Tourist arrivals from South Asia to Maldives to resume on July 15

June 29, 2021, 17:12

Malé, Maldives — President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih states that tourist arrival from South Asia is expected to resume from July 15 onwards. Speaking at a press conference earlier to inform… Continued

PGO prosecutes expat caretaker for abusing patient at Hulhumalé Covid-19 Facility

June 29, 2021, 16:47

Hulhumalé, Maldives - Prosecutor General's Office on Tuesday, decided to prosecute the expatriate caretaker who was caught on video, abusing an old aged man admitted at Hulhumalé Medical Facility. The… Continued

Police fire 3 officers for brutality in Naifaru

June 29, 2021, 15:56

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has decided to fire three officers and demote two for police brutality in Lh. Naifaru. Police media official said, giving information to local media… Continued

Ombudsperson’s Office cancels furniture bid amid controversy

June 29, 2021, 15:17

Malé, Maldives - The Ombudsperson's Office on Tuesday, cancelled their upcoming bid for IKEA furniture and other home accessories, following heaps of criticism. Office of Ombudsperson for Transitional Justice (OOTJ)… Continued

India’s Afcons Company to receive Malé – Thilafushi bridge project

June 29, 2021, 14:38

Male', Maldives -The major project to build a bridge between the capital Male' city and Thilafushi has been decided to be given to Afcons Infrastructure Limited of India. Local Media outlet… Continued

President extends govt. office closure till July 3

June 29, 2021, 14:09

Malé, Maldives - The President's Office on Tuesday, announced that government offices will remain closed till July 3rd, encouraging employees to work from home as much as possible. The announcement… Continued

Covid-19: GDh. Faresmaathoda controls virus within a month

June 29, 2021, 13:50

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - GDh. Faresmaathoda controls the spread of Covid-19 within a month since their first case was recorded on May 29. Statistics from Faresmaathoda hospital shows that… Continued

Drug smugglers should get death penalty: Umar Naseer

June 29, 2021, 12:46

Malé, Maldives –  Former Home Minister, Umar Naseer, yesterday, stated that drug smugglers should get the death penalty. Speaking at "SanguTv" Program last night, Umar stated that approximately 80% of drug… Continued

Congregational prayers to commence in Malé this week

June 29, 2021, 12:39

Malé, Maldives - The Islamic Ministry on Tuesday, announced their preparations to commence congregational prayers in all mosques of Malé before this coming Friday. Congregational prayers were temporarily stopped in… Continued

Alleged drug dealer released due to police procedural failure

June 29, 2021, 11:28

Malé, Maldives - The High Court on Tuesday, overturned the lower court verdict, highlighting police negligence in the matter, and released a drug dealer who was previously sentenced to 25… Continued