Suggestion in the article that the system will cost $US39m to build at no cost to the governemt.
"Maldivian passport holders will not be charged. Arriving and departing passengers of other nationalities will be levied a security fee of US$ 2," said a reliable source connected to Nexbis.
Quick research found a figure of 655,000 for last year visitor numbers to the Maldives.
NBS Price at posting:
7.1¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Not Held