A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
A webinar based on the results of a rapid livelihood assessment carried out to understand the impact of the COVID-19 crisis in the Maldives is being organized by the Institute of Audit and Assurance (IAA) of the Auditor General’s Office in collaboration with UNDP Maldives. “The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic continues to have deep repercussions […]
Information Commissioner’s Office will be hosting a webinar to discuss the importance of delivering accurate information related to COVID-19 and the obstacles faced in delivering them. The webinar will provide information and address the misinformation spread regarding the ongoing pandemic. The webinar will take place on 11th June at 8:30hrs, local hours. The webinar can […]
Every crisis has its heroes, every disaster highlights the selflessness and sacrifices people have to make to survive. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nurses out of the comfort of their own workplace and into new locations in the pursuit of doing their job of providing and caring for patients. Some have to travel very far […]
All of us who play a part in the Maldives tourism industry is well aware that the level of international travellers that we have become accustomed to, is for the moment a thing of the past. Resorts may well see a surge of bookings once the Safe Tourism Guidelines are published. However, it is likely […]
Colonel Rtd Mohamed Nazim has donated 6,000 PPE and Shareefa Foundation has donated 2,000 PPE to Drivers Association amid COVID-19 crisis. Colonel Rtd. Nazim said Maldivian taxi drivers work long hours and do a lot of hard work. Hence, to appreciate their work his foundation has donated 6,000 PPE to taxi drivers. He also added […]
Panel discussion on ‘Developing a Resilience Mindset to get through Challenges ahead” is being presented by the Maldives Association of Human Resources Professionals and Institute for Wellness Education. Key topics to be covered in the discussion are, mental health challenges faced due to COVID-19 pandemic, adopting a coping mindset, and Practising gratitude despite the difficulties. […]
People who want to take initial business permits shall request for it through the police portal starting tomorrow (6th June), said Registrar of Companies of Economic Ministry, Mariyam Wisam, in the press conference held to give the latest updates on COVID-19. She also mentioned the provision of business permits will be arranged through the portal, […]
As the country prepares to re-open borders and resume tourism from 1st July onwards, the Ministry of Tourism has permitted resort employees to return back to work. Although lockdown measures have been relaxed, travel between islands is still restricted. Hence, the Ministry of Tourism has discussed with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) on a way […]
National Federation of Maldivian Employers (NFME) will be hosting a webinar episode on Safe Re-opening and Reviving of Maldives Travel and Tourism. This is the first episode of webinar series “Tailoring a New Reality – Employer’s Dialogue” conducted by NFME on how to navigate in the new norm and tailor a new reality, focusing on different […]