Fathmath Zunaam

Handing over Maldives airports to foreign companies is dangerous: Didi

June 14, 2021, 10:01

Malé, Maldives — Former Central Hithadhoo MP, Brigadier-General (Retired) Ibrahim Mohamed Didi has stated that allowing 100% foreign companies to operate Maldivian airports is a danger to the safety of… Continued

Judiciary in islands near collapse, magistrates in despair

June 13, 2021, 15:56

Malé, Maldives — The Cheif Magistrate of Lh. Atoll judicial sector, Mohamed Sodiq described the situation of Maldives’ magistrate courts by saying that the magistrate courts are still in sailing… Continued

Government wants to include allowances in determining minimum wage: Trade Union

June 13, 2021, 14:09

Malé, Maldives — Maldives Trade Union Congress has expressed concerns saying that the government is trying to include some of the allowances in determining the employees minimum wage. Speaking at… Continued

Current amendment to stop hatred opens opportunities to mock Islam: Malé Council

June 13, 2021, 12:48

Malé, Maldives — Malé city council has stated that the amendment submitted to stop hatred on behalf of the government opens opportunities for people to mock Islam. A press statement… Continued

Female teacher suspended for sexually harassing student

June 13, 2021, 12:18

Malé, Maldives — Education Ministry has informed that a female teacher from the north of Maldives has been suspended from school for sending nude pictures to a 16 year old… Continued

Ombudsperson’s office opens to public for Transitional Justice cases

June 13, 2021, 11:48

Malé, Maldives — Office of Ombudsperson has announced today that opportunities are now open for the general public to present their cases regarding Transitional Justice. The office is now open for… Continued

Positive cases reach 315 in Thinadhoo

June 13, 2021, 11:21

Gaaf Dhaal Atoll, Maldives —The positive Covid-19 cases has increased to 315 in Thinadhoo. Latest statistics released by Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital show that 56 samples were taken over… Continued

Finance Ministry to release pay harmonization policy for government employees

June 13, 2021, 10:07

Malé, Maldives —Finance Minister of Maldives, Ibrahim Ameer stated that they are working on releasing the relevent policy at the earliest to equalize the basic pay of the people who… Continued

Malé council member elected as JP candidate changes to PPM

June 12, 2021, 17:07

Malé, Maldives — Malé city councilor, Aminath Yumna who got elected for the council as a candidate of Jumhoori Party changes to the opposition PPM party. Councilor for Hulhumalé and… Continued

4 year old child stuck between two walls saved

June 12, 2021, 16:26

Noonu Atoll, Maldives — A four year old child from N. Narudhoo who was stuck between two walls has been saved by the residents of the island. The Council President… Continued