Covid-19: Additional 86 confirmed cases and 42 recoveries

October 9, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — HPA announces additional 86 confirmed cases and 42 recoveries over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of October 7th, and 6pm of October 8th, additional… Continued

Covid-19: All patients in Hoadedhhoo recovered!

October 8, 2020, 23:35

Gdh. Hoadedhhoo, Maldives - All 45 individuals who tested positive for Covid-19 from Gdh. Hoadedhoo, an island in South Huvadhoo atoll, located in the Southern region of Maldives, have made… Continued

STELCO to give internships for prisoners on parole

October 8, 2020, 22:45

Male', Maldives -  An agreement has been signed between Maldives Correctional Services (MCS), Ministry of Home Affairs, and State Electrical Company (STELCO) to provide on the job training for prisoners… Continued

“India Out” protest to be held on National Day of Maldives

October 8, 2020, 22:17

Malé, Maldives — The Maldivian opposition has organized an “India Out” protest to be held on the National Day of Maldives. While the island nation celebrates their National Day on 1st… Continued

Rare species of mangrove found in Maldives

October 8, 2020, 22:00

HA. Kelaa, Maldives — Bruguiera Hainesii, a critically endangered mangrove species has newly been found in the Maldives. The Environment Ministry announced that this species of mangrove was found in the… Continued

700,000 tourist arrivals expected in 2021 – Finance Minister

October 8, 2020, 21:30

Malé, Maldives — The Finance Minister of Maldives, Ibrahim Ameer expects approximately 700,000 tourist arrivals in 2021. While speaking at the Wednesday parliament sitting, the Finance Minister revealed that the government… Continued

Freezing Yameen’s accounts was unlawful: Supreme Court

October 8, 2020, 21:00

Male', Maldives - Supreme Court of the Maldives has ruled that freezing of Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's accounts by Criminal Court was unlawful and hence, has upheld the… Continued

6 islands to be leased for farming

October 8, 2020, 20:30

 Male', Maldives - Ministry of Fisheries, Marine resources and Agriculture has announced for bids for six uninhabited islands for agricultural purposes. The ministry said that this was done inline with… Continued

BML unblocks PayPal in Maldives

October 8, 2020, 18:30

Male', Maldives - Bank of Maldives (BML) has unblocked the worldwide online payment system, PayPal, after blocking the system following unusual and unauthorized deductions from the Banks' customers through PayPal. Speaking… Continued

Yameen is the king of our hearts, release him without harming: Adhurey

October 8, 2020, 18:00

Male', Maldives - President of People's National Congress (PNC) party of Maldives, Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey) has said that the former President of the Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom is… Continued