President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has conveyed his sincere condolences to the family of the late Hussain Mohamed upon his passing. Hussain Mohamed passed away at the age of 71 while undergoing treatment at Tree Top Hospital. In his message, the President expressed deep sorrow upon learning about the loss of a close friend and recollected […]
Economic Ministry has stated that home-based businesses run by individuals for income are not required by law to be registered. This statement follows the public outrage that was resulted due to HPA’s statement regarding business registration of online food businesses based at home. Recently, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) released an announcement, stating that complaints […]
Abbott, a brand authorized and distributed by Medtech Maldives, has won U.S. marketing authorization for a COVID-19 portable antigen test that can deliver results within 15 minutes. Medtech Maldives reports that they will supply it to the Maldives soon. The portable test is about the size of a credit card, requires no additional equipment to […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the Maldives is still one of the safest places for vacationing due to the geographical distribution of the population and the way the tourism industry has been developed in the country. He says that community spread hasn’t taken place in any other island except the Capital Male` and […]
According to a survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average income of a household in the Maldives is MVR 28,764. The survey indicates that there are 87,537 households in inhabited islands where 41,737 (48%) of households are in Male city while 54,808 households in atolls. The average income of households in […]
Ministry of Islamic Affairs has released a statement regarding the cancellation of Hajj proposal. The Ministry has announced the decision to provide refunds to the companies that make arrangements for Hajj pilgrims. The government of Saudi Arabia stated that due to the global pandemic, this year Hajj pilgrimage will only be allowed for residents of Saudi […]
Medtech has installed the new QuanStudio5 PCR machine from Thermofisher Scientific at IGMH PCR Laboratory. The QuantStudio 3 and 5 systems offer connectivity and ease of use. They are designed for both new and experienced users who need simple and affordable real-time PCR systems without compromising performance and quality. The applied Biosystems VeriFlex technology provides […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has partnered with local media to inaugurate the “Covid Huhtuvaanee Aharen” campaign which highlights individual responsibility in controlling the spread of Covid-19. The President expressed that this is a necessary and timely campaign, the success of which depends on the collective support of government institutions, NGOs, and individuals. Reiterating the frequent […]
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Minister of Tourism, Honorable Abdulla Mausoom stated that the regulations are to be amended to make it compulsory for tourists to have a confirmed negative COVID-19 test result in order to visit the Maldives. The new amendment to the regulation is aimed to ensure safety for tourists and staff as mentioned by […]