Yameen Saeed

6 Issues of Local Council Elections submitted to High Court

May 10, 2021, 10:56

Malé, Maldives - High Court of the Maldives has accepted 6 cases regarding last months Local Council and Women's Development Committee (WDC) Elections. While the public was allowed until last night… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Police confirms individual arrested today is prime suspect!

May 9, 2021, 13:21

Malé, Maldives – Maldives Police Service has confirmed that the man arrested earlier today is the prime suspect in the terrorist attack against Former President Mohamed Nasheed. Riyaz added that while… Continued

US advises citizens against travel to Maldives

May 6, 2021, 23:44

Malé, Maldives – The United States of America has advised their citizens to refrain from travelling to the Maldives, amid the worsening pandemic in the popular tourist destination. The US Centers… Continued

MPL to begin container ferry services to atolls

May 4, 2021, 21:39

Malé, Maldives –  Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has revealed plans to begin container ferry services to atolls in an attempt to facilitate transport of goods brought to the Malé North harbor… Continued

5 additional Covid-19 cases confirmed in Hulhumeedhoo

May 1, 2021, 22:40

Addu City, Maldives - Additional 5 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Addu City Hulhumeedhoo. Officials have revealed that the new 5 cases are contacts of the previous positive… Continued

Government hints toward possible cabinet changes

April 29, 2021, 22:47

Malé, Maldives –  Government of Maldives has hinted at the possibility of changes in the cabinet to "provide services the citizens acknowledge". Due to numerous concerns by the public, it has… Continued

Word Bank to assist revival of Maldivian economy

April 28, 2021, 09:53

Malé, Maldives – The Word Bank has promised Maldives with assistance in post-covid economy recovery efforts. Faris Hadad-Zervis, Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka has visited the Maldives regarding world… Continued

Council salary increment passed by parliamentary committee

April 25, 2021, 21:45

Malé, Maldives – Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs has passed the Pay Commission's proposal regarding salary increments to council members. The National Pay Commission's submission consisted of the following salaries:… Continued

Discussions begin regarding Indian tourist arrivals as pandemic escalates in India

April 25, 2021, 10:51

Malé, Maldives – As the pandemic has worsened in India, Tourism Minister Dr. Abdhulla Muasoom has stated that discussion regarding tourist arrivals from the country are ongoing with relevant authorities. In… Continued

Parliament leaves governments request for overdraw period extension in limbo

April 20, 2021, 22:09

Malé, Maldives – The state's request to extend the overdraw period for the Public account in Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has been left out in Parliament after no decision was made… Continued