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Government Incurring Costs of Stranded Tourists – Tourism Minister

Government Incurring Costs of Stranded Tourists – Tourism Minister

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Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has revealed that the government has been incurring the expenses of the stranded tourists in the Maldives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the interview to CNN’s Quest Meets Business show, the Minister talked about how the government takes importance in taking care of those travellers. He said there are […]

Auditor General’s Office Conducts Webinar Series on COVID-19 Effects on Accounting and Auditing

Auditor General’s Office Conducts Webinar Series on COVID-19 Effects on Accounting and Auditing

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The challenges posed by COVID-19 for accountants, auditors, the business community, individuals and families call for increased collaboration, knowledge-sharing and constant discussion among stakeholders. With this regard, the Institute of Audit and Assurance (IAA) of the Auditor General’s Office is hosting a series of interactive webinars on issues of mutual concerns, with the business community […]

President Extends Closure of All Government Offices Until 14th May

President Extends Closure of All Government Offices Until 14th May

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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to extend the closure of all government offices until 14th May, following the announcement extending of the full lockdown of Male’, Hulhumale’ and Villimale’ for an additional 14 days as a safety measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. The announcement from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) orders complete […]

Maldives Reports First COVID-19 Death

Maldives Reports First COVID-19 Death

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An elderly woman that died in the Maldives on 29th April has tested positive for COVID-19 – the first to die from the virus in the Maldives. Speaking at the press conference, Health Minister Abdulla Ameen said that Aminath Adam, 83, was presumed dead when she was taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) with […]

What is the Exit Strategy of COVID-19 For Maldives?

What is the Exit Strategy of COVID-19 For Maldives?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global depression which is expected to be the worst depression to hit the economy after World War II. Several countries are planning their exit strategy from the virus to make their economy stand on its own feet again. The Maldives need to plan an exit strategy for the sustainability […]

COVID-19 Update For 29th April

COVID-19 Update For 29th April

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A total of 269 cases of COVID-19 has been confirmed from the Maldives. While there are 250 active cases, 17 people have been recovered and there have been no fatalities reported so far. Here are the latest updates of COVID-19. Announcements by HPA In the last 24 hours, 13 Maldivian nationals have been tested positive […]

Sri Lankan Airline Airlifts First Commercial Shipment Since COVID-19 From Maldives

Sri Lankan Airline Airlifts First Commercial Shipment Since COVID-19 From Maldives

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Sri Lankan Airlines has airlifted cargo from and to the Maldives amid the air travel restrictions due to COVID-19. Sri Lankan Airlines have airlifted 254 tons of cargo to the Maldives. Sri Lankan Airlines have also exported fish from the country to several other countries. They have noted that they faced several administrative difficulties from […]

COVID-19 Update For 28th April

COVID-19 Update For 28th April

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The Maldives has so far reported 245 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 17 recoveries and no fatalities. Here are the latest updates of the COVID-19. Virus Timeline in the Maldives In the last 24 hours, HPA has reported 16 new cases, which includes 9 Bangladeshis, 4 Indians, and 3 Maldivians. HPA has also transferred 68 […]