A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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 […]
The government spokesperson Mohamed Mabrook Azeez has stated that ventilators are bought by abiding the financial law of purchasing necessary items in a state of emergency. Mabrook has revealed the government is planning on purchasing 135 ventilators. The purchase of 50 ventilators has been awarded to a certain company and another 20 is awarded to […]
Ministry of Finance has instructed state institutions to pay overtime and public holiday allowances to employees who are working amid the ongoing state of a public health emergency. A circular, issued on April 9, signed by Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer was issued to state institutions regarding the overtime allowances, off-day allowances regarding the government closure. […]
Maldives Blood Service (MBS) has started a campaign called the “COVID-19 Blood Drive – Help end the blood shortage week long”. With the declaration of a state of a public health emergency, the public has been advised to practise social distancing and to minimize going out as much as possible. This has resulted in shortages […]
The World Bank report has estimated that the Maldives will fall into a steep recession with -8.5% growth in 2020 but also forecasts a strong recovery in 2021 with 7.3% growth. Growth is expected to contract by 8.5 per cent in 2020 as the COVID-19 outbreak dampens tourism and construction. As per the report, the […]