Income Support Expenditure Raises to MVR 27.2 Million
The income support expenditure by
the government of Maldives for the individuals whose income has been negatively
affected due to COVID-19 has raised to...
Maldives Experiences First Tourist COVID-19 Case After Border Reopening
Maldives has
experienced its first tourist COVID-19 case as a tourist that arrived in the
Maldives on 26th July 2020, tested positive for COVID-19.
President Attends Virtual Independence Day Reception for Diplomats and Delivers Remarks
Every year the Maldives welcomes diplomats to take part in an Independence Day Reception. The annual event symbolizes our commitment to strengthen...
SBI Issues USD 16.20 Million for COVID-19 Relief Purposes in Maldives
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a loan of USD 16.20 million to the Maldives to revive the difficulties posed by...
Increase in Tax on Liquor and Energy Drinks – Amendment to the Export/Import Act
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has ratified the 17th Amendment Bill to the Export-Import Act of Maldives (Act No. 31/79), which was passed...
MoFMRA Reveals Provision of ‘Dhanduveri Nafa’ Loan to 25 Individuals
Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Agriculture has revealed the provision of ‘Dhanduveri Nafa’ loan to 25 farming individuals to assist farmers...
Alarming Rise of Expatriate Workers in Maldives: Daily 60 Expats Immigrated in Last 5...
The number of undocumented expatriate workers living illegally in the Maldives who have been sent back home has crossed 4000. In the...
Maldives’ High Dependency on Food Imports – Incapability or Poor Utilization?
The Maldives, composed of 1200 islands and a population of about 5 hundred thousand people, is highly dependent on imports, mainly for...
Maldives’ QGDP Declines by 5.9 Percent in the First Quarter of 2020
The quarterly national accounts report publicized by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows a decline of 5.9 percent in QGDP during...
Government Delays Reopening of Guesthouses
The
government has announced its decision to delay the reopening of guesthouses in
the Maldives.
The
guideline which has previously been prepared...
Acting Managing Director Mr. Moosa Solih Retires from Maldives Airports Company Ltd
After years of esteemed services, Acting Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) Mr. Moosa Solih retired from his services on...
President Delivers Independence Day Remarks, Urges Unity and Prioritisation of the National Interest
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has delivered a televised national address this morning on the occasion of the Maldives' 55th Anniversary of Independence....
Rasdhoo – The Heart of Maldives
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Dhiraagu Offers 55% EXTRA Allowance to Celebrate 55 Years of Independence
Dhiraagu has announced a special promotion to celebrate Maldives’ 55th Independence Day by offering a 55% EXTRA allowance on mobile boosters.
Migrant Workers and the Progressive Chaos; What is the Solution?
Written By: Fathimath Hamdha Mohamed
The Maldives has recently been capturing global attention for its current situation with migrant...
SEARA Completes Asia’s 1st ACT Global Non-rubber Infill Synthetic Turf Pitch
Seara Sports Maldives has recently installed Asia’s first futsal pitches from ACT Global, using the latest non-infill synthetic turf technology from...
India Announces its Plans to Provide ‘substantial’ Financial Package to Maldives
India has announced its plans to
provide an additional financial assistance package to support and boost the
Maldivian economy and assist in economic recovery...
Taming the Instant Gratification Monkey: Teaching Our Kids to Save for Tomorrow
Home Economics was once taught in the Maldives. I am not sure the exact contents that were taught but I used to...
Introducing Vilunü : Uniquely Maldivian Scents
The Maldivian beauty and home fragrance company Vilunü creates uniquely Maldivian scents that are inspired by the secluded jungles and luscious flora...
Corruption and Asset Recovery Commission Submits Preliminary Report to President
The Presidential Commission on Corruption and State Asset Recovery have submitted its preliminary report to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The Commission also...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches Powerful New iPhone SE, Most affordable iPhone by Apple!
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the launching of the powerful new iPhone SE, the most affordable iPhone by Apple.
iPhone...
President Participates in Ceremonial Flag Hoisting Ceremony to Mark National Day
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has participated in the ceremonial flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of the National Day.
#Fishfortomorrow Campaign Secures Public Support for Protection of Vulnerable Species
The #FishForTomorrow campaign, led by the Maldives Resilient Reefs project by Blue Marine Foundation, has secured public support for the protection of...
Bar Council Clarifies Ongoing Fake News about Licensing of Graduates
Bar Council on 22nd of July,
clarified the ongoing fake news regarding its stance on expeditiously licensing
graduates.
Maldives Bar...
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