The maiden cargo ferry MV Bonthi 2 docked at GDh. Thinadhoo on Tuesday
Maldives State Shipping
Maldives State Shipping (MSS) connects Tuticorin in India with Addu and Huvadhoo atolls via a direct shipping line, marking MV Bonthi 2 as their first vessel carrying goods to dock at Thinadhoo on Tuesday.
Transport Minister, Aishath Nahula spoke at a ceremony to commemorate the historical moment reiterating the commitment that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih s administration has made to improving transportation infrastructure among islands. She made references to the recent establishment of cargo ferry routes between India s Cochin and Kulhudhuffushi, as well as the current shipping connection being developed between Tuticorin, Addu and Thinadhoo within the same vein.
Two students from The University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Business recently took top honors in the Fall 2020 RNMKRS (pronounced “Rainmakers”) international College Sales Skills Competition.
Ryan Mora, a senior who just completed his BBA in marketing in December, won the award for student leadership excellence. He also represented UNM at the RNMKRS Rising Stars event. Hussam Amer, also a senior working toward his bachelor’s degree in general business, placed in the top 5 percent worldwide and was the top performing student from UNM. Amer will receive a $500 scholarship from the UNM Center for Sales and Business Development.