A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Planning Ministry has requested those who need to submit relevant documents to opt for its mail and e-governance. In a statement released by the ministry, they have requested to submit letters and other relevant documents via its mail secretariat@planing.gov.mv They further added those who need to submit the original hard copy of documents can put […]
Maldivian has arranged repatriate flights to bring back Maldivians residing in India and Sri Lanka. They have arranged flights to Kochin and Colombo. Maldivian has stated that flights are arranged for 5th and 6th April. Those who wish to return to the Maldives can send their passport copy, name, and address via Viber://pa/info?uri=flyq2. Marketing Manager […]
Ministry of Economic Development has announced that they have imposed price controls on onion, potato, egg, and yellow lentils. Economic Ministry has stated that the price ceiling for a kilo of onion is MVR 20, for a kilo of potato is MVR 20, for a kilo of yellow lentils is MVR 45 and for an […]
The government has declared a state of a public health emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the declaration, the government has taken precautionary measures against the virus, including instructing the public to practice social distancing and setting a curfew of three hours from 5 pm to 8 pm. These measures have affected the taxi drivers […]
The World Bank has approved to grant USD 7.3 million to the Maldives, as an aid to combat with the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved to grant this aid under the project named, Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Preparedness. In a statement released by the bank, has stated that […]
Tree Top Hospital’s General Surgery department has reinstated colonoscopy procedure on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. This procedure was led by Consultant Oncosurgeon Dr Mohamed Shifan and assisted by a team of experienced anaesthetists and skilled nurses. Colonoscopy is a procedure that examines changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. This procedure can […]
MIFCO has brought changes to opening hours of its stores in Male’ City and Hulhumale’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic. MIFCO has changes its working hours in regard to the curfew set by the government and HPA to contain the virus. MIFCO stores will open from Saturday to Thursday. All the stores will be closed on […]
Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology to enable civil service employees to access the government portals for free, enabling them to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees using Ooredoo’s SuperNet Fixed Broadband connections will now be able to access employee portals and online platforms to hold meetings […]
During a press conference on the 1st of April 2020, the Minister of Finance, Honorable Ibrahim Ameer has stated that all Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) projects will be continued as planned irrespective of the negative impact of COVID-19 on the Maldivian economy. The Minister has further stated that Maldivian Rufiyaa 10.4 billion has been […]