Yameen Saeed

Police officer arrested over alcohol possession

March 12, 2021, 23:00

Malé, Maldives – Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed that a police officer has been arrested over possession of alcohol. After an operation by the Drug Enforcement Department (DED) earlier… Continued

Right to residency should not be snatched even at a Minister’s behest: MP Mohamed Abdul Kareem

March 11, 2021, 22:47

Malé, Maldives – MP for South Henveiru Constituency ‘Rukuma’ Mohamed Abdul Kareem has stated today that the right to residency should not be snatched, even at a Minister’s behest. MP… Continued

First dose of Covid-19 to be administered only for specific groups after March 15

March 11, 2021, 22:15

Malé, Maldives – After the 15th of March, only specific groups of individuals can receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in the Maldives, according to a statement today… Continued

Will remove any minister who fails: President Solih

March 10, 2021, 22:33

Malé, Maldives –  President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that if a member of parliament has lost the confidence in a minister of his cabinet, the best course of action… Continued

Discussions ongoing to hold internal examinations: Minister

March 7, 2021, 22:31

Malé, Maldives – Minister of Education Dr. Aishath Ali has said today that introducing local exams in addition to existing Cambridge and Edexcel examinations would benefit the country and its… Continued

New amendment proposed to prevent MP’s from taking indefinite leaves

March 7, 2021, 21:14

Malé, Maldives – A new amendment has been proposed to Maldivian Parliament today, that prevents MP's from taking indefinite leaves from Parliament and committee meetings . MP for South Galolhu… Continued

Building a bridge in Addu will create rifts between wards: Siddiq

March 6, 2021, 19:02

Malé, Maldives – Former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ahmed Siddiq has said the planned bridge in Addu City will destroy relationships between communities in the city. Siddiq who served… Continued

High Court supports decision to drop charges against Maldivian accused of going to a foreign war

March 5, 2021, 21:20

Malé, Maldives – High Court of the Maldives supports Criminal Courts ruling to drop all charges brought up against a Maldivian who was accused of going to Pakistan to partake… Continued

Only ‘accredited’ reporters to be allowed in cordoned off areas

March 4, 2021, 20:56

Malé, Maldives – Maldives Police Service has stated that from the 5th of March 2021, only 'accredited' reporters would be allowed inside areas cordoned off by Police during gatherings. Police said… Continued

Grace period for BML Covid-19 loans extended

March 4, 2021, 17:16

Malé, Maldives – The repayment period of Covid-19 assistance loans issued through Bank Of Maldives (BML) has been extended by the Ministry of Finance. Loans launched with an initial grace… Continued