Attorney General to amend PG policies to prevent release of terror suspects

September 20, 2021, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The Attorney General (AG) of Maldives Ibrahim Riffath today stated that if required, the AG will amend policies related to the prosecutor general to prevent the release… Continued

Maldives to issue driving licenses test free to Bangladesh license holders

September 20, 2021, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - Transport Ministry of Maldives, on Sunday, added Bangladesh to the list of countries that do not require a driving test to obtain a driving license in the… Continued

PGO appeals alleged IS leader Ameen’s release at Supreme Court

September 20, 2021, 13:32

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) appealed the High Court’s decision on Thursday to free the alleged IS leader of Maldives Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla, Maadhadu, Fuvahmulah. The High… Continued

Over 70 percent of offices closed as civil servants strike

September 20, 2021, 13:19

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Civil Servants Association states that civil servants at over 70 percent of government offices did not attend work today as part of the civil servants'… Continued

Unclear who’s actually protesting: Civil Service Commission

September 19, 2021, 17:21

Malé, Maldives - The President of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Mohamed Nasih has said that it is unclear who is protesting, regarding the silent protest held today by civil servants… Continued

Filladhoo islanders demand MP Shareef to return Dhapparu

September 19, 2021, 16:52

Malé, Maldives - The islanders of Filladhoo, today, protested against the constituency MP Ibrahim Shareef during his visit to the island and demanded he return Dhapparu to Filladhoo jurisdiction. Filladhoo… Continued

Media to be investigated for state children’s shelter Fiyavathi crisis coverage

September 19, 2021, 16:17

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament Human Rights and Gender Committee, today, decided to order the Maldives Media Council (MMC) to investigate the media coverage of the developing crisis at state… Continued

Navio Amaryllis will be granted approval to leave Maldives after MVR 109 million fine

September 19, 2021, 15:49

Malé, Maldives - The Environment Ministry states that Navio Amaryllis that crashed into protected Rasfari reef causing major damage will only be allowed to leave Maldives after paying MVR 109… Continued

Alleged IS leader’s release reveals authorities are not taking terrorism seriously: MDP

September 19, 2021, 15:36

Male', Maldives - Ruling party, MDP stated that the releasing of alleged IS leader of Maldives, Mohamed Ameen from captivity shows that the responsible authorities are not taking terrorism issues… Continued

Solution is to restrict people without permits from entering the flat area: Mayor Nizar

September 19, 2021, 15:30

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar stated this Saturday that the solution to violent attacks in the flat area Hithadhoo is to restrict people without permission… Continued