A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
There have been a total of 95 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with no fatalities in the Maldives, at the time of writing. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 as of 23rd April. Virus Timeline in the Capital City Male’ The number of positive cases from Male’ city is at 75 with 9 new cases […]
Finance Ministry has requested withdraw MVR 4.4 billion to ensure uninterrupted services of state institutions amid the economic downfall caused by COVID-19. Finance Ministry has highlighted the expenses needed to cover for the functioning of the services for overcoming the current economic and financial constraints. The ministry has presented a document noting necessary measures that […]
Dhiraagu has announced that they have decided to postpone the 14th edition of the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), the largest annual run held in the Maldives. Dhiraagu has stated that as social distancing being the key to contain the spread of COVID-19 they have decided not to host any major events during this year. […]
Ong Ben Seng, Singaporean billionaire and owner of hotel and resort chain Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) has donated 15 ventilators to the Maldives. According to the Foreign Ministry, Ong has also donated 100،000 face masks along with the ventilators. The donation is currently in Maldives High Commission in Singapore. In light of the outbreak, the […]
Bangladesh’s government has aided 100 metric tons of food items, medical equipment, and medicine towards the COVID-19 relief effort. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Defence, H.E Mariya Ahmed Didi, and Cheif of Defense force MG. Abdul Shamaal received aid from the Navy Ship of Bangladesh. Foreign Minister has expressed his appreciation and thanked Prime […]
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 […]