A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has partnered with local media to inaugurate the “Covid Huhtuvaanee Aharen” campaign which highlights individual responsibility in controlling the spread of Covid-19. The President expressed that this is a necessary and timely campaign, the success of which depends on the collective support of government institutions, NGOs, and individuals. Reiterating the frequent […]
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Minister of Tourism, Honorable Abdulla Mausoom stated that the regulations are to be amended to make it compulsory for tourists to have a confirmed negative COVID-19 test result in order to visit the Maldives. The new amendment to the regulation is aimed to ensure safety for tourists and staff as mentioned by […]
The MDV economy is highly dollarized. The Financial sector small and dominated by banks with an estimated total asset base of MVR 56 billion. Last three years our usable reserve averaged USD 235 Million. Along with huge current account deficits and subsequent budget deficits over the years, one has to recognize that there are limited […]
Dhiraagu, in partnership with TM Research & Development (TM R&D), the innovation arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), has introduced their Artificial Intelligence-Powered Thermal Mass Screening Solution called Early Warning, Alert & Response (EWAR) to businesses in the Maldives. Covid-19 pandemic has presented new health and safety concerns for businesses across all industries. In order […]
Last four to five months have been quite a challenging period for us in the hospitality industry. Almost all the resorts and hotels were closed due to COVID19. This was something we were never ready and did not anticipate striking us in this form. Five months passed, and 71 resorts have re-opened with stringent hygiene […]
Research by the Ministry of Economic Development and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) shows that 68% of the people’s income has been halted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The research shows that several families and individuals have been severely impacted by the outbreak of the novel virus along with the different sectors of […]
Sinamale Bridge, Maldives As the COVID-19 situation in the Maldives is reaching the heights, some of the public advocators, as well as experts, have been suggesting that the Maldives should impose lockdown, yet again to contain the spread of the novel virus. A local epidemiologist in the Maldives, Sheena Moosa has also recently warned upon […]
Maldives Police have prohibited the usage of vehicles after 8 pm, starting the 23rd of August 2020. Talking at a news conference by Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC), Chief Superintend of Police Abdulla Shareef stated that due to the spike in positive COVID-19 cases, the use of vehicles will be prohibited from 8 pm to […]
United Kingdom in the Maldives has informed that due to global coronavirus restrictions and the current situation in the Maldives, VFS is unable to run a Temporary Enrolment Location (TEL), for the time being, and will keep the provision of a TEL under review. According to the statement students without study, visas are likely to […]