A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
With more than 50% of startups in the Maldives have a runway of fewer than 2 months with many startups witnessing a decline in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has now become a scenario of die or dont for the ecosystem The survey was conducted by Sparkhub LLP to assess the impact of […]
State Trading Organization (STO) has announced that the Organization will be hosting its annual general meeting on 30th August 2020. The organization has announced regarding the annual general meeting on its official website, along with the introduction of a special portal, for the registration of interested participants. As stated by STO, the organization’s annual general […]
The Maldives has seen tourist arrivals of over 4800 from around the world after the destination reopened its borders on 15th July. According to Maldives Immigration, from 15th July to 13th August, a total of 4806 tourists arrived in the Maldives. From this, 1752 arrivals took place in July and 3054 tourists arrived in August. The statistics show […]
The secretary policy of the President’s Office, Aminath Shauna announced that 63% of the actions contained in the government’s strategic action plan (SAP) for the year 2020, has been commenced with a 24% completion of the plans. According to Aminath Shauna, the works planned in SAP from the 19 Ministries’ of the government, are ongoing […]
The government reveals that over MVR 13 million has been distributed to frontline workers as risk allowance. This has led to many people questioning who all received the allowance. How many nurses and doctors, who put their lives at risk in the pandemic, have been paid? Is the amount they received enough for the work […]
With the possibility of travel now on the horizon, many people are planning a much needed holiday, in search of a destination where they can feel comfortable and safe and where social distancing is available. At Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, we don’t have to enforce social distancing, it comes naturally. Social distancing is effortless […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has revealed its plans to commence an agricultural project named “Urban Farming” in Hulhumale’. The aim of Urban Farming project is initiated to ensure the safety of foods, to grow small businesses and to support families into generating income based on this. Although the project is not opened for participation yet, […]
The Government of India has announced a financial package of USD500 million for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project. This project has led to several concerns by the public in the Maldives. People are troubled by the possible consequences of this project between Maldives and India. What do we know so far regarding the project? The […]
The revenue generated from green tax has decreased to 89% this year, compared to the green tax revenue amount of 2019. According to the Green Fund report released by the Finance Ministry for the month of May, the fund has received MVR 7.9 million during the month. However, during May 2019, the fund has recorded […]