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Medical equipment and consumables are loaded for regional islands’ COVID-19 facilities, said state-owned company State Trading Organization (STO). STO will be carrying medical equipment and consumables to B. Eydhafushi, Sh. Funadhoo, and Ha. Ihavandhoo. LCT.Ithaa and Beynda5 vessels are scheduled to travel to these islands carrying the supply. Previously STO has supplied staple food such […]
Storage fees on all containerized cargo were waived off until further notice on 15th April as part of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL)’s response to COVID-19 lockdown in the Greater Male’ Region. From 10th June onwards MPL will be reinstating storage fee for uncleared containerized cargo, stated in a statement released by MPL. MPL said that […]
Here are the latest news updates for 30th May Male’ City Council Begins Fumigation of Mosque Construction Sites Male’ City Council has started fumigating mosque construction sites in Male’ to stop mosquito breeding. The decision was prompted when HPA gave permission to resume construction works in Male’. All construction sites in Male’ were shut down […]
Kandima Maldives has donated medical supplies and protective equipment to assist Maldives in curbing the spread of COVID-19. Kandima Maldives has donated 2 ventilators, 2,500 PCR test kits, 850 PPE overalls, 4,000 KN95 masks, and 20,000 medical face masks. Medical supplies and protective equipment were handed over to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Kandima […]
The changes in protocols with the ease in lockdown restrictions in the greater Male’ area is causing major confusion in the public. During a press conference, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Abdulla Fairoosh had revealed that individuals are now required to provide electricity meter number of the residing house while requesting for police permits. Current meters […]
This is a series focusing on the islands of Maldives, not limited to guesthouse islands but delving even into the untouched regions across the country to bring to you the true beauty of the Maldives and its colourful stories. Keyodhoo is a small, beautiful, and Touristique island located in Vaavu Atoll – also known as […]
In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the Minister of Health issued the State of Emergency for the entire island nation, with the most recent extension of the status being issued on the 27th day of May 2020. The Director-General of Public Health, by virtue of powers granted under the Public Health Safety Act 2012, […]
Maldives tourism Minister Ali Waheed has participated in the 5th Global Tourism Crisis Committee’s organized by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on 28th May. During the virtual meeting with senior officials from UNWTO, Minister Ali Waheed expressed his concerns about the current situation of the Maldives tourism industry and challenges to overcome the tourism […]
Maldives inflation rate has fallen by 3.6 so far, according to reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Reports depict that inflation rate till the month of April has fallen in comparison to last year. In the month of March, the inflation rate was 1.1% while in April month it was 3.2%. The most […]