Govt. to allow entry of single-use plastic after June 1 under specific conditions

May 31, 2021, 16:28

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Economic Development has informed that the government has changed the rules with regards to the single-use plastic (SUP) ban set to go into effect… Continued

Parliament is not attempting to hinder the freedom of press: Meekail

May 31, 2021, 15:41

Male', Maldives -- MP for South Galolhu constituency, Meekail Ahmed Naseem has stated that the parliament is not attempting to hinder the freedom of press. The statement from MP Meekail comes while… Continued

Leaking confidential information on national security is a criminal offence under Maldives Penal Code: MP Hisaan

May 31, 2021, 14:39

Malé, Maldives - MP for Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain has reiterated that leaking confidential information national security is an offence as per the Armed Forces Act 2008 (Act No. 1/2008)… Continued

5 alleged extremists arrested from Addu City released

May 31, 2021, 13:57

Addu City, Maldives --Police have released five extremists they had earlier arrested from the southernmost atoll, Addu City. While Home Minster Imran Abdullah recently stated that one of the nine… Continued

Ahmed Moosa SeaLife charged with 42 criminal offences

May 31, 2021, 13:38

Malé, Maldives Malé, Maldives –  Managing Director of SeaLife Global, Ahmed Moosa (Ammati) who scammed hundreds of people using housing fraud has been charged with 42 counts of criminal offences,… Continued

Parliament Committee summons two cabinet ministers over AAA issue

May 31, 2021, 13:11

Malé, Maldive - The Parliament Committee on National Development and Heritage meets with the Minister of Higher Education, Dr Ibrahim Hassan and Minister of Transport, Aishath Nahula regarding the worsening… Continued

Kulhudhuffushi kidnapping victim in critical condition at ADK ICU

May 31, 2021, 12:52

Kulhudhuffushi City, Maldives — Local news reports that the victim of the assault and kidnapping case from Kulhudhuffushi city on 29 May 2021, has been brought to Malé and is… Continued

Covid-19: 38 percent islands infected

May 31, 2021, 12:24

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) informs that 38 percent of the islands, outside of Malé, have Covid-19 positive cases. Of the 189 inhabited islands, 70 are under monitoring… Continued

Minor raped in central Maldives

May 31, 2021, 12:04

Malé, Maldives - Child and Family Protection Services of the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services says that a rape case of a minor in the central Maldives is… Continued

Quit smoking for healthier lives and relief towards the household financial burden: President Solih

May 31, 2021, 11:39

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that quitting smoking leads to happier and healthier lives for smokers and non-smokers alike and that stopping the expensive habit would… Continued