A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has this morning toured and inspected the COVID-19 Isolation facility in development in Farukolhufushi and toured the site of another Isolation facility in development near TreeTop Hospital in Hulhumale’. During this visit, President Solih inquired on the ongoing development work of the two facilities and its operations. The government is taking […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced a temporary suspension of on arrival visa for tourists. With this decision, the tourism industry has come to a halt. This halt could be the right time for us to rejuvenate our environment. On a daily basis, our coral reefs are exposed to sunscreens and many other chemicals and […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) announces revised working hours during 30th March and 2nd March 2020. BML has stated that they will be working from 9:30 am to 11:30 on 30th March and 2nd April. On 30th March and 2nd April, Main branch, Villimale and Hullhumale branch, Airport branch, BML Islamic branch, Customer service centre, and […]
President Ibrahim Solih has announced that the government is working on introducing a trading platform to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the public. In a press conference, President stated that farmers have already started farming for Ramadan month, and due to travel restrictions the supply of these products might be difficult. Thus the government […]
As part of the Economic Recovery Plan to minimize the impact on individuals and businesses due to COVID-19, the Government has announced a deferment of loan repayments for Bank of Maldives BML) customers. BML’s moratorium will allow a deferment of monthly principal and interest repayments for 6 months to help individuals and businesses manage during […]
The government has decided to extend the student loan repayment period to 6 months to help students in the economic downfall caused by the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the nation, President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that they have extended the repayment of student loans for 6 months to aid the students […]
In a press conference addressing the nation, President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that discussions are underway to reduce the internet charges. He further highlighted that the government will reveal this information in 2 days. The president’s office has previously ordered all Government employees to remain at home and to go outside only […]
Speaking at the press conference held today (25th March) President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has assured that the Maldives will not experience dollar shortage for the next 3 months. The tourism industry has experienced an immediate fall due to the spread of COVID-19, and this has caused rumours of a sudden rise in the market value […]
President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has started its operations & the first ship is scheduled to arrive next week. Speaking at the press conference held today (25th March) to address the nation, the President assured that assures that staple foods and medicine will be available without fail […]