A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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 […]
Lotus Fihaara has donated basic hygiene necessities to Maldives Red Crescent (MRC). MRC has stated that providing basic hygiene necessities is a key objective in their efforts to assist migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to that, MRC has thanked and appreciated Lotus Fihaara for their continued support and donation to MRC to […]
Dhiraagu is donating COVID 19 Sampling Kiosks to the Ministry of Health to protect front line health care professionals and enable safe testing for COVID-19 in the Maldives. A total of 15 COVID-19 Sampling Kiosks will be donated by Dhiraagu to address the requirements of Ministry of Health to be placed in Greater Male’ and […]
PrintLab Creative has made a generous donation to the people living in temporary shelters due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation includes much-needed food supplies for the people living in the temporary shelters amid the lockdown. PrintLab creative is a large format digital printing facility owned by Tropical Investments Pvt. Ltd, serving clients throughout the […]
Chinese Ambassador to Maldives Zhang Lizhong has announced that the Chinese government will deploy over 100 workers to aid the Maldives government in building additional temporary quarantine facilities. The Ambassador said that the aid was provided in response for a request issued from the Maldivian government and that efforts were underway to complete the task […]
Dhiraagu has announced that they have decided to postpone the 14th edition of the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), the largest annual run held in the Maldives. Dhiraagu has stated that as social distancing being the key to contain the spread of COVID-19 they have decided not to host any major events during this year. […]
Ong Ben Seng, Singaporean billionaire and owner of hotel and resort chain Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) has donated 15 ventilators to the Maldives. According to the Foreign Ministry, Ong has also donated 100،000 face masks along with the ventilators. The donation is currently in Maldives High Commission in Singapore. In light of the outbreak, the […]
The Hawks has announced that they will be donating 7,500 face masks. The Hawks has stated that they will be donating 7,500 masks to the Elderly, front line Health Workers and Police. Maldives has confirmed its first local case of COVID-19 in the capital city Male’. Two more cases have been confirmed from the contact […]
Veligaa Hardware has donated 10 dustbins to Housing and Development Corporation (HDC). HDC has extended its gratitude for the generous donation from Veligaa Hardware and appreciated their contribution to the cleanliness of the Hulhumale City. Veligaa Hardware has stated that they are excited to work with HDC and put the extra effort in keeping the […]