A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has announced that the economic downfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic may cause MVR 10 billion in a budget deficit. Speaking at the press conference held today (1st April) at Dharubaaruge, the Minister said that the government income has decreased. The government has imposed a temporary ban on the arrival […]
The Cabinet has decided to extend the closure of government offices, schools, colleges and universities for one more week as a further precautionary measure against COVID-19. The decision was announced following discussions at the Cabinet Meeting held on 31st March at Mulee’aage. The Cabinet reached this decision following discussions on the advice from the Technical […]
In our current world of working from home, managing a team and keeping everyone engaged can be a challenge and this has been no different for the team at Secret Paradise. Like many employees working in the tourism industry, a normal day at the office for the Secret Paradise guide team would be providing memorable […]
To support the President’s initiatives to ensure greater ease of access to the Internet, Dhiraagu is offering extra free data allowance to its customers for the next two months. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools and offices being closed, students are quickly transiting to remote education and people are adapting to work remotely. Meanwhile, more than ever, families are required to stay at home while friends are keeping […]
Labour Authority has revealed that it has come to the authority’s attention that several employers have taken actions such as dismissals, wage alterations, and no pay leave, which are against the Employment Act (02/2008), amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The government has decided to introduce a stimulus package of financial aid in order to […]
Ooredoo Maldives has introduced a special offer which provides a daily 5GB allowance for SuperNet Broadband Customers upon reaching their package inclusive data allowances. The offer is part of the ongoing collaborations between Ooredoo Maldives and the Government to provide support to local communities in the face of the increased demand for data at this […]
Velaa Private Island has launched a special employee relief scheme to help its employees in face of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we work together to manage through this challenging time with looming economic uncertainty, it is reasonable and prudent to assume that this pandemic will affect the Velaa family members in numerous ways. However, unlike […]
Manta Air confirms to continue its flights for the local community with its Seaplane service, effective from 01 April 2020 to both Dhaalu and Baa Atoll. Manta Air has decided to continue daily flights using its seaplanes to maintain regular domestic transfer connectivity in these atolls and also for emergency flights due to the continued requests […]
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) announced that they have arranged changes in their policies to ease the importers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press conference, the government’s spokesperson Mabrook Abdul Azeez has revealed that MPL has reduced the demurrage charge for the period when goods are loaded in Male’ and Hulhumale’ by 20%. He further […]