Europe against duty-free fish exports as they are not allowed to fish in Maldivian waters: Fisheries Minister

July 21, 2021, 10:47

Malé Maldives - Fisheries Minister Dr. Hussain Rasheed on Tuesday, said that the 24 percent tariff presently levied for fish exports to European countries is not being reduced because European… Continued

30 private jets expected to arrive in Maldives for Eid holidays

July 21, 2021, 10:17

Malé, Maldives - The travel agency Sky Tours on Tuesday, said that they expect around 30 private jets to arrive in Maldives targeting this Eid. Managing Director of Sky Tours,… Continued

COVID-19: Huvadhu Atoll reports highest numbers in Maldives at with 82 cases

July 21, 2021, 09:58

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has recorded 169 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours in Maldives, out of the 4,932 samples taken.  As per the agency,… Continued

Permission given to two taxis from each center to drive during vehicle ban hours on Eid

July 20, 2021, 16:39

Male', Maldives - Male' City Council announced that they have decided to give permission to two taxi's from each center to drive during vehicle ban hours in Male' from 16:00… Continued

Ben & Jerry’s cease sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

July 20, 2021, 16:37

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Ben & Jerry’s on Monday said that they are going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying… Continued

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina gifts haribhanga mangoes to President Solih

July 20, 2021, 15:31

Male', Maldives - Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina sent 50kg of Haribhanga mangoes this Monday to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as a token of friendship. High Commissioner of Bangladesh… Continued

Air India arranges special flights to Malé

July 20, 2021, 14:55

Malé, Maldives - Air India on Tuesday, has announced their plans to arrange new nonstop flights between Mumbai and India. The new flights will commence from 28 July onwards. The… Continued

President Solih departs to Sri Lanka on a three day trip

July 20, 2021, 14:33

Malé, Maldives — President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih departed to Sri Lanka this afternoon on an unofficial three day trip. According to Sri Lankan media outlets, President Solih arrived… Continued

MMA announces for consultant to develop payment system

July 20, 2021, 13:56

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced for a technical consultant to further develop their payment system. MMA informs that those interested in becoming a technical consultant for… Continued

Temporary residents in Maldives to pay income tax

July 20, 2021, 11:58

Male', Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih this morning ratified the first amendment bill to the Income Tax Act to impose income tax on temporary residents in Maldives who earn wages. While… Continued