Parliament accepts controversial music hall bill
Malé, Maldives – A bill proposing to establish a music hall, with embedded music facilities for youth to gather and listen to music, has been accepted to Parliament earlier today. The… Continued
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Government withholding documents that prove Yameen’s innocence : Lawyers
Malé, Maldives – Former President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's legal defence team have said today that the Government withholding documents that prove Yameen's innocence in the R. Fuhgiri bribery and money… Continued
Gender Ministry assists at-risk Addu residents affected by lockdown
Addu City, Maldives – The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services (MoGFSS) have started providing assistance to Addu City residents adversely affected by the recent lockdown set in place after… Continued
Female oficers appointed to MNDF Advisory Board for first time
Malé, Maldives – For the first time in the history of the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF), two high raking female officers have been appointed to the Advisory Board of MNDF.… Continued
Famous diving spot “Victory Wreck” to be protected
Malé, Maldives – Popular diving spot "Victory Wreck", located southwest of Velana International Airport, has been decided to be declared as a protected area by the Maldivian Government. The President's… Continued
Opposition commences “Where’s my flat?” protests
Malé, Maldives – Opposition coalition consisting of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) have taken to the streets of Male’ to protest the recently published list… Continued
Female MPs urge investigation into Waheed’s departure
Malé, Maldives – After the former Tourism Minister of Maldives, Ali Waheed who faces multiple charges of sexual offenses fled from the country, female members of the Parliament have sent a letter… Continued
Flats not given to all eligible people due to shortage: Flat Committee
Malé, Maldives – President of the Flat Committee Thoha Mohamed has said that many people who deserved the housing units were not selected due to shortage in apartment units. The… Continued
Starlink – Pre-orders open for Elon Musk’s satellite internet
Washington State, U.S.A. - SpaceX has opened up pre-orders for its Starlink satellite internet service, and Maldives is expected to receive coverage in 2022. Inputting both Malé and Addu City Plus Codes in… Continued
Transparency Maldives advises against discrimination during vaccination efforts
Malé, Maldives – Transparency Maldives has advised authorities against discriminating individuals in the ongoing national level vaccination campaign. The NGO has called for the government to be transparent in their… Continued
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