A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced several eases to policies to accommodate tax instalments. In a press statement, MIRA has stated they have extended the instalment tax paying period to 3 months. The announcement further added that the authority will allow taxpayers to get into an instalment agreement even if they pay a smaller […]
Ooredoo Maldives extends a special offer to support its customers stay updated and connected with their loved ones during the COVID -19 pandemic, by providing 25% bonus data on all postpaid plans. This special bonus aims to support customers who have exhausted their allowances towards the end of this month and will be renewed again […]
The People’s Government of Yunnan Province of the People’s Republic of China has donated epidemic prevention materials, in support and solidarity of the efforts of the Government of Maldives to combat against the rapid spread of COVID-19. At a ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry today, to hand over the donation of epidemic prevention materials […]
Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced plans to operate chartered cargo flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline revealed routes to Colombo, Indian cities of Trivandrum and Chennai, Thailand and Dubai. Maldivian reports that according to the demand, they will operate chartered flights to other destinations as well. Managing Director of Maldivian Mohamed Rizvee has […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)’s Governor Ali Hashim has announced that all banks have agreed to extend the loan repayment period amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives. There are eight banks operating in the Maldives, and only Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the extension in the loan repayment period. Other banks such […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has this morning toured and inspected the COVID-19 Isolation facility in development in Farukolhufushi and toured the site of another Isolation facility in development near TreeTop Hospital in Hulhumale’. During this visit, President Solih inquired on the ongoing development work of the two facilities and its operations. The government is taking […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced a temporary suspension of on arrival visa for tourists. With this decision, the tourism industry has come to a halt. This halt could be the right time for us to rejuvenate our environment. On a daily basis, our coral reefs are exposed to sunscreens and many other chemicals and […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) announces revised working hours during 30th March and 2nd March 2020. BML has stated that they will be working from 9:30 am to 11:30 on 30th March and 2nd April. On 30th March and 2nd April, Main branch, Villimale and Hullhumale branch, Airport branch, BML Islamic branch, Customer service centre, and […]
President Ibrahim Solih has announced that the government is working on introducing a trading platform to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the public. In a press conference, President stated that farmers have already started farming for Ramadan month, and due to travel restrictions the supply of these products might be difficult. Thus the government […]