Two convicted of raping disabled woman jailed for 15 years
Addu City, Maldives - Two men convicted of raping a disabled woman in Addu City have been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The assault took place during the early… Continued
President ratifies new amendment to Tourism Act
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday ratified the 11th amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act (Act no. 2/99). The amendment, which was passed by the parliament during… Continued
President Solih and First Lady Fazna to depart for Hajj pilgrimage
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed are scheduled to depart on Monday morning for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. They are… Continued
MVR 84 million agreement signed with RDC to develop Ameeneemagu
Malé, Maldives - Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and Road Development Corporation (RDC) signed an agreement to develop Ameeneemagu under the Malé Streetscaping Project. The project with an… Continued
Second batch of doctors arrive in the Maldives from Cuba
Malé, Maldives - The second batch of Cuban Medical Brigade arrived in the Maldives on Sunday under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Maldives' Ministry of Health and Ministry of… Continued
MJA and Maldives Editors Guild urge President Solih against ratifying bill forcing journalists to disclose sources
Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Journalist Association (MJA) and Editors Guild on Sunday called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to not ratify the "Evidence Bill" as passed by the Maldives… Continued
Maldives introduces currency symbol for Dhivehi Rufiyaa
Malé, Maldives - Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on Sunday revealed the official currency symbol for the Maldivian currency Dhivehi Rufiyaa at a ceremony held at MMA headquarters. The symbol was… Continued
Met Office forecasts storm surges for 15 atolls
Malé, Maldives - Maldives Meteorological Service on Sunday released an alert forecasting storm swell surges for 15 atolls from Haa Alifu to Thaa atoll. The atolls can expect swell surges… Continued
Locals disconnect causeway as severe surges flood Madaveli
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - Madaveli Island Council report on Saturday stated that the causeway connecting the islands of Madaveli and Hoadedhoo has been purposefully destroyed amid flooding in Madaveli… Continued
Sea swells flood over 20 Maldives islands causing major damage
Malé, Maldives - National Disaster Management Authority of Maldives on Saturday stated that over 20 Maldive islands had been affected by yesterday's sea swells. With the met office declaring white… Continued
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