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- EU reiterates need for “peaceful, credible, transparent, and inclusive” presidential elections.
- SO officers arrest retired sergeant in Addu City
- Police task force formed to combat gang activity
Search for four men lost at sea “downgraded”
“Still we haven’t given up hope, we won’t stand down until we find some information about the missing men,” stated MNDF Spokesperson Colonel Abdul Raheem.
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.
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.”
Maldives dominates Indian Ocean travel awards, host and sponsors among winners
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture said hosting the ceremony would play a significant part in promoting the Maldives internationally this year – a view shared by senior industry figures, despite their concerns about the number of sponsors receiving awards.
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.
Cancellations and resignations after Iru Fushi Resort terminates Hilton contract
Sun Travel and Tours has abruptly terminated its agreement with hotel giant Hilton to manage the Maldives Iru Fushi Resort leading to the resignation of 30 employees at the property, staff have alleged. Some guests have also canceled bookings with local operators.
Tourism worker union threatens voter boycott if workers’ rights not protected
The government needs to legally implement the [International Labour Organisation (ILO)] international conventions, they’ve agreed to uphold,” said TEAM’s Secretary General, Mauroof Zakir.