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Maldivian to resume flights to Sri Lanka on March 27

March 10, 2022, 16:13

Malé, Maldives - National Airline Maldivian on Thursday announced that the airline will be resuming flights to Ratmalana International Airport, Colombo on 27 March 2022. The flights are set to… Continued

Scholarships announced to train specialist doctors for regional hospitals including AEH

March 10, 2022, 16:03

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Higher Education on Thursday announced a scholarship scheme to train 15 super specialists and specialized doctors to serve in 6 regional hospitals including Addu… Continued

President ratifies the 7th amendment to the Judges Act granting parental leave

March 10, 2022, 15:47

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday ratified the seventh amendment to the Judges Act of the Maldives (Law no. 13/2010). The amendment bill added to the legislation Section 64-1, subsequent… Continued

No reason for public outrage at removing Addu City’s “Ruhgandu” coconut palms: Mayor Nizar

March 10, 2022, 15:24

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar stated earlier today that there is no reason for the public outrage faced at the removal of over 50 coconut palms… Continued

MDP Internal elections postponed with a 100 votes

March 9, 2022, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - The incumbent ruling party, Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s internal election to appoint a party chairperson was postponed on Tuesday with a vote by the MDP congress. The… Continued

Supreme Court rules in favour of independent legal representation for island councils in court

March 9, 2022, 15:14

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives on Tuesday overturned the High Court ruling stating that local councils may not represent themselves in court with regard to land disputes… Continued

No Maldivian terrorist fighters entered foreign conflict zones in 3 years: Defence Minister Mariya

March 9, 2022, 14:56

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Minister of Defence Mariya Didi, on Wednesday, stated that there is no recorded case of any Maldivian entering a designated conflict zone as a Foreign… Continued

Gender Ministry advises against Women’s Day activities promoting gender stereotypes

March 7, 2022, 15:28

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services has advised against celebratory activities that promote gender stereotypes for International Women's Day 2022. The Ministry released a circular… Continued

Parliament grants unanimous approval for the Maldives Hydrographic Service

March 7, 2022, 15:08

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament today passed to establish the Maldives Hydrographic Service under the mandate of the Ministry of Defence as per the proposal of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.… Continued

Parliament Committee on Independent Institutions starts vetting ACC nominees

March 7, 2022, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament Committee on Independent Institutions on Monday started the vetting process of the candidates for Anti Corruption Commission membership nominated by the President. President Ibrahim Mohamed… Continued