A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
H78 Maldives has supplied 5000 masks to the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM). These masks were provided to NBAM’s president Ahmed Afrah, in a ceremony held in 12th August 2020, at H78 Hulhumale’ by the group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Afaaf Abdul Majeed. H78 is a locally renowned, award-winning beachfront hotel. This hotel is […]
In a major policy intervention, the Maldives Government has launched the new and revised Expatriate Employment Regulations. It is now published in the government gazette as Regulation Number 2020/R-62. The complete set The new Regulations come packed in a total of 72 pages complete with a bundle of various guidelines on related subjects. They are […]
FSM Easyfill at Male’ city Fuel Supply Maldives (FSM) stated that 2 petrol stations by the company will only accept cash card payments starting next Monday. According to FSM the 2 petrol stations to follow this regulation are the “Easy Fuel 2” at the Carnival Area and “Ease Fuel 4” at the Male’ Industrial Village […]
Villa Travels is a diversified service company dedicated to providing travel, money transfer and other related services with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. The leading travel agency has informed the change in the location of their outlet. Villa Travels, currently located in H. Regina, Majeedhee Magu in Male` City, will be […]
Ooredoo concludes Digital Literacy Program in Kulhudhufushi on 8th August. This program for the elderly aims to ensure inclusive access to digital resources that enrich our lives, making sure that they are not left behind in the digital age. Some of the topics covered during the session: • How to use a smartphone (calling, texting, […]
Revenue generated by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has decreased by 69.6% for the month of July. According to the Income Report published by MIRA, the total income generated by the authority in the month of July is MVR 656 million. This amount is a 69.6% decrease when compared to the amount of income […]
Maldives Customs Service has announced the removal of import duty on several products used to make necessities. This includes no tax charged on materials imported for Embroidery works and Sewing Industry, Fishing Industry as well as the Construction Industry. Now, the public is questioning whether a drop in prices of commodities will be seen in […]
Finance Ministry has brought amendments to the income support allowance policy which has been introduced to support financial assistance for individuals who were negatively impacted by the ongoing pandemic. Income Support Allowance has been introduced to help the Maldivian citizens of whose job employment has been affected amid pandemic and to help them manage the […]
Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has announced the resumption of the guesthouse project, which calls in for the development of 25-59 guesthouses in Laamu Baresdhoo. This project is to commence yet again as a Joint Venture with an investor. Speaking at the State-owned Enterprises Committee (SOE), Managing Director of MITDC, Mohamed Raaid stated that […]