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Navy 'Angels' Delivering Relief Supplies to Indonesia
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 01.01.2005 Courtesy Story U.S. Navy helicopters "appeared like angels" as they delivered supplies to Aceh province, Indonesia, according to the provincial governor. Navy Capt. Rodger Welch told reporters during a...
Hulhumale’ Hospital opens medical internship opportunity
Miadhu Daily
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Hulhumale’ Hospital has opened an opportunity for medical internship for medical graduates. The opportunity allows 15 aspiring medical students to gain clinical experience at the hospital. Interested applicants have until July 8th to send in their...
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI wins ‘Maldives’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa’ at 2025 WTAs
Maldives Insider
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June 29, 2025
THE OZEN COLLECTION has announced that OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI has been named ‘Maldives’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa’ at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards, marking a third consecutive win and reaffirming its status as one of the Indian...
‘All The Sharks’ Recap & Ending: Which Team Wins The Competition?
Digital Mafia Talkies
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July 4, 2025
Netflix’s latest competitive series will leave you wondering if it’s actually a competition or just marine biologist propaganda (in a good way). All The Sharks is a competition in which 4 teams participate to win a grand prize of 50 grand for a...
The Maldives: A Timeless Jewel of the Indian Ocean Shines Again at the World Travel Awards 2025
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a glittering ceremony held last night in Tanzania, the Maldives once again solidified its status as the crown jewel of Indian Ocean tourism, winning the coveted title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa...
Why Maldives’ Elite Travelers Swear by Private Concierge Services
TechBullion
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June 29, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email The Maldives, a string of idyllic islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, has long been a symbol of ultimate luxury and exclusivity. For decades, it has been the preferred destination for celebrities, royals, and...
Our Brit daughter, 15, was killed by boat propeller while snorkelling in Maldives…we’re forced to investigate ourselves
The Scottish Sun
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June 28, 2025
THE devastated parents of a British teenager killed on a school trip claim they've been forced to investigate her death themselves. Jenna Chan, 15, died after being struck by a boat propeller while snorkelling in the Maldives. 3 Jenna Chan, 15,...
President reaffirms Government’s steadfast commitment to building a healthier, safer Maldives
Miadhu Daily
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to building a healthier and safer Maldives, while continuing to support and contribute to global efforts in addressing pressing challenges. Taking to his official X...
Ships, Aircraft, Personnel Converge on Disaster Zone
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 12.30.2004 Courtesy Story The U.S. Joint Task Force set up to provide assistance to the nations affected by last weekend's Indian Ocean tsunami is up and running, and Marine assessment teams have started to report their...
Officials Say Tsunami Disaster Will Change in Size, Shape
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 01.02.2005 Courtesy Story The response to the disaster that struck Indian Ocean nations "is multinational and will grow in size and shape" as more information comes to light, officials at U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii...
Maldivian dies after landing craft capsizes
Raajje
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A Maldivian man has died after a landing craft capsized. Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) is currently active in response to a civilian landing craft capsizing in the waters of Kaashidhoo. MNDF revealed that they are conducting rescue...
Four Companies Bid to Develop Hope Island and Central Jail in Maldives
The Maldives Journal
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Four companies from America, China, Maldives, and Malaysia have submitted bids to develop Hope Island and the Central Jail in North Thilafushi, as announced by Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan during a Public Service Media...
Parents ‘investigate own child’s death’ in horror Maldives boat accident
The Times
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Jennifer and Alan Chan hover over a Premier Inn breakfast buffet in Leeds wiping away tears. It is the first time that the couple, who were born and educated in the UK but now live in Singapore, have returned to the north of England since their...
Maldives Government to Establish Specialized Company for Medicine Imports
The Maldives Journal
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Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Nazim Ibrahim announced today that the government has approved the establishment of a dedicated company to handle the import and distribution of medicines in the Maldives. The decision, made by the Cabinet, aims to...
Wellness retreat: Sun Siyam Iru Veli launches movement and mindfulness week
Hotelier Maldives
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June 24, 2025
Sun Siyam Iru Veli recently hosted its inaugural ‘Wellness in Motion Week,’ welcoming guests, local wellness leaders, and global experts for a curated celebration of movement, mindfulness, and holistic reconnection in the heart of the Maldives....
Power outage at Hulhumale' Hospital resolved
Sun Online International
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Hulhumalé Hospital has announced the resumption of its outpatient services after a six-hour interruption following a power outage earlier today. Due to a technical issue to the hospital’s main electrical panel, outpatient services were temporarily...
The world’s most beautiful over-water villas and bungalows (that aren’t in the Maldives)
The Independent
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Suwasevana Hospital launches state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Modular Theatre in Kandy
Daily FT
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Suwasevana Hospital, one of the most trusted names in private healthcare in Sri Lanka’s Central region, has further expanded its advanced surgical capabilities with the launch of a state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Modular Theatre. Purpose-built to...
Maldives Opens First Centre for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
Maldives Voice
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Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has officially inaugurated the Maldives’ first-ever Centre for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, marking a significant milestone in the country’s fight against non-communicable diseases. The facility,...
From quiet conversations to leading teams: Ali Shiyax at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Hotelier Maldives
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June 26, 2025
Ali Shiyax, Restaurant Manager at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, describes his journey into hospitality as one rooted in quiet observation and a deep appreciation for connection. “My inspiration began at home,” he recalls. “My parents loved...