Colombo, Sri Lanka/Male, Maldives – A United Nations human rights expert has denounced Maldives’s announcement it was considering burials for Sri Lankan Muslims who die of COVID-19, saying such a move …
Maldives: The perfect island getaway
Imagine a secluded getaway, with breathtaking panoramic views of crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. Rediscover Maldives – a safe haven where the unique geography lends itself naturally to …
Lanka’s grave problem: The solution is not outsourcing it to Maldives
One of the responsibilities of a government towards its citizens is to ensure their physical security from domestic or external….. ..
Maldives COVID burial plan ‘marginalising Sri Lankan Muslims’
As outcry about Sri Lanka cremation policy grows, Maldives says it is considering request to bury Muslims who die of COVID-19. Sri Lankan municipal workers carry a body of a COVID-19 victim for …
Ayr Racecourse boss dies suddenly at airport after returning from dream holiday with wife in Maldives
He died at Amsterdam Airport on his way back to Scotland from a trip to the Maldives with his wife Gillian. Pal Scott Roberts said: “Barry was like a brother to me and my mum thought of him as a son. …
$22m Maldives Sri Lanka Cable lands in Hulhumalé
The $22 miilion Maldives Sri Lanka Cable (MSC) has successfully landed in the Maldives, connecting the coastal areas of Colombo to Hulhumalé.
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka’s Muslim COVID-19 victims could be buried in the Maldives
Muslims who die of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka could have their bodies flown to an island in the Maldives for burial, the Maldives’ foreign minister Abdullah Shahid announced on Twitter on Monday.
Asia Today: Maldives considers burying Sri Lankan Muslims
The Maldives president’s office says it is discussing how to provide a “humane response” to a request from neighboring Sri Lanka to allow burials for Muslims who die …
Maldives Speaker reiterates invitation to bury COVID-19 victims in Maldives
Maldives Speaker of Parliament and former President, Mohamed Nasheed today reiterated an invitation that Sri Lankan Muslim COVID-19 victims can be buried in the Maldives. ..
How the Maldives safely brought tourists back during the pandemic
Maldives Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom discusses how the Maldives brought tourists back to the island nation following the Covid-19 pandemic. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories …