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Taxi or cab fares can be a tricky subject in the Maldives. While a majority of the citizens would agree that cab fares in the Maldives are extremely high, there...
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As crime rates surge both locally in the Maldives and worldwide, it's understandable to feel a sense of unease, particularly in our close-knit island community. Recent events, like the shocking...
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In the midst of the internet age, the Maldives finds itself at the crossroads of technological progress and an escalating challenge – the surge in scam cases. The digital revolution,...
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I am extremely fortunate. I was born in Dominica to a father who was part of a generation of great Caribbean men. He believed in equality, and he believed in...
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As the Maldivian elections draw near, the citizens are once again contemplating the future leaders of their nation and the changes they hope to see in the coming five years....
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Accountability and transparency are widely recognized as crucial elements in any workplace, particularly within government offices. These fundamental principles are intricately linked, as the absence of either undermines the effectiveness...
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In July 2021, MFR covered the story of Ali Waheed, "The man who knew (too much)", former Minister of Tourism in Solih's government, who was accused of sexual harassment and...
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According to Ministry of Economic Development, the Maldivian economy exhibited remarkable resilience in 2021, bouncing back strongly from the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic., the number of employees under...
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Maldives as a country is seen from two different perspectives when you are a foreigner and when you are actually living in the country itself. While tourists might see the...
