A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Bank of Maldives (BML) introduced an online application option for internet banking services for their customers. BML customers can download the application form on BML’s website and submit the application or send a picture of the completed form via email to customerservice@bml.com.mv. Previously the service was not available online that customers were required to submit […]
Ministry of economic development has announced that they have included additional measures to be completed before a foreigner can be brought to the Maldives for work. Foreign workers can enter the country only after obtaining a special permit from the ministry of economic development under the employment approval rules. All foreign workers, including those who […]
One of the leading wholesale business in the Maldives, Lotus has announced that they will be donating handwashes to mosques in 193 islands. Lotus Shop’s Marketing Director Rulaa has stated they have decided to donate handwashes to mosques in 193 islands to help the public in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Foreign Minister has advised all Maldivians travelling abroad to make sure to get the travel insurance due to the global spread of COVID-19 pandemic. In a press statement released by the Foreign Ministry, they have stated they believe getting travel insurance is very important during this time thus they advise all the Maldivians travelling abroad […]
President Ibrahim Solih has waived the import duty and processing fee of COVID-19 related goods. President has exempted the import duty from the protective mask, handwash, protective glove, face shield, and disinfectant. Previously the government has exempted import tax from surgical masks and sanitizers. This exemption will be effective only during the public health emergency […]
Economic Ministry has announced that expatriate workers without any visa or travel documents will be sent back to their native country in government expense. Economic Ministry has stated that any document required for their arrival into their country will be provided by the respective country’s high commission or embassy. The government and immigration have come […]
One of the patients positive for COVID-19 in the Maldives have been fully recovered from the virus. During a press conference, Health Minister Abdulla Ameen announced that a patient who was earlier positive for COVID-19 has been fully recovered and the total number of COVID-19 positive cases now reduced to 10. The first confirmed case […]
Thalassemia Centre has requested the public to donate blood as the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives has reduced the number of blood donations to thalassemia patients. The government’s spokesperson Mohamed Mabrook has stated that resorts have been conducting blood camps to donate blood to thalassemia patients, and the majority of blood are donated […]
Seagull Cafe introduces delivery services in regard to the stay-at-home directive by the Maldives government, due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Seagull Cafe’s delivery menu is filled with different varieties of cuisines from burgers to rice. Delivery services will be available from 4 pm to 11 pm on Fridays, and for the rest of […]