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President ratifies amendment criminalizing hate crimes

November 28, 2021, 13:01

Malé, Maldives - The President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Sunday morning, ratified the amendment to the Penal Code of Maldives (Act no: 9/2014) criminalizing hate crimes. The newly… Continued

JUST IN: Criminal Court to issue arrest warrant for alleged sexual offender Ali Waheed

November 28, 2021, 12:26

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives today stated that the court will issue an arrest warrant for former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed for failure to appear in court… Continued

Booster shots for healthcare, tourism and airport frontliners to commence this week

November 27, 2021, 20:40

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced today that Maldives will expand the Covid-19 booster program to the general population starting mid December. President Solih stated this following… Continued

BREAKING: Maldives imposes travel ban on 7 African countries regarding Omicron variant

November 27, 2021, 20:23

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) today released a statement imposing a travel ban on 7 African countries with regards to the newly classified Omicron variant. Effective Sunday, travellers… Continued

Nasheed cautions against closing Maldives borders

November 27, 2021, 18:10

Malé, Maldives - The Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, today, warned against closing the Maldivian borders. In a reported Whatsapp group conversation of ruling party MDP, Speaker Nasheed… Continued

Minister of Defence Mariya Didi reviews Passing Out Parade at Indian Naval Academy

November 27, 2021, 17:45

Maldives Minister of Defence Mariya Didi on Saturday morning reviewed the Passing Out Parade (POP) - Autumn Term at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, as the first Minister… Continued

Maldives implements Strategic Policing Requirement

November 25, 2021, 16:56

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Ministry of Home Affairs today implemented the Strategic Policing Requirement as stipulated by the Maldives Police Service Act (Law No. 34/2020). The Strategic Policing Requirement… Continued

PG refuses to engage regarding malicious prosecution allegations by Youth Minister Mahloof

November 25, 2021, 16:43

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General (PG) Hussain Shameem has refused to respond to allegations by Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Minister Ahmed Mahloof of malicious prosecution. Youth Minister Ahmed… Continued

India extends USD 15 million grant assistance for Greater Malé Connectivity Project

November 25, 2021, 14:50

Malé, Maldives - The Government of India on Wednesday extended grant assistance of USD 15 million for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP). https://twitter.com/HCIMaldives/status/1463541342731071488?s=20 The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP)… Continued

STO to bring 20 additional ambulances for the islands

November 25, 2021, 14:39

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Health has stated that 20 additional ambulances allocated for the islands will arrive in the Maldives this month. This shipment is part of the ambulances… Continued