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MP Rozaina to question Tourism Minister about closed resorts in Addu City

September 30, 2021, 15:46

Malé, Maldives - MP for Meedhoo Constituency Rozaina Ahmed today requested to question the Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom at the Maldives Parliament regarding the closed luxury resorts in Addu City.… Continued

Hithadhoo Court sentences man to 10 years in prison for sex abuse of minor

September 30, 2021, 15:30

Addu City, Maldives - The Addu City Hithadhoo Magistrate Court has sentenced a man for sexually abusing a minor to imprisonment for 10 years. In 2015, a man (20) sexually… Continued

Prosecution files terrorism charges against Indian High Commission bomb threat suspect

September 30, 2021, 14:38

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Prosecutor General's Office (PGO), today, filed charges against Mohamed Inad who made bomb threats against the Indian High Commission under the Prevention of Terrorism Act… Continued

Civil Court schedules hearing regarding ex-President Yameen’s failure to pay USD 5 million fine

September 30, 2021, 14:06

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Court of Maldives has scheduled the initial hearing regarding the request filed by the Attorney General (AG) after President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom failed to pay… Continued

Maldives and India sign MOU on Marine Security through cooperation in LRIT System

September 30, 2021, 13:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives and India today signed an agreement to augment the security, safety and marine environment protection in the region, through cooperation in the long-range identification and tracking… Continued

COVID-19 situation worsens in the islands!

September 30, 2021, 09:39

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that 108 cases were recorded in the islands yesterday. The agency stated that a total of 141 cases were recorded, with only… Continued

Addu City faces Police shortages amid escalating violence

September 29, 2021, 17:11

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council today states that the council has not received an update from the Ministry of Home Affairs a month after requesting additional resources amid… Continued

Maldives reiterates commitment to exploring further avenues of cooperation with Saudi Arabia

September 29, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Defence Mariya Didi has reiterated Maldives’ commitment to exploring further avenues of cooperation with Saudi Arabia, especially in the Defence and Security domain, and pledged… Continued

Maldives Economic, Finance Ministers discuss economic relations during official visit to Qatar

September 29, 2021, 15:49

Doha, Qatar - A high level delegation from Maldives, including the Finance and Economic Ministers, have met with several Qatari counterparts in an official visit to enhance Qatar-Maldives bilateral relations.… Continued

Minimum wage determination delayed until October 10

September 29, 2021, 15:21

Malé, Maldives - The minimum wage determination has been rescheduled again, with the target date set for 10 October 2021. Speaking to local news Dhauru, the Chairman of the Wage… Continued