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- 50 companies fail to pay Business Profit Tax by April deadline: MIRA
- President calls on country to put “national stability” ahead of political affiliations
- 31 companies express interest in Hulhumale’ residential development
Four MTCC harbour projects stalled over lack of construction material
“Continuing such large projects while conglomerate is not available from India has resulted in a more than 100 percent increase in the price of materials as well as many logistical difficulties,” MTCC explained in a press release.
Tourism Ministry searching for ‘celebrity ambassador’ to promote the Maldives
Former Secretary General of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), ‘Sim’ Mohamed Ibrahim, told Minivan News the proposal was a good idea – “it will generate sound bites, column inches and other publicity” – but suggested the government seek a “goodwill ambassador” rather than a paid celebrity.
No staff complaints received following termination of Hilton management agreement: Tourism Ministry
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has said it has “not officially” received complaints of alleged political harassment from staff at the Iru Fushi Resort in Noonu Atoll after the property’s owners this month terminated a management agreement with Hilton.
International airports body urges caution over foreign investment in Ibrahim Nasir International Airport
In an email obtained by Minivan News dated May 8, Airports Council International alerts its members that the Maldivian government is “in the process of transferring the Male airport to a wholly-owned subsidiary of MACL and may explore a sale of equity in this entity to another airport operator.”
Cost of proposed seaplane operations to local islands “unreasonably high”: Transport Ministry
The companies had proposed being exempt from all aviation surcharges and would charge US$95 (MVR 1,464.90) per trip, per person.
Comment: Travel awards for the less privileged
Did the government of the Maldives truly know that the company they were dealing with was really a shell corporation, asks a commentator on the World Travel Awards. “If it did not, then did they really pay exorbitant sums to advertise on the awards website?”
Singaporean woman drowns at Embudu Village Resort
“I was shocked, I wondered what I could do to save her. Her fingernails and toenails were purple. I tried calling her name, she didn’t answer. I frantically felt for her pulse, but there was none,” said the woman’s husband.
Hilton in talks following contract termination as staff allege political harassment from new management
Hilton has said discussions are continuing with operator Sun Tour and Travels over the local company’s decision to abruptly terminate its contract to manage the Maldives Iru Fushi Resort last week.
Maldives launches US$3.38 million eco-tourism wetland conservation project
The project aims to address climate change impacts by mitigating flooding and erosion due to storm surge, enhance fresh water security, as well as create economic benefits from these sustainable conservation initiatives.