A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
As the country prepares to re-open borders and resume tourism from 1st July onwards, the Ministry of Tourism has permitted resort employees to return back to work. Although lockdown measures have been relaxed, travel between islands is still restricted. Hence, the Ministry of Tourism has discussed with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) on a way […]
A guideline to help football players adjust to the “new normal” has been issued by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM). Under the new normal guidelines, a disinfection gate will be installed at the entrance to the National Stadium. The gate will help ensure the safety of players and spectators, Sports Physician, Dr Ahmed Shakeeb […]
HSC Maldives has announced the opening of Bar2000 showroom in Male’. Bar2000 is a blend of coffee that is originated from Slovenia. The various blends of coffee beans and pods available by Bar2000 will, along with its flavor and energy, satisfy even the most demanding of coffee lovers. The Bar2000 blends are characterized by a […]
Here are the latest news updates for 4th June Political Dismissal of Employee Was an Administrative Error – MPL A dismissal letter stating that an employee of HPL was dismissed due to defamatory comments made on social media was an administrative error, Maldives Ports Limited’s CEO Shahid Ali has said. A letter of warning was […]
His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has spoken with the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland, His Excellency Leo Varadkar, via telephone. The discussion centred on the ongoing global pandemic, COVID-19, and on long-term plans for recovery. Explaining the Maldives’ situation to the Prime Minister, the President informed him that as of June […]
National Federation of Maldivian Employers (NFME) will be hosting a webinar episode on Safe Re-opening and Reviving of Maldives Travel and Tourism. This is the first episode of webinar series “Tailoring a New Reality – Employer’s Dialogue” conducted by NFME on how to navigate in the new norm and tailor a new reality, focusing on different […]
Lets Go Maldives has introduced a coffee shop, which is more than just a place where people gather to have a cup of coffee. Lets Coffee Maldives is also a training institute for those interested in learning barista services and supplier of premium coffee to those who are interested in the distribution of coffee. The […]
As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is on the rise in the Maldives, the demand for isolation or quarantine facilities are also increasing. According to the HPA, more than 25 facilities with over 6100 beds are being used as isolation/quarantine facilities currently. Most of these facilities are resorts and hotels, as they […]
Here are the latest news updates of 03rd June ADK to Charge MVR 675 for COVID-19 Tests ADK Hospital will be charging MVR 675 per COVID-19 test, stated Spokesperson of National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) Mohamed Mabrook Azeez. Mabrook stated that as ADK is a private hospital they will be charging for tests, however IGM […]