A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended condolences to the family of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Kalaafaanu Hussain Abdulla (Maroshi Hussain Kaleyfaanu), upon his demise. During a telephone call to a family member of Late Hussain Abdulla, President noted that it was with profound sadness that he received the news of his passing. […]
In the view of starting a dialogue on being prepared for the new norm in the post-COVID-19 scenario, the Institute of Audit and Assurance (IAA) of Auditor General’s Office hosts an interactive webinar. The panellist for the webinar includes President of MNACI Mr Mohamed Ali Janah, MP and Chair of Economic Committee Mr Mohamed Rasheed […]
The total number of positive cases in Maldives has reached 955, with 911 active cases, 40 recoveries, and 4 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19. Announcements by HPA HPA has reported 51 new cases of COVID-19. Maldives reported its 4th death due to COVID-19. The 88-year-old local man had passed away while admitted […]
Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed and Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has held virtual meetings with the leaders of the Maldivian tourism industry to discuss future plans for the industry and to listen to their opinions. Those who attended the virtual meetings with the Ministers included high-ranking officials from Association of Travel Agent (ATA), Divers […]
VMedia operations could come to a temporary halt due to financial instability amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parent company Island Broadcasting Company has said. According to the circular sent to all employees of VMedia, the temporary halt in the tourism industry has caused huge financial losses to the company, hence they are facing difficulties in paying […]
The young and aspiring Zuvaan Masveriya, Hassan Saajin has been announced as the new Brand Ambassador of Ooredoo Maldives. Hasan Sajin has been doing a remarkable job for the past five years as an advocate of the fisheries industry in the Maldives with the aim of reviving the love for fishing among the young people. As […]
The global oil prices have fallen significantly due to the halt in economic activities as COVID-19 spreads across the world. The demand for oil in the global market has fallen with excessive production of oil in March has led to oil prices falling to record levels. Will this lead to a fall in electrical charges […]
A report on dissolving state-owned companies that have been rendered unproductive due to COVID-19 has being approved by the Parliament. 60 members attended the Parliament meeting, and the report was passed with the approval of 53. The report was compiled and submitted by the Committee on State-Owned Enterprises. The report called on the State to […]
The total number of confirmed cases in the Maldives as reached 901, with 869 active cases, 32 recoveries, and 3 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA 7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the Maldives. All new cases are employees of Maldives Gas and contacts of the previous positive cases […]