Author: Mohamed Reehaan

Thursday, 12th August – the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of Maldives had confirmed on new relaxation measures. According to the authority, holidaymakers flying in to Maldives following full vaccination will be able check-in to guesthouses and similar tourist properties in Greater Male’ Region. Though a comparatively relaxed move, the need for guests to be fully vaccinated in order to check-in to guesthouses in the region comes as a means of safety measures since Maldives capital has yet to achieve the required vaccination target. Moreover, the guideline publicized by the authority on Wednesday morning, 11th August, noted on fully vaccinated tourists…

Thursday, 12th August – MTCC has reported on dispatching the second shipment of rock boulders required for the quay wall construction at Shaviyani atoll Bilehfahi. Moreover, the shipment was dispatched on 10th August, Tuesday of the current week, which will be used in completing the quay wall structure that falls under the project components of the island’s harbor development project. Furthermore, work scope entails dredging and excavation operations spanning 24,125 cubic meters along with the construction of a breakwater measuring 376 meters in length. Additional structures of the project include construction of a 98-meter quay wall, which is currently at…

Thursday, 12th August – Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) confirmed on mobilizing team and equipment to Gaa Alif Dhaandhoo for the island’s shore protection and land reclamation project. Moreover, the contractor had confirmed on mobilizing the equipment on 10th August, Tuesday of the current week. The scope of work on the land reclamation and shore protection project involve dredging and reclamation operations spanning 25 hectares of area along with the construction of a rock-boulder revetment measuring 1,238 meters. In addition to this, MTCC will be installing a 240-meter groyne as part of the shore protection structures. Meanwhile the project…

Maldives government has spent a total of MVR3,763.4 million (MVR3.76 billion) towards Covid-19 related efforts, so far. Moreover, as per the Ministry of Finance the state had spent a total of MVR1,990.6 million (MVR1.99 billion) on health and social efforts, marking just a 0.2% increment from the week before. During the review period from the total health and social spending, 58.8% had been committed-spending. Furthermore, in terms of week-on-week spending Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) registered the highest spending compared to its peers. On the other hand, the total economic response spending by 05 August 2021 reached MVR1,772.8 million (MVR1.77…

Wednesday, 11th August – MTCC reports an overall 67% progress of Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital renovation project. The contractor reports on completing the installation of lifts while walkway works are currently underway with 75% progress. The renovation project involves development of a new laboratory building at the hospital premises alongside a new ward building as well as renovation of the existing OPD area. The project total is at MVR30.3 million reportedly.

Wednesday, 11th August – Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) confirms on the successful completion of shore protection structures at Noonu atoll Henbadhoo. Moreover, the contractor affirmed on completing the entirety of the project components on 02nd August, Monday of the previous week. The project work scope included backfilling and leveling of 5,000 cubic meters of sand along with the construction of a 25-meter groyne. In addition to this, MTCC had constructed a 235-meter rock boulder revetment as part of the shoreline protection structures along with the placement of geotextiles at a length of 235 meters. According to MTCC the…

According to Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) the state earnings for the month of July 2021 observed a 6.2% decrement in comparison with the same month last year. Moreover, the total state revenue, inclusive of USD collection, stood at MVR624.07 million. State earned 21.10 million in US Dollars for the period. Furthermore, MIRA notes the comparative decline in revenue was reflective on the extension of deadline for major taxes. As such, major tax deadlines that usually fall towards the end of July were pushed back to the current month of August – due to extended Eid holidays. On the other…

According to Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) businesses in major economic sectors reported contraction in activities during the second quarter of 2021. Moreover, the Maldives central bank reported noting slight improvement of business activities in wholesale and retail trade sector; as the only exception whereas all the other major sectors namely tourism, transportation, communication and construction industries all reported decline in activities. Furthermore, noting on the employment levels in the country MMA noted a positive yet modest improvement in tourism and wholesale and retail trade sectors. However, employment levels worsened for construction sector while transportation and communication sectors did not fare…

Tuesday, 10th August – In commemoration of the 16th anniversary of Ooredoo Maldives, the telecom provider has partnered up with Semili’s Cafe’ and Bistro for an exciting new initiative. According to the telecom provider, customers of Ooredoo Maldives will receive exclusive benefits from Semili’s under their new offer. The food outlet will be providing special food packages, with free items on specific meal combos which include; Grilled Chicken + Free Pizza/Frankies Grilled Chicken + Free Burgers/Frankies Grilled Chicken + Free Dumplings/Frankies Friends + Family Meal + Free Pizza/Frankies Family Meal + Free Pizza Tandoor Family Meal + Free Pizza/Frankies Tikka…

Monday, 09th August – Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Mr. Suhail Ahmed confirms on additional land reclamation under the Thilafushi Masterplan project. As such, as per HDC front-man the project will now entail an additional 130 hectares of land reclamation under scope of work. The news was confirmed by Mr. Ahmed during an interview to RaajjTV, a local news broadcaster following the merger between Greater Male’ Industrial Zone Limited (GMIZ) and Housing Development Corporation. With the merger, HDC will be taking on the managerial responsibilities previously held by GMIZ. Furthermore, Mr. Ahmed had confirmed on the masterplan coming…