Fathmath Zunaam

“Beyond Fake News” workshop to be held for journalists

November 1, 2020, 21:30

Male’, Maldives – The American Center Maldives (ACM) has announced that it would be hosting an online workshop named "Beyond Fake News" on media literacy and fact fhecking for the journalists… Continued

Nizar questions whether fishermen need to defend themselves

November 1, 2020, 18:19

Addu City, Maldives – The Former Parliament Member of Hithadhoo Ali Nizar questions whether it is time for fishermen to keep weapons as a form of self defense from possible piracy… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 16 confirmed cases and 35 recoveries

November 1, 2020, 08:13

Malé, Maldives — Health Protection Agency (HPA) announces additional 16 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 35 recoveries over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of October 30th, and… Continued

Maldives records the 38th covid-related death

October 31, 2020, 21:36

Malé, Maldives —  HPA has confirmed the death of the 38th person to pass away in Maldives due to the Covid-19 virus. Health Protection Agency (HPA) tweeted that the deceased… Continued

Security guard awarded MVR 50,000 for intervening in mugging

October 31, 2020, 20:35

Malé, Maldives — A brave security guard who intervened a mugging has been awarded MVR 50,000. On October 25, four men attempted to MVR 4.2 million that was being taken to the… Continued

Minister Shahid offers condolences to Turkish Foreign Minister after deadly earthquake

October 31, 2020, 17:30

Male’, Maldives — Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdullah Shahid offers condolences after a deadly earthquake in the Aegean Sea hits Turkey and Greece. On his condolence message to the Turkish Foreign Minister,… Continued

Faskuri Hijacking: Delay in the investigation is a threat for local fishermen

October 31, 2020, 12:45

Addu City, Maldives – The crew members of the "Faskuri" boat, which was hijacked while out catching bait fish near Vadinolhu of Laamu Atoll has have said that delays in investigation are… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 27 confirmed cases and 46 recoveries

October 31, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — Health Protection Agency (HPA) announces additional 27 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 46 recoveries over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of October 29th, and… Continued

Maldivian repatriates over 8,000 Bangladeshis

October 30, 2020, 08:30

Malé, Maldives — The national flight of Maldives, Maldivian has repatriated over 8,000 Bangladeshi nationals since Covid-19 started spreading in Maldives. On Wednesday, Maldivian airline tweeted saying that they have repatriated… Continued

Victim of domestic violence sent to Kulhudhuffushi for treatment

October 29, 2020, 22:00

Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives - A female who got domestically abused in Ha. Hoarafushi has been sent to Kulhudhuffushi for further treatment. According to the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services, authorities… Continued