A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Christian Drosten, a top virologist in Germany, believes that the standard two-week coronavirus quarantine period is far too long. He says that research reveals people are no longer infectious after five days, so that should be the limit of the quarantine period. According to Drosten, the five-day quarantine period he is recommending should not be […]
Dhiraagu has announced that Dhiraagu Mobile Prepaid Customer can now enhance their TikTok experience by purchasing some of the existing streaming bundles effective 5 September. These bundles are available for as low as MVR 65. TikTok will be now included in the following streaming bundles where popular streaming apps such as Netflix and YouTube are […]
Handigo Maldives is a mobile app that will enhance the Guest experience of Resort and Local Guesthouses of the Maldives allowing guest to communicate and be informed through a Mobile App installed to their own device. This brings a new revolution to the way of engagement and makes it simple for the guest to be […]
Guesthouses across the country are required to have a re-opening permit from the Ministry of tourism to resume their operations during new normal. As the Maldives move forward adjusting to a new normal, the Government will permit reopening of the Tourist Guesthouses on 15th October 2020. Meanwhile, guesthouses and hotels in the Greater Male’ Area […]
Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM), incorporated on 18th December 2000 is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Trading Organisation PLC (STO), formed with the main objective of streamlining fuel distribution in the country and to offer easy and convenient access to fuel throughout the country. Since its inception, FSM has built a strong distribution infrastructure to […]
Former President Mohamed Nasheed and the Current President of Parliament has initiated a good governance concept. The initiative summoned cabinet ministers and various other government officials to the Parliament to examine the level of accountability – a positive attempt by the ruling party to hold senior government officials accountable for their actions. The result? The […]
Businesses that sell fruits and vegetables will be fined with MVR 10,000 if being operated without registration. According to the business registration law, all businesses involved in selling fruits or vegetables to consumers must be registered irrespective of location or whether operating online or even if selling such items at a specific location temporarily. The […]
On 1st September, “Project Guardian” was launched by the Maldives Police Service, a project relevant to the police’s responsibility in ending all forms of violence against women and children. It was inaugurated by First Lady Fazna Ahmed, along with another initiative by Maldives Police, “Maldives Women in Policing”, regarding enhancing the role of women in […]
The first local surf magazine “Dhevi Hifaafa” was launched at a special ceremony held at the Head Office of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Cooperation (MMPRC). The Magazine was launched by Mr.Thoyyib Mohamed, Managing director of MMPRC. “Dhevi Hifaafa” magazine aims to document and archive the long and rich history of surfing in the […]