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Ooredoo Maldives partners with Ministry of Communication, Science & Technology to enable Government Employees to Work from Home

Ooredoo Maldives partners with Ministry of Communication, Science & Technology to enable Government Employees to Work from Home

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology to enable civil service employees to access the government portals for free, enabling them to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees using Ooredoo’s SuperNet Fixed Broadband connections will now be able to access employee portals and online platforms to hold meetings […]

Maldives State Shipping (MSS) First Vessel to Arrive on 5th April

Maldives State Shipping (MSS) First Vessel to Arrive on 5th April

By Maldives Times 2 min read

STO has announced that Maldives State Shipping (MSS)’s very first vessel is scheduled to reach the Maldives by 5th April 2020 from Colombo, Sri Lanka. STO previously stated that this vessel will have the capacity to carry 700 containers including reefer containers as well. Maldives State Shipping (MSS), is a new shipping and logistics company […]

Government to continue all PSIP Projects in spite of the Impacts of COVID-19

Government to continue all PSIP Projects in spite of the Impacts of COVID-19

By Maldives Times 1 min read

During a press conference on the 1st of April 2020, the Minister of Finance, Honorable Ibrahim Ameer has stated that all Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) projects will be continued as planned irrespective of the negative impact of COVID-19 on the Maldivian economy. The Minister has further stated that Maldivian Rufiyaa 10.4 billion has been […]

STO to Establish An Agri-Center

STO to Establish An Agri-Center

By Maldives Times 2 min read

In this challenging time, to develop the agriculture industry in the Maldives, State Trading Organization(STO) is planning to open an agri-centre. STO’s Managing Director Hussain Amru has announced that the state-owned company is planning to establish an agri-centre, where farmers will get paid as they sell their products. He further stated that the reason why […]

DhiraaguPay offers Extra Credit, Discounts and Cashbacks to customers

DhiraaguPay offers Extra Credit, Discounts and Cashbacks to customers

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Dhiraagu has announced more incentives on DhiraaguPay in order to encourage the use of digital payments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time like this, where extra precautionary measures are crucial, it is safer to opt for digital wallets and make payments online. As part of its efforts to encourage customers to use digital payments, […]

Cabinet Extends Closure of Government Offices, Schools, Colleges and Universities

Cabinet Extends Closure of Government Offices, Schools, Colleges and Universities

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The Cabinet has decided to extend the closure of government offices, schools, colleges and universities for one more week as a further precautionary measure against COVID-19. The decision was announced following discussions at the Cabinet Meeting held on 31st March at Mulee’aage. The Cabinet reached this decision following discussions on the advice from the Technical […]

Government Declares Curfew in the Greater Male Area

Government Declares Curfew in the Greater Male Area

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Health Protection Agency (HPA) has declared a curfew in the Greater Male’ area restricting vehicle and foot traffic until further notice. HPA has stated that from 2nd April 5 pm to 8 pm all the public transportations will be suspended. All the gatherings of more than 3 people are also banned at all times according […]

Secret Paradise Shares How They Work from Home During COVID-19

Secret Paradise Shares How They Work from Home During COVID-19

By Maldives Times 2 min read

In our current world of working from home, managing a team and keeping everyone engaged can be a challenge and this has been no different for the team at Secret Paradise. Like many employees working in the tourism industry, a normal day at the office for the Secret Paradise guide team would be providing memorable […]