Srilankan Airlines Temporarily Suspends Flights Between Colombo and Maldives
Due to COVID-19 Colombo airport closure, Srilankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all its flights operating to/from Male’ and Gan.
Islamic Ministry Halts Prayers in Congregation Male’ City and Resorts
Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced that they have decided to halt the prayers in congregation. This halt will be effective on...
The President’s Office orders Government employees to remain home except for emergencies and accessing...
In a directive passed today, The President’s Office has ordered all Government employees to remain at home and to go outside...
Dhiraagu Offers 50% Discount on Mamen Data Add-ons
Dhiraagu has announced that they will be offering a 50% discount on its customers who take Mamen data add-ons.
TreeTop Hospital Opens a Flu Clinic
Tree Top Hospital has opened a Flu Clinic on March 17, 2020. The Flu Clinic is a specially designated safe space away...
“Cooperation is key to overcome the threat of COVID-19”, Minister Shahid
During an interview today with CNBC, Minister Shahid highlighted the importance of international cooperation and working in collaboration, to prevent and control...
Maldives Temporarily Shuts Down All Guesthouses
Maldives implements a temporarily nationwide shutdown of guesthouses for 14 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a...
Maldives Imposes Temporary Ban on UK and Malaysia Arrivals
The Maldives government has imposed a temporary ban on the arrival of tourists from Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) amid the...
20% Salary Cut on Political Positions, Government Offices to Close for a Week
As a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 pandemic, the cabinet today (17th March) has finalized to cut the wages of political positions...
Finance Ministry to Accept Documents Online
Finance Ministry has announced that they will be accepting letters and other relevant documents online due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic...
MP Qasim states minimum wage cannot be enforced under the current circumstances
Parliament Member Ibrahim Qasim has stated that even if the minimum wage is implemented in this state of economic downfall due to...
Manta Air Announces Changes to Its Operations
Manta Air has reduced its operations in different locations across the country and has halted its operations to G.A. Koodhoo airport.
Louis Vuitton Starts the Production of Hand Sanitiser
Louis Vuitton's owner LVMH has announced that its perfume production line will start making hand sanitizers.
The owner...
Dhiraagu Announces New Discounts For SMEs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Dhiraagu has announced that they will be providing special discounts to small and medium enterprises of the Maldives to help them in...
MIRA Extends Deadline on Submission of Income Tax Registry Form
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced that they have extended the submission of income tax registry form.
Auditor General’s Office takes measures with regard to Covid-19
Auditor General’s Office (AGO) has taken special measures concerning audit work and their staff with regard to the declaration of public health...
Market Value of Dollar Rises
Tourism industry experienced an immediate fall due to the spread of COVID-19, and this has caused a sudden rise in the market...
President Expects a loss of USD 446 Million in Government Revenue Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
President Ibrahim Solih has stated that if the tourism industry continues to fall due to the spread of COVID-19, government revenue for...
Government Allocates MVR 212M as Contingency Budget
A contingency budget of MVR 212 million is allocated to finance the expenses during the period of State of Public Health Emergency...
Economic Ministry Eases Loan Interest Rates and Repayment Conditions
Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has announced that they have planned to reduce the interest rates on loans and is coming up with...
M7 Print Introduces “M7 Faseyha Credit” Scheme
M7 print introduces “M7 Faseyha credit” scheme to support
the small and medium enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In...
Tree Top Hospital expands Rehabilitation Centre with Children’s Annex
Tree Top Hospital has extended its Rehabilitation Centre to include an annex specialized for children’s rehabilitative services. This additional space was introduced...
President participates in Video Conference with SAARC Leaders to discuss COVID-19 South Asian Regional...
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has participated in a Video Conference with SAARC Leaders, to discuss the South Asian Regional response to contain...
Tourist Praise Maldives for Measures Taken Against COVID-19
An American tourist have praised the measures taken by Maldives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a video gone viral...
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