Editorial

COVID-19 Vaccines: What do we know so far?

November 2, 2020, 14:30

The number of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 worldwide just surpassed 46 million. Numerous countries are facing their second and third waves forcing more lockdowns and strict preventive measures. Although we… Continued

Local scholars furious after Shahinda’s participation in Parliamentary meeting

October 31, 2020, 19:28

Male', Maldives - Local Islamic scholars have expressed dissatisfaction towards the Parliament, after the Executive Director of Maldives Democracy Network (MDN), Shahindha Ismail took part in a Parliamentary meeting. Shahindha,… Continued

Government fails to give credit to CCAP in new Biosphere Reserves

October 29, 2020, 16:00

As the government of Maldives celebrates the two southern most cities, Addu and Fuvahmulah being designated as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, major contributors of making the dossier successful have been omitted… Continued

Faskuri Boat Hijacking: Angry mob at harbor, boat not allowed to leave

October 26, 2020, 16:34

L. Gan, Maldives - More updates have been received regarding the hijacked 'Faskuri' boat, which was forced to dock at L. Gan harbor after a group of some 30 hijackers… Continued

Faskuri boat hijacking: Captain was threatened with knife, no arrests made

October 26, 2020, 16:00

L. Gan, Maldives - The crew members of the 'Faskuri' fishing vessel which was hijacked by a group of men armed with sharp weapons, have further detailed the ordeal they… Continued

JUST IN: Local fishing vessel hijacked while out at sea!

October 26, 2020, 07:59

L.Gan, Maldives - A fishing vessel out fishing at sea around 11 miles off of L. Gan has been hijacked. The fishing vessel which was hijacked by a group of intruders… Continued

The Times of Addu – documenting time 60 years on

October 19, 2020, 09:00

A history lesson about the Maldives comes with many variations and twists in tales. A blur of centuries where facts have become lores. Yet one of the most important piece… Continued

Maldives amidst of Sino-India vying for influence in the region. Time to choose a side?

October 12, 2020, 10:14

Maldives sits squashed in a pivotal point when rivalry between China and India increases for greater influence in the Indian Ocean region. The Island nation maintained stable diplomatic relations with… Continued

What is being built in Addu City? A military base or a law enforcement college?

September 19, 2020, 13:00

The set of buildings currently being built for free by the Indian government on the land of Hithadhoo, Addu City, has risen several questions among the local people. After-all, what… Continued

New strain of virus with pandemic potential discovered in china

June 30, 2020, 12:57

Beijing, China - A new flu virus strain with a potential to infect humans have been found in pigs in china. The researchers who discovered this new virus strain are… Continued