New Timings and Regulations for Vendors to Follow from Today Until June 30

In consideration of the changes brought to the restrictive measures in place to control the spread of Covid19 in the Greater Male Region, the Ministry of Economic Development has announced new timings and regulations for vendors to follow while providing service to customers. These include shops, restaurants, and cafés.  
 

• Services to customers can be provided at the outlets from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
• Delivery services can be provided from 6 a.m. till midnight with permit from Maldives Police Service. 

 
All staff working at the outlets must have individual permits attained by the business permitting them to do so. To request for permits, business owners can request for permits via the Police portal. If additional permits are required, it can be requested for from the Ministry by emailing the details to permit@trade.gov.mv  
 
The new rules and regulations are effective from today until June 30, 2021. All vendors must take necessary precautions while providing service to customers and adhere to the guidelines set by the Health Protection Agency.