BREAKING: Supreme Court sentences alleged sexual offender Ali Waheed to jail

August 11, 2021, 13:49

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives today sentenced Former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed charged with seven counts of sexual offences to over 2 months in jail for contempt… Continued

Police seize GA. Dhaandhoo Council President’s phone regarding drug bust

August 11, 2021, 13:41

GA. Atoll, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service has seized the GA. Dhaandhoo Council President Mohamed Asif's phone under a court warrant in a drug operation. In addition to Asif,… Continued

JUST IN: Pfizer vaccination campaign for school students to kickstart in the islands tomorrow

August 11, 2021, 13:24

Malé, Maldives - Children over 12 years of age in the islands are to be vaccinated with Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine starting tomorrow. While the vaccination of children were to be… Continued

Only fully vaccinated tourists can enter guesthouses in Male’ area: HPA

August 11, 2021, 13:18

Male', Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has stated that for the time being, only fully vaccinated tourists are allowed to stay in guesthouses in the Greater Male' area. HPA… Continued

Five teachers temporarily isolated from students for failure to vaccinate

August 11, 2021, 13:02

Malé, Maldives - Education Ministry today informed that five teachers from three schools have been isolated from all student related activities for failure to administer two doses of Covid-19 vaccine.… Continued

Dollar rate drops to MVR 17.80 amid tourism sector tax payments

August 11, 2021, 11:31

Male', Maldives - Dollar exchange rate in Maldives decreases by a great extend to MVR 17.80 due to exchanging dollars for tax payment in the tourism sector. While Maldives is… Continued

Special Envoy Abbas Faiz supports public trial for May 6 Attack

August 11, 2021, 09:59

Male, Maldives - Special Envoy of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Abbas Faiz states that now that the first part of the investigation is over, Police is now expected to investigate the… Continued

MIRA collects MVR 624 million as revenue in July 2021

August 10, 2021, 15:41

Male’, Maldives - Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reveals that they have collected MVR 624.07 as revenue in July 2021, including all USD collections. The monthly revenue collection report states that… Continued

Minister Mahloof refuses to resign if prosecuted

August 10, 2021, 15:29

Male', Maldives - Youth Minister, Ahmed Mahloof stated last night that he will not resign from his position even if he is prosecuted, alleging that a group of politicians are… Continued

The Maldives has reached a new normal: President Solih

August 10, 2021, 12:58

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, today, stated that the Maldives has now successfully reached a new normal, as signified by the reopening of schools and the resumption of… Continued