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Ban on styrofoam containers and plastic bottles delayed

June 1, 2021, 15:05

Malé, Maldives - While the ban on single-use plastic went into effect today, there are some amendments to the initial plan. Under the announced amendments, the planned date for enforcement… Continued

Two arrested in connection to Kulhudhuffushi kidnapping

June 1, 2021, 12:52

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police have arrested two suspects in connection the assault and kidnapping case that took place in Kulhudhuffushi city on May 29. Two Maldivian males, ages 24… Continued

Police arrest cyclist who fled from fatal accident site

June 1, 2021, 12:37

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police have arrested the driver of the motorcycle who fled from the scene of the fatal accident on May 26. The 26 year old Maldivian male… Continued

Covid-19: B. Eydhafushi facility records 1st death, death toll rises to 165

June 1, 2021, 12:19

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) reports 4 deaths today including the first death recorded at B. Eydhafushi Covid-19 treatment facility. Today, at 04: 40 an 87 year old… Continued

Amendment proposed to criminalize hate crimes in the Maldives

June 1, 2021, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - MP for Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain has proposed an amendment to the Maldives Penal Code (Law No. 6/2014) to include a number of hate crimes including labelling… Continued

Maldives bans Single Use Plastics effective today!

June 1, 2021, 10:24

Malé, Maldives – Maldives has banned the use of single-use plastics (SUP) effective today. This is a milestone achievement in the island nation's fight against climate change. However, allowances are… Continued

Attorney General recommended AAA students file civil lawsuits: Higher Education Minister

May 31, 2021, 16:53

Malé, Maldives - The Higher Education Minister Dr Ibrahim Hassan said that he has previously asked the AG on the state providing compensation for the students. However, the AG recommended… Continued

Govt. to allow entry of single-use plastic after June 1 under specific conditions

May 31, 2021, 16:28

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Economic Development has informed that the government has changed the rules with regards to the single-use plastic (SUP) ban set to go into effect… Continued

Leaking confidential information on national security is a criminal offence under Maldives Penal Code: MP Hisaan

May 31, 2021, 14:39

Malé, Maldives - MP for Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain has reiterated that leaking confidential information national security is an offence as per the Armed Forces Act 2008 (Act No. 1/2008)… Continued

Ahmed Moosa SeaLife charged with 42 criminal offences

May 31, 2021, 13:38

Malé, Maldives Malé, Maldives –  Managing Director of SeaLife Global, Ahmed Moosa (Ammati) who scammed hundreds of people using housing fraud has been charged with 42 counts of criminal offences,… Continued