A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
With the reopening of Maldives’ border amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, all the key stakeholders of the tourism industry have been working together in implementing precautionary measures. Following the Ministry of Tourism circular on 10th August 2020 regarding PCR tests for departing tourists, National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) together with the Ministry of Tourism, Housing […]
Trans Maldivian Airways has added stringent measures in the new normal of air travel, setting industry-leading standards for passengers travelling onboard its seaplanes. The unique and scenic seaplane journey with an enhanced level of flight safety, superior hygiene and comfort, ensures that you can travel confidently with Trans Maldivian Airways. TMA provides transfers to over […]
Finance Ministry has disbursed over MVR 13 Million to 1045 front line workers who have been exposed to different levels of risk amid pandemic in the Maldives. Front-line allowance has been introduced to these workers by the Finance Ministry on July 29th, 2020. On its commence, front line workers have been issued with MVR 2.9 […]
Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) has implemented Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing services for tourists leaving the country. This was initiated following the concerns of late departure by tourists due to delays in obtaining PCR testing services. Regarding this, Dr. Fathimath Nazla Rafeeq stated that upon reopening borders, the resorts have been informed with the […]
In the Maldives from 1st of August 2020, cigarettes and bidi will be charged a specific duty of 3 Rufiyaa per stick and ad valorem rate of 25% on the price (FOB). It was also revealed that 3% of duty revenue from cigarettes and tobacco products will go to public health fund to carry out […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared that government offices are to remain closed from 4th to 6th August 2020, as a precautionary measure against the further spread of COVID-19. The President encouraged those who are able to work from home to do so and to provide services to the public through online means. The decision […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) has issued MVR 475.6 Million and USD 6 million as loans to 330 companies under the COVID recovery scheme. According to the statistics publicized by the Finance Ministry, 542 companies have applied for the COVID recovery scheme. Out of the 542 individuals, 128 are not eligible for the scheme. The report […]
Photo by: Avas Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that the Agency has temporarily suspended 22 more businesses in the Greater Male’ Area, that had violated the safety guidelines established by the agency in response to the global pandemic. HPA initiated a mass inspection to ensure if the businesses follow the safety guidelines issued by […]
Health Protection Agency (HPA) has suspended 27 businesses for violating the safety guidelines that have been established for the prevention against the global virus. This was announced by the Health Minister Abdulla Ameen on 29th July 2020. The suspension was followed by an inspection carried out by HPA to check the status of businesses such […]