A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Ooredoo Maldives hosts a digital music show, Ooredoo Eid Show 2020, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Ooredoo Eid Show 2020 will feature some incredible artists including Zakitte, Anya, Mira, Shammoon, Habeys Indi, Habeys Thola, Ibrahim Waheed – Bodube, and the local guitar legend Fasy Live, live from their homes. Ooredoo Eid Show 2020 will […]
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 […]
Bank of Maldives will be providing the following essential services on 4th and 6th May, from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm: If requests are received after the cut-off times, these will be processed on the next working day. BML informs that cash services will not be available at their branches, and customers (who have permission […]
State Trading Organisation (STO) has resumed selling eggs, onions, vegetables, and fruits on wholesale. STO has stated that those who wish to buy eggs, onions, vegetables, and fruits on wholesale can place their orders from 10 am to 3:30 pm via its hotline numbers 7291123 and 7291125. STO sells a pack of onion for MVR […]
The only fully-fledged Shari’ah compliant insurance service provider, Amãna Takaful Maldives has conducted the ninth AGM on a virtual platform for the first time. Given the trying conditions arising from the global pandemic, Amãna Takaful decided to host this historical AGM virtually adhering to social distancing guidelines set out by the health authorities. At the […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced that the bank will open on 27th and 29th April from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, to provide essential services. BML will be essential services including international transfers, payroll services, Cheque processing for ATM cheques, and local bank transfer services. BML has stated that if requests are received after […]
The government has imposed a 14-day lockdown amid the community spread of COVID-19 in the Greater Male’ area. Consequently, there is a surge in the consumption rates of electricity. The government will be subsidizing 40% of the April and May month’s electricity bills. STELCO assures to maintain the connection of electricity during the lockdown. As […]
As Maldivians continue adapting to life on lockdown, there has been a surge in the struggle for getting essential items. Sales of supermarkets are soaring so much that they are unable to meet the demands. The public has raised up concerns as their orders are unattended. What are the most demanded products? Since lockdown measures […]
Economic Ministry has announced that they have implemented regulations to open stores in the Greater Male’ area from 9 am to 12 am, for the remaining days of lockdown. The government has imposed a 14-day lockdown. Under a special permit by the Maldives Police Service, one person per household will be allowed to go outside […]