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Former President Yameen seeks MVR 2.4 million in privileges for convicted period

December 5, 2021, 19:25

Malé, Maldives - Former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's lawyers have filed to secure MVR 2.4 million of unpaid allowances under the Presidents’ Protection and Benefit Act. In a statement, the… Continued

Bulk carrier “Navios Amaryllis” released after paying USD 10 million fine

December 5, 2021, 19:09

Malé, Maldives - The owners of the bulk carrier Navios Amaryllis that ran aground Rasfari reef has been released after paying USD 10 million (MVR 154 million) fine. This is… Continued

Government spends MVR 18.2 million in 2021 for therapeutic treatments

December 5, 2021, 18:51

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that the government has spent MVR 18.2 million by the end of October 2021 under the scheme to provide therapeutic treatments.… Continued

Maldives welcomes over 1.16 million tourists via scheduled flights

December 4, 2021, 16:06

Malé, Maldives - The Tourism Ministry data to date shows that over 1.16 million tourists have arrived in the Maldives through scheduled flights while over 51 thousand travelled via charter… Continued

There is no freedom of expression now: ex President Yameen

December 4, 2021, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - Newly acquitted former President of the Maldives Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has said that all media other than online news outlets are under the control of the government.… Continued

Three most recent Covid-19 deaths originate from the islands

December 4, 2021, 15:14

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has recorded its 252nd Covid-19 death with the passing of a 93 year old Maldivian man in Dhaalu atoll. The elderly patient passed away at 07:10… Continued

SriLankan resumes flights to Addu City after 2 year hiatus

December 4, 2021, 14:33

Addu City, Maldives - SriLankan Airlines has resumed flights to the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, Addu City, after a 2 year hiatus. SriLankan began scheduled flights to Gan on… Continued

Addu City Council’s legal officer under arson attack

December 4, 2021, 14:24

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council's legal officer Abdulla Ihsan's car was set on fire earlier this morning. Speaking to the press, Ihsan stated that his cars rear windshield… Continued

“India Out” is more dangerous to Maldives: National Security Chair Aslam

December 4, 2021, 10:26

Malé, Maldives - Chairperson of Parliament's Committee on National Security Service (241 Committee), North Hithadhoo MP Mohamed Aslam on Friday said that the India Out campaign is a danger to… Continued

Human Rights organizations call for timely implementation of amendment criminalizing marital rape

December 2, 2021, 22:22

Malé, Maldives - Eight organizations have welcomed the amendments to the Sexual Offences Act (No. 17/2014) by including marital rape as a punishable offense. Uthema, Family Legal Clinic, Equality Now,… Continued