The Standard, Maldives appoints of Surya Bhan Verma as new IT Manager

The Standard, Maldives, has announced the appointment of Surya Bhan Verma as its new IT Manager. Surya joins the resort from Hyatt Hotels in Dubai, where he oversaw systems and infrastructure across multiple properties. With an extensive...

JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort Welcomes Ahmed Adam as New Director of Human Resources

JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Adam as Director of Human Resources. With more than 17 years of experience in the Maldivian hospitality sector, Ahmed brings a wealth of knowledge and a...

Trans Maldivian Airways Begins Operations to Ananea Madivaru Maldives Resort in North Ari Atoll

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has announced its partnership with Ananea Madivaru Maldives Resort, a new luxury island retreat located in the tranquil North Ari Atoll. The collaboration marks the resort’s inclusion in TMA’s distinguished portfolio...

New era of sustainable luxury: Veligandu Maldives now fully powered by solar energy

Veligandu Maldives Resort Island has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the successful completion and full operation of its Solar Energy Initiative—a major advancement towards cleaner and greener island living....

Dhiraagu celebrates completing 100% high-speed fibre broadband service to all inhabited islands in the Maldives!

Dhiraagu hosted a special event to celebrate a historic national milestone, the successful completion of 100% high-speed fibre broadband coverage across all inhabited islands in the Maldives. With this achievement, Dhiraagu becomes the first and...

Third Annual Maldives Tourism Awards Held at Barceló Nasandhura Male’

The Third Annual Maldives Tourism Awards was held on Saturday at Barceló Nasandhura Male’. The Maldives Tourism Awards was established to recognize and celebrate excellence in human resource development, community engagement, innovation, and...

I visited a beautiful town with its own 'Maldives' from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Bodrum in Turkey has flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport Autumn might be in full swing but it doesn't mean scorching temperatures and sunny days are long gone. There are plenty of autumn and winter sun destinations from Liverpool John...

Third annual Maldives Tourism Awards honours excellence and industry pioneers

The Third Annual Maldives Tourism Awards was held on Saturday at Barceló Nasandhura Male’. The Maldives Tourism Awards was established to recognise and celebrate excellence in human resource development, community engagement, innovation, and...

I took my gamer teenagers to the Maldives where there wasn’t a console in sight

Who doesn’t feel like a big kid when driving a bright blue oversized car in the ocean? (Picture: Claie Wilson) I have a video on my phone that captures our last family holiday perfectly. Looking skyward, a palm tree’s leaves sway gently against a...

Maldives Govt defends police action amid ‘Lootuvaifi’ protest in Male

Male [Maldives ], October 4 (ANI): The Government of Maldives responded to the "Lootuvaifi, Lootuvaifi!" protests, which took place in the country on Friday night by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), reaffirming its commitment to...

CAVA volleyball: Sri Lanka defeats Nepal

Kathmandu, Oct 27: Nepal lost to Sri Lanka in a match held the Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup men’s volleyball tournament. In the match held today at Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nepal was defeated by Sri Lanka in straight sets 3-0. With...

U.S. Advises Travelers to Use Caution in Islamic Maldives ‘Due to Terrorism’

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers about going to the Maldives, raising its travel advisory to a level two. In its advisory on Tuesday, officials advised people to “Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism.” The...

Royal Island Maldives offers up to 20% off in exclusive Winter Escape deal

Royal Island invites travellers to unwind and reconnect with nature through its Winter Escape Offer, which provides up to 20% off stays. Nestled within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort is encircled by crystal-clear lagoons,...

Travel warning for Maldives: US issues Level 2 advisory over terrorism risks; see updated checklist for travelers

The United States State Department issued a revised travel advisory for the Republic of the Maldives on Oct. 7. "Exercise increased caution in [the Maldives] due to terrorism," the Level 2 travel warning states. The advisory indicates that...

Cyclone Montha: How it got its name?

As per the official instructions, fishermen have anchored their boats safely and are sitting on them, discussing the situation at Kothapatnam seashore in Prakasam district due to cyclone Montha. | Photo Credit: Kommuri Srinivas The India...

Maldivian appoints AVIAREPS as General Sales Agent for South India

Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has appointed AVIAREPS India as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) for South India. The appointment underlines the airline’s focus on the Indian market, particularly South India, which serves as...

Maldives police arrest 8 demonstrators during opposition party protest

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Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Wins Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award 2025 — For the Second Year Running

Kuda Villingili Resort is proud to announce that the leading five-star luxury resort in the Maldives has once again been recognized among the Top 10 Resorts in the Indian Ocean, securing the #7 ranking in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler...

Bikini-clad Frida Redknapp flaunts her washboard abs as she enjoys a wellness retreat in the Maldives - after Jamie revealed how son Charley felt about the arrival of another baby

Frida Redknapp showed off her incredible physique in a black bikini as she enjoyed a wellness retreat in the Maldives, after her husband Jamie revealed how son Charley felt about him welcoming a baby with her. The Swedish model, 41, shared the...

HC orders registration of appeal over Irfan's acquittal

The council of judges at the High Court on Monday instructed the registration of an appeal filed over the acquittal of the prime suspect tried over a shipment of 72 kilos of heroin intercepted back in 2020, after the petition was rejected citing...