Yameen Saeed

Flying school blames students for prolonged courses

December 29, 2020, 09:06

Addu City, Maldives – The Addu flying school run by Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) have blamed students for extended course periods after  members of the Parliament Committee on National… Continued

Potentially lethal jellyfish wash up on Hulhumale’ beaches

December 28, 2020, 22:37

Male’, Maldives - Lethal species “Blue bottle” (Physalia utriculus) has been spotted washed up ashore on the beaches of Hulhumale', along with “Blue Button” (Porpita porpita), a relatively harmless species.… Continued

Government announces eligible Civil Service employees for Hulhumale’ apartments

December 28, 2020, 22:00

The Committee Investigating Public Housing Schemes has publicized a provisional list of applicants in the Government Gazette for the Civil Service Employees category under the 'Hiyaa' Public Housing Scheme, which… Continued

Japan allows delayed loan repayments by Maldives

December 28, 2020, 15:41

Male’, Maldives- Japan has allowed Maldives to hold off debt repayments to them after signing an exchange of notes between the 2 countries regarding the G-20 Debt Suspension Initiative. At a… Continued

Sh. Milandhoo woman’s death shrouded in mystery

December 28, 2020, 15:00

Sh.Atoll, Maldives- Authorities cannot explain the sudden death of a young woman earlier today in Sh.Milandhoo. The ward council reported that the woman had just finished swimming at the local… Continued

Police make drug arrests in 4 different atolls

December 28, 2020, 12:03

Male', Maldives- Maldives Police Service(MPS) have said that following anti-drug operations in 4 different atolls, they have arrested 8 individuals suspected of various drug charges. In a statement earlier today,… Continued

Maziya coach Nizambe resigns after ‘disappointing’ team performance

December 28, 2020, 09:30

Male’, Maldives – Coach of Male' based football club Maziya Sports and Recreation Club Mohamed Nizaam (Nizambe) has reportedly resigned following a disappointing performance by the team. A social media… Continued

EC requests to amend laws as State of Public Health Emergency cannot be overturned

December 27, 2020, 22:16

Male', Maldives — The Elections Commission of Maldives has requested amend the sunset provision on the local council elections set in place by the Maldivian Parliament. This comes after the Health… Continued

British Loyalty shipwreck’s Diamond Jubilee to be celebrated in January

December 27, 2020, 10:30

Addu City, Maldives - A special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the British loyalty shipwreck in Addu, called the 'British Loyalty Diamond Jubilee’ is to be held on the… Continued

35 positive for Covid-19 after attending a wedding in Male’

December 26, 2020, 22:40

Male’, Maldives – A wedding party held on the 20th of this month has resulted in 35 individuals, including high risk patients, to tested positive for Covid-19. The event, held at… Continued