Heat stress could cost Maldives USD 576m a year: ILO
Rising workplace heat could cost the Maldives about USD 576 million a year and working time equal to about 2,400 full-time jobs by 2040, an ILO study said.
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One stroke patient reaches IGMH every 16 hours
One person is brought to IGMH for stroke treatment every 16 hours, the hospital said, urging regular blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
Thilamalé Bridge structure now reaches Gulhifalhu
The final segment between Vilimalé and Gulhifalhu is in place, linking all three islands by the bridge structure, the infrastructure minister said.
St. Regis Maldives hosts Vekić, Badosa and Medvedev
The Dhaalu Atoll resort is running guest tennis residencies with Donna Vekić, Paula Badosa and Daniil Medvedev from 29 October to 27 November.
15 Maldives resorts hold Michelin Keys in 2026 guide
Four Maldives resorts hold Three MICHELIN Keys, four hold Two and seven hold One in the guide's 2026 hotel selection.
Alila Kothaifaru and Outrigger Maafushivaru win awards
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives was named Best Resort of the Year at the 2026 AHA Asia Hotel Awards, while OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru won Gold at the Magellan Awards.
Nowhere Private Island opens at .Here Baa Atoll
.Here Baa Atoll has opened Nowhere, a two-residence private island booked by one group of up to 24 guests, completing its two-island resort in Baa Atoll.
Conrad Maldives Michelin series runs to 7 December
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hosts three Michelin-starred chefs for 12 dining events from 19 October to 7 December, including dinners at Ithaa.
STO third-quarter profit climbs to MVR 281 million
State Trading Organization made a net profit of MVR 281 million in the third quarter, up from MVR 186 million a year earlier, even as lower fuel prices cut revenue.
Two jailed for embezzling MVR 6.8m of MPL diesel
The Criminal Court sentenced a Maldives Ports Limited procurement chief and a fuel tanker driver to eight years, nine months and 18 days each over 783,100 litres of diesel.
Maldives tables MVR 59.7bn 2027 budget, no tax rises
The government has proposed an MVR 59.7 billion state budget for 2027, MVR 4.5 billion smaller than this year's, with a MVR 9.4 billion deficit and a pledge of no tax increases.
Maafushi, Maldives travel guide: ferry, guesthouses and local rules
Maafushi is a local island in Kaafu Atoll with 40 registered guesthouses. How to get there from Velana airport, what to do, where to stay and the rules for visitors.
490 Sun Siyam staff, guests join Pink Ribbon Run/Walk
Sun Siyam Resorts said 490 staff and guests joined the Cancer Society of Maldives' Pink Ribbon Run/Walk 2026 at five resorts and its Malé head office, contributing MVR 122,060.
Ras Malé deal to go to Parliament, Muizzu pledges
President Muizzu said on Wednesday the full Ras Malé agreement with Eagle Hills will go to Parliament once finalised, and most of 5,000 Hulhumalé flats will go to young people and workers.
MIFCO, SINOMACH deal eyes fish exports to China
State-owned MIFCO signed an MoU with China's SINOMACH Hainan on 28 October to explore exporting Maldivian frozen whole fish to China, starting with market research.
Italy posthumously honours MNDF diver Mahudhee
Italy has awarded its highest civil courage medal to Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahudhee, who died in May during the search for Italian divers in Vaavu Atoll.
Tertiary hospitals to merge as MCGH is dissolved
President Muizzu says all government tertiary hospitals will come under one Maldives Tertiary Hospitals Group within three to four months from November.
Maldives 2027 budget aims to finish 70% of projects
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the 2027 State Budget, due to be submitted on 29 October, will prioritise completing at least 70 per cent of ongoing projects, including hospitals and schools.
