Ali Faaiq

Parliament session cut short without taking Tax Hike Bill vote

November 14, 2022, 15:47

Malé, Maldives - Todays session of Parliament has been concluded without taking the vote on government's proposal to increase GST and TGST. The government has proposed to increase GST and… Continued

14pc of population has diabetes: Health Ministry

November 14, 2022, 13:22

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Health has revealed that 14 percent of the Maldivian population has diabetes. In a statement issued on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the Ministry… Continued

MMA issues new banknotes with Maldivian Rufiyaa symbol

November 14, 2022, 09:40

Malé, Maldives - Central bank of Maldives, Maldives Monetary Authority has issued the new MVR 50 notes with the Maldivian rufiyaa symbol printed on both sides of the banknote. The… Continued

President meets Dh. Ban’didhoo Island council

November 14, 2022, 09:27

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met on Sunday with the Island Council and Women's Development Committee (WDC) members of Ban'didhoo Island. The meeting was held at the President's… Continued

DED officer arrested in drug-fueled party raid suspended

November 13, 2022, 17:22

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that the Drug Enforcement Department officer who was arrested while partying under the influence of drugs has now been suspended. Police arrested… Continued

STELCO MD Shareef joins MDP

November 13, 2022, 15:59

Malé, Maldives - Former Chairman of Maldives Elections Commission and current MD of State Electric Company (STELCO), Ahmed Shareef has joined Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Shareef reportedly signed to MDP… Continued

DED officer among arrestees for partying

November 13, 2022, 15:43

Malé, Maldives - One of the 12 people arrested with drugs in an apartment in the Malé City on Thursday night is a Drug Enforcement Department police officer. Police arrested… Continued

Non-muslims to be informed of prohibition from openly expressing religious beliefs

November 13, 2022, 13:45

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs last week asked foreigners to be informed that slogans of other religions cannot be expressed in Maldives. The ministry sent a circular to… Continued

“Hassan Kurusee” on Twitter is not me: Nasheed

November 13, 2022, 13:10

Former President and Speaker of Parliament, Mohammed Nasheed has said that the account run under the name “Hassan Kurusee“ on Twitter is not his. Speaker Nasheed’s comments come as MP… Continued

Police confirm remaining unidentified fire victim as Indian national

November 13, 2022, 11:49

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that the identity of the man who died in the fire that broke out in Malé City on Wednesday night to be… Continued