A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
India has prepared a shipment of medicines from different five cities, but due to the sudden lockdown of COVID-19, there has been a delay in the delivery of this shipment. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has called India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss the delay in the shipment of medicines ordered by the State […]
Veligaa Hardware and Blanc stores have commenced its Ramadan sale promotions. From 29th March to the end of April, customers will receive discounts of up to 30% from Veligaa Hardware and Blanc stores. Also, a lucky draw will be taken from customers purchasing goods during this period. Customers purchasing goods during this period will receive […]
Bank of Maldives announced a 6-month moratorium for all personal, housing and business loans on 25th March 2020. Since then the Bank has been working hard with international accountancy bodies, Government and its regulators to ensure that its support to the Maldivian economy is what is needed, whilst ensuring compliance with international standards. As stated, […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the most fundamental duty of the Maldives Police Force has always been ensuring the complete protection of every Maldivian citizen and serving each person with the utmost care and consideration. He made the statement this morning in his address to the nation to commemorate the 87th anniversary of […]
Velana International Airport (VIA) will be closed every night from 2100 hours to 0600 hours. Maldives Airports Company (MACL) that operates the main airport of the Maldives said that effective from Saturday (28th March), the airport will be closed for 9 hours every night. However, if a flight has to be landed for a medical […]
Dhiraagu offers extra 10GB FREE Internet Data for all Home Fixed Broadband customers to help them cope with the impact of COVID-19. This extra data allowance will enable customers to continue with remote education, remote working, socializing and entertainment while they are advised to remain at their homes. Customers can now activate FREE 10GB internet […]
State Trading Organization (STO) has assured the public that they will maintain an adequate supply of staple food during this challenging time caused by the global spread of COVID-19. STO has also announced that they have arranged storage facilities to further increase its stockpile of staple food. India has also assured that they will maintain […]
Maldives Association of Tourism Industries (MATI) proposes the government to ease the tourism land rental taken as an advance on resort land rents. This proposal was proposed to the government in a meeting held to discuss the measures that can be taken to mitigate the impact COVID-19 pandemic will have on the tourism industry. MATI […]
Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has announced that freelancers will be eligible for SME’s loan given by the SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC). Economic Minister has stated this after professionals in the artistic field such as musicians and photographers expressed their concerns as they are faced with a lack of income due to the restrictions in […]