Yameen Saeed

Travel restrictions placed on AA.Thoddoo

January 26, 2021, 22:12

Male’, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has placed AA.Thoddoo under monitoring status, effectively restricting travel to and from the island. This was done as health authorities need to conduct Covid-19… Continued

Addu streets flood after thunderstorms

January 26, 2021, 18:55

Addu City, Maldives - The Southern atolls of Maldives have been issued a yellow alert by The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) since the early hours of today following thunderstorms and… Continued

World Bank extends additional USD21.6 million to the Maldives for Income Support Allowance

January 26, 2021, 16:08

Washington, D.C.- The World Bank has revealed their Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of USD 21.6 million to the Maldives, supporting the Maldivian government's Income support allowance… Continued

Political appointees cannot criticize the government: New Policy Amendment

January 25, 2021, 20:11

Male', Maldives - An amendment has been made to the code of ethics for political employees that states that even if the individual disagrees with government decisions, voicing opinions against… Continued

Discussions to bring Chinese tourists to Maldives start tomorrow

January 25, 2021, 15:55

Male', Maldives - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that discussions are to be held tomorrow that would facilitate the travel of Chinese tourists to the Maldives. The Foreign… Continued

Police request travel ban for Gili Lankanfushi Resort GM

January 24, 2021, 18:15

Male', Maldives - Maldives Police Service (MPS) has requested a travel ban for Gililankan Fushi Resort's General Manager David Stepetic for suspected involvement in the case of a sandbank being… Continued

JUST IN: Saudi Government reveals special policy for Maldivians going to Umrah

January 24, 2021, 17:48

Male', Maldives - The Saudi Arabian government has announced special policies for Maldivian's planning to go to Umrah during the current pandemic. This comes after Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah… Continued

Everything you need to know about Covid-19 vaccine in Maldives

January 24, 2021, 17:37

Male', Maldives - The Maldivian Covid-19 vaccination initiate "Dhifaau" (english translation: defence) has released a statement with answers to frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 vaccination process. This included extremely… Continued

Opposition rejects Yameen’s verdict, plans immediate action

January 23, 2021, 19:12

Male', Maldives - The opposition has announced plans for immediate action, after the High Court upheld  Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s 5 year money laundering sentence that the Criminal… Continued

January service charge amounts skyrocket in some resorts

January 23, 2021, 18:21

Male', Maldives - Various resorts across Maldives have paid a remarkably high service charge to their employees in January 2021. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi gave out USD 3,340 (MVR 51,502),… Continued