A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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 […]
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 […]
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has announced that they will be donating emergency supplies to countries in the Asian region, to help them fight COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent tweet by Jack Ma states that Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation will be donating 1.8 million masks, 210,000 test kits, 36,000 protective suits, plus ventilators and […]
The government has decided to extend the loan repayment period to 6 months to help business in the economic downfall caused by the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. In a press conference, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has stated that they have extended the repayment of loans taken from Bank of Maldives (BML) for 6 months. He […]
State Trading Organization has announced that they will be reducing its diesel and petrol prices. The company stated that from 21st March onwards they will reduce MVR 1.68 from diesel price and MVR 1.53 from petrol price. Thus, diesel will be sold for MVR 8.71 per litre and petrol will be sold for MVR 8.07 […]