A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Finance Ministry has disbursed over MVR 13 Million to 1045 front line workers who have been exposed to different levels of risk amid pandemic in the Maldives. Front-line allowance has been introduced to these workers by the Finance Ministry on July 29th, 2020. On its commence, front line workers have been issued with MVR 2.9 […]
DhiraaguTV has announced a limited-time offer allowing new customers to apply and watch their favourite channels free for two months. Under this promotional offer, existing Dhiraagu Fixed Broadband customers can apply for DhiraaguTV before 31st August to enjoy free connection, free Joybox (set-top-box) on top of a two-month bill free service. This limited-time offer is […]
Orca Media Group has launched the sixth edition of Local Island Tourism Magazine. Previously published as the Guesthouses Maldives Magazine, the company has released 6 issues since its launching in 2014. The magazine serves as the only marketing material to promote Local Island Tourism. It promotes in over 35 cities in different well-known international fairs […]
Gawin Private Limited specializes in supplying timber products with a wide range of wood, including Mixed Hardwood, Red Meranti, Untreated pinewood and different sizes of Malaysian and Black Film-faced Plywood. The company offers customized furniture, in any size and material you want. Outdoor Spaces If you’d like a traditional wooden swing outside your home, Gawin […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has revealed that the majority overdraw/monetize of MVR 4.2 billion to cover state expenses has been issued. According to a report published by MMA at the end of July, the government has taken an overdraw/monetize of over MVR 4 billion from the authority. This, in turn, indicates only a few amounts […]
Maldives Trade Union has requested to take revenue charges from goods imported into the country as a measure to remedy the financial condition of the government. This was stated as such in an announcement made by the Maldives Trade Union on 7th August 2020. The Trade Union has highlighted in its announcement, the economic downturns […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) states that the corporation is making arrangements for the commercial units that are to be leased for businesses in Hiya Flats, available for the virtual viewing. HDC has announced on the 9th of July, registration of individuals interested to observe the commercial units in Hiya Flats in order to organize an […]
Maldives Customs has announced that effective from August 1st 2020, there will be no import duty charged on goods imported for Fisheries Industry. This includes the packaging such as plastic bags; equipment such as fish finder and navigator; supplies such as spool; marine diesel engine and its parts; as well as fishing nets and fishing […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem has this afternoon visited the West Park area and inspected the ongoing project to improve public transport services in Malé City. During the visit, Vice President inquired about the work being done to develop bus stops and other services required for the advancement of public transport in the city. As part […]