident Ibrahim Solih had pledged to provide vaccines to all citizens free of charge. The Health Emergency Operating Centre (HEOC) said that vaccinations will begin in the first quarter of 2021.\nThe Maldives is an applicant to the World Health Organization’s COVAX program to provide vaccines to developing countries.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
"Maldives to acquire AstraZeneca vaccine"
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Thirteen Ice Plants to be Developed This Year: Minister Zaha
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Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, Zaha Waheed has declared that efforts are in progress to establish 13 ice plants across the country; a feat to reduce challenges faced by fishermen when storing fish.
Minister Zaha highlighted this project in an appearance on Raajje TV’s “Viyafaari Miadhu” program, commenting that the number of active fishing vessels has increased significantly resulting in fishermen facing extreme difficulties in acquiring ice and preserving the freshness of fish.
The minister further revealed that the funds for this project has been received, and that work was underway to develop 13 ice plants across the country within the year.
Additionally, the minister also addressed the challenges faced by fishermen; highlighting that they have to wait in long queues before being able to weigh their catch. ‘
Zaha also confirms that the project to increase MIFCO’s storage capacity has already begun. Zaha details that 4000 metric tonnes would be added to the storage capacities of Felivaru and Kooddoo factories, while 500 metric tonnes of storage would be added to the storage capacity at Mulaku, as well as an excess of 1000 metric tonnes would be added to the Thinadhoo storage facility.
Minister Zaha explains that these projects are parts of the plan to facilitate the weighing, storage, and sale of fish across different regions in the country and that the ministry works to promote exporting fish in a manner that is profitable for fishermen as well.
Minister Zaha also emphasizes that special attention would be given to regions of Meemu Atoll and the island of Thinadhoo in developing resources and making them accessible to fishing vessels.
The United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (UN TPNW)
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"Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, Zaha Waheed has declared that efforts are in progress to establish 13 ice plants across the country; a feat to reduce challenges faced by fishermen when storing fish.\nMinister Zaha highlighted this project in an appearance on Raajje TV’s “Viyafaari Miadhu” program, commenting that the number of active fishing vessels has increased significantly resulting in fishermen facing extreme difficulties in acquiring ice and preserving the freshness of fish.\nThe minister further revealed that the funds for this project has been received, and that work was underway to develop 13 ice plants across the country within the year.\nAdditionally, the minister also addressed the challenges faced by fishermen; highlighting that they have to wait in long queues before being able to weigh their catch. ‘\nZaha also confirms that the project to increase MIFCO’s storage capacity has already begun. Zaha details that 4000 metric tonnes would be added to the storage capacities of Felivaru and Kooddoo factories, while 500 metric tonnes of storage would be added to the storage capacity at Mulaku, as well as an excess of 1000 metric tonnes would be added to the Thinadhoo storage facility.\nMinister Zaha explains that these projects are parts of the plan to facilitate the weighing, storage, and sale of fish across different regions in the country and that the ministry works to promote exporting fish in a manner that is profitable for fishermen as well.\nMinister Zaha also emphasizes that special attention would be given to regions of Meemu Atoll and the island of Thinadhoo in developing resources and making them accessible to fishing vessels.\nThe United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (UN TPNW)\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Thirteen Ice Plants to be Developed This Year: Minister Zaha"
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Ithaafushi Employees Receive Service Charge Over MVR 50,000 This Month
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Luxury brand resort run by the Hilton Group, Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi has disbursed over MVR 50,000 to its employees in January 2021.
According to information released by Resort Workers Maldives, Ithaafushi employees received USD 3,370 as service charge this month, which amounts to MVR 51,502.8.
Following Ithaafushi on the list of resorts that paid the highest service charge in January, is One & Only Reethi Rah which paid its employees USD 3,007 (MVR 46,367.9). Anantara Kihavah also made a top appearance on the list, paying its employees USD 2,097.4 (MVR 32,341.9).
A new amendment to Employment Act, requiring a minimum 10 per cent service charge on all services provided by tourism sector businesses, took effect on January 1. Additionally, employers are required to disburse the money taken as service charge equally among all employees.
As the law stipulates, service charge must be paid to all employees before the end of the subsequent month, without any discrimination.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Luxury brand resort run by the Hilton Group, Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi has disbursed over MVR 50,000 to its employees in January 2021.\nAccording to information released by Resort Workers Maldives, Ithaafushi employees received USD 3,370 as service charge this month, which amounts to MVR 51,502.8.\nFollowing Ithaafushi on the list of resorts that paid the highest service charge in January, is One & Only Reethi Rah which paid its employees USD 3,007 (MVR 46,367.9). Anantara Kihavah also made a top appearance on the list, paying its employees USD 2,097.4 (MVR 32,341.9).\nA new amendment to Employment Act, requiring a minimum 10 per cent service charge on all services provided by tourism sector businesses, took effect on January 1. Additionally, employers are required to disburse the money taken as service charge equally among all employees.\nAs the law stipulates, service charge must be paid to all employees before the end of the subsequent month, without any discrimination.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Ithaafushi Employees Receive Service Charge Over MVR 50,000 This Month"
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Seven Plots of Land from Hoarafushi to be Leased for Guesthouse Tourism
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Council of Hoarafushi announces that seven plots of land are to be leased for guesthouse business on the island.
The council briefed that the bid is open until February 18th of this year, to any party interested in operating guesthouse business in the tourism zone of Hoarafushi.
It is notable that in addition to Hoarafushi, many other island councils are leasing lands for tourism as well. Addu announced leasing a plot for guesthouse tourism, last year October.
Under the new addendum for tourism guidelines, local councils have been given the power to appoint land for tourist establishments.
The addendum for tourism guidelines passed included drastic changes to rent prices regarding tourist establishments in the islands. Due to the addendum, one of the least expensive lands is in Fuvahmulah and Addu.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Council of Hoarafushi announces that seven plots of land are to be leased for guesthouse business on the island.\nThe council briefed that the bid is open until February 18th of this year, to any party interested in operating guesthouse business in the tourism zone of Hoarafushi.\nIt is notable that in addition to Hoarafushi, many other island councils are leasing lands for tourism as well. Addu announced leasing a plot for guesthouse tourism, last year October.\nUnder the new addendum for tourism guidelines, local councils have been given the power to appoint land for tourist establishments.\nThe addendum for tourism guidelines passed included drastic changes to rent prices regarding tourist establishments in the islands. Due to the addendum, one of the least expensive lands is in Fuvahmulah and Addu.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Seven Plots of Land from Hoarafushi to be Leased for Guesthouse Tourism"
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Tropical Treasure
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Long before I arrived in the Maldives, I had decided exactly what music I wanted playing in my villa, what bath salts I preferred, what snacks I wanted my pantry stocked with, what extra amenities I needed, what activities I was planning to participate in, etc, etc. All fed into a detailed document called My Soneva Preferences.
Only so, once I was there, I wouldn’t have the distraction of choice. I could tell the stress was going to slip away. It would be like home. Only much nicer.
At Malé airport, I learnt I had missed my seaplane transfer, thanks to the late arrival of my flight from Thiruvananthapuram. No matter, they were putting me on a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo, the closest airport to Soneva Fushi in the serene Baa Atoll. A Tesla X whisked me off to the Soneva Lounge where I waited for my next flight. When I alighted into the speedboat for the last leg of my transfer, I was asked to take my shoes off. They disappeared into the cream confines of a shoe bag which had Soneva’s famous tagline emblazoned across it: No News, No Shoes. Who needs shoes in paradise anyway?
I had been booked into a Crusoe Suite, but that really doesn’t begin to describe the palace of pleasures I was checking into. I had my own pool, beach, several bedrooms, a kitchen, sprawling living room, an open-air bathing area that would put Cleopatra to shame, and numerous other nooks. The mod cons were top notch.
I also had my own gym. Elbow room has long been a marker of luxury. There was nothing garish about this self-assured luxury…no shiny bells and whistles. Just the weathered beauty of timeless materials like old-growth wood and rough-hewn stone. Unlimited lounging areas with oversized cushions encouraging a certain expansiveness of mind. A sense of sanctuary, memories to be made, something to be treasured.
The bell rang. Thank god, it was…Mr Friday. At Soneva you’re assigned a dedicated Mr or Ms Friday who’s in touch even before your trip starts, and then handholds you through the entire stay. Mine was Mickey and he was escorting me to dinner When we stopped the electric buggy and walked—barefoot, of course—over the water to Out of the Blue, Soneva’s funky overwater dining venue, the place was buzzing like a dive in Manhattan (pre- pandemic reference!). This is where I met the charming and cerebral Chrissy Ryan, the resident Barefoot Bookseller. It’s a lovely concept, getting someone who actually knows a thing or two about books—few booksellers do—to run a bookstore on the island. The book collection had been curated with extreme care, as I realised when I visited the bookstore next morning. A pandemic later, Chrissy’s moved back to the UK, and her job caught social media by storm when it was up for grabs a few months ago. I hope the baton’s been passed on to someone as worthy as her.
Over the next few days, I ventured— reluctantly—beyond the comforts of my villa. I had been assigned my own bicycle on which I could zip around the island—it’s called Kunfunadhoo, by the way—at my leisure. The flip side of not having a single plastic water bottle on the island, is having a certain amount of broken glass around. Soneva did the logical thing and opened a glass recycling centre. The Glass Studio makes the most exquisite works of art out of old shards and there are rather-riveting daily demonstrations.
Recycling and sustainability are big on the Soneva agenda. At the Eco Centro Waste-to-Wealth Centre there is impressive waste segregation and management in place. A whopping 90 per cent of the solid waste at the resort gets recycled. One of the culprits is coconut, and every bit is put to use. Don’t miss the all-natural mosquito traps. Food waste gets turned into compost, which nourishes the extensive organic vegetable and fruit gardens (no mean challenge on sandy soil surrounded by salt water). At Shades of Green, set in just such a garden, I had a five-course plant-based meal created with Nordic techniques that was truly farm to fork (or fork in farm).
The food across the venues is stunning, and a big highlight of the stay. There are a startling number of bespoke, gourmet experiences too. But, in a banquet of excess, sambhar and coconut chutney became my basic meal, given the peculiar restrictions of whatever fad diet I was pursuing at that point (this was before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all international travel—the good news is, it’s all up and running, with the Maldives and India have created a travel bubble between themselves). No one frowned, because at Soneva they just let you be, with minimal fuss. You’re on holiday after all. Oh, well, after every meal, I did pop by, shiver me timbers, the world-famous ice cream (So Cool) and chocolate (So Guilty) rooms, where unlimited supplies of these elixirs were on offer. The food at Soneva is super healthy (in fact, they are making a conscious effort to bring down their red meat offerings). But don’t expect to lose any weight while here. Harried parents may, of course, rate the Den—a kids activity zone where they can be left, under watchful eyes, for the day—above all else.
But if you ask someone like me, who has his eyes on the stars, the biggest attraction is their private observatory. The night sky hadn’t cooperated early in my stay, but eventually the heavens smiled and one evening I sauntered over for some stargazing. The sky was magical, but the observatory itself is a thing to behold. Naaz, the resident astronomer, pointed out Canopus, the ‘twinkliest’ star in the sky and Sirius, the brightest. We also spied a deep- sky object, a nebula in the constellation Orion. A place where stars are born.
The Maldives are one of the most beautiful places on our planet. The island heaves with the intense hues of the deep tropics. It’s a self-sufficient world away from the world, so much so that you sometimes ignore the sea and retreat into your own mental island. If you wish to gaze seawards, they’ve just launched overwater retreats, said to be the largest in the world.
I did go on a sunset cruise hoping to spot dolphins, but was so engrossed in the nice food they kept serving up that I failed to notice if any marine mammals had popped their snouts out. It’s priceless, being made to feel at home. And non-transactional, even if momentarily. No one presented me with a bill during my stay, since I had opted to settle in the end. I recommend this strategy.
Soneva Fushi’s inception is well documented, how it brought high-end experiential tourism to the Maldives, so I won’t dwell on it. For a resort that opened in 1995, it has aged well. And if the Maldives don’t disappear from the face of the earth, it will be standing for a long, long time.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Google News
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https://maldivestimes.com/tropical-treasure/
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"Long before I arrived in the Maldives, I had decided exactly what music I wanted playing in my villa, what bath salts I preferred, what snacks I wanted my pantry stocked with, what extra amenities I needed, what activities I was planning to participate in, etc, etc. All fed into a detailed document called My Soneva Preferences.\nOnly so, once I was there, I wouldn’t have the distraction of choice. I could tell the stress was going to slip away. It would be like home. Only much nicer.\nAt Malé airport, I learnt I had missed my seaplane transfer, thanks to the late arrival of my flight from Thiruvananthapuram. No matter, they were putting me on a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo, the closest airport to Soneva Fushi in the serene Baa Atoll. A Tesla X whisked me off to the Soneva Lounge where I waited for my next flight. When I alighted into the speedboat for the last leg of my transfer, I was asked to take my shoes off. They disappeared into the cream confines of a shoe bag which had Soneva’s famous tagline emblazoned across it: No News, No Shoes. Who needs shoes in paradise anyway?\nI had been booked into a Crusoe Suite, but that really doesn’t begin to describe the palace of pleasures I was checking into. I had my own pool, beach, several bedrooms, a kitchen, sprawling living room, an open-air bathing area that would put Cleopatra to shame, and numerous other nooks. The mod cons were top notch.\nI also had my own gym. Elbow room has long been a marker of luxury. There was nothing garish about this self-assured luxury…no shiny bells and whistles. Just the weathered beauty of timeless materials like old-growth wood and rough-hewn stone. Unlimited lounging areas with oversized cushions encouraging a certain expansiveness of mind. A sense of sanctuary, memories to be made, something to be treasured.\nThe bell rang. Thank god, it was…Mr Friday. At Soneva you’re assigned a dedicated Mr or Ms Friday who’s in touch even before your trip starts, and then handholds you through the entire stay. Mine was Mickey and he was escorting me to dinner When we stopped the electric buggy and walked—barefoot, of course—over the water to Out of the Blue, Soneva’s funky overwater dining venue, the place was buzzing like a dive in Manhattan (pre- pandemic reference!). This is where I met the charming and cerebral Chrissy Ryan, the resident Barefoot Bookseller. It’s a lovely concept, getting someone who actually knows a thing or two about books—few booksellers do—to run a bookstore on the island. The book collection had been curated with extreme care, as I realised when I visited the bookstore next morning. A pandemic later, Chrissy’s moved back to the UK, and her job caught social media by storm when it was up for grabs a few months ago. I hope the baton’s been passed on to someone as worthy as her.\nOver the next few days, I ventured— reluctantly—beyond the comforts of my villa. I had been assigned my own bicycle on which I could zip around the island—it’s called Kunfunadhoo, by the way—at my leisure. The flip side of not having a single plastic water bottle on the island, is having a certain amount of broken glass around. Soneva did the logical thing and opened a glass recycling centre. The Glass Studio makes the most exquisite works of art out of old shards and there are rather-riveting daily demonstrations.\nRecycling and sustainability are big on the Soneva agenda. At the Eco Centro Waste-to-Wealth Centre there is impressive waste segregation and management in place. A whopping 90 per cent of the solid waste at the resort gets recycled. One of the culprits is coconut, and every bit is put to use. Don’t miss the all-natural mosquito traps. Food waste gets turned into compost, which nourishes the extensive organic vegetable and fruit gardens (no mean challenge on sandy soil surrounded by salt water). At Shades of Green, set in just such a garden, I had a five-course plant-based meal created with Nordic techniques that was truly farm to fork (or fork in farm).\nThe food across the venues is stunning, and a big highlight of the stay. There are a startling number of bespoke, gourmet experiences too. But, in a banquet of excess, sambhar and coconut chutney became my basic meal, given the peculiar restrictions of whatever fad diet I was pursuing at that point (this was before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all international travel—the good news is, it’s all up and running, with the Maldives and India have created a travel bubble between themselves). No one frowned, because at Soneva they just let you be, with minimal fuss. You’re on holiday after all. Oh, well, after every meal, I did pop by, shiver me timbers, the world-famous ice cream (So Cool) and chocolate (So Guilty) rooms, where unlimited supplies of these elixirs were on offer. The food at Soneva is super healthy (in fact, they are making a conscious effort to bring down their red meat offerings). But don’t expect to lose any weight while here. Harried parents may, of course, rate the Den—a kids activity zone where they can be left, under watchful eyes, for the day—above all else.\nBut if you ask someone like me, who has his eyes on the stars, the biggest attraction is their private observatory. The night sky hadn’t cooperated early in my stay, but eventually the heavens smiled and one evening I sauntered over for some stargazing. The sky was magical, but the observatory itself is a thing to behold. Naaz, the resident astronomer, pointed out Canopus, the ‘twinkliest’ star in the sky and Sirius, the brightest. We also spied a deep- sky object, a nebula in the constellation Orion. A place where stars are born.\nThe Maldives are one of the most beautiful places on our planet. The island heaves with the intense hues of the deep tropics. It’s a self-sufficient world away from the world, so much so that you sometimes ignore the sea and retreat into your own mental island. If you wish to gaze seawards, they’ve just launched overwater retreats, said to be the largest in the world.\nI did go on a sunset cruise hoping to spot dolphins, but was so engrossed in the nice food they kept serving up that I failed to notice if any marine mammals had popped their snouts out. It’s priceless, being made to feel at home. And non-transactional, even if momentarily. No one presented me with a bill during my stay, since I had opted to settle in the end. I recommend this strategy.\nSoneva Fushi’s inception is well documented, how it brought high-end experiential tourism to the Maldives, so I won’t dwell on it. For a resort that opened in 1995, it has aged well. And if the Maldives don’t disappear from the face of the earth, it will be standing for a long, long time.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"Tropical Treasure"
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Be Attentive to Upcoming Tax Deadlines: MIRA
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Maldives Inland Revenue Authorities (MIRA) advises caution to upcoming tax deadlines for taxpayers in the midst of rising COVID-19 positive cases. MIRA mentions that the last week of this January contains numerous tax-related deadlines including paying GST and Income tax.
January 28, 2021, is the last day to sort out and pay the GST of December 2020 and the last quarter of 2020. Additionally, January 31, 2021, is the deadline for submitting the Statement of Interim Payment for Income tax.
MIRA highlights due to COVID-19 and social distancing, there would be fewer counters for payment; therefore MIRA advises taxpayers not to wait till the last minute and make plans in advance.
Moreover, MIRA also prompts taxpayers to make use of the online platform for submitting the statements and making payments, by using the MIRA Connect account. Taxpayers can also make use of Vaaru Pay and MIRA mobile application.
For more information, please refer: file:///C:/Users/plus/Downloads/26.01.2021%20-%20Tax%20Deadlines.pdf
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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https://maldivestimes.com/be-attentive-to-upcoming-tax-deadlines-mira/
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"Maldives Inland Revenue Authorities (MIRA) advises caution to upcoming tax deadlines for taxpayers in the midst of rising COVID-19 positive cases. MIRA mentions that the last week of this January contains numerous tax-related deadlines including paying GST and Income tax.\nJanuary 28, 2021, is the last day to sort out and pay the GST of December 2020 and the last quarter of 2020. Additionally, January 31, 2021, is the deadline for submitting the Statement of Interim Payment for Income tax.\nMIRA highlights due to COVID-19 and social distancing, there would be fewer counters for payment; therefore MIRA advises taxpayers not to wait till the last minute and make plans in advance.\nMoreover, MIRA also prompts taxpayers to make use of the online platform for submitting the statements and making payments, by using the MIRA Connect account. Taxpayers can also make use of Vaaru Pay and MIRA mobile application.\nFor more information, please refer: file:///C:/Users/plus/Downloads/26.01.2021%20-%20Tax%20Deadlines.pdf\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Be Attentive to Upcoming Tax Deadlines: MIRA"
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Unleash Your Creativity with STO Wildlife Conservation Drawing Competition!
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State Trading Organization (STO) has launched STO Wildlife Conservation for creatives to stand a chance to win exciting prizes.
The competition was launched with the release of the company’s 2021 calendars featuring endangered and unknown wildlife in the Maldives.
According to STO, the aim of the competition is to inspire people to be creative and spread awareness on the importance of conserving wildlife in the Maldives.
Entries can choose either black or white canvas and use any art medium including oil paint and digital paint. Participants are required to make the animal the main subject of the art piece and the artwork should be an original piece. Artworks are to be posted on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #DhivehiDhirumaaiSTO and tag STO (@stoplc).
The competition deadline is 18th January 2021 and 3 winners will be announced via STO social media. Winners will be selected by a panel of experienced artists in the Maldives and awarded exciting gifts.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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https://maldivestimes.com/unleash-your-creativity-with-sto-wildlife-conservation-drawing-competition/
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"State Trading Organization (STO) has launched STO Wildlife Conservation for creatives to stand a chance to win exciting prizes.\nThe competition was launched with the release of the company’s 2021 calendars featuring endangered and unknown wildlife in the Maldives.\nAccording to STO, the aim of the competition is to inspire people to be creative and spread awareness on the importance of conserving wildlife in the Maldives.\nEntries can choose either black or white canvas and use any art medium including oil paint and digital paint. Participants are required to make the animal the main subject of the art piece and the artwork should be an original piece. Artworks are to be posted on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #DhivehiDhirumaaiSTO and tag STO (@stoplc).\nThe competition deadline is 18th January 2021 and 3 winners will be announced via STO social media. Winners will be selected by a panel of experienced artists in the Maldives and awarded exciting gifts.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Unleash Your Creativity with STO Wildlife Conservation Drawing Competition!"
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15 New Resorts to Open in Maldives This Year
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Ministry of Tourism has announced that fifteen new resorts are set to open this year. Despite the statistics shared with the public, the ministry has yet to disclose further information regarding those new resorts.
It has been rumoured that among the resorts set to open include Ritz Carlton Fari Islands Resort, Patina Maldives Fari Islands Resort, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, The Chedi Kuda Villingili Resort, Cocogiri Island Resort, Siyam World, and Avani Fares Resort.
Ministry of Tourism had leased three islands and land from four atolls in its vision to develop for hospitality-related purposes.
The islands leased for tourism include HA. Alidhufarufinolhu, Sh. Kudalhaimendhoo, N. Kunnamalei, and 15 acres of agricultural land in H.Dh. Vaikuramuraidhoo.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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https://maldivestimes.com/15-new-resorts-to-open-in-maldives-this-year/
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"Ministry of Tourism has announced that fifteen new resorts are set to open this year. Despite the statistics shared with the public, the ministry has yet to disclose further information regarding those new resorts.\nIt has been rumoured that among the resorts set to open include Ritz Carlton Fari Islands Resort, Patina Maldives Fari Islands Resort, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, The Chedi Kuda Villingili Resort, Cocogiri Island Resort, Siyam World, and Avani Fares Resort.\nMinistry of Tourism had leased three islands and land from four atolls in its vision to develop for hospitality-related purposes.\nThe islands leased for tourism include HA. Alidhufarufinolhu, Sh. Kudalhaimendhoo, N. Kunnamalei, and 15 acres of agricultural land in H.Dh. Vaikuramuraidhoo.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"15 New Resorts to Open in Maldives This Year"
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COVID-19 cases in Maldives cross 15,000
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MALE, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Maldives has crossed 15,000, local media reported here Wednesday.
Data from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) showed that 146 new cases of COVID-19 were detected on Tuesday, raising the country’s total case count to 15,247.
According to the HPA, there are 1,273 active cases of COVID-19, out of which 93 patients have been hospitalized for treatment.
A total of 13,916 patients have fully recovered from the virus while 51 have died.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Google News
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https://maldivestimes.com/covid-19-cases-in-maldives-cross-15000/
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"MALE, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Maldives has crossed 15,000, local media reported here Wednesday.\nData from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) showed that 146 new cases of COVID-19 were detected on Tuesday, raising the country’s total case count to 15,247.\nAccording to the HPA, there are 1,273 active cases of COVID-19, out of which 93 patients have been hospitalized for treatment.\nA total of 13,916 patients have fully recovered from the virus while 51 have died.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"COVID-19 cases in Maldives cross 15,000"
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MWSC Cuts Back on Operational Costs by MVR 297.9 Million!
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Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) reports the company has cut back on operational costs of 2020 by 14 per cent in comparison with the previous year. MWSC accounts they have decreased the cost by MVR 297.9 million in 2020; while they had allocated MVR MVR 838.9 million for administrative quota, they only used MVR 541 million.
MWSC cites measures taken to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for the drastic decrease.
Detailing on the costs, the company claims Engineering, Manufacturing, Water and Sewerage facilities, and Business sectors included costs MVR 177.4 on the first quarter. During the second quarter, the company quotes MVR 130.7 million being spent, MVR 163.5 million during the third quarter, and MVR 94.8 million spent in the last quarter.
Additionally, in comparison with the 2019 Engineering costs, 2020 Engineering costs were reduced by six per cent, Manufacturing costs reduced by 14 per cent, business costs reduced by 16 per cent, and water and sewerage costs were reduced by 15 per cent.
MWSC further explains under the cost reduction measures of the company and to support measures proposed by the government to bounce back from the pandemic, MWSC conducted various activities under its social responsibility philosophy.
Some of these activities include providing water and sewerage services to COVID facilities, installing hand wash basins in areas most people gather and aiding citizens facing difficulties during the pandemic by supplying water.
MWSC also states that under their Corporate Social Responsibility programs, a total of MVR 4.5 million was spent last year. The company also worked on achieving its corporate objectives last year, one of which is to continuously supply safe drinking water and establishing a working sewerage network for citizens.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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https://maldivestimes.com/mwsc-cuts-back-on-operational-costs-by-mvr-297-9-million/
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"Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) reports the company has cut back on operational costs of 2020 by 14 per cent in comparison with the previous year. MWSC accounts they have decreased the cost by MVR 297.9 million in 2020; while they had allocated MVR MVR 838.9 million for administrative quota, they only used MVR 541 million.\nMWSC cites measures taken to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for the drastic decrease.\nDetailing on the costs, the company claims Engineering, Manufacturing, Water and Sewerage facilities, and Business sectors included costs MVR 177.4 on the first quarter. During the second quarter, the company quotes MVR 130.7 million being spent, MVR 163.5 million during the third quarter, and MVR 94.8 million spent in the last quarter.\nAdditionally, in comparison with the 2019 Engineering costs, 2020 Engineering costs were reduced by six per cent, Manufacturing costs reduced by 14 per cent, business costs reduced by 16 per cent, and water and sewerage costs were reduced by 15 per cent.\nMWSC further explains under the cost reduction measures of the company and to support measures proposed by the government to bounce back from the pandemic, MWSC conducted various activities under its social responsibility philosophy.\nSome of these activities include providing water and sewerage services to COVID facilities, installing hand wash basins in areas most people gather and aiding citizens facing difficulties during the pandemic by supplying water.\nMWSC also states that under their Corporate Social Responsibility programs, a total of MVR 4.5 million was spent last year. The company also worked on achieving its corporate objectives last year, one of which is to continuously supply safe drinking water and establishing a working sewerage network for citizens.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"MWSC Cuts Back on Operational Costs by MVR 297.9 Million!"
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Ithaafushi, Maldives’ Largest Private Island Debuts
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has unveiled the exclusive Ithaafushi – The Private Island, the largest Maldivian private island spanning 32,000 square meters in the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Anchored in the timely yet timeless ethos of the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Hilton’s Luxury Brands, Ithaafushi – The Private Island is the ultimate escape offering unparalleled levels of privacy and personalized service that create unforgettable experiences for guests seeking only the most prestigious and coveted accommodations.
“Ithaafushi – The Private Island is the crown jewel of our luxury portfolio in the Asia Pacific, limitless in the level of privacy and unrivalled hospitality guests are promised,” said Nils-Arne Schroeder, Vice President, Luxury & Lifestyle, Hilton, Asia Pacific. “Designed for the most discerning of travellers, the Ithaafushi – The Private Island is the epitome of exclusivity, perfectly placed within one of the most inspirational destinations in the world where a dedicated team anticipates every need and delivers the brand’s elegant and effortless service at every turn.”
“The launch of this unique resort offering represents a momentous milestone for the Waldorf Astoria brand and truly speaks to our commitment to redefining luxury hospitality around the world,” Schroeder added.
Every aspect of the island has been expertly choreographed, featuring a refined, yet modern design with a nod to Maldivian charm. Its name, ‘Ithaafushi’ is translated to mean ‘Pearl Island’ in Dhivehi, the local language of the Maldives, and represents the isle’s beauty and distinction.
Located in close proximity to Malé, guests can be escorted directly to Ithaafushi – The Private Island via a 40-minute ride on one of the resort’s six luxury Ithaafushi Princess yachts or via a 15-minute seaplane flight. From the moment they land on this piece of undisturbed paradise, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi’s Personal Concierge team will ensure their every need is met with the utmost discretion. To explore beyond the private island estate, direct access to the main island is available via speed boat.
A two-bedroom overwater villa promises a unique ocean experience with two spacious master bedrooms complete with double dressing rooms, indoor and outdoor rain showers, a shared living room, infinity pool and jacuzzi. A separate three-bedroom beach villa, set within lush gardens and coconut palm canopies, has its own beach access and two swimming pools. Those staying in the four-bedroom residence will enjoy two king bedrooms, two queen bedrooms, jacuzzies and an expansive common living area, all with direct access to the beach.
Surrounded by never-ending tropical greenery and white sand, guests will be greeted by a sense of complete calm and relaxation. Every inch of the expansive paradise is waiting to be discovered, whether by a leisurely stroll along the meandering pathways set amidst lush palms, by bicycle or on one of the island’s buggies.
“We are committed to making Ithaafushi – The Private Island a highly sought-after, world-class destination for the privileged few,” said Etienne Dalancon, General Manager, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. “Our dedicated team is devoted entirely to ensuring every moment is absolutely personalized, with exceptional service and unsurpassed attention to detail. We will pull out all the stops to ensure the most memorable stay for our guests, every single time.”
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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https://maldivestimes.com/ithaafushi-maldives-largest-private-island-debuts/
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Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday extended greetings to President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.
A happy 72nd Republic Day of India to Pres. Kovind @rashtrapatibhvn PM @narendramodi and the people of India, as they celebrate the enactment of a remarkable constitution, which continues to guide the destinies of the diverse multitudes comprising the world’s largest democracy. — Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) January 26, 2021
Taking to Twitter, Solih said: “A happy 72nd Republic Day of India to Pres. Kovind @rashtrapatibhvn PM @narendramodi and the people of India, as they celebrate the enactment of a remarkable constitution, which continues to guide the destinies of the diverse multitudes comprising the world’s largest democracy.”
India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. On this day, the country adopted the Constitution of India in 1950.
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid also greeted people of India on Republic Day, saying India has become a thriving example for “unity in diversity”, and a source of inspiration for democracies around the world.
“India has become a thriving example for “unity in diversity”, and a source of inspiration for democracies around the world. #RepublicDay Greetings to EAM @DrSJaishankarand the people of India. May the strong Maldives -India partnership and friendship grow even stronger!” he tweeted.
Earlier in the day, the tricolour was unfurled at the Indian High Commission in the Maldives.
In India’s capital city New Delhi, the national flag was unfurled at Rajpath in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries including Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Republic Day parade was commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area.
Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area were the Parade, Second-in-Command.
Apart from tableaus of Armed Forces, 17 tableaus from different states and nine tableaus from different ministries and departments of the Central government and Paramilitary Forces and six from Ministry of Defence were displayed during the annual parade. (ANI)
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"Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday extended greetings to President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.\nA happy 72nd Republic Day of India to Pres. Kovind @rashtrapatibhvn PM @narendramodi and the people of India, as they celebrate the enactment of a remarkable constitution, which continues to guide the destinies of the diverse multitudes comprising the world’s largest democracy. — Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) January 26, 2021\nTaking to Twitter, Solih said: “A happy 72nd Republic Day of India to Pres. Kovind @rashtrapatibhvn PM @narendramodi and the people of India, as they celebrate the enactment of a remarkable constitution, which continues to guide the destinies of the diverse multitudes comprising the world’s largest democracy.”\nIndia is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. On this day, the country adopted the Constitution of India in 1950.\nMaldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid also greeted people of India on Republic Day, saying India has become a thriving example for “unity in diversity”, and a source of inspiration for democracies around the world.\n“India has become a thriving example for “unity in diversity”, and a source of inspiration for democracies around the world. #RepublicDay Greetings to EAM @DrSJaishankarand the people of India. May the strong Maldives -India partnership and friendship grow even stronger!” he tweeted.\nEarlier in the day, the tricolour was unfurled at the Indian High Commission in the Maldives.\nIn India’s capital city New Delhi, the national flag was unfurled at Rajpath in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries including Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.\nThe Republic Day parade was commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area.\nMajor General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area were the Parade, Second-in-Command.\nApart from tableaus of Armed Forces, 17 tableaus from different states and nine tableaus from different ministries and departments of the Central government and Paramilitary Forces and six from Ministry of Defence were displayed during the annual parade. (ANI)\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
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The Maldives has become the go-to destination for celebrities. A lot of celebrities, including Taapsee, Rakul Preet Singh, Hansika, Vedhika and Pranita Subhash, enjoyed a holiday in the Maldives. Kajal Aggarwal and Gautam Kitchlu, too, headed to the Maldives for their honeymoon last year. Samantha and Naga Chaitanya also went to the island country to ring in Chaitanya’s birthday.
The latest to head to the beach paradise is Raiza Wilson. The pretty actress had posted video snippets of her giving a tour of her room, enjoying a swim at the pool and having a hearty breakfast. Looks like the actress is having a lot of fun in the Maldives. We hear that the actress will be spending four to five days in the Maldives, a much-needed break for the actress, who has been working on a couple of projects.
On the work front, Raiza will be looking forward to the release of ‘The Chase‘, a Caarthick Raju directorial, which was shot during the lockdown (after receiving special permission). She also wrapped up shooting for her portions in Manu Anand’s ‘F.I.R’ starring Vishnu Vishal in the lead, in which she plays an important role. Raiza is also part of ‘Kadhalikka Yarumillai’ opposite GV Prakash Kumar and ‘Hashtag Love’.
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A Maldivian delegation, led by the Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom, participated in the 113th session of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council hosted between January 18 to 19 in Madrid, Spain.
The main aim of the council was to finalize proposals for the 24th UNWTO General Assembly, scheduled to be held in Morocco later this year.
Throughout the course of the session, member states held discussions regarding their respective tourism industries and the role of UNWTO.
During his address, Minister Mausoom highlighted the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Maldivian tourism industry and potential pathways for further development. He also noted that the country’s tourism regulations were amended to encourage investment in the sector for 2021.
Dr Mausoom also revealed that several commemorative programmes were being planned for 2022 to mark the 50 year anniversary of tourism in the Maldives. He expressed hopes of collaborating with UNWTO on some celebratory events.
As part of the 113th session of the Executive Council, an election was held to finalise a nominee to serve as UNWTO Secretary-General between 2022 to 2025. Incumbent Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili won the polls.
In his address during the session, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed hope that the tourism sector would progress and benefit all countries despite 2020 being a challenging year for global tourism. He stated that all major challenges to the global tourism industry, such as the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004, had been overcome through international cooperation.
Following the UNWTO council, Dr Mausoom attended a meeting hosted by Spanish King Philip at the El Pardo Palace in Madrid. During his address, King Felipe highlighted the importance of the tourism industry in increasing job opportunities and investments across the world.
During the private audiences held with the king, Dr Mausoom detailed the policy of sustainable development adopted throughout the development of Maldives’ tourism industry. The king assured that Spain would support the island nations effort to conserve natural environments.
On the sidelines of the UNWTO Executive Council, Dr Mausoom met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO Asia and Pacific Regional Director Mr Harry Hwang and the tourism ministers of member nations as well as delegation heads.
Maldives is currently the chair of UNWTO for South Asia which includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Sam Faiers broke strict COVID-19 travel rules by flying to the Maldives to celebrate her 30th birthday, MailOnline can exclusively reveal.
The Mummy Diaries star, 30, breached the ban on international travel in Tier 4 by jetting abroad in late December, after spending Christmas Day in Tier 4 Surrey with partner Paul Knightley and the couple’s two children.
The former TOWIE personality was noticeably absent from Instagram during her birthday celebrations, sharing only a black and white snap with her family – an uncharacteristic move given that she documents the majority of her life online to her 2.5 million followers.
Sam’s holiday first came to light after fans began claiming they’d spotted evidence she’d been abroad to an online forum, including now-deleted comments on Paul’s Instagram post wishing his girlfriend a happy birthday.
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Faiers broke strict COVID-19 travel rules by flying to the Maldives to celebrate her 30th birthday, MailOnline can reveal (pictured during a holiday in 2019)
MailOnline understands one disgruntled fan also complained to Potato, the production company which makes Sam’s ITVBe reality series The Mummy Diaries, questioning why she’d been allowed to travel during the current restrictions.
A response from the company’s Managing Director – posted on a public forum – stated they had no involvement in Sam’s ventures outside of filming The Mummy Diaries and confirmed she was not filming the show during her holiday.
However, they added that she had been ‘clearly reminded’ of the rules and has ‘a responsibility to strictly adhere to COVID-19 guidelines’ as a public figure.
The correspondence stated that ‘Sam is now fully aware of her responsibilities and the possibly ramifications that could result in any future misunderstanding, misinterpretation or transgression’.
The mother-of-two, who has since returned home to the UK, failed to post any images in honour of her 30th birthday on social media.
Reports: The Mummy Diaries star breached the ban on international travel after spending Christmas Day in Surrey with partner Paul Knightley and their children (pictured)
Claims: The former TOWIE personality was noticeably absent from Instagram during her birthday celebrations, sharing only a black and white snap with her family
Sam also appeared to have blocked the words ‘holiday’ and ‘tan’ from comments on her most recent social media post to avoid accusations from her fans, although the claims could still be seen on a post shared by her mother, Suzie Wells.
One comment said: ‘Such a shame she had to go on holiday and break the rules while there is a global pandemic, happy birthday though Samantha, I’m sure you’ll continue to go your own thing.
Sam spent Christmas Day in the UK with partner Paul and their children Paul Jnr, five, and Rosie, three, as she shared a family snap of the occasion on social media, before flying off to the Maldives.
She returned to social media to share a family snap in honour of her birthday on December 31, sharing it in black and white in an apparent attempt to conceal her holiday tan.
Snap happy: Sam also appeared to have blocked the words ‘holiday’ and ‘tan’ from comments on her most recent social media post (pictured) to avoid accusations from her fans
There’s no sun in Surrey! The reality star did share a slew of tributes from her pals on Instagram Stories, and one stated: ‘Hope you’re having the best time,’ followed by a sun emoji
TIER 4 RESTRICTIONS – WHAT ARE THE RULES? In Tier 4, no household mixing is allowed, though one person can meet one other person outside in a public space You cannot meet other people indoors, including over the Christmas and New Year period, unless you live with them, or they are part of your support bubble Nobody can enter or leave Tier 4 areas and residents must not stay overnight away from home You cannot leave or be outside of the place you are living unless you have a reasonable excuse Outdoors, you can only meet one person from another household All hospitality is closed, except for takeaways and deliveries, and accommodation and entertainment venues must shut Travel exceptions are only allowed for reasons such as work, education and childcare. Leisure travel abroad is not permitted. Sam then took Instagram Stories on her birthday to share a slew of tributes from her pals, and one stated: ‘Hope you’re having the best time,’ followed by a sun emoji.
A representative for Sam declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. MailOnline has contacted representatives for ITV for comment.
In recent weeks numerous stars have faced backlash for jetting abroad in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic – with most of the public unable to see their families and loved ones over the Christmas period per government guidance.
On December 20, Sam’s home county of Surrey was placed in the highest tier of restrictions, meaning all non-essential businesses had to close and any international travel was banned.
Travel abroad for leisure was banned under Tier 4 guidelines with exceptions only allowing reasons such as work, education and childcare.
You were there! Fans also claimed Sam shared a throwback snap pining for her supposedly cancelled break to try and hide the fact she was on holiday to mark her sister Billie’s birthday
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to the Maldives.
All travellers over the age of 11 must undertake an obligatory test for COVID-19 within 96 hours before departure. The traveller must show proof of a negative result before embarking.
In Tier 4, no household mixing is allowed, though one person can meet one other person outside in a public space, while all non-essential shops and businesses must close, including personal care and indoor entertainment.
Nobody can enter or leave Tier 4 areas and residents must not stay overnight away from home.
Since then, the country has been plunged into a third lockdown, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirming the message from the government is to now ‘stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.’
Rules: On December 20, Sam’s home county of Surrey had been placed in the highest tier of restrictions, meaning international travel was banned (pictured in the Maldives in 2019)
New rules now require international travellers to come back negative after a PCR test before arriving in England. The rules will come into force from Monday.
From 4 am on January 18, passengers arriving by boat, train or plane – including UK nationals – will have to take a test up to 72 hours before leaving the country.
They will need to present proof of a negative test result – using a PCR test or on some occasions a LAMP or lateral flow test – to their carrier onboarding while the UK Border Force will conduct spot checks on arrivals.
New arrivals who flout the rules will face a minimum £500 fine, while the operator who transported them will also be fined.
Passengers will still have to quarantine for 10 days regardless of their test results, transport minister Robert Courts said in a statement.
British nationals attempting to return home who test positive must not travel and must follow the local guides in their host country, and contact the nearest consulate if they need support.
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"Sam Faiers broke strict COVID-19 travel rules by flying to the Maldives to celebrate her 30th birthday, MailOnline can exclusively reveal.\nThe Mummy Diaries star, 30, breached the ban on international travel in Tier 4 by jetting abroad in late December, after spending Christmas Day in Tier 4 Surrey with partner Paul Knightley and the couple’s two children.\nThe former TOWIE personality was noticeably absent from Instagram during her birthday celebrations, sharing only a black and white snap with her family – an uncharacteristic move given that she documents the majority of her life online to her 2.5 million followers.\nSam’s holiday first came to light after fans began claiming they’d spotted evidence she’d been abroad to an online forum, including now-deleted comments on Paul’s Instagram post wishing his girlfriend a happy birthday.\nEXCLUSIVE: Sam Faiers broke strict COVID-19 travel rules by flying to the Maldives to celebrate her 30th birthday, MailOnline can reveal (pictured during a holiday in 2019)\nMailOnline understands one disgruntled fan also complained to Potato, the production company which makes Sam’s ITVBe reality series The Mummy Diaries, questioning why she’d been allowed to travel during the current restrictions.\nA response from the company’s Managing Director – posted on a public forum – stated they had no involvement in Sam’s ventures outside of filming The Mummy Diaries and confirmed she was not filming the show during her holiday.\nHowever, they added that she had been ‘clearly reminded’ of the rules and has ‘a responsibility to strictly adhere to COVID-19 guidelines’ as a public figure.\nThe correspondence stated that ‘Sam is now fully aware of her responsibilities and the possibly ramifications that could result in any future misunderstanding, misinterpretation or transgression’.\nThe mother-of-two, who has since returned home to the UK, failed to post any images in honour of her 30th birthday on social media.\nReports: The Mummy Diaries star breached the ban on international travel after spending Christmas Day in Surrey with partner Paul Knightley and their children (pictured)\nClaims: The former TOWIE personality was noticeably absent from Instagram during her birthday celebrations, sharing only a black and white snap with her family\nSam also appeared to have blocked the words ‘holiday’ and ‘tan’ from comments on her most recent social media post to avoid accusations from her fans, although the claims could still be seen on a post shared by her mother, Suzie Wells.\nOne comment said: ‘Such a shame she had to go on holiday and break the rules while there is a global pandemic, happy birthday though Samantha, I’m sure you’ll continue to go your own thing.\nSam spent Christmas Day in the UK with partner Paul and their children Paul Jnr, five, and Rosie, three, as she shared a family snap of the occasion on social media, before flying off to the Maldives.\nShe returned to social media to share a family snap in honour of her birthday on December 31, sharing it in black and white in an apparent attempt to conceal her holiday tan.\nSnap happy: Sam also appeared to have blocked the words ‘holiday’ and ‘tan’ from comments on her most recent social media post (pictured) to avoid accusations from her fans\nThere’s no sun in Surrey! The reality star did share a slew of tributes from her pals on Instagram Stories, and one stated: ‘Hope you’re having the best time,’ followed by a sun emoji\nTIER 4 RESTRICTIONS – WHAT ARE THE RULES? In Tier 4, no household mixing is allowed, though one person can meet one other person outside in a public space You cannot meet other people indoors, including over the Christmas and New Year period, unless you live with them, or they are part of your support bubble Nobody can enter or leave Tier 4 areas and residents must not stay overnight away from home You cannot leave or be outside of the place you are living unless you have a reasonable excuse Outdoors, you can only meet one person from another household All hospitality is closed, except for takeaways and deliveries, and accommodation and entertainment venues must shut Travel exceptions are only allowed for reasons such as work, education and childcare. Leisure travel abroad is not permitted. Sam then took Instagram Stories on her birthday to share a slew of tributes from her pals, and one stated: ‘Hope you’re having the best time,’ followed by a sun emoji.\nA representative for Sam declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. MailOnline has contacted representatives for ITV for comment.\nIn recent weeks numerous stars have faced backlash for jetting abroad in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic – with most of the public unable to see their families and loved ones over the Christmas period per government guidance.\nOn December 20, Sam’s home county of Surrey was placed in the highest tier of restrictions, meaning all non-essential businesses had to close and any international travel was banned.\nTravel abroad for leisure was banned under Tier 4 guidelines with exceptions only allowing reasons such as work, education and childcare.\nYou were there! Fans also claimed Sam shared a throwback snap pining for her supposedly cancelled break to try and hide the fact she was on holiday to mark her sister Billie’s birthday\nThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to the Maldives.\nAll travellers over the age of 11 must undertake an obligatory test for COVID-19 within 96 hours before departure. The traveller must show proof of a negative result before embarking.\nIn Tier 4, no household mixing is allowed, though one person can meet one other person outside in a public space, while all non-essential shops and businesses must close, including personal care and indoor entertainment.\nNobody can enter or leave Tier 4 areas and residents must not stay overnight away from home.\nSince then, the country has been plunged into a third lockdown, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirming the message from the government is to now ‘stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.’\nRules: On December 20, Sam’s home county of Surrey had been placed in the highest tier of restrictions, meaning international travel was banned (pictured in the Maldives in 2019)\nNew rules now require international travellers to come back negative after a PCR test before arriving in England. The rules will come into force from Monday.\nFrom 4 am on January 18, passengers arriving by boat, train or plane – including UK nationals – will have to take a test up to 72 hours before leaving the country.\nThey will need to present proof of a negative test result – using a PCR test or on some occasions a LAMP or lateral flow test – to their carrier onboarding while the UK Border Force will conduct spot checks on arrivals.\nNew arrivals who flout the rules will face a minimum £500 fine, while the operator who transported them will also be fined.\nPassengers will still have to quarantine for 10 days regardless of their test results, transport minister Robert Courts said in a statement.\nBritish nationals attempting to return home who test positive must not travel and must follow the local guides in their host country, and contact the nearest consulate if they need support.",
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Are you ready to invest in quality equipment and level up your photography game? If that’s the case, a great tripod should be high on your priority list.
And what better tripod than from Fotopro, one of the leading manufacturers in the world? Fotopro is exclusively imported by SIMDI Group, one of the premier distributors in the Maldives.
Fotopro is an award-winning global brand that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of photographic equipment for professional photographers. Since its establishment in 2004, Fotopro has made a name of itself as one of the top photographic equipment brands in Europe and Japan.
SIMDI Group is the only authorized distributor in the Maldives of this well-known brand. Some of the Fotopro products available from SIMDI include the X-go Max Carbon Tripod System, the UFO2 Flexible Mini Tripod, and the Digi 9300 Aluminium Tripod System.
No matter your skill level or photography needs, there’s something for everyone! To check out what’s available, visit the SIMDI showroom, Image Square Maldives located on Majeedhee Magu.
You can also download the SIMDI Online app to browse your favourite brands today. The app is available on the App Store and Google Play Store.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Are you ready to invest in quality equipment and level up your photography game? If that’s the case, a great tripod should be high on your priority list.\nAnd what better tripod than from Fotopro, one of the leading manufacturers in the world? Fotopro is exclusively imported by SIMDI Group, one of the premier distributors in the Maldives.\nFotopro is an award-winning global brand that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of photographic equipment for professional photographers. Since its establishment in 2004, Fotopro has made a name of itself as one of the top photographic equipment brands in Europe and Japan.\nSIMDI Group is the only authorized distributor in the Maldives of this well-known brand. Some of the Fotopro products available from SIMDI include the X-go Max Carbon Tripod System, the UFO2 Flexible Mini Tripod, and the Digi 9300 Aluminium Tripod System.\nNo matter your skill level or photography needs, there’s something for everyone! To check out what’s available, visit the SIMDI showroom, Image Square Maldives located on Majeedhee Magu.\nYou can also download the SIMDI Online app to browse your favourite brands today. The app is available on the App Store and Google Play Store.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Boost Up Your Photography Skills with Fotopro, Solely Distributed by SIMDI"
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Covid Relief Loans Worth MVR 578 Million Issued to Large-Scale Businesses
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has issued over MVR 578.5 million in loans to large-scale businesses struggling to mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statistics released by the Finance Ministry show that MVR 578.5 million and USD 8 million in loans to 422 large-scale businesses were issued through BML as of 30th December 2020.
A total of 602 businesses have applied for relief loans from BML. The applications of 437 businesses have been approved so far, while the applications of 20 businesses have been rejected for various reasons.
The COVID-19 recovery loan scheme was introduced by the Maldivian government to support businesses overcome the financial impact of the prevalent pandemic. While resorts businesses are eligible for up to MVR 7.7 million, non-resort businesses are eligible for up to MVR 1 million in loans under the scheme.
The eligibility criteria for resorts stipulates that they need to have no nonpayment of assets at a financial institute and no overdue loan or financing facility. The resort must also have been profitable last year and must have a positive projected cash flow for the last three years.
Other businesses are eligible for loans under the scheme if they produced an annual turnover above MVR 10 million, have no NPA, loan, or financing facility due at a financial institute. They must have also been profitable last year.
Loans issued under the scheme have an annual interest rate of 6 per cent, and a repayment period of three years.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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https://maldivestimes.com/covid-relief-loans-worth-mvr-578-million-issued-to-large-scale-businesses/
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"Bank of Maldives (BML) has issued over MVR 578.5 million in loans to large-scale businesses struggling to mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.\nStatistics released by the Finance Ministry show that MVR 578.5 million and USD 8 million in loans to 422 large-scale businesses were issued through BML as of 30th December 2020.\nA total of 602 businesses have applied for relief loans from BML. The applications of 437 businesses have been approved so far, while the applications of 20 businesses have been rejected for various reasons.\nThe COVID-19 recovery loan scheme was introduced by the Maldivian government to support businesses overcome the financial impact of the prevalent pandemic. While resorts businesses are eligible for up to MVR 7.7 million, non-resort businesses are eligible for up to MVR 1 million in loans under the scheme.\nThe eligibility criteria for resorts stipulates that they need to have no nonpayment of assets at a financial institute and no overdue loan or financing facility. The resort must also have been profitable last year and must have a positive projected cash flow for the last three years.\nOther businesses are eligible for loans under the scheme if they produced an annual turnover above MVR 10 million, have no NPA, loan, or financing facility due at a financial institute. They must have also been profitable last year.\nLoans issued under the scheme have an annual interest rate of 6 per cent, and a repayment period of three years.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Covid Relief Loans Worth MVR 578 Million Issued to Large-Scale Businesses"
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Post-Covid Resort Construction: How Has the Industry Adapted to the New Normal?
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The prevalent COVID-19 pandemic has required every industry to adapt to new normal ways of work, and the construction industry has not been spared. During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, foreign workers in the Maldives were deemed one of the most vulnerable groups, with an alarming number of positive cases have been among expatriate labourers.
As municipalities reopen facilities and welcome back employees, it is important to recognize that there will be new workplace norms. This is likely to involve more rigid health standards and a greater emphasis on regular sanitization, to minimise the possibility of virus transmission and to keep workers safe.
In a social media post, Ms Aishath Shimani, Director of Planning & Development at Sun Siyam Resorts explained the new normal procedures and safety precautions set in place at ongoing Sun Siyam project sites. In her capacity as the Director of Planning & Development, Ms Shimani is the driving force behind all planning, construction and maintenance works of Sun Siyam properties.
According to Ms Shimani, a number of strategies and safety guidelines are adhered to at Sun Siyam project sites. Regular disinfection of workers’ accommodation quarters is performed, along with routine temperature checks and quarantining mechanisms set up for symptomatic workers.
The worksites are isolated and therefore, a safe local bubble where prevention guidelines are followed. Workers work in small groups to limit mass contacting, and there is a general understanding to limit casual gatherings.
Furthermore, it is important to follow the guidelines set by local and international health authorities. As such, workers are continually made aware of guidelines via their native languages.
The project managers are also encouraged to work with their management to ensure a smooth transition for the organization and employees as these new norms will create new cultures. Ms Shimani reiterated the importance of setting the tone by emphasizing concern for employees with compassion, openness and honesty during these challenging times.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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https://maldivestimes.com/post-covid-resort-construction-how-has-the-industry-adapted-to-the-new-normal/
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"The prevalent COVID-19 pandemic has required every industry to adapt to new normal ways of work, and the construction industry has not been spared. During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, foreign workers in the Maldives were deemed one of the most vulnerable groups, with an alarming number of positive cases have been among expatriate labourers.\nAs municipalities reopen facilities and welcome back employees, it is important to recognize that there will be new workplace norms. This is likely to involve more rigid health standards and a greater emphasis on regular sanitization, to minimise the possibility of virus transmission and to keep workers safe.\nIn a social media post, Ms Aishath Shimani, Director of Planning & Development at Sun Siyam Resorts explained the new normal procedures and safety precautions set in place at ongoing Sun Siyam project sites. In her capacity as the Director of Planning & Development, Ms Shimani is the driving force behind all planning, construction and maintenance works of Sun Siyam properties.\nAccording to Ms Shimani, a number of strategies and safety guidelines are adhered to at Sun Siyam project sites. Regular disinfection of workers’ accommodation quarters is performed, along with routine temperature checks and quarantining mechanisms set up for symptomatic workers.\nThe worksites are isolated and therefore, a safe local bubble where prevention guidelines are followed. Workers work in small groups to limit mass contacting, and there is a general understanding to limit casual gatherings.\nFurthermore, it is important to follow the guidelines set by local and international health authorities. As such, workers are continually made aware of guidelines via their native languages.\nThe project managers are also encouraged to work with their management to ensure a smooth transition for the organization and employees as these new norms will create new cultures. Ms Shimani reiterated the importance of setting the tone by emphasizing concern for employees with compassion, openness and honesty during these challenging times.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Post-Covid Resort Construction: How Has the Industry Adapted to the New Normal?"
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Is Enough Being Done to Protect Migrant Workers?
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In its World Report 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization heavily critiqued the current administration’s failure to protect migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report highlights how the pandemic had brought into light the existing inequalities and abuses of this marginalized group, and how the government’s weak efforts had disproportionately affected the livelihoods and wellbeing of migrant workers.
The Maldives has the largest proportion of foreign migrant labourers in South Asia, roughly one-third of the resident population, at least 60,000 of whom are undocumented.
The report highlights how in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, migrant workers suffered longstanding abuses, including wage theft, passport confiscation, and unsafe living and working conditions.
HRW further details how agents use deceptive or fraudulent practices to recruit migrants to work in the Maldives, leaving some of them at risk of debt-based coercion and trafficking.
Moreover, HRW slams the country lacks an asylum system and refugee protection mechanism, leaving people who fear persecution in their home countries with no opportunity to seek protection.
The report also outlines how the government has failed to implement adequate measures to identify and support trafficking victims or investigate and prosecute abusers.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"In its World Report 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization heavily critiqued the current administration’s failure to protect migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nThe report highlights how the pandemic had brought into light the existing inequalities and abuses of this marginalized group, and how the government’s weak efforts had disproportionately affected the livelihoods and wellbeing of migrant workers.\nThe Maldives has the largest proportion of foreign migrant labourers in South Asia, roughly one-third of the resident population, at least 60,000 of whom are undocumented.\nThe report highlights how in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, migrant workers suffered longstanding abuses, including wage theft, passport confiscation, and unsafe living and working conditions.\nHRW further details how agents use deceptive or fraudulent practices to recruit migrants to work in the Maldives, leaving some of them at risk of debt-based coercion and trafficking.\nMoreover, HRW slams the country lacks an asylum system and refugee protection mechanism, leaving people who fear persecution in their home countries with no opportunity to seek protection.\nThe report also outlines how the government has failed to implement adequate measures to identify and support trafficking victims or investigate and prosecute abusers.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Is Enough Being Done to Protect Migrant Workers?"
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Tourism Ministry Meets with Spanish Company Sagittur
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Minister of Tourism Abdullah Mausoom meets with Enrique Martinez, president of Spanish state-run company Segittur focusing on tourism research development and innovation.
During the meeting, Martinez shared their political strategy on tourism development, and the efforts of the company to build tourism in Spain. The company president also briefed the role of research, communication, and information technology in the business, as well as detailed how they were used in their efforts.
The tourism minister then reiterated the projects of expanding the hospitality businesses in the northern and southern regions of the Maldives and mentioned there was an opportunity to use the experience of Sagittur in these regions.
Segittur is a state company dedicated to promoting innovation and new technologies in tourism, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives linked to the sector, and improve Spain’s popularity among competitive tourist destination.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Minister of Tourism Abdullah Mausoom meets with Enrique Martinez, president of Spanish state-run company Segittur focusing on tourism research development and innovation.\nDuring the meeting, Martinez shared their political strategy on tourism development, and the efforts of the company to build tourism in Spain. The company president also briefed the role of research, communication, and information technology in the business, as well as detailed how they were used in their efforts.\nThe tourism minister then reiterated the projects of expanding the hospitality businesses in the northern and southern regions of the Maldives and mentioned there was an opportunity to use the experience of Sagittur in these regions.\nSegittur is a state company dedicated to promoting innovation and new technologies in tourism, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives linked to the sector, and improve Spain’s popularity among competitive tourist destination.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Tourism Ministry Meets with Spanish Company Sagittur"
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Nearly 20 000 Maldivians register for COVID 19 vaccination
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Male [Maldives], January 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Nearly 20,000 Maldivians have signed up to be vaccinated against COVID-19 since registrations were opened on January 18, local media reported here Tuesday.
Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) Spokesperson Dr Nazla Rafeeq was quoted in state-owned PSM News as saying that 19,666 people had registered to be vaccinated so far. Registrations are currently only open for priority groups such as health and social care workers.
The Maldives received 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from India on January 20. President Ibrahim Solih has pledged to vaccinate the entire population free of charge.
According to data from the Health Protection Agency, the Maldives currently has 14,993 confirmed cases of COVID-19, out of which 13,851 have fully recovered and 51 have died. (ANI/Xinhua)
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Male [Maldives], January 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Nearly 20,000 Maldivians have signed up to be vaccinated against COVID-19 since registrations were opened on January 18, local media reported here Tuesday.\nHealth Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) Spokesperson Dr Nazla Rafeeq was quoted in state-owned PSM News as saying that 19,666 people had registered to be vaccinated so far. Registrations are currently only open for priority groups such as health and social care workers.\nThe Maldives received 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from India on January 20. President Ibrahim Solih has pledged to vaccinate the entire population free of charge.\nAccording to data from the Health Protection Agency, the Maldives currently has 14,993 confirmed cases of COVID-19, out of which 13,851 have fully recovered and 51 have died. (ANI/Xinhua)\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"Nearly 20 000 Maldivians register for COVID 19 vaccination"
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Visit Maldives commences social, digital marketing campaign in France
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Visit Maldives, on Monday, commenced a social and digital marketing campaign with Odigeo, one of the top Online Travel Agencies (OTA) in France.
According to Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), the objective of the three-month campaign, which will run from January 7 to March 7, is to increase destination awareness and boost arrivals to the destination in the low season.
Odigeo is a high-end OTA in France with a worldwide audience of 1.6 million unique monthly visitors on the Opodo website. Furthermore, it has 419,000 fans on Facebook and 64,000 followers on Instagram. With this partnership with Odigeo, MMPRC stated that a microsite has been created to promote the destination.
“With this feature, the destination products, photos, videos and maps will be visible to users of the Odigeo’s Opodo website. In addition to this, culture, gastronomy and unique adventures of Maldives will be featured on the microsite, along with flight details and information of the products of Maldives”, MMPRC added.
Apart from the microsite, a dedicated email about the destination will be sent to Odigeo’s customers already in affinity with the destination, which will showcase the Maldives as one of the most preferred and safest destinations to travel to during this period, due to the naturally distanced islands and unique geographical formation of the country.
Moreover, MMPRC noted that the Maldives will be promoted through Odigeo’s Facebook posts to an extensive audience of followers and retarget the Opodo users.
Prior to this, MMPRC has conducted marketing activities such as a joint campaign with VeryChic, press trips, participation in ILTM World Tour and global media campaign in 2020.
The corporation confirmed that several activities are in the pipeline for the French market for the current year, focusing on joint promotions with tour operators and online travel agents, familiarisation trips, fairs and roadshows in key cities of France as well.
Based on the arrival figures of 2019, France is ranked in the seventh position of the highest performing markets to the Maldives. After the reopening of the border on July 15, 2020, a total of 5,677 tourists arrived from the French market till December 2020.
“France remains a key focus market in the recovery of tourism in the Maldives and the target is to achieve pre-pandemic growth levels”, MMPRC noted.
The Maldivian government reopened its borders on July 15, following a period of international travel restrictions spanning nearly four months. Six months after the border reopening, the situation in travel has almost reverted back to what it was before the border closure.
At the moment, Maldives is recording a daily average of 3,000 to 5,000 tourist arrivals — a notable figure considering the trenches that the industry fell into mid-2020.
Despite the entire industry screeching to a halt due to preventive measures are taken to curb the spread of the virus, Maldives hit its target for 500,000 tourists in 2020, with an impressive recovery curve.
With renewed hope, the government expects to attract over 1.5 million tourists in 2021. Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom, on several occasions, stated that this year would be a “very successful” year for Maldivian tourism.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Visit Maldives, on Monday, commenced a social and digital marketing campaign with Odigeo, one of the top Online Travel Agencies (OTA) in France.\nAccording to Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), the objective of the three-month campaign, which will run from January 7 to March 7, is to increase destination awareness and boost arrivals to the destination in the low season.\nOdigeo is a high-end OTA in France with a worldwide audience of 1.6 million unique monthly visitors on the Opodo website. Furthermore, it has 419,000 fans on Facebook and 64,000 followers on Instagram. With this partnership with Odigeo, MMPRC stated that a microsite has been created to promote the destination.\n“With this feature, the destination products, photos, videos and maps will be visible to users of the Odigeo’s Opodo website. In addition to this, culture, gastronomy and unique adventures of Maldives will be featured on the microsite, along with flight details and information of the products of Maldives”, MMPRC added.\nApart from the microsite, a dedicated email about the destination will be sent to Odigeo’s customers already in affinity with the destination, which will showcase the Maldives as one of the most preferred and safest destinations to travel to during this period, due to the naturally distanced islands and unique geographical formation of the country.\nMoreover, MMPRC noted that the Maldives will be promoted through Odigeo’s Facebook posts to an extensive audience of followers and retarget the Opodo users.\nPrior to this, MMPRC has conducted marketing activities such as a joint campaign with VeryChic, press trips, participation in ILTM World Tour and global media campaign in 2020.\nThe corporation confirmed that several activities are in the pipeline for the French market for the current year, focusing on joint promotions with tour operators and online travel agents, familiarisation trips, fairs and roadshows in key cities of France as well.\nBased on the arrival figures of 2019, France is ranked in the seventh position of the highest performing markets to the Maldives. After the reopening of the border on July 15, 2020, a total of 5,677 tourists arrived from the French market till December 2020.\n“France remains a key focus market in the recovery of tourism in the Maldives and the target is to achieve pre-pandemic growth levels”, MMPRC noted.\nThe Maldivian government reopened its borders on July 15, following a period of international travel restrictions spanning nearly four months. Six months after the border reopening, the situation in travel has almost reverted back to what it was before the border closure.\nAt the moment, Maldives is recording a daily average of 3,000 to 5,000 tourist arrivals — a notable figure considering the trenches that the industry fell into mid-2020.\nDespite the entire industry screeching to a halt due to preventive measures are taken to curb the spread of the virus, Maldives hit its target for 500,000 tourists in 2020, with an impressive recovery curve.\nWith renewed hope, the government expects to attract over 1.5 million tourists in 2021. Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom, on several occasions, stated that this year would be a “very successful” year for Maldivian tourism.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
"Visit Maldives commences social, digital marketing campaign in France"
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No Forged Currency Notes Circulating in Maldives: MMA
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Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has assured the public that forged MVR 500 currency notes are not being circulated in the nation.
The central bank revealed that it had investigated claims of a fake MVR 500 note which became viral on social media, and concluded that the note was in fact legitimate.
MMA spokesperson Mohamed Nasih said that investigation of the photo had shown that it was a valid one but the note had become discoloured due for some reason.
“The note being shared on social media was found and brought in, and was later determined as valid,” said Nasih. “However, we noticed that the note had become discoloured. Chemicals used to rid the colour had made the colours of the note fade. The note is a valid one even with these effects.”
“We can assure that there are no forged notes circulating in the Maldives,” added Nasih.
The current notes being used in the Maldives known as “Ran Dhiha Faheh” were introduced in 2015. Representing Maldivian cultures, they incorporate modern security features and are made out of polymer.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has assured the public that forged MVR 500 currency notes are not being circulated in the nation.\nThe central bank revealed that it had investigated claims of a fake MVR 500 note which became viral on social media, and concluded that the note was in fact legitimate.\nMMA spokesperson Mohamed Nasih said that investigation of the photo had shown that it was a valid one but the note had become discoloured due for some reason.\n“The note being shared on social media was found and brought in, and was later determined as valid,” said Nasih. “However, we noticed that the note had become discoloured. Chemicals used to rid the colour had made the colours of the note fade. The note is a valid one even with these effects.”\n“We can assure that there are no forged notes circulating in the Maldives,” added Nasih.\nThe current notes being used in the Maldives known as “Ran Dhiha Faheh” were introduced in 2015. Representing Maldivian cultures, they incorporate modern security features and are made out of polymer.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"No Forged Currency Notes Circulating in Maldives: MMA"
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Maldives Decides to Reinstate Full Diplomatic Relations with Qatar
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The Government of the Maldives has announced its decision to reinstate full diplomatic relations with Qatar.
The move comes after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations lifted the three-year-long embargo on Qatar at the annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council yesterday, bringing an end to a deeply divisive diplomatic crisis in the region.
The decision to restore diplomatic relations was revealed in a tweet by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid earlier this afternoon.
Maldives welcomes the positive developments following the annual summit of Gulf Cooperation Council. I have had fruitful discussions with the #Qatari authorities and am pleased to announce Government of #Maldives decision to reinstate full diplomatic relations with Qatar. — Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) January 6, 2021
Ties between the countries had been severed in 2017 during President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s administration after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries launched the blockade against Qatar.
Restoring diplomatic relations with Qatar and the Commonwealth, both of which were severed during Yameen’s presidency, had been one of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s electoral pledges.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"The Government of the Maldives has announced its decision to reinstate full diplomatic relations with Qatar.\nThe move comes after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations lifted the three-year-long embargo on Qatar at the annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council yesterday, bringing an end to a deeply divisive diplomatic crisis in the region.\nThe decision to restore diplomatic relations was revealed in a tweet by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid earlier this afternoon.\nMaldives welcomes the positive developments following the annual summit of Gulf Cooperation Council. I have had fruitful discussions with the #Qatari authorities and am pleased to announce Government of #Maldives decision to reinstate full diplomatic relations with Qatar. — Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) January 6, 2021\nTies between the countries had been severed in 2017 during President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s administration after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries launched the blockade against Qatar.\nRestoring diplomatic relations with Qatar and the Commonwealth, both of which were severed during Yameen’s presidency, had been one of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s electoral pledges.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Maldives Decides to Reinstate Full Diplomatic Relations with Qatar"
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Indian low-cost airline, IndiGo has announced special medical fares from Male’ to Cochin and Male’ to Bangalore. This is given exclusively to the Aasandha Team in combination with Maldivian Holidays.
Sector Type of Journey Travel Period Applicable Product Sale Period MLECOK Direct 15JAN21-31MAR21 SME 12JAN-31JAN21 COKMLE Direct 18JAN21-31MAR21 SME 18JAN-31JAN21 BLRMLE Direct 18JAN21-31MAR21 SME 18JAN-31JAN21 MLEBLR Direct 18JAN21-31MAR21 SME 18JAN-31JAN21
To enjoy this special fare, there are a few terms and conditions. According to IndiGo, the offer is valid on SME Fare Class only, with a fixed discount of USD 7 on SME Fare Class.
The applicable sectors for the offer are MLE-COK-MLE and MLE-BLR-MLE. While the travel period is until 31st March 2021, the sale period lasts from 18th January 2021 to 31st January 2021.
Lastly, IndiGo requires a copy of the letter issued by Aasandha stating that the passenger is travelling for medical reasons.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Indian low-cost airline, IndiGo has announced special medical fares from Male’ to Cochin and Male’ to Bangalore. This is given exclusively to the Aasandha Team in combination with Maldivian Holidays.\nSector Type of Journey Travel Period Applicable Product Sale Period MLECOK Direct 15JAN21-31MAR21 SME 12JAN-31JAN21 COKMLE Direct 18JAN21-31MAR21 SME 18JAN-31JAN21 BLRMLE Direct 18JAN21-31MAR21 SME 18JAN-31JAN21 MLEBLR Direct 18JAN21-31MAR21 SME 18JAN-31JAN21\nTo enjoy this special fare, there are a few terms and conditions. According to IndiGo, the offer is valid on SME Fare Class only, with a fixed discount of USD 7 on SME Fare Class.\nThe applicable sectors for the offer are MLE-COK-MLE and MLE-BLR-MLE. While the travel period is until 31st March 2021, the sale period lasts from 18th January 2021 to 31st January 2021.\nLastly, IndiGo requires a copy of the letter issued by Aasandha stating that the passenger is travelling for medical reasons.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
"Enjoy Special IndiGo Medical Fares from Male’ to Cochin and Bangalore!"
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Maafaru International Airport Wraps Up 2020 with 253 Jet Landings
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In spite of the temporary halt in the industry in 2020, Maafaru International Airport has wrapped up the year with 253 jet landings.
Mumthaz Ali, General Manager of Maafaru International Airport highlighted that the tourist arrivals to the airport were dominated by the Russian market with most arriving in private jets. The airport witnessed the second most tourist arrivals from the Indian market which was followed by Germany at number third spot.
Since the border reopening in 2020, Maafaru International Airport welcomed 11 private jets in July, 14 jets in August and 13 jets in September. While the number of jet landings spiked to 41 in October, the number went on the rise to 65 private jets in the month of November. The airport stunned with 109 jet landings in December.
Opened in 2019, the Maafaru Airport was a groundbreaking investment for the development of the Noonu atoll and an economically beneficial project for the ongoing businesses as well as the luxury resort islands. According to Island Aviation, the airport has seen a steady increase in the number of jet landings since the border reopening.
Travellers arriving by private jets have been permitted to enter the country since 1st June 2020. Since it is the peak season of the destination, the number of private jets arriving in the Maldives is projected to increase further.
Maafaru airport was developed with a grant aid of US$ 60 million from the United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. The airport was developed by a Singaporean company. The airport boasts a 2,200-meter long runway and is 40 meters wide with a state-of-the-art terminal with a VIP lounge. The airport can land large aircrafts such as Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 and is managed by Maldivian.
Photo credits: Dynamyst
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"In spite of the temporary halt in the industry in 2020, Maafaru International Airport has wrapped up the year with 253 jet landings.\nMumthaz Ali, General Manager of Maafaru International Airport highlighted that the tourist arrivals to the airport were dominated by the Russian market with most arriving in private jets. The airport witnessed the second most tourist arrivals from the Indian market which was followed by Germany at number third spot.\nSince the border reopening in 2020, Maafaru International Airport welcomed 11 private jets in July, 14 jets in August and 13 jets in September. While the number of jet landings spiked to 41 in October, the number went on the rise to 65 private jets in the month of November. The airport stunned with 109 jet landings in December.\nOpened in 2019, the Maafaru Airport was a groundbreaking investment for the development of the Noonu atoll and an economically beneficial project for the ongoing businesses as well as the luxury resort islands. According to Island Aviation, the airport has seen a steady increase in the number of jet landings since the border reopening.\nTravellers arriving by private jets have been permitted to enter the country since 1st June 2020. Since it is the peak season of the destination, the number of private jets arriving in the Maldives is projected to increase further.\nMaafaru airport was developed with a grant aid of US$ 60 million from the United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. The airport was developed by a Singaporean company. The airport boasts a 2,200-meter long runway and is 40 meters wide with a state-of-the-art terminal with a VIP lounge. The airport can land large aircrafts such as Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 and is managed by Maldivian.\nPhoto credits: Dynamyst\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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COVID-19 cases in Maldives cross 14,000
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MALE, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Maldives has crossed 14,000, local media reported on Sunday.
According to data from the Health Protection Agency (HPA), the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country is 14,065 out of which 13,308 patients have fully recovered and 49 have died.
There are 701 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, out of which 47 have been hospitalized for treatment. A total of 338,864 samples have been tested for the virus.
The Maldives is currently under a State of Public Health Emergency which was declared on March 12, 2020, and has been extended until Feb. 3, 2021.
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"MALE, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Maldives has crossed 14,000, local media reported on Sunday.\nAccording to data from the Health Protection Agency (HPA), the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country is 14,065 out of which 13,308 patients have fully recovered and 49 have died.\nThere are 701 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, out of which 47 have been hospitalized for treatment. A total of 338,864 samples have been tested for the virus.\nThe Maldives is currently under a State of Public Health Emergency which was declared on March 12, 2020, and has been extended until Feb. 3, 2021.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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Poor and island states highlight toll of climate disasters in submissions to UN
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In their updated national contributions to the Paris Agreement, vulnerable countries say they need more financial support to cope with extreme weather and rising seas
Poor and island states have called on rich nations to provide more funding to help them recover from disasters such as storms, flooding and drought, in updated climate plans submitted to the UN.
While rich countries primarily focus on carbon-cutting measures in their national contributions to the Paris Agreement, poor nations set out their plans to bolster climate adaptation and deal with economic and other losses and damages associated with global warming.
In climate plans filed ahead of the UN deadline on 31 December 2020, several countries stressed the mounting costs they face from severe climate impacts. Emissions cuts and adaptation efforts are not enough to prevent climate change from destroying homes and livelihoods in their countries.
The Maldives’ environment minister, Hussain Rasheed Hassan, told Climate Home that the low-lying island nation “will be lost to the world” if sea levels rise faster than coastal defences.
“We believe that we must be compensated for impacts caused by climate change. We are not responsible. Our total emissions are 0.003% [of the global total],” Hassan said, adding that the country needs an estimated $8.8 billion to ensure coastal protection for its 30 inhabited islands.
The Maldives plans to establish climate risk insurance mechanisms to build resilience to climate loss and damage, the island state outlined in its updated national contribution.
“We need to develop the financing capacity so that any shocks we have to endure in future can be mitigated. Our economy and life is tied to the oceans,” Hassan said. There has been a “staggering” rise in climate disasters over the past 20 years, which have led to global losses of $2.97 trillion, according to the UN.
For countries vulnerable to climate change, loss and damage is a key issue which they argue should feature high on the agenda at the Cop26 summit in November. Rich countries, however, have long resisted putting any money behind it.
In 2013 the Warsaw International Mechanism was set up to address loss and damage, but with no clear mandate to mobilise financial support. In 2015 countries agreed that “loss and damage” references in the Paris Agreement did not provide a basis for liability or compensation.
“The key issue that remains is the relationship between loss and damage and climate finance,” Spencer Thomas, who helped draw up Grenada’s national contribution, told Climate Home News.
Grenada’s updated climate plan includes a specific pledge to address loss and damage. “This will include strengthening resilience to respond to impacts beyond the limits of adaptation and addressing human mobility and settlements,” the plan states.
The small island nation is already experiencing severe climate impacts, Thomas said. “We see a decline in the productivity of our coral reefs because of heavy rains and pollution. Hurricanes have destroyed our forests. How do we prepare our economies for this?”
Under the Warsaw mechanism, loss and damage is defined as a subcategory to adaptation, rather than as an issue in its own right. As a result, developing countries say that the issue has not received the recognition and finance it deserves.
“Small island states are clamouring for ease of access [to funding] and that mitigation, adaptation and loss and damage are equally represented in the climate finance landscape,” Thomas said.
One obstacle is a lack of comparable data on the scale of climate damages, said Hassan. “We have got to develop international standards and measurement mechanisms so that loss and damage can be assessed in a more scientific manner. The Warsaw International Mechanism is not capable of dealing with this.”
Nepal also placed a strong emphasis on loss and damage in its updated submission to the UN. The country plans to establish a national strategy on loss and damage by 2025 and allocate specific funds to this issue.
Nepal, which has among the lowest carbon emissions per capita in the world, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Himalayan glaciers in Nepal have been losing almost half a metre of ice each year since the start of the century and floods and landslides are common.
“Even if emissions are rapidly reduced, the residual climate impacts remain because of long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Loss and damage will be equally important to mitigation and adaptation – we cannot shy away from this,” Manjeet Dhakal, head of the least developed countries team at Climate Analytics, told Climate Home News.
He said that Nepal’s loss and damage strategy would likely cover a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, tourism and hydropower production, which are all already suffering from climate disasters.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"In their updated national contributions to the Paris Agreement, vulnerable countries say they need more financial support to cope with extreme weather and rising seas\nPoor and island states have called on rich nations to provide more funding to help them recover from disasters such as storms, flooding and drought, in updated climate plans submitted to the UN.\nWhile rich countries primarily focus on carbon-cutting measures in their national contributions to the Paris Agreement, poor nations set out their plans to bolster climate adaptation and deal with economic and other losses and damages associated with global warming.\nIn climate plans filed ahead of the UN deadline on 31 December 2020, several countries stressed the mounting costs they face from severe climate impacts. Emissions cuts and adaptation efforts are not enough to prevent climate change from destroying homes and livelihoods in their countries.\nThe Maldives’ environment minister, Hussain Rasheed Hassan, told Climate Home that the low-lying island nation “will be lost to the world” if sea levels rise faster than coastal defences.\n“We believe that we must be compensated for impacts caused by climate change. We are not responsible. Our total emissions are 0.003% [of the global total],” Hassan said, adding that the country needs an estimated $8.8 billion to ensure coastal protection for its 30 inhabited islands.\nThe Maldives plans to establish climate risk insurance mechanisms to build resilience to climate loss and damage, the island state outlined in its updated national contribution.\n“We need to develop the financing capacity so that any shocks we have to endure in future can be mitigated. Our economy and life is tied to the oceans,” Hassan said. There has been a “staggering” rise in climate disasters over the past 20 years, which have led to global losses of $2.97 trillion, according to the UN.\nFor countries vulnerable to climate change, loss and damage is a key issue which they argue should feature high on the agenda at the Cop26 summit in November. Rich countries, however, have long resisted putting any money behind it.\nIn 2013 the Warsaw International Mechanism was set up to address loss and damage, but with no clear mandate to mobilise financial support. In 2015 countries agreed that “loss and damage” references in the Paris Agreement did not provide a basis for liability or compensation.\n“The key issue that remains is the relationship between loss and damage and climate finance,” Spencer Thomas, who helped draw up Grenada’s national contribution, told Climate Home News.\nGrenada’s updated climate plan includes a specific pledge to address loss and damage. “This will include strengthening resilience to respond to impacts beyond the limits of adaptation and addressing human mobility and settlements,” the plan states.\nThe small island nation is already experiencing severe climate impacts, Thomas said. “We see a decline in the productivity of our coral reefs because of heavy rains and pollution. Hurricanes have destroyed our forests. How do we prepare our economies for this?”\nUnder the Warsaw mechanism, loss and damage is defined as a subcategory to adaptation, rather than as an issue in its own right. As a result, developing countries say that the issue has not received the recognition and finance it deserves.\n“Small island states are clamouring for ease of access [to funding] and that mitigation, adaptation and loss and damage are equally represented in the climate finance landscape,” Thomas said.\nOne obstacle is a lack of comparable data on the scale of climate damages, said Hassan. “We have got to develop international standards and measurement mechanisms so that loss and damage can be assessed in a more scientific manner. The Warsaw International Mechanism is not capable of dealing with this.”\nNepal also placed a strong emphasis on loss and damage in its updated submission to the UN. The country plans to establish a national strategy on loss and damage by 2025 and allocate specific funds to this issue.\nNepal, which has among the lowest carbon emissions per capita in the world, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Himalayan glaciers in Nepal have been losing almost half a metre of ice each year since the start of the century and floods and landslides are common.\n“Even if emissions are rapidly reduced, the residual climate impacts remain because of long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Loss and damage will be equally important to mitigation and adaptation – we cannot shy away from this,” Manjeet Dhakal, head of the least developed countries team at Climate Analytics, told Climate Home News.\nHe said that Nepal’s loss and damage strategy would likely cover a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, tourism and hydropower production, which are all already suffering from climate disasters.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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Over MVR 240 Million Issued as Income Support Allowance
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The Ministry of Finance has revealed that MVR 242.3 million has been spent as income support allowance to individuals whose jobs have been affected by the prevalent COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the statistics revealed by the Ministry, 17,410 citizens have received income support allowance provided by the government. Income support is given at the rate of MVR 5000 to those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and an amount summing up to MVR 5000 to those who earn less than MVR 5000 per month.
A study conducted by UNDP and the Economic Ministry found that the pandemic has affected the employment status of over 45,000 people in the Maldives. As such, since 20th May 2020, the government has been providing income support allowance under the government’s COVID-19 economic relief package to those who are unable to provide for themselves and their families.
Individuals who are eligible to receive income support include employees who have been terminated, placed on no-pay leave or suspended from their jobs. The individuals who are on probation and temporary positions also meet the requirements needed to receive the allowance. Eligible individuals must be between the ages of 18 and 65 years.
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"The Ministry of Finance has revealed that MVR 242.3 million has been spent as income support allowance to individuals whose jobs have been affected by the prevalent COVID-19 pandemic.\nAccording to the statistics revealed by the Ministry, 17,410 citizens have received income support allowance provided by the government. Income support is given at the rate of MVR 5000 to those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and an amount summing up to MVR 5000 to those who earn less than MVR 5000 per month.\nA study conducted by UNDP and the Economic Ministry found that the pandemic has affected the employment status of over 45,000 people in the Maldives. As such, since 20th May 2020, the government has been providing income support allowance under the government’s COVID-19 economic relief package to those who are unable to provide for themselves and their families.\nIndividuals who are eligible to receive income support include employees who have been terminated, placed on no-pay leave or suspended from their jobs. The individuals who are on probation and temporary positions also meet the requirements needed to receive the allowance. Eligible individuals must be between the ages of 18 and 65 years.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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President Launches Tourism Ministry’s “Maldives Tourism Bulletin” Magazine
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has launched the first issue of “Maldives Tourism Bulletin” – a tourism magazine published by the Ministry of Tourism.
Announcing the launch in a tweet, President Solih stated that he is confident that the magazine would prove useful for industry stakeholders, students and visitors. The magazine depicts the Governments’ plans to advance the tourism sector in the Maldives.
President Solih also contributed to the foreword of the first issue. He stated that our natural assets and the tourism sector’s care and expertise had established the Maldives as a standard-bearer for the industry and one of the world’s most popular destinations.
He expounded on the hardships the industry has had to endure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, affirming that through the combined efforts of stakeholders, and stringent safety measures taken to ensure that the Maldives is a safe-destination, the number of visitors to the destination is now steadily on the rise.
He also expressed his optimism that we will continue to see the tourism sector strengthen as the Maldives, and the world, recover in 2021. The magazine can be accessed at tourism.gov.mv/en/news/maldives_tourism_bulletin.
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"President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has launched the first issue of “Maldives Tourism Bulletin” – a tourism magazine published by the Ministry of Tourism.\nAnnouncing the launch in a tweet, President Solih stated that he is confident that the magazine would prove useful for industry stakeholders, students and visitors. The magazine depicts the Governments’ plans to advance the tourism sector in the Maldives.\nPresident Solih also contributed to the foreword of the first issue. He stated that our natural assets and the tourism sector’s care and expertise had established the Maldives as a standard-bearer for the industry and one of the world’s most popular destinations.\nHe expounded on the hardships the industry has had to endure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, affirming that through the combined efforts of stakeholders, and stringent safety measures taken to ensure that the Maldives is a safe-destination, the number of visitors to the destination is now steadily on the rise.\nHe also expressed his optimism that we will continue to see the tourism sector strengthen as the Maldives, and the world, recover in 2021. The magazine can be accessed at tourism.gov.mv/en/news/maldives_tourism_bulletin.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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33 out of the 59 new Covid-19 cases announced in the Maldives on Wednesday are from operational resorts.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said that the new cases were confirmed from over 3,300 samples tested within 24 hours and that 17 of the cases are from the greater Male’ region while the remaining nine are from islands.
HPA said that 27 of the 33 cases from resorts are from Oblu Select at Sangeli resort where a total of 32 coronavirus infections have been confirmed. While all 27 are staff members at the resort, the first Covid-19 case was detected at the tourist establishment on January 3; a foreign employee tested positive for Covid-19 after sending in samples obtain the PCR report required to travel abroad.
While eight people were identified as contacts and quarantined, four employees that were tested following symptoms were positive for the virus on January 11, however, they are not contacts of the first case.
98 random samples were taken from the resort for testing on the 12th of January, and 19 came back positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, as well as that of an additional eight tested after exhibiting symptoms.
Further, a total of 13,438 patients have recovered from the virus thus far in the Maldives with 36 additional recoveries reported on Wednesday. While an additional Covid-19 death was confirmed last week, there have been a total of 49 deaths from the virus.
The new developments push the country’s active case count to 783, from the previous day’s 760.
55 patients are receiving treatment at a hospital, two more than the previous day.
While Maldives’ first Covid-19 cases were discovered from resorts in early March last year, a community transmission was confirmed in the congested capital on April 15 leading to a full lockdown in the city.
Male’ became the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic, over 470 of the currently active cases are in the region, which also meant an extension on the ban on travel between the city and other islands.
While those that travel from the capital to other regions are still required to quarantine, there has recently been a spike in cases reported from other areas. As such, 20 of the 59 cases announced on Tuesday were from residential islands while 28 of the 50 cases announced on Monday were from resorts.
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"33 out of the 59 new Covid-19 cases announced in the Maldives on Wednesday are from operational resorts.\nThe Health Protection Agency (HPA) said that the new cases were confirmed from over 3,300 samples tested within 24 hours and that 17 of the cases are from the greater Male’ region while the remaining nine are from islands.\nHPA said that 27 of the 33 cases from resorts are from Oblu Select at Sangeli resort where a total of 32 coronavirus infections have been confirmed. While all 27 are staff members at the resort, the first Covid-19 case was detected at the tourist establishment on January 3; a foreign employee tested positive for Covid-19 after sending in samples obtain the PCR report required to travel abroad.\nWhile eight people were identified as contacts and quarantined, four employees that were tested following symptoms were positive for the virus on January 11, however, they are not contacts of the first case.\n98 random samples were taken from the resort for testing on the 12th of January, and 19 came back positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, as well as that of an additional eight tested after exhibiting symptoms.\nFurther, a total of 13,438 patients have recovered from the virus thus far in the Maldives with 36 additional recoveries reported on Wednesday. While an additional Covid-19 death was confirmed last week, there have been a total of 49 deaths from the virus.\nThe new developments push the country’s active case count to 783, from the previous day’s 760.\n55 patients are receiving treatment at a hospital, two more than the previous day.\nWhile Maldives’ first Covid-19 cases were discovered from resorts in early March last year, a community transmission was confirmed in the congested capital on April 15 leading to a full lockdown in the city.\nMale’ became the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic, over 470 of the currently active cases are in the region, which also meant an extension on the ban on travel between the city and other islands.\nWhile those that travel from the capital to other regions are still required to quarantine, there has recently been a spike in cases reported from other areas. As such, 20 of the 59 cases announced on Tuesday were from residential islands while 28 of the 50 cases announced on Monday were from resorts.\nFull details are available at the link below:",
"Maldives reports 33 new cases from resorts incl. 27 from Oblu Sangeli"
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Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi to Reopen in March 2021
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Get ready to experience a holiday in the tropics beyond compare at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi when they reopen from 1st March 2021.
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, blessed with thriving vegetation and pristine waters, the Island of White Gold finds itself in peaceful seclusion in the North Male Atoll making it an ideal Maldives beach resort. Set in 83 acres of lush tropical beach property near Kani Beach on Lhohifushi Island the resort’s design enables it to blend into its surroundings being one of the best resort in the Maldives.
The resort offers two distinct styles of elegant accommodation with their range of lavish Maldives villas. Both variants are equipped with the latest facilities merged with furnishing and design that exudes a colourful yet elegant ambience for the perfect blend of fun and relaxation. Guests residing at their Beach Villas will be able to enjoy splendid views of the captivating horizon along with comfortable bedding and elegant furniture. Ocean Villas at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi will place you atop the azure waters presenting the opportunity to examine the activity happening beneath the waves.
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi boasts a multi-faceted dining experience with spectacular views accompanying almost every meal. Indulge in a candlelit dinner or celebrate and sip a glass of wine and relax to the soothing sounds of the ocean at the Sunset Bar and Restaurant, the resort’s signature cafe. Themed buffet-style meals at the resort restaurants offer a combination of Maldivian and international cuisines to tempt discerning tastes nightly.
The resort is also one of the best surf holiday resorts in the Maldives with a perfect left breaking down one side of the island and six other world-class waves just a short boat ride away making it the ideal location for Maldives water sports activities.
The resort temporarily suspended their operations due to the travel restrictions imposed by the government and throughout the world as a result of the pandemic. Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi will open with hygiene and safety measures in place as per the guidelines of Maldives HPA.
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is under Adaaran Resorts Group, one of the largest hotel chains in the Maldives.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Corporate Maldives
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"Get ready to experience a holiday in the tropics beyond compare at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi when they reopen from 1st March 2021.\nAdaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, blessed with thriving vegetation and pristine waters, the Island of White Gold finds itself in peaceful seclusion in the North Male Atoll making it an ideal Maldives beach resort. Set in 83 acres of lush tropical beach property near Kani Beach on Lhohifushi Island the resort’s design enables it to blend into its surroundings being one of the best resort in the Maldives.\nThe resort offers two distinct styles of elegant accommodation with their range of lavish Maldives villas. Both variants are equipped with the latest facilities merged with furnishing and design that exudes a colourful yet elegant ambience for the perfect blend of fun and relaxation. Guests residing at their Beach Villas will be able to enjoy splendid views of the captivating horizon along with comfortable bedding and elegant furniture. Ocean Villas at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi will place you atop the azure waters presenting the opportunity to examine the activity happening beneath the waves.\nAdaaran Select Hudhuranfushi boasts a multi-faceted dining experience with spectacular views accompanying almost every meal. Indulge in a candlelit dinner or celebrate and sip a glass of wine and relax to the soothing sounds of the ocean at the Sunset Bar and Restaurant, the resort’s signature cafe. Themed buffet-style meals at the resort restaurants offer a combination of Maldivian and international cuisines to tempt discerning tastes nightly.\nThe resort is also one of the best surf holiday resorts in the Maldives with a perfect left breaking down one side of the island and six other world-class waves just a short boat ride away making it the ideal location for Maldives water sports activities.\nThe resort temporarily suspended their operations due to the travel restrictions imposed by the government and throughout the world as a result of the pandemic. Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi will open with hygiene and safety measures in place as per the guidelines of Maldives HPA.\nAdaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is under Adaaran Resorts Group, one of the largest hotel chains in the Maldives.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Corporate Maldives",
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Maldives President Ibrahim Muhammad Solih recently made a personal visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he reportedly declined an offer from the UAE officials to get himself vaccinated.
According to a report on Rajje TV, President Solih declined the offer, saying he couldn’t be vaccinated before vaccines reached Maldivian shores. Solih was in the UAE from 2-5 January.
The president also met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his trip. The two leaders discussed joint strategies to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic. The report said Solih also complemented the UAE’s use of innovative and advanced technology in containing the spread of the virus in the country.
The Gulf nation was also the first that allowed its citizens to travel to the Maldives for tourism, thus helped the Maldives to kickstart its most important segment of the economy. The UAE was also among the first few nations that started vaccinating its population.
The report also claimed that the Maldives would get the first batch of the COVID-19 on January 26. The country has reported a total of 14277 cases of COVID-19; however, the active case count remains at 783.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Bing News :
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"Maldives President Ibrahim Muhammad Solih recently made a personal visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he reportedly declined an offer from the UAE officials to get himself vaccinated.\nAccording to a report on Rajje TV, President Solih declined the offer, saying he couldn’t be vaccinated before vaccines reached Maldivian shores. Solih was in the UAE from 2-5 January.\nThe president also met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his trip. The two leaders discussed joint strategies to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic. The report said Solih also complemented the UAE’s use of innovative and advanced technology in containing the spread of the virus in the country.\nThe Gulf nation was also the first that allowed its citizens to travel to the Maldives for tourism, thus helped the Maldives to kickstart its most important segment of the economy. The UAE was also among the first few nations that started vaccinating its population.\nThe report also claimed that the Maldives would get the first batch of the COVID-19 on January 26. The country has reported a total of 14277 cases of COVID-19; however, the active case count remains at 783.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
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Maldives marks 300 days since first case of Covid-19
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300 days have passed since the first cases of Covid-19 were reported in the Maldives. The novel coronavirus which was first observed in Wuhan, China in December 2019, washed ashore on the islands of Maldives on 7 March 2020 after a tourist who had holidayed in Kuredu Island Resort tested positive upon returning home. This prompted health officials to begin testing employees at the resort, resulting in the discovery of the first two cases of coronavirus in the Maldives in two foreign employees whose results came back as positive for Covid-19.
As positive cases were being observed in communities, the nation was placed under a State of Public Health Emergency on 12 March 2020, with schools for a week and later, indefinitely. Events and gatherings were also put on hold indefinitely until further notice, and after considering the state of public health in the country, the Elections Commission announced that they would be postponing the local council elections scheduled to take place that year in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was done through changes to the Maldivian constitution.
On 27 March 2020, the government announced the first confirmed case of a Maldivian citizen with Covid-19, and that the person had travelled from the UK on March 22 and had been in quarantine as he had returned after authorities made the decision to quarantine all returnees from abroad. This brought the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 16; the other 15 were foreign citizens. Direct contact tracing for the first local case of Covid-19, confirmed on April 15, revealed 200 potential contacts. By then, 22 different locations in the country had already been placed under monitoring.
Following the advent of a community-spread in the capital, Male’ City was placed under lockdown for two weeks on April 17. As Covid-19 continued to spread and the number of positive cases increased, authorities continued to extend the lockdown period in hopes of stopping the virus from spreading in the densely populated city.
The first Covid-19 related death was reported in the country on 30 April, when an 83-year-old woman died en-route to the hospital. At the time of her death, the total number of positive cases since the start of the outbreak stood at 468.
From then until now, the Maldives has faced unprecedented levels of adversity in dealing with the social, economic and public health repercussions of having a global pandemic sitting at our doorstep awaiting a misstep or precautionary lapse. 48 people have died in the country from Covid-19 and related health complications, and there were periods last year when news of the deceased flooded social media multiple times a week.
While the nation learned to adjust to what was quickly becoming the world’s “new normal”, the number of positive cases continued to increase. 13,834 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Maldives thus far, but careful and vigilant implementations of health guidelines have helped the nation come out of a total lockdown and resume much-necessary economic activities. These regulations include the current 10-day quarantine period made mandatory for persons travelling to islands from Male’ City, the country’s Covid-19 epicentre.
International borders were closed on 27 March 2020 as the Maldives announced a blanket suspension of on-arrival visas in a bid to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, and re-opened again on 15 July in anticipation of what President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had then described as an “economic boom”. This sentiment held to be true; the Maldives experienced an influx of visitors in the latter half of the year as the nation continued to clamp down on Covid-19 clusters across the country. As the number of tourists visiting the country topped 100,000 following the re-opening of borders, the number of positive cases being reported in the country also began decreasing steadily as a result of a robust pandemic response on behalf of the heroic public health professionals, Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the officers at the Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC).
The Maldives closed out 2020 with the government announcing that they have decided to sign an agreement with AstraZeneca Singapore Pte Ltd to procure the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca in partnership with the University of Oxford, UK. As a new year brings renewed hopes for pandemic recovery, it is critical to understand that now is the time to entertain that extra precaution, to act decisively on that subconscious moment of niggling doubt that makes us vigilant in the face of such grave human tragedy, so that we may stay safe and healthy until vaccines can help us secure a safer nation for all Maldivians.
Full details are available at the link below:
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"300 days have passed since the first cases of Covid-19 were reported in the Maldives. The novel coronavirus which was first observed in Wuhan, China in December 2019, washed ashore on the islands of Maldives on 7 March 2020 after a tourist who had holidayed in Kuredu Island Resort tested positive upon returning home. This prompted health officials to begin testing employees at the resort, resulting in the discovery of the first two cases of coronavirus in the Maldives in two foreign employees whose results came back as positive for Covid-19.\nAs positive cases were being observed in communities, the nation was placed under a State of Public Health Emergency on 12 March 2020, with schools for a week and later, indefinitely. Events and gatherings were also put on hold indefinitely until further notice, and after considering the state of public health in the country, the Elections Commission announced that they would be postponing the local council elections scheduled to take place that year in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was done through changes to the Maldivian constitution.\nOn 27 March 2020, the government announced the first confirmed case of a Maldivian citizen with Covid-19, and that the person had travelled from the UK on March 22 and had been in quarantine as he had returned after authorities made the decision to quarantine all returnees from abroad. This brought the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 16; the other 15 were foreign citizens. Direct contact tracing for the first local case of Covid-19, confirmed on April 15, revealed 200 potential contacts. By then, 22 different locations in the country had already been placed under monitoring.\nFollowing the advent of a community-spread in the capital, Male’ City was placed under lockdown for two weeks on April 17. As Covid-19 continued to spread and the number of positive cases increased, authorities continued to extend the lockdown period in hopes of stopping the virus from spreading in the densely populated city.\nThe first Covid-19 related death was reported in the country on 30 April, when an 83-year-old woman died en-route to the hospital. At the time of her death, the total number of positive cases since the start of the outbreak stood at 468.\nFrom then until now, the Maldives has faced unprecedented levels of adversity in dealing with the social, economic and public health repercussions of having a global pandemic sitting at our doorstep awaiting a misstep or precautionary lapse. 48 people have died in the country from Covid-19 and related health complications, and there were periods last year when news of the deceased flooded social media multiple times a week.\nWhile the nation learned to adjust to what was quickly becoming the world’s “new normal”, the number of positive cases continued to increase. 13,834 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Maldives thus far, but careful and vigilant implementations of health guidelines have helped the nation come out of a total lockdown and resume much-necessary economic activities. These regulations include the current 10-day quarantine period made mandatory for persons travelling to islands from Male’ City, the country’s Covid-19 epicentre.\nInternational borders were closed on 27 March 2020 as the Maldives announced a blanket suspension of on-arrival visas in a bid to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, and re-opened again on 15 July in anticipation of what President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had then described as an “economic boom”. This sentiment held to be true; the Maldives experienced an influx of visitors in the latter half of the year as the nation continued to clamp down on Covid-19 clusters across the country. As the number of tourists visiting the country topped 100,000 following the re-opening of borders, the number of positive cases being reported in the country also began decreasing steadily as a result of a robust pandemic response on behalf of the heroic public health professionals, Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the officers at the Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC).\nThe Maldives closed out 2020 with the government announcing that they have decided to sign an agreement with AstraZeneca Singapore Pte Ltd to procure the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca in partnership with the University of Oxford, UK. As a new year brings renewed hopes for pandemic recovery, it is critical to understand that now is the time to entertain that extra precaution, to act decisively on that subconscious moment of niggling doubt that makes us vigilant in the face of such grave human tragedy, so that we may stay safe and healthy until vaccines can help us secure a safer nation for all Maldivians.\nFull details are available at the link below:",
"Maldives marks 300 days since first case of Covid-19"
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Yash flies to Maldives with family
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Actor Yash, who recently completed shooting for KGF: Chapter 2, has jetted off to the Maldives on a holiday with his family. He shared pictures from his holiday on his Instagram account and they’ve already gone viral on social media.
After working non-stop for KGF: Chapter 2 over the last few months, Yash has taken a much-deserved break to spend quality time with his wife and children.
“If there was a tropical paradise, then this would be it!! The Maldives. here we come!! @iamradhikapandit #stayinspired #themuraka #youarespecial (sic),” read his Instagram post.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash (@thenameisyash)
The teaser of KGF: Chapter 2 was released recently and it was extremely well received with over 50 million views and counting. The film is gearing up for release this summer.
Going by the teaser, it is very evident that the makers have pushed the scale to make the project look grander. If the last shot of the teaser is anything to go by, the film won’t disappoint on the action front. The teaser also gives us a glimpse of Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon.
The team recently wrapped up the climax shoot with which the project has completed its shooting. The next few months will be spent on the post-production as the film will be heavy on VFX.
The project marks the southern debut of actor Sanjay Dutt, who plays the lead antagonist, Adheera. The film also stars Raveena Tandon in a crucial role. It is directed by Prashanth Neel.
Talking about Sanjay Dutt’s character and having him on board, Yash had told Hindustan Times: “When we made “KGF: Chapter 1”, we had our own inhibitions and restricted ourselves in some way. But with this kind of success on our side, we are going all out to make the second part. We now know people are keenly looking forward to the second part and we can deliver it without any reservations. We’ve reserved the best for chapter 2.”
Full details are available at the link below:
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"Actor Yash, who recently completed shooting for KGF: Chapter 2, has jetted off to the Maldives on a holiday with his family. He shared pictures from his holiday on his Instagram account and they’ve already gone viral on social media.\nAfter working non-stop for KGF: Chapter 2 over the last few months, Yash has taken a much-deserved break to spend quality time with his wife and children.\n“If there was a tropical paradise, then this would be it!! The Maldives. here we come!! @iamradhikapandit #stayinspired #themuraka #youarespecial (sic),” read his Instagram post.\nView this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash (@thenameisyash)\nThe teaser of KGF: Chapter 2 was released recently and it was extremely well received with over 50 million views and counting. The film is gearing up for release this summer.\nGoing by the teaser, it is very evident that the makers have pushed the scale to make the project look grander. If the last shot of the teaser is anything to go by, the film won’t disappoint on the action front. The teaser also gives us a glimpse of Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon.\nThe team recently wrapped up the climax shoot with which the project has completed its shooting. The next few months will be spent on the post-production as the film will be heavy on VFX.\nThe project marks the southern debut of actor Sanjay Dutt, who plays the lead antagonist, Adheera. The film also stars Raveena Tandon in a crucial role. It is directed by Prashanth Neel.\nTalking about Sanjay Dutt’s character and having him on board, Yash had told Hindustan Times: “When we made “KGF: Chapter 1”, we had our own inhibitions and restricted ourselves in some way. But with this kind of success on our side, we are going all out to make the second part. We now know people are keenly looking forward to the second part and we can deliver it without any reservations. We’ve reserved the best for chapter 2.”\nFull details are available at the link below:",
"Yash flies to Maldives with family"
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Maldives revives calendar of fam trips
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Journalists representing leading publications in the Middle East arrived in the Maldives on Tuesday, the first of many fam trips to be hosted by Visit Maldives this year as the destination ramps up tourism recovery efforts.
Visit Maldives will host a series of fam trips this year, starting with a media team from the Middle East
The six-day study trip is focused on family, safety and affordability, and demonstrates stringent Covid-19 safety measures that are in place.
Visit Maldives said the resulting editorial coverage would be circulated physically more than 95,000 times, with an online reach of more than 3.7 million.
Other marketing activities aimed at the Middle East will include joint promotions with notable tour operators and prominent airlines, participation in key travel trade fairs in the Middle East and roadshows covering the GCC&KSA region. Additionally, Arabic-language focused digital, social media and virtual activities are in the pipeline, aiming to maintain the destination presence and promote the Maldives as the most preferred destination within the market.
In 2020, 26,288 tourists visited the Maldives from the Middle East, which was a considerable drop from 2019’s 60,003 footfalls.
However, with core markets from the region leading post-lockdown tourism growth in the Maldives, and with arrivals growing day by day, Visit Maldives is confident of achieving pre-pandemic arrival numbers this year.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Bing News :
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"Journalists representing leading publications in the Middle East arrived in the Maldives on Tuesday, the first of many fam trips to be hosted by Visit Maldives this year as the destination ramps up tourism recovery efforts.\nVisit Maldives will host a series of fam trips this year, starting with a media team from the Middle East\nThe six-day study trip is focused on family, safety and affordability, and demonstrates stringent Covid-19 safety measures that are in place.\nVisit Maldives said the resulting editorial coverage would be circulated physically more than 95,000 times, with an online reach of more than 3.7 million.\nOther marketing activities aimed at the Middle East will include joint promotions with notable tour operators and prominent airlines, participation in key travel trade fairs in the Middle East and roadshows covering the GCC&KSA region. Additionally, Arabic-language focused digital, social media and virtual activities are in the pipeline, aiming to maintain the destination presence and promote the Maldives as the most preferred destination within the market.\nIn 2020, 26,288 tourists visited the Maldives from the Middle East, which was a considerable drop from 2019’s 60,003 footfalls.\nHowever, with core markets from the region leading post-lockdown tourism growth in the Maldives, and with arrivals growing day by day, Visit Maldives is confident of achieving pre-pandemic arrival numbers this year.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Bing News :",
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COVID-19: Maldives record 143 new cases, 50 recoveries
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Wednesday, announced that 143 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Maldives, while 50 recovered from the disease.
According to the agency, 112 of the new cases were detected from the Greater Male’ Region. Seven cases were identified in inhabited islands, and the remaining 24 cases were from operational resorts.
Maldives now records a total of 15,390 virus cases of which 1,366 are active cases, in addition to 13,966 recoveries and 51 deaths.
Last August, authorities tightened the safety measures implemented in the Greater Male’ region, following an alarming upsurge of COVID-19 cases after the state initiated efforts to steer the country towards a ‘new normal’ with the phased easing of lockdown restrictions. After a long period of recording over 100 daily cases, the numbers fell to two-digits during the most part of September 2020.
Throughout the rest of last year, numbers slipped further down below 50, with a few spikes on rare occasions.
However, cases have been on the rise throughout January 2021, with active cases surpassing the 1,000-mark after months of recording three-digit numbers. New clusters were identified on operational resorts as well as several islands in the south.
HPA recently eased several safety measures imposed to control the spread of COVID-19. These leniencies include the cancellation of the city-wide curfew over the greater Male’ region, the reduction of quarantine periods to 10 days as well as cancelling mandatory quarantine for locals returning to the Maldives and for locals travelling to resorts.
But the agency has renewed calls for citizens to adhere to protective measures to contain the spread of the virus, cautioning against a public sentiment that the outbreak has been “controlled”.
On March 12, 2020, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 1 billion people and claimed over 2.1 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 73 million people have recovered.
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Google News
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"The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on Wednesday, announced that 143 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Maldives, while 50 recovered from the disease.\nAccording to the agency, 112 of the new cases were detected from the Greater Male’ Region. Seven cases were identified in inhabited islands, and the remaining 24 cases were from operational resorts.\nMaldives now records a total of 15,390 virus cases of which 1,366 are active cases, in addition to 13,966 recoveries and 51 deaths.\nLast August, authorities tightened the safety measures implemented in the Greater Male’ region, following an alarming upsurge of COVID-19 cases after the state initiated efforts to steer the country towards a ‘new normal’ with the phased easing of lockdown restrictions. After a long period of recording over 100 daily cases, the numbers fell to two-digits during the most part of September 2020.\nThroughout the rest of last year, numbers slipped further down below 50, with a few spikes on rare occasions.\nHowever, cases have been on the rise throughout January 2021, with active cases surpassing the 1,000-mark after months of recording three-digit numbers. New clusters were identified on operational resorts as well as several islands in the south.\nHPA recently eased several safety measures imposed to control the spread of COVID-19. These leniencies include the cancellation of the city-wide curfew over the greater Male’ region, the reduction of quarantine periods to 10 days as well as cancelling mandatory quarantine for locals returning to the Maldives and for locals travelling to resorts.\nBut the agency has renewed calls for citizens to adhere to protective measures to contain the spread of the virus, cautioning against a public sentiment that the outbreak has been “controlled”.\nOn March 12, 2020, WHO classified the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. To date, the new strain of novel coronavirus has infected over 1 billion people and claimed over 2.1 million lives around the world. However, out of those infected, more than 73 million people have recovered.\nFull details are available at the link below:\nSource URL: Google News",
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Newly honoured by Wine Spectator, Vakkaru Maldives’ wine cellar Vakkaru Reserve welcomes its Head Sommelier with the launch of immersive wine and dine experiences Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives: At Vakkaru Maldives, oenophiles will find there’s no better place to toast the start of 2021 than in Vakkaru Reserve. Fresh from winning a major accolade from the American magazine Wine Spectator, with a new head sommelier in place and showcasing a number of fresh new initiatives, the resort’s wine cellar will be a focal point for a special wine and dine experiences throughout the year. Originally from Argentina and a mixologist and sommelier who has worked at luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants worldwide, Vakkaru Maldives’ new Head Sommelier Lucas Girod will have overall responsibility for the cellar’s $500,000 collection. Extending to 520 labels, it runs from old world to new world wines, and features rare vintages such as 1974 and 1985 Château Cheval Blanc, 2002 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut, 2002 Krug Clos du Mesnil and 2009 Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé, alongside1990 Sassicala, 2002 Chateau d’Yquem and Tiganello vintages running from 2006 to 2014.
It was the diversity and sophistication of the collection that prompted Wine Spectator to extend its Best of Award of Excellence to Vakkaru Reserve in the magazine’s most recent Restaurant Awards. The awards recognise the achievements of nearly 3,800 restaurants across 80 countries and territories, with the coveted Best of Award of Excellence designations specifically celebrating venues “for serious wine lovers, that show a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team”. In what is one of the most comprehensive global surveys of its kind, Vakkaru is one of only 10 resorts in the Maldives and 1,387 venues internationally to hold the honour. This is the first year Vakkaru Reserve joined this prestigious list, making it one of only two resorts in the Maldives and 139 new entries to be elevated to that position within the last year.
The award is the latest affirmation of the ambitious steps being taken by Vakkaru to build one of the Indian Ocean’s most unique and notable wine cellars and guests keen to experience what makes the Reserve so special will find a number of new experiences. Under Girod’s stewardship, Wine Tasting in the Sea sessions will invite guests to dip enjoy a relaxed, barefoot outdoor tasting immersed in the beauty of the resort’s lagoon. More uniquely Maldivian memories can be made during intimate tasting sessions on a sandbank, where intriguing wines will be juxtaposed with the calm beauty of the Indian Ocean.
For true wine connoisseurs, Top Wines of the World tastings will see Girod introduce premier crus from Bordeaux & Burgundy and a selection of Brunellos and Barolos alongside a range of top new world vintages, all to be served with fine cheeses and premium cold cuts. Those launches will complement the indulgent experiences already offered at Vakkaru Reserve, where the resort’s best wines are left tantalisingly on display. The wine cellar accommodates up to 10 guests at its indoor seating area for intimate dinners. Encased by palm trees and beautifully illuminated by candlelight as darkness falls, the outdoor dining table seats eight and is a popular meeting place for friends who want to sample Vakkaru Reserve’s cigar collection alongside its wines.
Whether enjoyed inside or out, decadent dinners at Vakkaru Reserve might feature Maldivian lobster terrine to start, and a mains of fillet mignon and foie gras with honey mustard vegetables accompanied by a flight of champagne and different styles of wines. Should guests simply want to drop in to casually sample whatever might take their fancy, that too can be arranged?
Speaking about his new position, Lucas Girod said: “It’s incredibly exciting to join Vakkaru Maldives, where the resort’s $500,000 investment in exceptional international wines and the recent Wine Spectator award show just how seriously the team takes the pleasures of eating and drinking. This is one of the finest wine collections to be found in the Indian Ocean and I’m looking forward to sharing it in new and creative ways with all those who come to visit us.
General Manager of Vakkaru Maldives, Iain McCormack said: “We are delighted to welcome Lucas Girod as Vakkaru Maldives’ Head Sommelier. Offering superlative drinking and dining experiences has always been a priority for all of us here, and it is a passion that he shares. We look forward to giving Vakkaru Reserve guests plenty of reason to cheer good times and good fortune over the months to come.”
For reservations and general information, please visit vakkarumaldives.com or contact [email protected] For real-time updates, connect with us on Facebook facebook.com/vakkarumaldives, Instagram @vakkarumaldives and Twitter @vakkarumaldives
Full details are available at the link below:
Source URL: Google News
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has yesterday met with the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Zhang Lizhong, exchanging views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest to both parties.
Ambassador Zhang tweeted that it was a pleasure to meet FM Shahid, stating that he is looking forward to enhanced and closer cooperation between the two sides in the year 2021, to bring about more concrete benefits.
Minister Shahid also tweeted on the matter, stating that the meeting was a fruitful deliberation on ways to advance economic & development cooperation.
Had the pleasure of meeting @AmbassadorZhang of China today, to deliberate on ways to advance our economic & development cooperation. We look forward to future discussions with #China that will benefit our bilateral and multilateral relationship, & understanding between 🇲🇻 & 🇨🇳. pic.twitter.com/ZPbhkZznAV — Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) January 17, 2021
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A joint discussion between India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Nepal is scheduled to be held early as possible to determine a possible course of action for the revival of the tourism industry which was crippled in the wake of COVID 19 pandemic, it was decided at a top-level meeting between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S.Jaishankar today.
“The Maldives continues to attract tourists following the bio-bubble method. A large number of Indians have already gone there. People like to travel in order to get rid of the stress caused by the pandemic. Hotels in New Delhi are now brimming with Indians. We can encourage them to visit Sri Lanka”, Dr Jaishankar said, according to the President’s Media Division.
Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopal Bagley, Joint Secretaries to the External Affairs Ministry of India Amit Narang and Dr Shilpak Ambule, Secretary to the President P. B. Jayasundera, Principal Advisor to the President Lalith Weeratunga and the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Ministry Admiral Jayanath Colombage were also present during the discussion.
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The New York NYSE stock exchange owner is going to terminate the quotations of Chinese telecom companies. The stock exchange operator is doing so at the behest of the Trump government, which last month forbade US investments in Chinese companies that according to Washington are controlled or owned by the army in China.
Trade in China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom Hong Kong will be suspended between 7 and 11 January. In addition, the process has been started to delete the quotations of the companies, according to a statement by NYSE. The three companies are all listed in Hong Kong.
The November Executive Order of US president Donald Trump has implications for some of China’s largest companies. In short, American investments in Chinese companies owned or controlled by the military are excluded. In doing so, Washington wants to put pressure on Beijing about what it considers to be an abuse of commercial practices.
The order forbade American investors to buy and sell shares of a series of Chinese companies designated by the Pentagon as companies with military ties. The list now includes 35 companies, including the oil company CNOOC and China’s largest chip maker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International.
The Chinese State Department, in turn, accused the US of “falsely accusing” its military-civil integration policy and vowed to protect the country’s companies. China is also threatening to come up with its own blacklist of American companies in response to previous actions by the Trump government.
China Telecom is also under attack from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The telecom watchdog recently said that it had begun the process of withdrawing the company’s license to operate in the US.
The links between Washington and Beijing have deteriorated more and more over the last year. This is due, on the one hand, to the handling of the coronavirus outbreak, but also to the imposition of a national security law in Hong Kong by Beijing and the increasing tensions in the South China Sea.
Separately from this issue, Trump signed a law last month that would ban Chinese companies from the US stock exchanges, unless they comply with US accounting standards.
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Microsoft has again done good business with its Azure cloud services in last year’s closing quarter, the second quarter of its broken financial year. Due to a new wave of coronavirus in many countries, more attention was paid to home work and home education. The demand for Microsoft services therefore increased considerably.
The branch that sells server space in the cloud where companies can run their own software grew spectacularly. Due to the 50 percent increase in turnover in those Azure services, sales in the Intelligent Cloud division as a whole increased by almost a quarter. Sales of Office software and cloud services improved by 11% for companies and by 7% for consumers.
Other components that showed remarkable growth were business social network LinkedIn, with which Microsoft achieved almost a quarter more turnover, and the XBOX. Thanks to the introduction of a new generation of that game computer, the turnover of games and advertising increased by 40 percent.
All in all, Microsoft’s turnover amounted to USD 43.1 billion, which was a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. The net profit went up by a third to 15.5 billion dollars.
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New York Stock markets are expanding their profits by Thursday. American Airlines significantly increased thanks to support from many private investors, GameStop’s share collapsed after investment app Robinhood trading in the traded share was partially blocked.
The Dow Jones index is 1.8% higher at 5.30 p.m., The S & P 500 records 1.6% profit, the Nasdaq goes up 0.7%.
Wall Street recovered from a loss series from Wednesday, when the Dow reached its deepest point in three months.
Chief strategist Olaf van den Heuvel of Aegon Asset Management blames the increase, after losses, on the high excitement. The market is in the ecstasy of a classic bubble.
The United States reported a growth rate of 4% for the fourth quarter compared with an expectation of 4.3%.
The number of unemployment claims in the United States was 847 000 last week, according to the Department of Labor. A windfall, the market surveyed by Dow Jones counted on 875,000 requests for financial support.
Today’s agenda includes the Federal Reserve meeting and an explanation of the interest rate decision.
American Airlines blew up 28% thanks to the new focus, partly on good quarterly results. Southwest Airlines also notes 0,3% higher with its quarterly figures. JetBlue is 6% Green: the quarter loss is lower than expected.
Thousands of private investors, who have been gathering for weeks through social media like Wall Street Beets section of Reddit.com, have been targeting shortsellers in the American Airlines since last night using call options.
Thanks to built-in levers in their investments, they push the stock exponentially higher, forcing the shortsellers who are counting on losses to buy the shares they do not own to cover their losses.
Purchases are made at a higher price than the shortsellers had anticipated: a substantial loss for the funds, but huge profits for investors.
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In nine months, the capitalization of the richest thousand billionaires on Earth have recovered from the crisis. But it could take another ten years for the poorest people in the world to recover financially from the COVID crisis, says Oxfam Novib in a report on Monday.
The organization is based, among others, on a World Bank report. Oxfam Novib also questioned 295 economists from 79 different countries about their opinion on the restoration from the pandemic.
87% of these economists expect income inequality in their country to increase or even to increase sharply as a result of the pandemic. More than half of economists expect gender inequality to increase and more than two out of three economists expect inequality based on origin to increase.
Finally, Oxfam Novib states that women are particularly affected financially by the crisis. According to the organization, women are over-represented in sectors that are seriously affected by the crisis. If there were as many men as women working in these sectors, 112 million women worldwide would no longer be at risk of losing their income and jobs.
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"In nine months, the capitalization of the richest thousand billionaires on Earth have recovered from the crisis. But it could take another ten years for the poorest people in the world to recover financially from the COVID crisis, says Oxfam Novib in a report on Monday.\nThe organization is based, among others, on a World Bank report. Oxfam Novib also questioned 295 economists from 79 different countries about their opinion on the restoration from the pandemic.\n87% of these economists expect income inequality in their country to increase or even to increase sharply as a result of the pandemic. More than half of economists expect gender inequality to increase and more than two out of three economists expect inequality based on origin to increase.\nFinally, Oxfam Novib states that women are particularly affected financially by the crisis. According to the organization, women are over-represented in sectors that are seriously affected by the crisis. If there were as many men as women working in these sectors, 112 million women worldwide would no longer be at risk of losing their income and jobs.",
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The Chinese economy is likely to grow again this year, but the crisis is still pressing on the country’s economy. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the recovery is still very dependent of public investment and consumption remains weak. Partly for this reason, the fund has slightly lowered its growth forecast for China.
The second largest economy in the world is likely to grow by 7.9% this year. When the IMF presented its major report in October, it assumed an 8.2% plus. The crisis reduced the rate of growth to 1.9% last year, from over 6% growth in 2019. For the next few years, the fund will have just under 6% growth.
Last year China was the only big economy in the world that showed any growth. According to economists, the country mainly benefited from Rapid Intervention at the beginning of the coronary artery disease to prevent the spread of the virus. As a result, ordinary life could be more or less resumed during the year. This is how many factories soon opened up again. Real estate investments also resumed after a short period of time.
However, retail sales are still well below the pre-crisis level and unemployment remains relatively high, notes the IMF. A lot of households have seen their income fall sharply. The estimate also takes into account the lower prices of various products and the collapse of tourist flows from abroad.
According to the experts, the virus outbreak has also revealed that China still has a lot to do to reduce inequality in the country. Many Chinese people are not yet able to call for a good social safety net in the event of job losses. The IMF also recommends China to focus on boosting domestic demand with public investment, monetary policy and structural reforms.
The Washington organization publishes more often interim reports in which it examines the economy of a particular country. Not so long ago it was also the turn of the Netherlands. Here, both for 2021 and for 2022, the auditors provided an economic growth rate of 3%. However, the IMF noted that growth could be even more pronounced here if consumer spending suddenly picked up faster. This could happen, for example, if consumer confidence improves when many Dutch people have been vaccinated.
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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefit last week remains at a high level. According to the US Department of Lab our, 787,000 applications were submitted, a decrease of 3000 compared to a week earlier.
In recent months tens of millions of people in the United States have been using the social safety net as a result of the crisis. Because large companies have announced reorganizations and the pandemic continues to flow in many new applications. Economists had counted on 800,000 applications in general.
Since mid-March, the number of applications for benefits in the US has been above 1 million for months because of the COVID crisis. It was only in August that the number of applications dropped below that level for the first time in a week.
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More than two thirds of the COVID vaccines distributed in the United States remain unused so far, American health officials said on Monday. The governors of the states of New York and Florida have already announced that they are going to punish hospitals that are not using the available vaccines fast enough.
The federal government has now distributed about 15 million doses of coronavacin, but only about 4.5 million of them have been administered, announced by the American disease prevention centre CDC on Monday. For the time being, the US is far behind schedule in immunization. The goal was to have given 20 million people a shot by the end of last year. Public health officials will take into account that the pace will be stepped up in the coming weeks.
New York hospitals must administer arrived vaccines within a week, or they risk a fine and reduced deliveries in the future, Governor Andrew Cuomo threatened Monday, just hours before he announced the first established case of the British mutant variant of the coronavirus in his state. “I don’t want the vaccines in the fridge or the freezer, I want them in someone’s arm,” Cuomo says. “If you do not perform this function, it raises questions about the efficiency of a hospital.”
New York hospitals have so far administered less than half of their available vaccines, but there’s a lot of different performance, Cuomo said. The public hospitals in the city of New York have only used 31% of the vaccines, while some private hospitals have used 99%.
In Florida, a state popular with pensioners, the state has given senior citizens priority over vaccines. Governor Ron DeSantis there announced that hospitals that administer the vaccines faster will receive more vaccines. “Hospitals that do not perform well in vaccinations will lose their supplies in favour of hospitals that do perform”, says DeSantis. Florida is also going to deploy a thousand extra nurses to speed up the vaccination process.
The United States of America has been hardest hit by the coronary artery disease in all the countries of the world. So far, nearly 21 million people have been infected, and more than 353,000 people have died in the US who have been diagnosed with coronavirus.
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American Trade Representative Robert Lightizer calls upon US President-elect Joe Biden to maintain import duties on Chinese products. Furthermore, according to Lightizer, Biden must reduce WTO power and make it more difficult for American companies to settle abroad.
According to Lightizer, the Trump government, with its harsh approach to China, has made more good than bad. Previous governments, he said, were always afraid to piss Beijing off.
“We’ve changed the way people think about China. We want a Chinese policy that takes into account geopolitical competition between the United States and a rival, an economic rival.”
President-elect Biden’s economic team shares many of Lightizer’s ideas, but the advisors of Trump’s successor point out that it has not been possible to enforce long-term reforms with the Chinese government. For example, the US requirements for less state aid to Chinese industry and better protection of the business secrets of American companies have not yet been met.
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The share of the Chinese web giant Alibaba increased by more than 8 percent at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Investors were delighted to hear the news that founder and top man Jack Ma had heard from them again after weeks of absence. In a video on social media, he spoke to teachers as part of his charity initiatives.
Ma last appeared in public at the end of October. The billionaire then criticized the Chinese financial watchdog. As a result, the stock market of his payment company Ant Group was postponed.
The Asian stock exchanges showed small exchange rate deviations. Investors slowed down a little after recent strong exchange rate gains and looked forward to president Joe Biden’s swearing-in in the United States. The political tensions between China and the US continued to increase. The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China, on his last full day in office, of genocide against the Muslim minority of Uyghurs. In addition, the proposed new chief of finance, Janet Yellen, stated that Washington must take firm action against unfair trading practices in Beijing.
The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong climbed 0.6 percent and the stock exchange in Shanghai won a fraction. The Chinese central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged at 3.85% and 4.65% respectively.
The Nikkei in Tokyo finished 0.4 percent down at 28,523, 26 points. The loss was limited due to price gains among the Japanese technology companies, which benefited from the strong advance of Nasdaq. ANA Holdings dropped by three percent. According to local media, the Japanese airline has achieved its worst results in the last nine months due to the pandemic.
In Seoul, the Kospi increased by 0.4%. Kia Motors thickness is almost 8 percent on. The South Korean automaker announced with several companies to look at projects in the field of electric cars. The announcement followed media reports that the parent company Hyundai (minus 0.6 percent) had decided to lead subsidiary Kia on possible cooperation with the American technology company Apple in the field of electric vehicles.
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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified over 400 suspects in the Capitol storming. Assistant director Steven D’Antuono said more than 130 people have been arrested.
The FBI has received over 200,000 digital tips on participants in the Storming of The Washington parliament building on January 6 by supporters of Donald Trump. Many people saw relatives or friends in pictures and reported them.
The storm killed five people. The building had to be evacuated. At the time of the storm, electoral votes were counted, making Biden officially the new president of the United States.
D’Antuono said the FBI is doing everything in its power to bring those responsible to justice. There they will be questioned about their deeds.
The Washington state’s attorney said yesterday that he expects charges to be filed quickly against the ‘Stormtroopers’. According to the prosecution, the Justice Department is busy gathering evidence against the defendants so they can be indicted and convicted.
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Cuba has been put back on the list of countries supporting terrorism by the United States. In the last few days of the Trump government, the US Secretary of state, Mr Pompeo, has imposed sanctions on its communist neighbour.
In 2015, under President Obama, Cuba was just removed from the terrorist list, which includes Iran, North Korea and Syria. This normalised relations between the two sworn enemies. The decision made it possible, among other things, for Cuba to engage in banking activities in the US. Trade between the two countries began on a small scale.
Returning to the terrorist list is seen by diplomats as the final step to wipe out Obama’s legacy and secure the legacy of Trumps tougher foreign policy. Previously, the Houthi rebels in Yemen were already, at the last minute, considered a terrorist organisation.
In recent years, President Trump has already reversed most of the relaxations in relation to Obama’s Cuba. Washington also banned American cruise ships from docking in Cuba in 2018. This ban was later extended with direct flights to the island. Finally, Americans were banned from staying in hotels with financial ties to the authorities.
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The number of applications for unemployment benefits in the United States increased considerably last week. According to the US Department of Labor, 965,000 applications were submitted, or 181,000 more than a week earlier. This is the strongest increase since March last year.
In recent months tens of millions of people in the US have been using the social safety net as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Because large companies have announced reorganizations and the pandemic continues to flow in many new applications.
Economists had not expected such a sharp increase this time. They assumed, on average, 789,000 applications, almost as many as a week earlier by Americans knocking on their government’s door.
Since mid-March, the number of applications for benefits in the US has been above 1 million for months because of the crisis. It was only in August that the number of applications dropped below that level for the first time in a week.
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American suppliers of Huawei are no longer allowed to supply certain products and components to that Chinese telecom giant, reports Reuters. The Trump government withdraws the permission previously granted to deliver some goods despite the Huawei ban. This includes processor producer Intel.
The relevant US suppliers have been informed by the government about the withdrawal of certain supply licences. Before, the Trump government has already imposed a broad trade ban on Huawei, which has already seen its smartphone business get in the way and eventually had to get rid of it. Now the pressure is being increased, reports Reuters based on initiated sources.
This latest development is officially due to suspicion that Huawei, supplier of Android smartphones and telecom infrastructure, is an extension of the Chinese government. This would allow for extensive cyber espionage, so the fears that have not been substantiated so far have not been substantiated. The ban on companies like Huawei is also part of the trade war between the US and China waged by US president Trump.
Trump continues in his last few days as president his approach to Huawei. At the end of the Trump era, a series of American actions against China will soon be carried out. According to schedule, Joe Biden will be elected president of the United States on Wednesday. It remains to be seen whether he will take a radically different China course, or whether the tech rivalry between the two great powers will continue.
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All over Italy last night, restaurants stayed open, despite the coronation measures. The entrepreneurs protested against the mandatory closure of their business at 6 p.m. According to Italian media, some 30,000 restaurants participated in the action called #IoApro1501 on social media.
People were called with the hashtag to go to their favorite restaurant to support them. In some cases, the police acted and handed out fines.
A video shows how in the northern Italian city of Piacenza the police were booed by the guests in the restaurant.
Disobbedienza civile in corso. La Polizia di Conte e Lamorgese cacciata dai cittadini che hanno aderito ad #IoApro di un ristorante. Questo video è poesia, si sta scrivendo la storia. https://t.co/kJWQdnGGHv pic.twitter.com/ODKewEWZ68 — RadioSavana (@RadioSavana) January 15, 2021
The hotel and catering industry is struggling in Italy. Restaurant owners say they’re being destroyed by The Coronas regulations. They’re complaining that they’re going down financially.
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"All over Italy last night, restaurants stayed open, despite the coronation measures. The entrepreneurs protested against the mandatory closure of their business at 6 p.m. According to Italian media, some 30,000 restaurants participated in the action called #IoApro1501 on social media.\nPeople were called with the hashtag to go to their favorite restaurant to support them. In some cases, the police acted and handed out fines.\nA video shows how in the northern Italian city of Piacenza the police were booed by the guests in the restaurant.\nDisobbedienza civile in corso. La Polizia di Conte e Lamorgese cacciata dai cittadini che hanno aderito ad #IoApro di un ristorante. Questo video è poesia, si sta scrivendo la storia. https://t.co/kJWQdnGGHv pic.twitter.com/ODKewEWZ68 — RadioSavana (@RadioSavana) January 15, 2021\nThe hotel and catering industry is struggling in Italy. Restaurant owners say they’re being destroyed by The Coronas regulations. They’re complaining that they’re going down financially.",
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In Guatemala, a so-called migrant caravan with several thousand Honduran troops on its way to the United States has encountered tear gas and violent clashes with the authorities. Several people were injured, according to Jordan Rodas Andrade, the human rights ombudsman in the Central American country.
On television and social media videos, thousands of migrants were seen in groups in the city of Vado Hondo, trying to break a cordon of security forces. The law enforcement officers used batches against the crowd. According to the UN refugee agency, 11 migrants and two soldiers were injured.
The Guatemalan migration authority said that more than 1,300 migrants were sent back or transferred to the authorities.
Since Friday night several groups of thousands of migrants from Honduras have crossed the border with Guatemala. The Honduran group is fleeing violence, poverty and the consequences of two devastating hurricanes. They want to move to the U.S., according to local media.
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For the first time in years, Saturday vehicles crossed the border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This was after the Arab states had restored their transport and trade relations following the boycott imposed against Qatar in mid-2017.
Qatar had long been in a bitter dispute with the Saudis, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. In June 2017, Arab countries broke ties with Qatar, including because of alleged support for international terrorism and too close links with Shiite Iran. All this was denied by Doha.
The leaders of the Gulf states reached an agreement on Tuesday that formally puts an end to the dispute between Saudi Arabia and a number of allies on the one hand and Qatar on the other. In the view of the United Arab Emirates, the restoration of diplomatic relations requires a little more time, as the parties are working to rebuild confidence.
So far, no flights have resumed between Qatar and the four Arab states. Qatar Airways has been using Saudi airspace since Thursday. Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi’s airline, said it intended to resume the services between Abu Dhabi and Doha quickly.
Despite the reopening of the border, measures are still in place to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. Everyone in Qatar will have a negative Covid-19 test or a new test to the limit and spend a week in quarantine in specially designated hotels.
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"For the first time in years, Saturday vehicles crossed the border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This was after the Arab states had restored their transport and trade relations following the boycott imposed against Qatar in mid-2017.\nQatar had long been in a bitter dispute with the Saudis, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. In June 2017, Arab countries broke ties with Qatar, including because of alleged support for international terrorism and too close links with Shiite Iran. All this was denied by Doha.\nThe leaders of the Gulf states reached an agreement on Tuesday that formally puts an end to the dispute between Saudi Arabia and a number of allies on the one hand and Qatar on the other. In the view of the United Arab Emirates, the restoration of diplomatic relations requires a little more time, as the parties are working to rebuild confidence.\nSo far, no flights have resumed between Qatar and the four Arab states. Qatar Airways has been using Saudi airspace since Thursday. Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi’s airline, said it intended to resume the services between Abu Dhabi and Doha quickly.\nDespite the reopening of the border, measures are still in place to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. Everyone in Qatar will have a negative Covid-19 test or a new test to the limit and spend a week in quarantine in specially designated hotels.",
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Telegram has 500 million users. The service reports that “in the series 72 hours more than 25 million users from around the world have become members of Telegram”.
The range of 500 million was breached in the first week of January, writes Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
“People no longer want to trade their privacy for free services,” he wrote. “They no longer want to be by tech monopolies who think they can get away with anything as long as they can use it.”
The style in general follows Telegram users after WhatsApp is under attack outside the European Union from a new privacy policy. It says that users must agree to data sharing between WhatsApp and Facebook, otherwise they will soon be unable to use the app. This is information such as telephone numbers and locations.
After a Telegram also WhatsApp’s alternative Signal has seen the inflow of users. According to analysis agency Sensor Tower, signal was downloaded in the week after WhatsApp’s new policy was announced 8.8 million times. The number of downloads in the week was 246,0
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While Joe Biden was inaugurated on Wednesday as the new president of the United States, surely hundreds of anti-fascist supporters went out into the streets in various places. The American flag was burned, security agents attacked and intimidated, and the Democratic Party headquarters in the state of Oregon was besieged by extremists.
The extreme left-wing organization is opposed to the arrival of the Joe Biden (78) and the police. In Portland, there were confrontations with law enforcement. Some 150 activists gathered at the Revolution Hall and smashed the windows of the Democratic Party’s headquarters in Oregon. They also graffitied the walls of the building. The police made several arrests for that.
Even in Seattle, windows were smashed. One of them was a court building and a Starbucks branch. The police were attacked and thrown by the extremists. A police bike was stolen. When the police tried to get it back, officers were cornered by an aggressive mob, Fox News reports. The cops used a smoke bomb to get away. Extremists were found to have tubes and long knives in their pockets.
The Antifa supporters wore banners with slogans like ‘We don’t want Biden – We want revenge!” An action group moved to a detention center in defiance of American migrant policy. In Sacramento, California, activists moved to the local Capitol, but there it remained relatively quiet.
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"While Joe Biden was inaugurated on Wednesday as the new president of the United States, surely hundreds of anti-fascist supporters went out into the streets in various places. The American flag was burned, security agents attacked and intimidated, and the Democratic Party headquarters in the state of Oregon was besieged by extremists.\nThe extreme left-wing organization is opposed to the arrival of the Joe Biden (78) and the police. In Portland, there were confrontations with law enforcement. Some 150 activists gathered at the Revolution Hall and smashed the windows of the Democratic Party’s headquarters in Oregon. They also graffitied the walls of the building. The police made several arrests for that.\nEven in Seattle, windows were smashed. One of them was a court building and a Starbucks branch. The police were attacked and thrown by the extremists. A police bike was stolen. When the police tried to get it back, officers were cornered by an aggressive mob, Fox News reports. The cops used a smoke bomb to get away. Extremists were found to have tubes and long knives in their pockets.\nThe Antifa supporters wore banners with slogans like ‘We don’t want Biden – We want revenge!” An action group moved to a detention center in defiance of American migrant policy. In Sacramento, California, activists moved to the local Capitol, but there it remained relatively quiet.",
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China strongly opposes the decisions taken by the US government and will take the necessary measures to protect the legal rights of Chinese companies. That’s what a State Department spokesman said on Monday in a response to the announcement that the quotations of three telecom companies will be terminated in New York.
These are China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom Hong Kong. The stock exchange operator is cancelling the companies at the behest of the Trump government, which last month prohibited US investments in Chinese companies that according to Washington are controlled or owned by the army in China.
Large Chinese oil companies may also be removed from New York Stock Exchanges. According to connoisseurs, the oil company CNOOC is now most at risk because it has been blacklisted by the US government due to alleged close ties to the Chinese army. But PetroChina and Sinopec would also be at risk because the energy sector is crucial to the Chinese army.
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"China strongly opposes the decisions taken by the US government and will take the necessary measures to protect the legal rights of Chinese companies. That’s what a State Department spokesman said on Monday in a response to the announcement that the quotations of three telecom companies will be terminated in New York.\nThese are China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom Hong Kong. The stock exchange operator is cancelling the companies at the behest of the Trump government, which last month prohibited US investments in Chinese companies that according to Washington are controlled or owned by the army in China.\nLarge Chinese oil companies may also be removed from New York Stock Exchanges. According to connoisseurs, the oil company CNOOC is now most at risk because it has been blacklisted by the US government due to alleged close ties to the Chinese army. But PetroChina and Sinopec would also be at risk because the energy sector is crucial to the Chinese army.",
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The tech group Apple also looks at achievements in the field of renewable energy, diversity in the workplace and other social and environmental issues when handing out bonuses for top managers. This is apparent from an application submitted to the US stock exchange guard SEC.
The change is coming into effect this year. The change is intended to motivate Apple’s executives ” to meet exceptionally high standards of value-driven leadership, in addition to delivering strong financial results,” it is read in Apple’s document.
The financial objectives and thresholds for management bonuses at Apple will not change, according to the iPhone manufacturer. For compliance with or non-compliance with Apple values, it may be decided to increase, or reduce, the bonus paid by 10 percent.
“We have been leading the way for many years in reducing our ecological footprint and are striving one day to buy 100% recycled and renewable material for all our products and packaging,” says Apple. “We are convinced that diversity is the driving force behind innovation and the key to our success.”
Apple announced the year 2020 figures on January 27. The virtual Annual Shareholders ‘ Meeting will take place on 23 February.
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"The tech group Apple also looks at achievements in the field of renewable energy, diversity in the workplace and other social and environmental issues when handing out bonuses for top managers. This is apparent from an application submitted to the US stock exchange guard SEC.\nThe change is coming into effect this year. The change is intended to motivate Apple’s executives ” to meet exceptionally high standards of value-driven leadership, in addition to delivering strong financial results,” it is read in Apple’s document.\nThe financial objectives and thresholds for management bonuses at Apple will not change, according to the iPhone manufacturer. For compliance with or non-compliance with Apple values, it may be decided to increase, or reduce, the bonus paid by 10 percent.\n“We have been leading the way for many years in reducing our ecological footprint and are striving one day to buy 100% recycled and renewable material for all our products and packaging,” says Apple. “We are convinced that diversity is the driving force behind innovation and the key to our success.”\nApple announced the year 2020 figures on January 27. The virtual Annual Shareholders ‘ Meeting will take place on 23 February.",
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Joe Biden comes with a large-scale plan to save the economy – it is to inflate the stock market
The forthcoming US president, Joe Biden, announced plans for a $1.9 trillion support package on Thursday night on Friday. The package, known as the ‘American rescue plan’, is intended to help the United States to cope with the COVID-19 and the harsh economic conditions in the country. Previously, outgoing President Donald Trump authorized two other support packages.
$400 billion from Biden’s plan must go to the immediate fight against the coronavirus. For example, more vaccinations and tests should be carried out. In addition, funds are being made available to enable schools to be reopened. $1 trillion is made available in the plan to help families in the economic field, for example by raising the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour. 440 billion dollars will also go to businesses and to an emergency fund for local governments.
“There is a crisis of deep human suffering in front of our eyes and we cannot waste time,” said Biden during a speech. “We must act now.”
The United States is one of the most affected countries by the COVID. On Thursday, the country reported 4200 deaths from the virus, a new day record. In economic terms, too, the pandemic has a major impact on the country. Last week, nearly 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefit, the largest number since August.
Biden is officially inaugurated as the new president of the United States on January 20. In February he then wants to come up with a more extensive aid plan.
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"Joe Biden comes with a large-scale plan to save the economy – it is to inflate the stock market\nJoe Biden comes with a large-scale plan to save the economy – it is to inflate the stock market\nThe forthcoming US president, Joe Biden, announced plans for a $1.9 trillion support package on Thursday night on Friday. The package, known as the ‘American rescue plan’, is intended to help the United States to cope with the COVID-19 and the harsh economic conditions in the country. Previously, outgoing President Donald Trump authorized two other support packages.\n$400 billion from Biden’s plan must go to the immediate fight against the coronavirus. For example, more vaccinations and tests should be carried out. In addition, funds are being made available to enable schools to be reopened. $1 trillion is made available in the plan to help families in the economic field, for example by raising the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour. 440 billion dollars will also go to businesses and to an emergency fund for local governments.\n“There is a crisis of deep human suffering in front of our eyes and we cannot waste time,” said Biden during a speech. “We must act now.”\nThe United States is one of the most affected countries by the COVID. On Thursday, the country reported 4200 deaths from the virus, a new day record. In economic terms, too, the pandemic has a major impact on the country. Last week, nearly 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefit, the largest number since August.\nBiden is officially inaugurated as the new president of the United States on January 20. In February he then wants to come up with a more extensive aid plan.",
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Internet giant Google is threatening to shut down his news search engine in Australia. Reason is a proposal for a new code of conduct that would force Google to pay for links to news articles.
Google’s Mel Silva said in the Australian Senate that the legislation is unworkable, and that it is impossible for the company to calculate the financial risk. “Leaving the Australian market is the only rational decision if this code comes through,” Silva said.
The code was introduced to the Australian Parliament in December. According to the Australian press agency AAP, Google would have to pay fines of up to $ 10 million if it refuses to pay the publishers for their articles. Initially, the legislation would apply to the Facebook and Google Search News Feed.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said to Google’s threat:
It is Australia that lays down the rules on what is allowed in Australia, and it is our Parliament that decides on that. Those who are willing to work in Australia within this framework are welcome. But we don’t bow to threats.
Silva compared publishers who have to pay to show links to their content with a friend recommend a coffee bar and then get the bill from the coffee bar because you used their name. According to Google’s top woman, Australian law will lead to an end to the free and open internet.
On Thursday it became known that Google will pay in France for the use of newsagents and publishing houses. On this subject, at the insistence of the French competition watchdog, it reached an agreement with Alliance de La Presse d’information Générale, one of the largest French publishers to which nearly 300 titles fall. Financial details have not been published.
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"Internet giant Google is threatening to shut down his news search engine in Australia. Reason is a proposal for a new code of conduct that would force Google to pay for links to news articles.\nGoogle’s Mel Silva said in the Australian Senate that the legislation is unworkable, and that it is impossible for the company to calculate the financial risk. “Leaving the Australian market is the only rational decision if this code comes through,” Silva said.\nThe code was introduced to the Australian Parliament in December. According to the Australian press agency AAP, Google would have to pay fines of up to $ 10 million if it refuses to pay the publishers for their articles. Initially, the legislation would apply to the Facebook and Google Search News Feed.\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison said to Google’s threat:\nIt is Australia that lays down the rules on what is allowed in Australia, and it is our Parliament that decides on that. Those who are willing to work in Australia within this framework are welcome. But we don’t bow to threats.\nSilva compared publishers who have to pay to show links to their content with a friend recommend a coffee bar and then get the bill from the coffee bar because you used their name. According to Google’s top woman, Australian law will lead to an end to the free and open internet.\nOn Thursday it became known that Google will pay in France for the use of newsagents and publishing houses. On this subject, at the insistence of the French competition watchdog, it reached an agreement with Alliance de La Presse d’information Générale, one of the largest French publishers to which nearly 300 titles fall. Financial details have not been published.",
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