A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Dhiraagu has announced that they will be supporting the Food Support Programme by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM). The Food Support Programme which commenced few days prior to the beginning of Ramadan will continue to provide meal packages throughout the holy month […]
Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) has commenced webinar sessions targeted to the Chinese travel trade for a duration of 10 months. This webinar session will educate Chinese travel trade partners more about the Maldives and its products and to position the Maldives as a preferred tourist destination for Chinese travellers. Over 550 travel agents […]
The Government of Maldives today received a grant aid package from the Government of Japan aimed at assisting the country overcome the present challenges that are in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to help the Maldives gear up towards recovery. The grant aid package amounts to MVR 21,740,400 and will benefit the […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has addressed the country tonight to update Maldivians on the country’s situation with respect to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. During his remarks, the President outlined the Government’s plans for gradually easing the restrictive measures it has taken in response to the pandemic. These plans encompass gradually easing the lockdown in the […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that when tourism reopens post-COVID-19, in order to facilitate the resort operations, the resort lease payment for the last 6 months of the year will be deferred. Speaking at a special address to the nation, President Solih further added that this includes the land lease payments for the agricultural […]
All islands of N. Atoll have been provided with protective equipment such as masks and gloves by Velaa Private Island. As part of the Velaa Private Island’s efforts to curb the spread of the virus, they have donated 20,000 gloves and masks to 13 different islands in the atoll. The donations were provided to the […]
Protective equipment such as masks, sanitizers, and gloves have been donated to 12 islands by K Park Residence owner Hassan Mamdhooh (Mandey). Hassan Mamdhooh has donated protective equipment to L. Fonadhoo, L. Gan, L. Maavah, L. Hithadhoo, L. Maabiadhoo, L. Dhanbidhoo, V. Keyodhoo, Th. Vilufushi, N. Maafaru, and to “Visit Laam”. In addition to that, […]
Maldives has reported 1,143 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,048 active cases, 91 recoveries, 4 deaths. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 Announcements by HPA Additional 43 cases of COVID-19 have been reported by HPA. 99 out of the 105 senior citizens tested negative for COVID-19, Mabrook revealed. 146 random samples taken in K. […]
Tourism Minister Ali Waheed receives a high-end thermal scanner (Satir Fever Screening System – Hotfind -S with Blackberry) donated from Sanken Overseas Pvt ltd to the government of Maldives. Sanken Overseas has stated that they believe there is a huge role the private sector can play in supporting and contributing to the cause. They have […]