Yameen Saeed

Addu International Airport orders AAA to vacate flying school premises

June 24, 2021, 09:39

Malé, Maldives –  Addu International Airport (AIA) has requested the Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) to vacate the building they use for the flying school in Addu City. The contract between… Continued

Maldives Environment Ministry raises awareness on sustainable tourism of protected areas

June 21, 2021, 10:01

Malé, Maldives – A sustainable tourism strengthening workshop targeted at stakeholders that visit protected areas has kicked off on Monday. Maldives Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology Aminath Shauna… Continued

Homestay Tourism will benefit citizens: Dr Mausoom

June 19, 2021, 21:27

Malé, Maldives – Minister of Tourism Dr Abdullah Mausoom has stated that homestay tourism will benefit Maldivians. In a tweet earlier today, the Minister said that resorts, hotels, safaris and… Continued

The Indian and UK Covid-19 variant present in Maldives

June 16, 2021, 09:39

Malé, Maldives –   Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) spokesperson Dr. Fathimath Nazla Rafeeq has stated that the Indian and UK variants of Covid-19 have been discovered in the Maldives. At a… Continued

No plans to give any local airports to foreigners: Economic Minister

June 15, 2021, 10:19

Malé, Maldives – Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail has stated that the government has no plans to give away Maldivian airports to foreign parties. Fayyaz stated this in a press… Continued

Covid-19 : Restrictions in Malé to be eased this week

June 14, 2021, 09:31

Malé, Maldives – The Government has revealed that restrictions placed in the capital city Malé after the recent surge in Covid-19 cases are to be eased this week. At a press… Continued

Mariya is MDP’s mother, will not do anything to harm Nasheed: Bigey

June 11, 2021, 20:42

Malé, Maldives – MP of Alifushi Constituency Mohamed Rasheed (Bigey) has stated that the Minister of Defence Mariya Ahmed Didi is the mother of MDP, and that she would not do… Continued

Surprised Minister Mahloof hasn’t been dismissed : Dr Jameel

June 10, 2021, 08:57

Malé, Maldives – Former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel has stated that he is surprised that even though Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Ahmed Mahloof has not been dismissed… Continued

Trying to ease Covid-19 restrictions after a week: President Solih

June 8, 2021, 21:56

Malé, Maldives –  President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated today that there are plans to ease the measures after an additional week of lockdown and further assessment. In a press conference… Continued

Nasheed’s family meets with new SPG commander

June 6, 2021, 21:09

Malé, Maldives – Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed's family has met with the Special Protection Group (SPG) regarding Speaker Nasheed's security, after an attempted assassination last month. Speaker Nasheed's younger brother,… Continued