A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Government of Maldives has declared lockdown since 15th March 2020 due to spread of COVID-19 in the community. IMF now projects that the global economy will contract by 3% in 2020, a bigger downturn than in the 2008–2009 financial crisis. As authorities take measures to curb the virus, the government and experts in different industries […]
Here are the latest news updates for 16th May MNDF Advises Caution for Sea Travelers Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has warned caution on sea travel due to extreme weather conditions in the country. MNDF has said that numerous cases at sea have been reported to Coast Guard due to the current weather. MNDF has […]
The total number of confirmed cases in Maldives has reached 982, with 932 active cases, 46 recoveries, and 4 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA 13 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Maldives. Starting from 17th May, shopping permits will be issued once a week, and Sinamale bridge to be […]
According to the World Health Organization, though COVID-19 spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, the virus can also be contracted by touching a contaminated surface. The virus may live on some surfaces for several hours or even days. Apart from the initial cluster of the first case […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended condolences to the family of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Kalaafaanu Hussain Abdulla (Maroshi Hussain Kaleyfaanu), upon his demise. During a telephone call to a family member of Late Hussain Abdulla, President noted that it was with profound sadness that he received the news of his passing. […]
In the view of starting a dialogue on being prepared for the new norm in the post-COVID-19 scenario, the Institute of Audit and Assurance (IAA) of Auditor General’s Office hosts an interactive webinar. The panellist for the webinar includes President of MNACI Mr Mohamed Ali Janah, MP and Chair of Economic Committee Mr Mohamed Rasheed […]
The total number of positive cases in Maldives has reached 955, with 911 active cases, 40 recoveries, and 4 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19. Announcements by HPA HPA has reported 51 new cases of COVID-19. Maldives reported its 4th death due to COVID-19. The 88-year-old local man had passed away while admitted […]
Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed and Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has held virtual meetings with the leaders of the Maldivian tourism industry to discuss future plans for the industry and to listen to their opinions. Those who attended the virtual meetings with the Ministers included high-ranking officials from Association of Travel Agent (ATA), Divers […]
VMedia operations could come to a temporary halt due to financial instability amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parent company Island Broadcasting Company has said. According to the circular sent to all employees of VMedia, the temporary halt in the tourism industry has caused huge financial losses to the company, hence they are facing difficulties in paying […]