A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
United Kingdom in the Maldives has informed that due to global coronavirus restrictions and the current situation in the Maldives, VFS is unable to run a Temporary Enrolment Location (TEL), for the time being, and will keep the provision of a TEL under review. According to the statement students without study, visas are likely to […]
Maldives’ main airport, Velana International Airport has welcomed 399 international flights within a month of border reopening, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) confirmed. As per the statistics by MACL, 7,607 passengers arrived at Velana International Airport while 9,269 left the country between 15th July 2020 to 15th August 2020. Looking into domestic air traffic movements, Velana […]
The Maldives has seen tourist arrivals of over 5,200 from around the world after the destination reopened its borders on 15th July. According to Maldives Immigration, from 15th July to 15th August, a total of 5,245 tourists arrived in the Maldives. From this, 3476 tourists arrived in August and 1,769 arrived in July. The statistics show that tourist […]
With the possibility of travel now on the horizon, many people are planning a much needed holiday, in search of a destination where they can feel comfortable and safe and where social distancing is available. At Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, we don’t have to enforce social distancing, it comes naturally. Social distancing is effortless […]
The Maldives Industrial fisheries Company, MIFCO has introduced various COVID-19 safety measures to protect the company’s employees, fishermen and the public, as the number of positive cases in the country continues to deteriorate. Following Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) instructions to wear a mask in all islands in the Maldives, MIFCO has distributed masks to […]
Trans Maldivian Airways has added stringent measures in the new normal of air travel, setting industry-leading standards for passengers travelling onboard its seaplanes. The unique and scenic seaplane journey with an enhanced level of flight safety, superior hygiene and comfort, ensures that you can travel confidently with Trans Maldivian Airways. TMA provides transfers to over […]
Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) has announced a restriction on takeaway and delivery services from café, restaurants or any eatery to the ordered destination, as a safety measure for combatting the severe spread of COVID-19 in the greater Male’ area. According to Aishath Saamiya, Health Ministry’s Deputy Director-General of Policy Planning and International Health, the […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared that government offices are to remain closed from 4th to 6th August 2020, as a precautionary measure against the further spread of COVID-19. The President encouraged those who are able to work from home to do so and to provide services to the public through online means. The decision […]
Photo by: Avas Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that the Agency has temporarily suspended 22 more businesses in the Greater Male’ Area, that had violated the safety guidelines established by the agency in response to the global pandemic. HPA initiated a mass inspection to ensure if the businesses follow the safety guidelines issued by […]