The human rights watchdog, Transparency Maldives, has urged the Maldivian government to protect the rights of migrant workers as the capital faces a surge in virus cases
Maldives hopes to become the greenest country in the World
With new measures and green initiatives, the Maldives is hoping to become the cleanest country in the world, a senior official said. The Indian Ocean archipelago is already phasing out single-use plastic, including water bottles, and projects that could reduce its carbon footprints.
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COVID-19 cases rise to 75
Maldives' Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Thursday announced that nine more people had tested positive for COVID-19 in Male, taking the total number of positive cases to 75 in the capital city. The archipelago has so far reported 95 COVID-19 cases
Maldives IMF deal to go to Board on April 22
A 29 million US dollar program for the Indian Ocean tourist paradise of Maldives will go to the board of the International Monetary Fund on April 22, 2020, as coronavirus hits many South Asian nations
Maldives President discusses COVID-19 situation with UN Secretary-General
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has discussed the ongoing situation regarding the spread of the global pandemic over the telephone with the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres
Maldives prepares for nation-wide lockdown as cases spike
The Maldives is preparing for a full lockdown after several cases of local transmission of COVID-19 were identified in the capital city
Islamic State behind arson attack in Maldives?
This could be the first-ever attack carried out by the terror group Islamic State in the island nation of Maldives if the report is true. However, the police suspect a gang war
Over 150 Maldivians stranded in India repatriated
The government has repatriated 159 Maldivians, who were stranded in India for medical purposes
Over 98,000 people could test positive in Maldives
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has warned that over 96,000 people may become infected with COVID-19 in the Maldives if the current stringent measures are not taken to contain the virus
24-hr lockdown in Male after local without travel history tests positive
The Maldivian government announced a 24-hour lockdown in the city after a local with no recent travel history tested positive for COVID-19
Maldives cabinet discusses COVID-19 impact
Maldives' cabinet discussed the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the archipelago. The discussions were held at a meeting at the president’s official residence called Mulee’aage
Maldives expected to suffer most due to pandemic: World Bank
The Maldives' economy will be the worst hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank has announced
COVID-19 pandemic may cost Maldives airlines $507 mn
The Maldivian aviation industry will suffer a loss of US$ 507 million as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed by the International Aviation Transport Association (IATA), a trade association of the world's airlines founded in 1945
Maldives earnings hit by COVID-19
The Maldives government has announced that the Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) revenue collection in March has dipped by 26.9 percent in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak
Maldives president lauds healthcare workers
The Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih lauded the services of doctors and healthcare workers, and thanked them for their contribution in handling the COVID-19 pandemic
Maldives announces virus economic package
The Maldives government has announced an economic relief package to mitigate the losses caused to the economy due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
