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Court remands cybercriminal responsible for nude photo leaks for 15 days

September 29, 2021, 15:00

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Tuesday remanded Masaid bin Sameeu, the cybercriminal responsible for nude photo leaks on social media, for additional 15 days. Masaid bin… Continued

Italy green lights quarantine free travel to the Maldives

September 29, 2021, 14:01

Milan, Italy - Italy on Tuesday added the Maldives to the list of countries that travellers do not require quarantine upon arrival or return. Italy's Health Ministry said that travellers… Continued

Over 337,000 people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Maldives

September 29, 2021, 09:36

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed last night that more than 337,000 individuals have been fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus in Maldives. Latest statistics released by the… Continued

Evidence bill to be amended amid concerns of provision threatening press freedom

September 28, 2021, 17:29

Malé, Maldives - Attorney General's Office today released a statement the Evidence Bill will be amended at committee stage to address public and media concerns regarding provision granting courts rights… Continued

Reduced mobile internet rates to be announced by October 1: CAM

September 28, 2021, 17:05

Malé, Maldives - Communication Authority of Maldives (CAM), today, stated that the reduced internet rates will be announced by telcos latest by Friday. Speaking to local news Mihaaru the CEO… Continued

Wife charged with money laundering for allegedly using husband’s drug trafficking money

September 28, 2021, 15:56

Malé, Maldives - Ramiza Ali, M. Kuredhimaage was charged with money laundering at a hearing at the Criminal Court today. Ramiza is charged with money laundering for using money obtained through drug-trafficking… Continued

Machinery for the Addu Road Development Project arrives in Addu City

September 28, 2021, 15:23

Addu City, Maldives - The machinery required for the Addu Road Development Project has been brought to Addu City this afternoon. Machinery brought for Addu Road Development Project Originally tweeted… Continued

World Tourism Day celebrations cancelled due to tourism linked despair in Addu City: Minister Mausoom

September 28, 2021, 13:31

Malé, Maldives - Tourism Minister of Maldives Abdulla Mausoom has said that the World Tourism Day 2021 was cancelled in Addu City due to the despair of the Addu people.… Continued

Amnesty International, IFJ & other organizations call to withdraw Article 136B in Evidence Bill

September 28, 2021, 13:01

Malé, Maldives - The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), its affiliate the Maldives Journalist Association (MJA), the Maldives Editors Guild, Transparency Maldives and Amnesty International today released a joint statement… Continued

COVID-19: Over 120 cases recorded in Maldives

September 28, 2021, 09:14

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that 122 cases were recorded in the Maldives yesterday. The agency stated that 38 were from the Greater Malé area, while 78… Continued