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Covid-19 testing not available in Fuvahmulah, 487 samples pending

May 22, 2021, 12:37

Malé, Maldives - Fuvahmulah Emergency Operation Center (FEOC) has expressed concern after only 15 samples were tested out of 165 sent in the past 24 hours. Aminath Ahmed from the… Continued

2 arrestees escape en route to Covid-19 facility

May 22, 2021, 12:15

Malé, Maldives - Two people in police custody have escaped while being transported to Covid-19 facility last night. Police said that they were released from custody to Health Protection Agency… Continued

Tourist arrivals plunge below daily average

May 22, 2021, 11:58

Malé, Maldives – Tourist arrivals into the Maldives have dropped below the daily average starting from Monday, 17 May 2021. While there was an increase in daily average arrivals in 2021, with… Continued

Tui cancels airline bookings to Maldives

May 22, 2021, 11:37

UK - Tui is set to cancel holidays to the Maldives over the next month, up to and including June 27. This comes at a time when Maldives is receiving… Continued

Two foreign teachers suspended for supporting Israel

May 22, 2021, 10:22

Atolls, Maldives - Two Indian teachers have been suspended in Lh. Lhaimagu and HDh. Hanimaadhoo for making social media posts supporting Israel. Hanimaadhoo School has also sent a request to… Continued

BREAKING: 71 Covid-19 positive cases from Fuvahmulah today

May 20, 2021, 16:58

Fuvahmulah City, Maldives - Fuvahmulah Emergency Operation Center reports that 71 people have tested positive today in Fuvahmulah City. At a press conference held today, Fuvahmulah city council said that… Continued

BREAKING: Man linked to extremism arrested in Hulhumalé

May 20, 2021, 16:43

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police has arrested a 27 year old Maldivian male in relation to the crackdown on extremism after the May terror attack. Police have released no further… Continued

Covid-19: Restrictive measures tighten in Addu City with confirmed community spread

May 20, 2021, 16:13

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council has released a circular regarding the enhanced restrictive measures due to a confirmed community spread in the city. These measures include, Immediate halt… Continued

JUST IN: Quorum not met, MP Easa remains chair of Social Affairs committee

May 20, 2021, 14:26

Malé, Maldives - MP Easa, accused of domestic violence remains as Social Affairs Committee chair since the committee was unable to vote on his dismissal due to incomplete quorum. The… Continued

Nasheed’s bodyguard forgets pistol in ADK toilet

May 20, 2021, 13:54

Malé, Maldives - Public outcry has risen in social media after news of a pistol being found in the ADK hospital toilet began circulating. However, local news "Voice" reports from… Continued