Dhiraagu has announced more incentives on DhiraaguPay in order to encourage the use of digital payments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time like this, where extra precautionary measures are crucial, it is safer to opt for digital wallets and make payments online. As part of its efforts to encourage customers to use digital payments, […]
Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has announced that the economic downfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic may cause MVR 10 billion in a budget deficit. Speaking at the press conference held today (1st April) at Dharubaaruge, the Minister said that the government income has decreased. The government has imposed a temporary ban on the arrival […]
The Cabinet has decided to extend the closure of government offices, schools, colleges and universities for one more week as a further precautionary measure against COVID-19. The decision was announced following discussions at the Cabinet Meeting held on 31st March at Mulee’aage. The Cabinet reached this decision following discussions on the advice from the Technical […]
Health Protection Agency (HPA) has declared a curfew in the Greater Male’ area restricting vehicle and foot traffic until further notice. HPA has stated that from 2nd April 5 pm to 8 pm all the public transportations will be suspended. All the gatherings of more than 3 people are also banned at all times according […]
To support the President’s initiatives to ensure greater ease of access to the Internet, Dhiraagu is offering extra free data allowance to its customers for the next two months. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools and offices being closed, students are quickly transiting to remote education and people are adapting to work remotely. Meanwhile, more than ever, families are required to stay at home while friends are keeping […]
Labour Authority has revealed that it has come to the authority’s attention that several employers have taken actions such as dismissals, wage alterations, and no pay leave, which are against the Employment Act (02/2008), amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The government has decided to introduce a stimulus package of financial aid in order to […]
Ooredoo Maldives has introduced a special offer which provides a daily 5GB allowance for SuperNet Broadband Customers upon reaching their package inclusive data allowances. The offer is part of the ongoing collaborations between Ooredoo Maldives and the Government to provide support to local communities in the face of the increased demand for data at this […]
Velaa Private Island has launched a special employee relief scheme to help its employees in face of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we work together to manage through this challenging time with looming economic uncertainty, it is reasonable and prudent to assume that this pandemic will affect the Velaa family members in numerous ways. However, unlike […]
Manta Air confirms to continue its flights for the local community with its Seaplane service, effective from 01 April 2020 to both Dhaalu and Baa Atoll. Manta Air has decided to continue daily flights using its seaplanes to maintain regular domestic transfer connectivity in these atolls and also for emergency flights due to the continued requests […]