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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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State revenue declines by 11.5 percent

Maldives' state revenue declined by 11.5 percent during the first quarter of 2020, state tax authority MIRA has said

Over 60 health care professionals have tested positive for COVID-19

Over 60 health care professionals have tested positive for COVID-19 thus far in the Maldives, authorities have revealed

Australia donates PPE worth MVR 1.8 million to the Maldives

The Australian government on July 28, donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth over MVR 1.8 million to Maldives' COVID-19 response

Discussions on tightening measures against COVID-19 ongoing: Government

Discussions are ongoing to tighten restrictive measures as the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing in the atolls of the Maldives

Projection paints grim picture in August virus forecast

Approximately 170 daily cases of COVID-19 will be recorded in the Maldives in August, authorities warn

Maldivian fish exports drop by 12 percent

Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) revealed that fish exports had decreased by 12 percent in the first five months of 2020 compared to the same period last year

As sea swells recede, new islet rises in Addu

Following weeks of storm surges and sea swells across Maldives in mid-July, the people of southernmost Addu Atoll were excited to discover a newly formed islet this week

Mask-wearing may be made mandatory in the Maldives

Maldives Health Minister has stated that the government is considering making the use of masks when in public mandatory

Onset of a second wave; may need to reimpose restrictions: HEOC

The Health Emergency Operation Centre, HEOC has warned that the current surge in COVID-19 cases in Maldives may be the onset of a second wave of infections

COVID-19:137 new cases; health officials express concern

The Maldives on Tuesday recorded 137 positive cases of COVID-19

No open-ground Eid congregation this year, says government

The Islamic Ministry has announced that the EId-Al-Adha prayers will not be held in open grounds this year in capital Male’. Eid-Al-Adha this year falls on July 31, Friday

International aid vital for national resilience efforts: President Solih

The Maldives is in crucial need of foreign aid and cooperation to overcome the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s president has said

Indian Ocean's stability crucial to maintain the Maldives' independence: Speaker Nasheed

Speaker of the Parliament and former president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed has stated that the peace and security of the Maldives is tied to the stability of the Indian Ocean region

Concern over rising number of COVID-19 cases

The Health Protection Agency, HPA has voiced concern over the high number of positive cases of COVID-19 recorded in Maldives over the past two days

Opposition stages protest against government

Joint opposition, Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and Peoples National Congress (PNC) Sunday night held a demonstration against the government