A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
ARC has strongly condemned the circulation of a video depicting inappropriate sexual behaviour among minors on social media platforms. Propagation of inappropriate content of children is not only contradictory to the rights and dignity of the children involved but also negatively impacts the well- being of the children and their families in the long-term. As […]
Today, we have communities experiencing different kinds of physical pain, from which most are likely to overcome with just a few simple changes in our daily lifestyle. This writing will highlight on sciatica, a very common pain experienced worldwide, even in the Maldives! Let us look upon the definition of sciatic nerve first. The sciatic […]
Finance Ministry has deferred land lease payments and resort payments by its owners to the government, for a period of one year. A circular signed by Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer read that both businesses and the public are facing faced with economic downturns due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety measures implemented regarding the […]
Finance Ministry has revealed 1,450 people have been provided financial support via the income support program after their employment took formations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry stated that MVR 5.8 million has been disbursed to 1,450 people. No further information was disclosed regarding this matter. The income support allowance program provides income support […]
A joint survey carried out by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the Maldives National University (MNU) has revealed that one in every ten Employees have lost their employment due to COVID-19. In May, Health Protection Agency and the Maldives National University began surveys via online questionnaires and methods to observe the economic impact of […]
Treetop Hospital, Hulhumale’ Tree Top Hospital (TTH) Resumes Normal Operations on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Its services and facilities will be once again available to serve its patients effective July 1, 2020. OPD hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. (closed on Friday) Flu Clinic hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. (closed on […]
Palm trees and the white sandy beach on the traditionally used natural harbour area / Pic: Leefphotos Famous for its hospitality, the island is located about 120km away from the capital city in North Maalhomasmadulu Atoll. You can reach Kinolhas within 2hr 30 minutes by speed or 35 minutes by seaplane from Male’ to the […]
Education Ministry states schools are working very hard re-open next month as it is important to adjust schools to the new normal of life which came into place amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. The budget needed for the preparation of the schools when they resume sessions in the normal, have been received, states the Ministry. According […]
In a press conference, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated the upcoming six months of 2020 will be highly strenuous for the Maldivian economy. “The next six months will be very demanding. Not only for the expenditure of the state but also for the expenditure of the public. Huge difficulties will be faced by public businesses […]