PG to appeal High Court decision to free alleged IS recruiter Ameen

September 16, 2021, 18:09

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has stated that the prosecution will appeal High Court's decision earlier today to free the alleged IS leader of Maldives Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla,… Continued

Civil servants schedule silent on Sunday protest about unfair wages

September 16, 2021, 17:56

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Servants of Maldives have planned a silent protest on Sunday against the low salaries and bonuses given to government employees. The Maldives Maldives Civil Servants… Continued

Bill submitted to Parliament to regulate migrant-run businesses

September 16, 2021, 17:40

Malé, Maldives - MP for Kurendhoo constituency Abdul Ghani Abdul Hakeem has submitted a bill to prevent migrant-run businesses behind the screen of Maldivians. The amendment proposal to the Business… Continued

PPM urges Speaker Nasheed to probe into the leaked audios

September 16, 2021, 17:01

Malé, Maldives - Opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has sent a letter to various institutions asking for an independent investigation of the leaked audio recording ex-President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's… Continued

JUST IN: High Court frees Maldivian on OFAC list

September 16, 2021, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives throws out the terrorism charges against Mohamed Ameen, the first Maldivian on the terrorist list publicized by America’s Department of the Treasuries… Continued

Doctors & nurses submit petition to President Solih regarding promotion discontinuation

September 16, 2021, 15:04

Malé, Maldives - 491 doctors and nurses of IGMH have signed and submitted a petition to the President sharing various concerns. The petition highlighted Civil Service Commission's decision to discontinue… Continued

India appoints Munu Mahawar as High Commissioner to Maldives

September 16, 2021, 14:01

New Delhi, India - The Government of India has appointed Shri Munu Mahawar as the new High Commissioner to the Maldives. Shri Mahawar is presently Ambassador of India to the… Continued

Ex-President Yameen cautioned for participating in protest from house arrest

September 16, 2021, 13:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Thursday cautioned the former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom, who indirectly took part in the protest held by PPM while under house arrest.… Continued

Fuad Thaufeeq appointed as President of the Elections Commission

September 16, 2021, 13:26

Malé, Maldives - Fuad Thaufeeq was elected as the President of the Elections Commission (EC) on Wednesday. The position remained vacant since June 15 after the former EC President Ahmed… Continued

SriLankan to restart scheduled flights to Gan from November 2021

September 16, 2021, 10:09

SriLankan Airlines has announced that the airline will restart scheduled international flights to Gan, Addu City, Maldives in November 2021. The airline is scheduled to start one weekly international flight… Continued