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Maldives to issue driving licenses test free to Bangladesh license holders

September 20, 2021, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - Transport Ministry of Maldives, on Sunday, added Bangladesh to the list of countries that do not require a driving test to obtain a driving license in the… Continued

PGO appeals alleged IS leader Ameen’s release at Supreme Court

September 20, 2021, 13:32

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) appealed the High Court’s decision on Thursday to free the alleged IS leader of Maldives Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla, Maadhadu, Fuvahmulah. The High… Continued

Over 70 percent of offices closed as civil servants strike

September 20, 2021, 13:19

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Civil Servants Association states that civil servants at over 70 percent of government offices did not attend work today as part of the civil servants'… Continued

Unclear who’s actually protesting: Civil Service Commission

September 19, 2021, 17:21

Malé, Maldives - The President of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Mohamed Nasih has said that it is unclear who is protesting, regarding the silent protest held today by civil servants… Continued

Filladhoo islanders demand MP Shareef to return Dhapparu

September 19, 2021, 16:52

Malé, Maldives - The islanders of Filladhoo, today, protested against the constituency MP Ibrahim Shareef during his visit to the island and demanded he return Dhapparu to Filladhoo jurisdiction. Filladhoo… Continued

Media to be investigated for state children’s shelter Fiyavathi crisis coverage

September 19, 2021, 16:17

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament Human Rights and Gender Committee, today, decided to order the Maldives Media Council (MMC) to investigate the media coverage of the developing crisis at state… Continued

Navio Amaryllis will be granted approval to leave Maldives after MVR 109 million fine

September 19, 2021, 15:49

Malé, Maldives - The Environment Ministry states that Navio Amaryllis that crashed into protected Rasfari reef causing major damage will only be allowed to leave Maldives after paying MVR 109… Continued

COVID-19: Daily recorded cases from the islands rise above 100!

September 19, 2021, 09:38

Malé, Maldives – Statistics released by Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal that cases from the atolls have jumped above 100. As per the agency, out of the new cases, 49… Continued

JUST IN: Avid College cancels agreement with AAA

September 18, 2021, 16:38

Malé, Maldives - Avid College, today, cancelled lease agreement with Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA). While Avid College signed an agreement with AAA to run the flying school located in… Continued

President Solih departs for New York to attend the 76th Session of UNGA

September 18, 2021, 16:21

Malé, Maldives – President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih left for New York City, United States, this morning to attend the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 76th… Continued