A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
National Federation of Maldivian Employers (NFME) will be hosting a webinar episode on Safe Re-opening and Reviving of Maldives Travel and Tourism. This is the first episode of webinar series “Tailoring a New Reality – Employer’s Dialogue” conducted by NFME on how to navigate in the new norm and tailor a new reality, focusing on different […]
As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is on the rise in the Maldives, the demand for isolation or quarantine facilities are also increasing. According to the HPA, more than 25 facilities with over 6100 beds are being used as isolation/quarantine facilities currently. Most of these facilities are resorts and hotels, as they […]
Here are the latest news updates of 03rd June ADK to Charge MVR 675 for COVID-19 Tests ADK Hospital will be charging MVR 675 per COVID-19 test, stated Spokesperson of National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) Mohamed Mabrook Azeez. Mabrook stated that as ADK is a private hospital they will be charging for tests, however IGM […]
Series of webinars will be conducted to provide information regarding MAPS College’s international and local courses to prospective students, announced MAPS College. The webinars build upon the new normal of online study and communication, providing a great opportunity to communicate information and allow participants to ask any questions they may have from the MAPS College […]
Here are the latest news updates of 02nd June MRC’s Migrant Relief Fund Collects MVR 1.3 Million Over MVR 1.3 million donations have been collected for the migrant relief fund launched by Maldives Red Crescent (MRC). As of 31st May, MVR 1,374,745.79 has been collected as donations for the fund, stated MRC in a press […]
Construction work on the new Dharuvantha School building has started, SJ Construction company has announced. Education Ministry awarded the MVR 74.9 million project to construct the new building for Dharumavantha School in Male’ to SJ Construction on 4th February 2020. Under the contract, SJ Construction has to complete the project within one year. The new […]
200 coconut soaps made by employees of Majoie Maldives have been donated to people in S. Meedhoo and S. Hulhudhoo. Majoie Maldives stated that their donation also included Bangladeshi workers residing the S. Meedhoo and S. Hulhudhoo as well. Managing Director of Majoie Maldives Nadia Laouina noted that Bangladeshi workers are really struggling during the […]
Here are the latest news updates of 01st June 45 cases have been sent to Criminal Court amid lockdown – PG Office 45 cases have been sent to Criminal Court in the month of May amid the lockdown in the Greater Male’ Region, stated Prosecutor General (PG)’s Office. Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem said that 45 […]
30% deferment on all rent payments have been extended for the month of June and July, announced Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Deferment on rent payments will be applicable when tenants request for the deferment before 31st of July, stated the company in a press statement. HDC said tenants have to fill the online application form […]