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Policymakers and local government officials debate decentralization policies at “Viavathi Raajje” forum

May 28, 2022, 18:37

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih hosted the "Viavathi Raajje" conference on Friday to provide the opportunity to review the existing structures and find avenues for improvement following the… Continued

WAMCO to import compostable garbage bags

May 28, 2022, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) stated on Friday that the company is working to import biodegradable garbage bags amid public concerns about increasing plastic bag usage with the… Continued

World Bank grants USD 24 million to Maldives as employment support

May 28, 2022, 15:07

Unites States - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $24 million grant to improve social protection coverage and employability of Maldivian workers under the Sustainable and… Continued

MVR 34 million in unpaid Atoll Store rent to be deposited to Atoll Councils next week

May 28, 2022, 13:34

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday stated that the Atoll Store rent from years 2017 to 2019 will be deposited to Atoll Councils by the end of… Continued

Police Open Day with on the spot applications opens in Addu City today

May 28, 2022, 13:00

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service is holding an Open Day at the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement with on the spot job applications from 15:00… Continued

Authorities investigate case of expired vaccines administered to children

May 28, 2022, 12:46

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) and main public hospital IGMH have initiated investigations on Friday into an alleged case of administering expired vaccines to children at Villimalé Hospital.… Continued

MDP commences #Baakeenuvey campaign to counter “India Out” movement

May 26, 2022, 15:21

Malé, Maldives - Ruling party MDP on Thursday commenced social media campaign with the hashtag #Baakeenuvey even as opposition floods timelines with "India Out" graphics. Speaker Mohamed Nasheed and MDP… Continued

MSS to begin direct cargo service between Maldives – Malaysia & Singapore in July 2022

May 26, 2022, 12:28

Malé, Maldives - Maldives State Shipping has announced the opening of a new direct cargo route between the Maldives and Malaysia, Singapore starting July 2022. The service is set to… Continued

Government retracts amendment to reduce resort rent

May 26, 2022, 12:16

Malé, Maldives - The Economic Council on Wednesday retracted the amendment to the Tourism Act proposing to reduce resort rent. The government states that the decision to reduce resort rent… Continued

US and Maldives discuss establishing embassies in the two countries

May 26, 2022, 11:29

The Chargé d’affaires of the Mission of the United States of America (USA) to the Maldives, Andrea Appell and President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday, discussed opening embassies in the… Continued