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President Solih announces nationwide housing project of MVR 1.2 billion

October 24, 2021, 14:42

HDh. Atoll, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that a nationwide housing project of MVR 1.2 billion is set to commence in 2022. The President stated that the… Continued

COVID-19: Daily positive cases top 200; Special Needs Home under lockdown

October 24, 2021, 10:12

Malé, Maldives - The daily new Covid-19 cases recorded in the Maldives have surpassed 200 with majority of the cases from the islands. Health Protection Agency (HPA) informs that of… Continued

JUST IN: Construction of Hithadhoo-Maradhoo bridge commences

October 23, 2021, 21:19

Addu City, Maldives - The construction of the bridge connecting Addu City's Maradhoo and Hithadhoo, Gaukendi district have commenced today. The USD 147.1 million project to develop the roads of… Continued

Maldives discusses prevention of drug trafficking with US DEA, AFP

October 23, 2021, 19:36

Malé, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem on Friday met with a delegation of officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States and the Australian Federal Police… Continued

Opposition coalition holds ‘Indian Military Out’ protest in Malé

October 23, 2021, 19:30

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition Coalition on Friday evening held a peaceful protest calling to remove the alleged Indian military presence in the Maldives. The protest titled "Walk for Independence"… Continued

Govt. to dispatch 20 ambulances to the islands by next week

October 23, 2021, 19:05

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Health today said that the government will dispatch 20 ambulances to the islands in the upcoming 2 to 3 days. The Health Ministry stated that… Continued

MNDF ceases search for missing child

October 23, 2021, 18:54

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), today, suspended its search for the 4 year old lost at sea, a week since the search began. MNDF stated that a… Continued

Maldives expects to surpass 1 million tourist arrivals by end of October

October 23, 2021, 16:12

Malé, Maldives - The Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom has stated that Maldives will achieve the target of welcoming 1 million tourists by the end of this month, October… Continued

Teenager gets kidnapped, assaulted; Police investigate

October 23, 2021, 15:58

Malé, Maldives - Police are investigating the assault case of a 19 year old girl. The perpetrator has now been remanded to 10 days in custody while the investigation continues.… Continued

Criminal Court imprisons man for 15yrs for child sexual abuse

October 23, 2021, 15:42

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for sexual offences against a child. While the court did not reveal the… Continued