A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Easy reload methods via different digital platforms have been introduced by Dhiraagu to help customers facing difficulties in reloading their phones during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dhiraagu has made a reload function available in Dhiraagu Mobile App. Dhiraagu prepaid customers can reload easily through the “Easy TopUp” feature in Dhiraagu App. Dhiraagu has also made […]
The total monthly revenue collection by Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) for April 2020 inclusive of USD collection was recorded at MVR 527.47 million which is a 59.6% decline compared to April 2019. Photo: MIRA Due to COVID 19 Pandemic, preventive measures were initiated in the Maldives involving closure of the country’s border on 27th […]
While STO bid 3 types of ventilators, 2 out of the 3 were expensive. However, the other ventilator was the cheapest offered but did not meet the requirements of the project, according to the Health Ministry. Health Ministry has assigned the project of procuring 145 ventilators to two Maldivian companies MedTech and Naad instead of […]
Think Advertising agency has donated hygiene kits for migrant workers residing at temporary shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Maldives Red Crescent (MRC) has revealed that the team at a Think Advertising agency has donated 960pcs of toothbrush and 936pcs of toothpaste to the hygiene kits distributed to migrant workers in shelters. Thank you @thinkadv team […]
Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd and Akbar Brothers have donated a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Maldives. The consignment included Face Masks, Sanitizers and Hazmat Suits, which are essential to support the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives. The consignment was handed over today by the Chairman of Cocoon Investment, Mr Asgi Akbarally […]
Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 have reached 897, with 863 active cases, 31 recoveries, and 3 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA 35 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Maldives on Monday. One more patient fully recovered from the virus, making the total number of recoveries 31. 22 out of […]
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 that began in late 2019 triggered a catastrophic global economic shutdown, with businesses forced to close and millions of workers laid off. The Maldivian government has positioned themselves to meet the challenge of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and recover from the economic downfall of the disease. The frustrations due […]
Ooredoo Maldives’s E-commerce platform ‘Moolee’ has made new items available on its platform for free delivery to Male’ and Hulhumale’. Newcomers on Moolee include Horizon Fisheries providing Maandhoo Masdhalhu case ( Canned Tuna Chunks in Oil/Brine), supply MV B2B platform providing Enzi Tuna in Oil/Brine cases, Enzi Githeyomirus Sauce, Enzi Rihaakuru bottles, Taza Bottled water […]
The government of Maldives has announced to release a stimulus package of MVR 2.5 billion for the sustainability of the economy amidst the global recession followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stimulus package includes MVR 1.55 billion ($100 million) in emergency loans for businesses to meet short-term working capital needs. As the funds are limited, […]