Fathmath Zunaam

Maldives quits the use of environmentally harmful HCFC

June 29, 2021, 10:57

Malé, Maldives — Maldives quits the use of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) as they are known as both ozone depleting substances and powerful greenhouse gases with a high global warming potential. The HCFC Phase-out… Continued

PG will not request to change presiding judge in Ali Waheed’s case

June 28, 2021, 15:48

Malé, Maldives — Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem expressed his personal opinion that he does not wish to change Judge Hassan Saeedh who is currently in charge of former Tourism Minister and alleged… Continued

ACC completes all elements against Sports Minister Mahloof, sends case to PGO

June 28, 2021, 14:35

Malé, Maldives — All the elements requested by the Prosecutor General Office (PGO) to prosecute Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof under the MMPRC major corruption scandal has been completed by Anti Corruption Commission… Continued

Islamic Ministry initiates probe against Dr. Iyaz for promoting FGM

June 28, 2021, 14:08

Male’, Maldives —Islamic Ministry has decided today to look into the multiple complaints raised against Islamic Scholar, Dr. Mohamed Iyaz for advocating for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The public has… Continued

Covid-19: No new case recorded in Fuvahmulah over past 24hrs

June 28, 2021, 10:03

Fuvahmulah, Maldives — Fuvahmulah Emergency Operations Center (FEOC) has revealed that no new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the city over the past 24 hours. According to FEOC, no positive… Continued

65% of cases sent to Prosecutor General’s Office are of drug abuse

June 27, 2021, 16:01

Male', Maldives -Prosecutor General of Maldives, Hussain Shameem informs that 65% of the cases that are sent to Prosecute General's Office (PGO) are related to drug abuse. Statement from PG… Continued

Preparations to reduce internet prices complete: Dhiraagu & Ooredoo

June 27, 2021, 15:27

Malé, Maldives — Two major telecom companies in Maldives, Dhiraagu and Ooredoo inform that they are prepared to reduce internet prices next month. The government announced in May that internet prices… Continued

Police dispose of 2000 alcoholic beverages

June 27, 2021, 13:13

Male’, Maldives – Maldives Police Service disposes of a large amount of alcoholic beverages that were confiscated as evidence from a total of 71 cases that were reported so far… Continued

MIRA eases tax measures for businesses

June 27, 2021, 11:16

Malé, Maldives –Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has eased massive tax measures for businesses. To give further ease to the businesses considering the difficulties faced due to the ongoing Covid-19… Continued

Fearless life is vanishing in the Maldives: Speaker Nasheed

June 27, 2021, 10:26

Malé, Maldives – Former President and Current Speaker of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed has stated last night that the ways to live without fear are vanishing in Maldives. The statement from Speaker Nasheed… Continued