A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldivian has scheduled repatriation flights to send back citizens of Thailand in the Maldives, who has been unable to return to their country amidst the lockdown. In a tweet by the airline, they have confirmed that a repatriation flight has already left for Bangkok with 55 citizens of Thailand and care packages to Maldivians. Maldivian […]
The Hawks has announced that they will be donating 7,500 face masks. The Hawks has stated that they will be donating 7,500 masks to the Elderly, front line Health Workers and Police. Maldives has confirmed its first local case of COVID-19 in the capital city Male’. Two more cases have been confirmed from the contact […]
The national airline, Maldivian has temporarily ceased its domestic operations following the 24-hour lockdown in the capital Male’ city. Director-General of Public Health, Maimoona Aboobakuru, issued the order for lockdown due to the confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 in the capital. This marks the sixth Maldivian to test positive for COVID-19, and the […]
President Ibrahim Solih in an emotional appeal has urged the public to stay united and patient as he warned the community spread of COVID-19 in the Greater Male’ City area. A local residing in Male’ city has been tested positive for COVID-19, and with this, the fear of community spread has overtaken the city. Hence […]
JAAH City Centre (JCC) has announced that they will be closing JCC showrooms until further notice. JCC has temporarily closed its showrooms as a precautionary measure for the global pandemic COVID-19. Also, in regard to support governments and HPA’s efforts to contain the virus. JCC has also stated that they will not be providing any […]
A local has tested positive after consulting with the flu clinic established in Male’ city. This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 from the capital city, Male’. Health Protection Agency confirmed the positive case in Male’ city, the individual is currently being transferred to an isolation facility. It is also the first positive case […]
Veligaa Hardware has donated 10 dustbins to Housing and Development Corporation (HDC). HDC has extended its gratitude for the generous donation from Veligaa Hardware and appreciated their contribution to the cleanliness of the Hulhumale City. Veligaa Hardware has stated that they are excited to work with HDC and put the extra effort in keeping the […]
Parliament Member of Vilifushi Hassan Afeef has accused of corruption in the procurement of MVR 25 million worth of medical equipment for S. Hithadhoo Regional Hospital. Anti-Corruption Commission has investigated the allegations and has declared that the allegations are false. MP Afeef first accused the government of MVR 25 million corruption in a Parliament meeting, […]
The Maldives is very much dependent on the imports of daily essentials from neighbourhood countries, mainly from the Republic of India. India has put its own crisis aside to demonstrate the nation’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and this has resulted in the strengthening of India’s relationship with the Maldives. Amidst the pandemic of COVID-19, India has […]