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Managing Director of MITDC participates in the international webinar orginised by Island Innovation, USA

Managing Director of MITDC participates in the international webinar orginised by Island Innovation, USA

By Maldives Times 3 min read

Managing Director of Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC), Mohamed Raaidh has participated, as a speaker, in the international webinar organized by Island Innovation, under the theme “Islands Responses to COVID-19”, In addition to Mohamed Raaidh, Honourable Vittus Qujaukitsoq, Minister of Finance and Mineral Resources of Government of Greenland, Co-Director Dr Francesco Sindico, University of […]

COVID-19 Updates For 8th May

COVID-19 Updates For 8th May

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The total number of confirmed cases in the Maldives has reached 734, with 711 active cases, 20 recoveries, and 3 fatalities. Here are the latest updates of COVID-19 Announcements by HPA 86 new cases and 1 death related to COVID-19 confirmed in the Maldives. The man who died was an 80-year-old Maldivian being treated at […]

Maldives Projects Over 77,000 COVID-19 Cases

Maldives Projects Over 77,000 COVID-19 Cases

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Authorities have revealed that with the current trajectory, Maldives may witness over 77,305 cases of COVID-19. Speaking at a press conference, National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC)’s consultant Dr Sheena Moosa said that 1562 people will be infected on the much-dreaded peak day, but actual figures will show about 390 cases due to limitations in a […]

President Establishes A National Task Force for Economic and Social Recovery from the Impacts of COVID-19

President Establishes A National Task Force for Economic and Social Recovery from the Impacts of COVID-19

By Maldives Times 1 min read

President Mohamed Ibrahim Solih has established a national task force for the economic and social recovery of the Maldives economy from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The President Office has revealed that the National Task Force on Resilience Building and Economic Recovery was established following a Cabinet meeting on April 13th. The main purpose […]

Parliament Passes Rent Reduction as a Condition for Leniences on Real-Estate Loan

Parliament Passes Rent Reduction as a Condition for Leniences on Real-Estate Loan

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Parliament has passed the report Economic Committee has submitted to include reducing rent rates as a condition when allowing leniences in real-estate loans. The report was submitted to provide parliament’s advice on the programmes implemented by the government to mitigate the losses incurred by the businesses and socioeconomic impacts faced by the individuals due to […]

COVID-19 Updates For 7th May

COVID-19 Updates For 7th May

By Maldives Times 2 min read

There has been a total of 618 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 20 recoveries and 2 fatalities. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19. Announcements by HPA Additional 45 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. All five men who escaped from Herathere quarantine facility have been caught. Noonu Atoll Holhudhoo and Hebadhoo are no longer […]

Government To Cut Public Sector Wages

Government To Cut Public Sector Wages

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Finance Minister has announced salary cuts of all government employees at MVR 25,000 and to impose further cuts on the salary of political appointees. Speaking at the press conference held at National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer said that 25 per cent from wages between MVR 20,000 – 25,000, 30 per cent […]

Jausa and BUCG Aids to Build STO Temp Quarters For Expatriate Workers

Jausa and BUCG Aids to Build STO Temp Quarters For Expatriate Workers

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has revealed that STO Hiya temporary Quarters at Hulhumale’ Phase 2 are reaching completion with the support of Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) and Jausa Construction. HDC has revealed that around 53% of the project has been completed, and it is expected to be completed by 18th May. Construction of STO […]