@vichalhey Politicians in this country go seeking votes because they habe a pers Agenda. ie. Build their own wealth. So thet will promise what gets them the vote & they will do what it takes to keep their seat safe.
Last Thursday’s MDP panel only confirms how they will add to the problem of SOEs and bribing through “jobs” without roles, accountability and production if they get elected.
Maldives has fewer working hours, few even work during them, and more holidays.
We depend on tGST from a resort industry dominated by foreigners by design.
We created a welfare state around this tGST akin to Gulf states that did so around their crude oil reserves.
BREAKING: The United States just bombed Iran striking a civilian port in Bandar Abbas.
The United States is supposed to be engaging in peace talks with Iran. Instead, the U.S. is completely violating the ceasefire and terrorizing the people of Iran all over again.
BREAKING: JD Vance just admitted the Iran "ceasefire" is a strategic pause to refill oil markets—not a path to peace—while Washington keeps military options open.
Speaking on the Michael Knowles Show, Vance said the Trump administration is using the MOU "to sort of refill the world's oil economy… and then to see where the hand is."
He described two options still "very much in play": a long-term deal requiring a "significant change in Iranian behavior"—or "banking our wins" from the military campaign and "doing things on top of that if the president feels that we have to," referring to renewed strikes.
Vance said Trump is letting it play out "in an environment where there is significantly less pressure on the world energy economy… while not giving up a single one of his gains and while preserving a lot of optionality."
Translation: the U.S. is using the 60-day pause to restock energy supplies and military positions—while keeping the option to restart the war. The ceasefire isn't a peace agreement. It's a tactical pause. The U.S. is refilling its arsenal, not changing its strategy.
To be honest, I believe we are falling behind in destination marketing. The fact that some airlines are increasing their operations to Colombo is a strong indication of the growing demand for Sri Lanka as a regional tourism destination.
For many years, we have considered the Maldives to be the number one destination in the region. However, competition is becoming stronger, and Sri Lanka is rapidly emerging as a highly attractive destination. This should serve as a wake-up call for us to strengthen our destination marketing. Some airlines added 5 Daily flights.
At the same time, there is also an opportunity for the Maldives and Sri Lanka to promote regional tourism together. By working with airlines and the travel trade, both destinations can benefit from multi-destination travel and stronger regional connectivity. @visitmaldivesco@matatoMV@Jangaleesoru@YRiffath@kaaniablo@gammaldives@TheEconomistMV
BML has officially started buying USD at 19.275
Journalists need to ask finance minister if our official exchange rate is still 15.42
@MMA_Maldives is this legal?
Intriguing symbolism in photo: three portraits of key govt figures create a trinity of national leadership positioned directly behind Ambassadors back like "we are watching you". The height of photographs reflects hierarchy. Probably arranged by ambassador to show his servitude.
“loyalty to my superiors” aka butt licking with a “commitment to lifelong learning”. 🥴
What have you really learnt? Other than sycophantizing your “superiors” in the hopes of career advancement. @Adamshareefz
Hope you haven’t forgotten how to break a “jaw”!
Problem with our society is that we follow parties & leaders instead of principles.
Too often people assume their party is always right & their leader can do no wrong.
If we judged issues based on what is right rather than who is doing it, no party would dare to do this.