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August 5, 2020
 People are seen queueing up in front of stores to purchase cigarettes despite the price of a single cigarette pack rising to MVR 95. From 1st August, cigarettes and bidi are charged a specific duty of 3 Rufiyaa per stick and ad valorem rate of 25% on the price in Maldives.
August 4, 2020
 Social distancing marks set place in “Valhomas Market” by Male’ City Council to guide the public to maintain social distancing and abide by guidelines set by HPA.
August 3, 2020
 As of HPA’s latest updates on 2nd August, the total number of confirmed cases in the Maldives has reached 4165 and total COVID19 related deaths has totalled to 18.
August 2, 2020
 Care for others | Wear a mask
July 30, 2020
 Lonuziyaarai Bageecha, the beautiful garden park next to Sinamale` Bridge is expected to open within this week. Before the bridge, the location was allocated for helicopter landing by the government. The park was created to make the city more social friendly and green.
July 29, 2020
 The massive King Salman mosque, worth USD 24 million (MVR 370 millon), is the largest mosque in Maldives. The mosque, which was scheduled to open this year Ramadan, features a multi-purpose hall, a library, Centre for the Holy Quran, classrooms and meeting rooms.
July 28, 2020
 Leaders of the opposition coalition, composed of PPM and PNC, have held the ‘One Voice’ rally once again tonight after Sunday. The police force released a statement, asking citizens to follow COVID-19 precautions when expressing views.
July 26, 2020
 Protesters took to the streets on Sunday, demanding that the government expel all foreign military personnel from Maldives, and calling the current MDP administration a failure. The protest titled “one voice” was organized by opposition coalition, composed of PPM and PNC.
July 25, 2020
 Yune’s family rally outside Muliaage in support of baby Yune. Her mother, says that the family was stopped from leaving abroad for treatment at the last moment, despite all valid documentations. She expresses concerns as Baby Yune’s health continues to deteriorate.
July 22, 2020
 Ministry of Economic Development carried out an exercise in public today to collect information and facilitate the return for expatriates who does not hold valid travel documents or valid work visa.
July 21, 2020
 Masjid Al-Sultan Hassan Izzudheen, Masjid Al-Sultan Mohamed Imaduddin and Masjid Al-Afeefudheen in Male’ city have been reopened after disinfection. The mosques were closed for disinfection after some individuals who recently visited the mosques tested positive for COVID-19.
July 19, 2020
 Maldives is experiencing bad weather this week and the Met Department has announced a nationwide Yellow Alert. Male’ streets, despite several modifications to the sewerage and drainage systems over the years, still remain flooded for a few hours after a heavy downpour.
July 16, 2020
 Some of the usual sights you’d see on the fishing vessels docked near the local fish market area in Male’ City.
July 10, 2020
 The recent news about Ali Waheed’s sexual assault has made protesters burst in outrage and are walking in Male’ chanting and holding banners against rape and sexual assault.
July 9, 2020
 Hulhumalé is a reclaimed island being developed as a modern city with a focus on youth and providing opportunities with necessary infrastructure.
July 8, 2020
 Located just 6 kilometers from Male’, the crescent-moon shaped atoll of Gulhifalhu is promoted as a strategic location for economic activities. However, the ongoing reclamation at Gulhifalhu has been causing several disputes with regard to the damage to the reef of Villimale’.
July 7, 2020
 Villimale’ is the most peaceful island in the Greater Male’ Region. Unlike Male’ and Hulhumale, Villimale’ only allows electric/battery vehicles, giving it an ambiance and noise-free environment that you just can’t get in Male’. The island is also the closest island to the Capital City, and is considered its fifth ward. It is home to Liquid Water Sports, one of the few hydro sports hubs in Maldives.
July 5, 2020
 President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s address at the Maldives National Defense Force Ceremony
June 29, 2020
 Citizens rallied in front of the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services against the rise of rape and sexual assault crimes in Maldives. Protestors wore masks, chanting slogans and holding banners that read “No means no” and “Fight back now”.
June 28, 2020
 To maintain social distancing in the local Fish Market, Male’ City Council has marked circles in a line and advised to wear face masks.
April 15, 2020
 Male’ went into lockdown today after the announcement that the first positive case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in the Capital City. A wave of panic buying swept the small island before the curfew came into effect.
April 3, 2020
 Farukolhu Fushi Isolation facility has been renovated to accommodate high risk COVID-19 patients
April 2, 2020
 Government enforced stay-at-home orders restricting any and all road traffic
March 26, 2020
 A full-scale emergency exercise in multiple areas of Male’ were held to enhance COVID-19 response efforts.