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AG’s comments on “deliberate mistakes” connected to negligence in drug case: CP Hameed

May 11, 2022, 14:37

Malé, Maldives - The Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed on Wednesday stated that Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath's comment that there are police officers who make deliberate mistakes is related to… Continued

Society is responsible for the safety and security of children: President Solih

May 10, 2022, 16:34

Malé, Maldives - In a statement on the occasion of Children's Day, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih called on society to make every effort to protect and preserve the dignity of… Continued

Maldives signs MOU with Qatar Airways to increase inbound air traffic

May 10, 2022, 16:29

UAE - Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at increasing inbound air traffic to the… Continued

Maldivian students in Malaysia to sit this year’s SSC exams

May 10, 2022, 16:23

Malaysia - The Education Ministry held a ceremony on Tuesday to announce the inauguration of Secondary School Certificate exams in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Education Ministry informs that six Maldivian students… Continued

PGO appeals release of suspect arrested for sexual abuse of multiple children

May 10, 2022, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General's Office has decided to appeal the release of a man arrested for the sexual abuse of six minors under his care. The 55-year-old Maldivian man… Continued

Prosecution will continue as new evidence is collected: PGO

May 10, 2022, 12:46

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) released a statement on Tuesday stating that the newly amended Prevention of Terrorism Act (No. 32/2015) allows for the prosecution of suspects… Continued

Coast Guard dispatched after shark attacks fisherman in Lh. Atoll

May 10, 2022, 12:24

Lh. Atoll, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) confirmed on Tuesday that a shark has attacked a fisherman in Lh. Atoll. The fisherman was attacked as he fell overboard… Continued

Maldives health professionals protest for pay harmonization

May 10, 2022, 12:17

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Health Professionals Union (MPHU) protested in front of the Ministry of Finance demanding a date for the implementation of a job structure for the health… Continued

JUST IN: Sri Lankan Prime Minister resigns amid mass protests

May 9, 2022, 16:32

Sri Lanka - Sri Lankan media reports that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned hours earlier amid mass protests in the country. Rajapaksa has resigned after evoking emergency and placing… Continued

Brazil donates 800,000 vaccine doses to Maldives

May 9, 2022, 14:40

Malé, Maldives - Ambassador of Brazil to Maldives stated on Monday that the Brazil Ministry of Public Health will dispatch 800,000 doses of vaccine later this month. The new Ambassador… Continued