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JUST IN: High Court frees Maldivian on OFAC list

September 16, 2021, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives throws out the terrorism charges against Mohamed Ameen, the first Maldivian on the terrorist list publicized by America’s Department of the Treasuries… Continued

Doctors & nurses submit petition to President Solih regarding promotion discontinuation

September 16, 2021, 15:04

Malé, Maldives - 491 doctors and nurses of IGMH have signed and submitted a petition to the President sharing various concerns. The petition highlighted Civil Service Commission's decision to discontinue… Continued

India appoints Munu Mahawar as High Commissioner to Maldives

September 16, 2021, 14:01

New Delhi, India - The Government of India has appointed Shri Munu Mahawar as the new High Commissioner to the Maldives. Shri Mahawar is presently Ambassador of India to the… Continued

Ex-President Yameen cautioned for participating in protest from house arrest

September 16, 2021, 13:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Thursday cautioned the former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom, who indirectly took part in the protest held by PPM while under house arrest.… Continued

Fuad Thaufeeq appointed as President of the Elections Commission

September 16, 2021, 13:26

Malé, Maldives - Fuad Thaufeeq was elected as the President of the Elections Commission (EC) on Wednesday. The position remained vacant since June 15 after the former EC President Ahmed… Continued

SriLankan to restart scheduled flights to Gan from November 2021

September 16, 2021, 10:09

SriLankan Airlines has announced that the airline will restart scheduled international flights to Gan, Addu City, Maldives in November 2021. The airline is scheduled to start one weekly international flight… Continued

Covid-19 spending rises to MVR 3.8 billion

September 15, 2021, 16:45

Malé, Maldives – Ministry of Finance has revealed that as of 9 September 2021, the Maldives Government’s Covid-19-related spending has risen to MVR 3.8 billion. According to the weekly updates… Continued

MNP secures 5000 signatures for party registration

September 15, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives National Party (MNP) has secured 5000 signatures required and applied for party registration at the Elections Commission (EC) of Maldives. Once registered, the new political… Continued

Abdulla Shahid of Maldives assumes office as the 76th UNGA President

September 15, 2021, 16:08

United Nations - The Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid was sworn in as the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) early Wednesday during the closing of the… Continued

Children, a majority in Maldives drug trade

September 15, 2021, 15:48

Malé, Maldives - An assessment conducted by the Health Ministry shows that children are a large majority used in the drug trade as dealers. In addition to this, the Ministry… Continued