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New Civil Service Act amendment removes merit and experience precedence!

March 15, 2021, 17:05

Malé, Maldives - Thirteen amendments have been proposed to the Civil Service Act of Maldives by MP of Addu City, Meedhoo Constituency, Rozaina Adam. One of which includes removing Chapter… Continued

Amendment proposed to allocate seats for women at Civil Service Commission

March 15, 2021, 16:36

Malé, Maldives - An amendment had been proposed at the Maldives Parliament to allocate minimum two seats for women for the Civil Services Commission. This amendment was proposed by MP… Continued

Sinopharm & Pfizer approved for use in Maldives

March 15, 2021, 13:14

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has approved Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine and Pfizer for use in the Maldives. The Deputy Director General of MFDA confirmed this… Continued

First dose vaccination to resume with new shipment arrival

March 15, 2021, 12:36

Malé, Maldives - Maldives will restart vaccination with the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine with the arrival of vaccine shipment according to Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC). Today is… Continued

Maldives, coastal nations call out EU for insincere approach to yellowfin tuna conservation

March 14, 2021, 15:20

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives has expressed disappointment after the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission Special Session which focused on the sustainability of the yellowfin tuna fishery ended without… Continued

Hundreds queue for Covishield vaccine in capital city Malé

March 14, 2021, 13:13

Malé, Maldives - Local news media and social media report hundreds lining up for the Covid-19 jab at vaccination locations in Malé. This comes after the Health Minister announced that… Continued

Maldivian to start direct flights from Mumbai to N. Maafaru

March 14, 2021, 10:52

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian just announced that the national carrier will start direct flights from N. Maafaru to Mumbai. In a press conference, the Managing Director of Maldivian, Mohammed Mihad,… Continued

New Happy Market outlet opens in Hithadhoo

March 11, 2021, 16:16

Addu City, Maldives - Nationwide import and distributor, Happy Market, has opened a new outlet close to Ramadan in Hithadhoo, Addu City. The Managing Director of Happy Market inaugurated the… Continued

Maldivians can enter Russia via direct flights only

March 11, 2021, 15:48

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Foreign Ministry has reminded the public to remain up to date on travel rules and regulations when travelling to Russia. While all Maldivians, except those travelling… Continued

President Solih to visit Qatar to mark re-establishment of diplomatic ties

March 11, 2021, 14:39

Malé, Madives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is to visit Qatar on 14 March 2021, to mark the re-establishment of diplomatic relations after a lengthy diplomatic hiatus between the two… Continued