Fugitive Ali Waheed seeks asylum in the UK
United Kingdom - Local news reports that the former Tourism Minister who is currently charged with counts of sexual offences and sentences to jail for contempt of court, Ali Waheed… Continued
Finance Minister forecasts GDP jump to USD 10 billion in the near future
Malé, Maldives - Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer, today, said that the Maldives GDP will double and jump to USD 10 billion in the upcoming years. Speaking at the agreement signing… Continued
Court remands 3 suspected of kidnapping teen in Sh. Atoll
Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court on Thursday, has remanded 3 locals arrested for kidnapping a 17 year old in Sh. Atoll for 15 days. Maldives Police Service (MPS) arrested… Continued
Government of Maldives and India’s Afcons Infrastructure Limited sign Thilafushi bridge agreement
Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives and Afcons Infrastructure Limited, today, signed the agreement regarding the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, that connects capital city Malé and industrial island Thilafushi.… Continued
Audio version of a law released for the first time in Maldives’ history
Male', Maldives - The audio of a law has been released by the Auditor General's Office (AGO) for the first time in Maldives' history on Protection of the Rights of… Continued
Covid-19: Over 30,000 students vaccinated with first dose
Male', Maldives - Education Ministry of Maldives revealed on Wednesday that over 30,000 students aged 12-17 years were vaccinated with the first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine across Maldives. As of… Continued
Business Visa requests accepted from Economic Ministry portal
Male', Maldives - A regulatory reform update has been made to request for Business Visa's at the Economic Ministry portal from August 25, 2021 onwards. The regulations gazetted by the… Continued
UK Police arrests Ali Waheed for overstaying visa
Male', Maldives - Local media outlet "Adhadhu" confirms that former Tourism Minister who is currently charged with counts of sexual offences and sentences to jail for contempt of court, Ali… Continued
Govt. liquidates 9 State-owned companies including Felivaru, Koodoo Fisheries
Male', Maldives - Finance Ministry of Maldives revealed this Wednesday that there are currently nine state-owned companies assigned for liquidation. The latest list released by the Finance Ministry shows nine… Continued
Cargo liner remains grounded on protected reef awaiting tug boat
Malé, Maldives - The tugboat from Sri Lanka which was due to arrive in the Maldives on August 23, to assist in the operation to refloat a Greek managed bulker… Continued
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