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Managing Director of MITDC participates in the international webinar orginised by Island Innovation, USA

Managing Director of MITDC participates in the international webinar orginised by Island Innovation, USA

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Managing Director of Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC), Mohamed Raaidh has participated, as a speaker, in the international webinar organized by Island Innovation, under the theme “Islands Responses to COVID-19”, In addition to Mohamed Raaidh, Honourable Vittus Qujaukitsoq, Minister of Finance and Mineral Resources of Government of Greenland, Co-Director Dr Francesco Sindico, University of […]

COVID-19 Updates For 8th May

COVID-19 Updates For 8th May

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The total number of confirmed cases in the Maldives has reached 734, with 711 active cases, 20 recoveries, and 3 fatalities. Here are the latest updates of COVID-19 Announcements by HPA 86 new cases and 1 death related to COVID-19 confirmed in the Maldives. The man who died was an 80-year-old Maldivian being treated at […]

Maldives Projects Over 77,000 COVID-19 Cases

Maldives Projects Over 77,000 COVID-19 Cases

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Authorities have revealed that with the current trajectory, Maldives may witness over 77,305 cases of COVID-19. Speaking at a press conference, National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC)’s consultant Dr Sheena Moosa said that 1562 people will be infected on the much-dreaded peak day, but actual figures will show about 390 cases due to limitations in a […]

COVID-19 Updates For 7th May

COVID-19 Updates For 7th May

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There has been a total of 618 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 20 recoveries and 2 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19. Announcements by HPA Additional 45 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. All five men who escaped from Herathere quarantine facility have been caught. Noonu Atoll Holhudhoo and Hebadhoo are no longer […]

Government To Cut Public Sector Wages

Government To Cut Public Sector Wages

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Finance Minister has announced salary cuts of all government employees at MVR 25,000 and to impose further cuts on the salary of political appointees. Speaking at the press conference held at National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer said that 25 per cent from wages between MVR 20,000 – 25,000, 30 per cent […]

Tourism Industry Organizations Working Together, Pledges Full Support To The Government

Tourism Industry Organizations Working Together, Pledges Full Support To The Government

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Tourism industry organizations have announced that they are working together and assured full support to the government in overcoming COVID-19 crisis. Since March 2020, tourism industry organizations including Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM), Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operations (MATATO), Association of Travel Agents (ATA), National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), Divers Association […]

Once a Luxury Maldivian Resort, Now as Quarantine Facilities

Once a Luxury Maldivian Resort, Now as Quarantine Facilities

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The Maldives, on a bid to insulate the remote nation from the spread of the COVID-19, has turned luxury resort hotels in the idyllic archipelago into quarantine facilities. The number of confirmed cases has escalated to over 500 active cases with 2 fatalities. Health officials have forecasted a potential increase in the spread of the […]