A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The national airline Maldivian has brought 8 tons of cargo from Sri Lanka on the 21st of April. This is Maldivian’s third freighter from Colombo. The government has previously brought cargo from other countries as well. They have brought 7 tons of cargo from Dubai and 12 tons of cargo from Thailand. Maldivian has opened […]
Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has requested to report them if anyone is evicted from their home after failing to pay rent amid the pandemic. HRCM has stated that the government instructs to provide help and to ensure the safety of those who are unable to pay rent during this challenging time. The commission […]
As Maldivians continue adapting to life on lockdown, there has been a surge in the struggle for getting essential items. Sales of supermarkets are soaring so much that they are unable to meet the demands. The public has raised up concerns as their orders are unattended. What are the most demanded products? Since lockdown measures […]
Economic Ministry has announced that they have implemented regulations to open stores in the Greater Male’ area from 9 am to 12 am, for the remaining days of lockdown. The government has imposed a 14-day lockdown. Under a special permit by the Maldives Police Service, one person per household will be allowed to go outside […]
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The government of Maldives has launched a website to provide updates on the government’s responses for the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the website ( gov.mv/covid19 ), the public will be able to have a simplified source of information regarding all updates. A National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has been established at Dharubaaruge since the outbreak of […]
State Trading Organisation (STO) is working on bringing a COVID-19 testing machine. The government spokesperson Mabrook Azeez has stated that STO is working on bringing a COVID-19 testing machine, and they will most likely bring it to the Maldives by next month. In addition to that STO is also working on bringing more test kits […]
Amidst the lockdown, the public is dwelling over the safety of using tap water for drinking as there is a delay in the delivery of bottled water. Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has assured that their tap water is safe to drink. MWSC and Maldives Police Service are working together to ensure the prompt […]
IGMH has announced that they will be increasing the number of online clinics to help the public amid the lockdown. IGMH has stated that from 20th April, they will be increasing the number of online clinics operated by the hospital. In addition to that, each department will consult around 10-15 patients each day. IGMH is […]