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Government reveals details of housing projects

June 18, 2021, 14:35

Male', Maldives – Spokesperson at the President’s Office, Mohamed Mabrook Azeez revealed the details and pricing strategies of the government’s housing projects.  Mabrook revealed the details at the press conference that was… Continued

Police warns of action against spreading of hatred regarding security services

June 18, 2021, 13:58

Malé, Maldives — Maldives Police Service has warned that action will be taken against those who spread hatred against the security services of the country The statement comes at a time… Continued

Shifaz raises concerns over Councils statement against amendment to criminalize hate crimes

June 18, 2021, 11:51

Malé, Maldives – Vice President of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and Minister of President’s Office, Mohamed Shifaz has expressed concerns over the statements being released by local councils… Continued

10 Prison officers were dismissed last year: CP

June 16, 2021, 16:02

Malé, Maldives — Commissioner of Prisons (CP) Ahmed Mohamed informs that 10 jail officers were dismissed by the Correctional Service last year for reasons such as bringing in things that… Continued

Ali Waheed’s Criminal Court hearing scheduled again for June 21

June 16, 2021, 14:57

Malé, Maldives — The hearing for former Tourism Minister, Ali Waheed, currently on trial for 7 counts of sexual offences have been scheduled for June 21, 2021. Media Official of… Continued

SUP Ban: Environment Ministry releases standard for biodegradable plastic bags in Maldives

June 16, 2021, 13:32

Malé, Maldives – The Environment Ministery of Maldives has released a list of standards for classification of biodegradable plastic bags in the Maldives. The Ministry stated that the purpose of compiling these… Continued

FDI Policy further amended to disallow air traffic control

June 16, 2021, 12:13

Malé, Maldives – The amendment to allow 100% foreign companies to operate Maldivian airports in the FDI Policy has been further detailed and gazetted. The most recent amendment for FDI Policy,… Continued

PGO, Islamic Ministry & HRC to advise on bill of amendments to criminalize hate crimes

June 16, 2021, 11:20

Male’, Maldives – The Judiciary Committee of the Parliament has announced that advice for the Bill with amendments to criminalize hate crimes will be taken from the Prosecutor General's Office, Islamic… Continued

Covid-19: death toll rises to 199 with additional death from the atolls

June 16, 2021, 09:59

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has confirmed the 199th death in Maldives due to Covid-19. HPA reports that a 59 year old Maldivian female admitted at L. Covid Management… Continued

Potential loss of USD 100 Billion over 50 years due to privatization of airports: Ali Didi

June 15, 2021, 19:18

Male', Maldives - Former High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Ambassador to European Union, Ali Hussain Didi has stated that the recent steps to privatize and public list Maldivian Airports… Continued