A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives’ usable reserves have dropped below USD 270 million following the economic downturn brought on by the global pandemic, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has said. The Minister said so in response to the ongoing discussion to set a minimum wage amount, stating that if the current amount being discussed was approved for expatriates the country […]
The Ministry of Gender, Family, and Social Services recently shared their statistics on reported Elder Abuse cases. They did so in a tweet to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the 15th of June. Gender Ministry statistics show that there is a significant decrease in the elder abuse cases reported in the first 4 months […]
As the measures undertaken to tackle COVID-19 have been relaxed, MIRA is set to resume counter services from 5 July 2020 onwards. The following summarizes changes to the deadlines that fell due during the period of lockdown and the manner of provision of services, as means to providing taxpayers with adequate time to fulfil their […]
Maldives Industrial Fishing Company (MIFCO) has revealed that the sale of their canned tuna products has reached a record high during this year’s Ramadan. According to MIFCO, the demand for canned tuna is usually high during Ramadan but during this year the demand for canned tuna products was much higher compared to previous years’ Ramadan […]
Male’ City council has publicized the rules which need to be followed when reopening city markets after the COVID-19 lockdown. Markets are set to resume services in July after obtaining permission from required authorities. Male’ City Council confirmed the rules to follow in reopening markets were done in consultation with HPA. The rules include attending […]
Maldivian Aero has said when Maafaru International Airport reopens on 1 July 2020, it will be used fully as an international airport. Speaking on PSM’s “Raajje Miadhu” program last night, Director of Ground Operations at Maldivian, Ahmed Ibrahim, said that the changes needed for international operations at the Maafaru Airport are now being brought and […]
Mariyam Laisaau Imthiyaz of Villa International High school spoke at the Global Teens Conference held from 13th to 14th June 2020. She was selected as one of the best speakers of the Global Teens Peace Summit on the future of SDGDs. Villa International High school congratulated her on being appointed as Peace Ambassador of the […]
Fisheries & Agriculture Ministry is seeking interested parties to start an Urban Gardening pilot project in Male’. Urban gardening is the process of growing plants of all types and varieties in an urban environment. The Ministry believes Male’ City to be a perfect place to develop urban gardens. The Ministry said selected parties from those […]
Explore the underwater world, love marine life and enrich your lives. 1.”Penguin” is a compact semi-submarine boat Wherever “Penguin”- Semi-Submarines are deployed they become a great attraction and a must-have-done for tourists. The area deployed needs good underwater visibility and can be anywhere in tropical, moderate or cold waters. A great experience – only compared […]