A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Mohamed Ibrahim Solih has established a national task force for the economic and social recovery of the Maldives economy from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The President Office has revealed that the National Task Force on Resilience Building and Economic Recovery was established following a Cabinet meeting on April 13th. The main purpose […]
Parliament has passed the report Economic Committee has submitted to include reducing rent rates as a condition when allowing leniences in real-estate loans. The report was submitted to provide parliament’s advice on the programmes implemented by the government to mitigate the losses incurred by the businesses and socioeconomic impacts faced by the individuals due to […]
There has been a total of 618 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 20 recoveries and 2 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19. Announcements by HPA Additional 45 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. All five men who escaped from Herathere quarantine facility have been caught. Noonu Atoll Holhudhoo and Hebadhoo are no longer […]
Finance Minister has announced salary cuts of all government employees at MVR 25,000 and to impose further cuts on the salary of political appointees. Speaking at the press conference held at National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer said that 25 per cent from wages between MVR 20,000 – 25,000, 30 per cent […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has revealed that STO Hiya temporary Quarters at Hulhumale’ Phase 2 are reaching completion with the support of Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) and Jausa Construction. HDC has revealed that around 53% of the project has been completed, and it is expected to be completed by 18th May. Construction of STO […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone lockdown in their houses. When will the situation return to normal is uncertain, however, we can start planning for post-COVID-19 life from now on. Here Corporate Maldives has listed the top 6 islands in Maldives to visit post-COVID-19. Maafushi Maafushi is one of the best islands to explore the […]
Green Globe first certified Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives in March this year. Marine conservation is a priority at this island retreat with initiatives steadily rolled out. In September last year, to help safeguard coral life, the resort introduced reef-safe sunscreen to divers and snorkellers in order to protect marine life from the harmful effects of two […]
Tourism industry organizations have announced that they are working together and assured full support to the government in overcoming COVID-19 crisis. Since March 2020, tourism industry organizations including Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM), Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operations (MATATO), Association of Travel Agents (ATA), National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), Divers Association […]
The Maldives, on a bid to insulate the remote nation from the spread of the COVID-19, has turned luxury resort hotels in the idyllic archipelago into quarantine facilities. The number of confirmed cases has escalated to over 500 active cases with 2 fatalities. Health officials have forecasted a potential increase in the spread of the […]