A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Research by the Ministry of Economic Development and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) shows that 68% of the people’s income has been halted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The research shows that several families and individuals have been severely impacted by the outbreak of the novel virus along with the different sectors of […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced that 55% of Sh. Feevah Harbour Project has been completed. This was revealed in a tweet by MTCC on 27th August 2020. According to MTCC. The company revealed that the work of Sh. Feevah Harbour is at 55% project progress. Work on Sh. Feevah Harbour is well […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has extended the due dates for rent payments due to the difficulties faced during COVID-19. Mr. Ahmed Suhail, Managing Director of HDC stated that efforts are being put to provide as much ease as possible considering the current conditions where the situation will be reviewed after 2 months. The ease on […]
A ceremony to mark the inauguration of the Hulhumalé Central Park and Eastside Arrival Jetty Renovation projects, under the Indian Grant Assistance of 106 million Rufiyaa was held today in a virtual ceremony. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives […]
Research shows that employment could be affected extensively and several small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may go out of businesses in the near future. The research by the Ministry of Economic Development and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) shows that employment and self-owned businesses have extensively affected from time to time due to the […]
Several Maldivian resorts could be made exclusive for Singapore residents, resulting in a sealed bubble without tourists from other countries, according to Brendan Sobie, the founder of Singapore-based independent aviation consulting and analysis firm Sobie Aviation. Last week, Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed measures for expanding reciprocal green lanes to include general travel. […]
Bank of Maldives has announced a permanent change that BML will no longer allow any credit coming into USD accounts from person-to-person transfers or withdrawals from digital wallets through Visa Direct, Mastercard Send or similar platforms. All incoming credit from such sources will only be allowed into MVR accounts. BML informs that customers using cards […]
Social housing dilemma has been a serious argument lately. Simply put, the issue is related to the distribution of housing units to righteous people. Governments campaigned housing scheme as their pivotal focus and several times they have almost reached a point of distribution; and yet, it never came to fruition. The public in numerous occasions […]
Sonee Sports has announced new Adidas Arrivals at the outlet. Get your favourite sports clothes in-store or online. Adidas Ankle Socks 3 Pairs Light, thin and built for comfort, these ankle-length socks come three pairs to a pack. They’re made of cotton-rich fabric with knit-in arch support and a smooth toe seam. An Adidas logo […]