A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The government reveals that over MVR 13 million has been distributed to frontline workers as risk allowance. This has led to many people questioning who all received the allowance. How many nurses and doctors, who put their lives at risk in the pandemic, have been paid? Is the amount they received enough for the work […]
2008 became the first year the Maldives was administrated by an MDP (Maldives Democratic Party) government, with the presidency of Mohamed Nasheed. This was during a time the global economic crisis was having a significant impact on the Maldivian economy through reduced tourist arrivals and a decline in capital inflows. Since then, the MDP Government […]
The contract for the establishment of 5 eco-tourism zones in Addu city has been rewarded to the Maldivian government and Addu city council by the Indian High Commission. The virtual ceremony for contracting of this project has been participated by Foreign Secretary Abdulla Gafoor, Ambassador of Maldives from India, Sunjay Sudeer, Addu City representatives of […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem has held a virtual meeting with the members of the Social Ethics Committee to discuss social challenges faced by Maldivian society and plans to strengthen societal welfare and wellness. Speaking at the meeting, Vice President Faisal Naseem stressed the importance of early childhood education to nurture healthy societal change. He further […]
In the first 6 months of 2020, government revenue has shown a significant decrease of 43%, limiting its expenditures. According to the monthly fiscal development report by the Finance Ministry, MVR 6.5 billion has been issued to the government as income and as donations till the end of June 2020. This amount has been at […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has revealed that the majority overdraw/monetize of MVR 4.2 billion to cover state expenses has been issued. According to a report published by MMA at the end of July, the government has taken an overdraw/monetize of over MVR 4 billion from the authority. This, in turn, indicates only a few amounts […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem has this afternoon visited the West Park area and inspected the ongoing project to improve public transport services in Malé City. During the visit, Vice President inquired about the work being done to develop bus stops and other services required for the advancement of public transport in the city. As part […]
H.E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has sent a message of congratulations to the President of Sri Lanka, H.E Gotabaya Rajapaksa, following the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP’s) decisive victory in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections this year. President Solih’s message reads as follows: “It gives me great pleasure to extend warm greetings and sincere good wishes […]
The Maldives has welcomed Dr Abdulla Mausoom as the new Minister of Tourism. President’s Office Spokesperson Ibrahim Hood announced the appointment today (6th August). Dr Mausoom was serving as the Maldivian Ambassador to Singapore before being taking over the new role as the Minister of Tourism. He is also a former Parliamentarian and represented the […]