Yameen Saeed

Automatic weather stations to be installed in 6 more islands

December 7, 2020, 19:30

Male’, Maldives – The Ministry of Environment and Energy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with assistance from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have decided to build automatic weather stations… Continued

10% of Male’ population unknowingly contracted Covid-19: Survey

December 7, 2020, 15:22

An antibody sero survey carried out by the Maldives National University (MNU) has shown that 13.4% of the Male’ population carry antibodies that react to COVID-19, with 10% not knowing… Continued

MoHE files AAA’s case with MMA and Police

December 7, 2020, 10:59

Addu City, Maldives – The Ministry of Higher Education has filed a complaint with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and the Maldives Police Service regarding the Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA)… Continued

N. Manadhoo Council fined

December 6, 2020, 18:17

Male’, Maldives – The Enivronmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the N. Manadhoo island council after the council illegally cut down multiple palm trees in land newly allocated to be given… Continued

Petition started to restart tourism in Addu

December 6, 2020, 16:57

Addu City, Maldives –  Residents of Addu City have started signing a petition to be send to Parliament after two resorts in the city ceased operations due to Covid-19. Organizers… Continued

MNDF Coastguard assists foreign ship

December 6, 2020, 14:15

Male’, Maldives – The Maldives National Defence Force has assisted a 40 year old man on a ship travelling from Turkey to Australia after he reportedly suffered a head injury onboard.… Continued

Sofwath was released on good behavior : Government

December 6, 2020, 13:43

Male’, Maldives – Answering public outrage after convicted drug smuggler Abdullah Sofwath, which made headlines for being released after serving just 3 years of his 25 year life sentence, a… Continued

Quarantine period shortened – Why?

December 6, 2020, 11:19

After enforcing the standard 14-day quarantine period agreed upon by health officials worldwide including World Health Organisation (WHO) for months, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reduced the quarantine period… Continued

Government expenses lower than last year

December 5, 2020, 19:50

Male’, Maldives – The Weekly Fiscal Developments as at 26 November 2020 released by the Ministry of Finance yesterday revealed that the government has spent MVR 600 million less this… Continued

6,000 Tourists arrive in the first 4 days of December

December 5, 2020, 16:35

Male’, Maldives – Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism revealed that more than 6,000 tourists have arrived to the Maldives during the first 4 days of December. According to… Continued