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All–female aquanaut crew selected in race-against-time to save Maldives from climate crisis

August 31, 2022, 10:25

Two Maldivian women will make history as part of a ten-strong science team from the Indian Ocean nation, when they join an international science mission and venture deep into the… Continued

2 Indian nationals questioned over spy camera use at VIA

August 29, 2022, 09:46

Malé, Maldives - Two Indian nationals have been questioned by Maldivian Police Service over the use of spy cameras at Velana International Airport. According to local media sources, the two… Continued

Will work with national task force combatting drug-related offences: President Solih

August 29, 2022, 09:30

Muli, Meemu Atoll - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has assured M. Muli island that he would work with the national task force combatting drug-related offences to find ways to address… Continued

Addu Mayor criticizes governments lack of effort on drug prevention

August 28, 2022, 11:27

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar criticizes the governments lack of initiative and effort to find a solution to the widespread substance abuse in Addu City.… Continued

Oxford University to support deep-sea expedition in Maldives 

August 28, 2022, 10:44

Oxford University researchers are playing a key role in the first systematic survey of ocean life in the Maldives, from the surface to 1000 metres deep. This will enable the… Continued

UNGA President Abdulla Shahid to visit India today

August 28, 2022, 08:36

NYC, USA - President of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid will visit India from August 28 to 29 and meet the senior leadership, focussing on ongoing issues at the… Continued

This administration is of the people: President Solih

August 28, 2022, 08:16

Dhiggaru, Meemu Atoll - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Saturday that his administration is of the people and will continue to promote, uphold, and serve their best interests. He… Continued

Grounded bridge platform removed after 12 days

August 27, 2022, 15:28

Malé, Maldives - AFCONS Infrastructure has removed the grounded self elevating bridge platform from Vilimalé reef today. The bridge platform which was brought in for geo-technical studies of the Thila-Male'… Continued

MDP presidential primary scheduled for October

August 27, 2022, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has scheduled their presidential primary election for October, 2022. Although the date for the primary elections has not been officially announced, according to… Continued

Thasmeen appointed as High Commissioner of Maldives to Singapore. 

August 25, 2022, 15:32

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed Ahmed Thasmeen Ali as the High Commissioner of Maldives to the Republic of Singapore. The President presented Thasmeen with his letter… Continued