A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
A flu clinic opens in Kulhudhushi amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives. In a press conference, the government’s spokesperson for COVID-19, Mohamed Mabrook Azeez has stated that this flu clinic is located near Kulhudhufushi regional hospital. He further instructed those with symptoms to visit the clinic immediately. The government has opened flu […]
State Trading Organization (STO) has announced that they will exempt lease of its food court vendors amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. STO has stated that as the government has ordered to close all restaurants and cafes, STO food courts will be closed during this state of a public health emergency. Thus to help its […]
National Task Force has held an important discussion regarding the spread of COVID-19 in the Maldives. This meeting was chaired by President Ibrahim Solih. Foreign Minister Ibrahim Shahid has stated that their tireless efforts are showing positive results, it is not the time to complacent. He further added that the task force will not let […]
The Maldivian Parliament has announced that they will be working from home using the internet, starting from next week. Parliament Speaker, President Mohamed Nasheed has chaired a meeting to make a decision regarding holding parliamentary sitting amid the COVID-pandemic. After the meeting, it was decided that parliamentary meetings will be held via the internet. With […]
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed its South Asia Regional Committee Chair and Tourism Minister of Maldives, Ali Waheed as a member in the Global Tourism Crisis Community. Minister Ali Waheed said, “The Maldives will beat Covid-19 with the support from the rest of the world and we will welcome you all in a not […]
Apple has announced that the company is expanding its app store to 20 new countries on its developers portal. Apple has not stated when the support will be available for new regions, however, Apple has asked developers to log into their accounts on its developer website and accept the update the license agreement in order […]
Dhiraagu reduces the prices of all Home Fixed Broadband Add-Ons by 50% to further assist customers with remote working, remote education and entertainment. This offer will be available to all Dhiraagu Home Fixed Broadband customers for the month of March and April 2020. Dhiraagu customers can now activate these add-ons via Dhiraagu Mobile Application and Myaccount […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed Ahmed Akram as a member of the Elections Commission (EC). The Letter of Appointment was presented to him at a ceremony held this morning at the President’s Office. At the ceremony, Ahmed Akram took his Oath of Office in the presence of Supreme Court Justice Uz Mahaz Ali Zahir. […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has held its management meeting online to support government and HPA in its efforts to contain the COVID-19. MTCC’s CEO has stated as its a contracting company they have to continue the work as a normal day, thus they have been maintaining a social distance and have conducted meetings […]