A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
30% deferment on all rent payments have been extended for the month of June and July, announced Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Deferment on rent payments will be applicable when tenants request for the deferment before 31st of July, stated the company in a press statement. HDC said tenants have to fill the online application form […]
Ooredoo Maldives has offered Extra Data allowances and special payment plans for its customers to ease the challenges faced by COVID 19. As the pandemic continues, the company today announced its extension of below offers for its Prepaid, Postpaid, SuperNet, and Faseyha customers for the month of June. This includes: 50% Extra Data Offer on […]
Here are the latest news updates of 31st May MPL and Customs Extends Working Hours Working hours for employees working in Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and Maldives Customs Service have been extended in accordance with ‘new normal’ regulation. In a joint press conference held by MPL and Customs, Deputy Commissioner of Customs Abdulla Shareef said […]
Military ship from India is scheduled to repatriate 700 Indian nationals stranded in the Maldives due to lockdown measures, stated Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Communication Director of Ministry of Affairs, Mohamed Miuwan said a military ship from India is scheduled to come to the Maldives on 1st June. He also added that 700 Indian nationals […]
A webinar for entrepreneurs and leaders to discuss enterprises practices and response during COVID-19 has been conducted by Auditor General’s Office (AG’s Office) and Internal Audit and Assurance (IAA). The webinar was held on Saturday, 30th May at 21:00 to 23:00. Panellists who participated in the discussion were Ahmed Fayaz, Deputy Chief Officer, Airport Emergency Services, […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) will resume card collection services via pre-booked appointments at Customer Service Center (CSC) from 1st June onwards. In a press statement released by the bank, they have stated that they will serve only 300 customers per day for card collection to ensure services are provided in line with social distancing and […]
Pictured: Founder and Partner of Total Fitness Group, Hussain Zinan Total Fitness Group (TFG) is the first of its kind wellness centre in the Maldives. Easing of the lockdown measures in phases is being implemented in the Maldives by the Government. After the authorities revealed the planned stages of the first phase, the public expressed […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided that government institutions are to be partially reopened for the duration of 31st May to 11th June, to allow them to fulfil essential tasks. During this period working days will be limited to Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Official working hours on these days will be from 9 in the […]
The Maldives will restart tourism and reopen borders for visitors from July 2020, Tourism Ministry confirmed. Guests will not be charged with any additional fees upon entry, Tourism Ministry further reported. Maldives ceased on arrival visa to all tourists from 27th March 2020 as a precautionary measure to curb the spreading of COVID-19 outbreak in […]