Fisheries Ministry authorizes expats to work in fishing boats

April 19, 2021, 14:43

Male', Maldives— The Fisheries Ministry of Maldives has decided to allow expatriates to work in the fishing boats of Maldives. The Ministry has announced that they will be allowing expatriates… Continued

MDP National Council elections to be held on May 29

April 19, 2021, 12:40

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has announced to hold the party’s National Council elections of May 29, 2021. In an announcement released by MDP, the party stated that… Continued

Governing system should not be changed because someone has to stay on sidelines: Dr. Waheed

April 19, 2021, 12:17

Malé, Maldives - Former President, Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik has said the governing system of the country should not be changed because someone has to sit in the political sidelines.… Continued

Govt. requests to extend MVR 4.4 billion overdraft period

April 19, 2021, 11:56

Malé, Maldives - Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has requested to extend the overdraft period for the MVR 4.4 billion extended to the government by Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) bypassing Article… Continued

Nasheed informs President Solih of his interest to become Prime Minister!

April 19, 2021, 10:59

Malé, Maldives - Fomer President and Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed has sent a message to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stating that he is interested to become the Prime Minister… Continued

Educator and author Naaila’s death ruled as Covid-19 related

April 19, 2021, 10:23

Malé, Maldives - Beloved teacher and cookbook author, Naaila Ibrahim Kaleyfaan's death has been ruled as a Covid-19 related case. According to local news reports, Naaila passed away after treatment… Continued

No reports of abuse to a female in custody: Police

April 18, 2021, 21:22

Malé, Maldives – Maldives Police Service (MPS) stated that no complaints have been submitted regarding abuse of a woman in police custody. Police stated this after Opposition PNC VP and… Continued

Higher Education Bill to include hefty fines for students who pay to get assignments done

April 18, 2021, 20:34

Malé, Maldives - Parliamentary committee on National Development And Heritage has proposed to include hefty fines to students who pay people to do their personal assignments for them in the… Continued

Covid-19 Dhifaau: Over 40,000 receive second dose

April 18, 2021, 18:48

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed that 40,230 people have received their second dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Maldives.  According to HPA, while 40,230 people had received their… Continued

Lawyer Najeeb’s murder: Hana pleads against death penalty

April 18, 2021, 17:02

Malé, Maldives - At the Supreme Court today, being charged with first degree murder of prominent Lawyer Ahmed Najeeb, Fathimath Hana of Rihaab Sh. Goidhoo, pleaded that she was not guilty… Continued