A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has announced that the association will be closed from 22nd March to 28th March. In a press statement released by the FAM, they have stated that this decision was taken under the instruction of the government and the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to contain the virus. They further added that […]
Maldivian authorities have begun the initiative to disinfect the Male’ city amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives. Male’ City Mayor Shifa Mohamed has stated that Male’ city ring road will be disinfected with chlorine water, and they will be using a bowser to disinfect the smaller and inner roads of the city. […]
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to sharply reduce the GDP growth of Maldives for 2020, due to its adverse effect on the tourism and other sectors of the economy. The MMA stands ready to implement the various policy instruments and measures at its disposal, in order to mitigate the impact of […]
While the government is working on aiding the businesses to combat the COVID-19 impact, the Economic Ministry has requested to report if businesses layoff or deduct salary of employees. According to the announcement by the Ministry, the government is working to withstand the economic crisis by introducing cash-flow financing schemes and various other services to […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) introduced an online application option for internet banking services for their customers. BML customers can download the application form on BML’s website and submit the application or send a picture of the completed form via email to customerservice@bml.com.mv. Previously the service was not available online that customers were required to submit […]
Ministry of economic development has announced that they have included additional measures to be completed before a foreigner can be brought to the Maldives for work. Foreign workers can enter the country only after obtaining a special permit from the ministry of economic development under the employment approval rules. All foreign workers, including those who […]
One of the leading wholesale business in the Maldives, Lotus has announced that they will be donating handwashes to mosques in 193 islands. Lotus Shop’s Marketing Director Rulaa has stated they have decided to donate handwashes to mosques in 193 islands to help the public in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Foreign Minister has advised all Maldivians travelling abroad to make sure to get the travel insurance due to the global spread of COVID-19 pandemic. In a press statement released by the Foreign Ministry, they have stated they believe getting travel insurance is very important during this time thus they advise all the Maldivians travelling abroad […]
President Ibrahim Solih has waived the import duty and processing fee of COVID-19 related goods. President has exempted the import duty from the protective mask, handwash, protective glove, face shield, and disinfectant. Previously the government has exempted import tax from surgical masks and sanitizers. This exemption will be effective only during the public health emergency […]