A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Government of China has donated essential personal protective materials to support the Government of Maldives in its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The donation includes essential personal protective equipment (PPE) including, medical protective face masks, surgical masks, disposable coverall and medical goggles. This timely donation will be an added […]
MVR 17,000 as salary for Chairperson of MIRA’s Director Board, MVR 16,000 for Deputy chairperson and MVR 15,000 for its members, has been approved by the People’s Majlis. Peoples Majlis approved this with reference to the report which was researched and submitted to Majlis by the Public Accounts Committee, stating the changes in payments. Public […]
The government of the Maldives has revealed income support allowance has been disbursed to 488 individuals. Speaking at the daily press briefing, over USD 127 million has been disbursed to 488 individuals, like income support allowance according to, Spokesperson of National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) Mohamed Mabrook Azeez. The government introduced a compensation package to […]
Fathimath Afshan Latheef has been appointed as the new Board Member and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Local Government Authority (LGA). Fathimath Afshan is the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP). She is also a writer, human right advocate, and has chaired Male’ City Women’s Development Commission. LGA has appointed […]
During an economic recession, some countries print currency to recapitalize their banks. This is to increase the monetization and to increase the money circulation in the economy. It aims to maintain the stability of the national financial system. It’s an economic instrument used by many countries during the shortage of money supply in the economy. […]
Chinese Government is strongly considering a deferment of Maldives debt, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong has said. China is considering the deferment of debts for 77 countries along with the Maldives, said Ambassador Zhang Lizhong during a video conference call with Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid. China’s prospective assistance to the Maldives […]
Here are the latest news updates for 4th June Political Dismissal of Employee Was an Administrative Error – MPL A dismissal letter stating that an employee of HPL was dismissed due to defamatory comments made on social media was an administrative error, Maldives Ports Limited’s CEO Shahid Ali has said. A letter of warning was […]
His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has spoken with the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland, His Excellency Leo Varadkar, via telephone. The discussion centred on the ongoing global pandemic, COVID-19, and on long-term plans for recovery. Explaining the Maldives’ situation to the Prime Minister, the President informed him that as of June […]
Here are the latest news updates of 03rd June ADK to Charge MVR 675 for COVID-19 Tests ADK Hospital will be charging MVR 675 per COVID-19 test, stated Spokesperson of National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) Mohamed Mabrook Azeez. Mabrook stated that as ADK is a private hospital they will be charging for tests, however IGM […]