The Times of Addu

International alarm as Maldives parliament passes bill forcing journalists to disclose sources

July 1, 2022, 12:41

Malé, Maldives - International press freedom and human rights groups are sounding alarms after a vast majority of the Parliament of Maldives voted to pass the new "Evidence Bill" forcing… Continued

Economic Minister Fayyaz doesn’t understand the floating city concept: Nasheed

July 1, 2022, 10:56

Malé, Maldives - Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed stated on Thursday that it is likely that Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail does not understand the concept behind… Continued

Indian High Commission schedules Open House for Friday

June 28, 2022, 18:32

Malé, Maldives - High Commission of India in Maldives on Tuesday announced an Open House for all Indian nationals in the Maldives. The Open House is scheduled for Friday, 1… Continued

Police, Youth Ministry and Islamic Ministry clash over Yoga Day violence

June 28, 2022, 18:13

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and Ministry of Islamic Affairs have released conflicting statements over the Yoga Day violence. Ministry of… Continued

Maldivian people’s lives dependent on coral reef health: Environment Minister Shauna

June 28, 2022, 17:51

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology Aminath Shauna said on Monday that the lives and livelihoods of Maldivian people are dependent on the health of marine… Continued

Temporary UK Visa application centre opens in Malé starting August 1

June 28, 2022, 17:42

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has scheduled to host a temporary UK Visa Application Centre in Malé, organised by the British High Commission from from 1 to… Continued

Criminal Court remands suspects arrested for the murders of Rilwan and Yameen

June 27, 2022, 20:37

Malé, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Monday remanded the three suspects arrested for the murders of Maldivian journalist Ahmed Rilwan and his friend and blogger Yameen Rasheed. The… Continued

Addu City begins administering fourth Covid-19 dose

June 27, 2022, 19:37

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Equatorial Hospital commenced the campaign to administer booster doses including a fourth Covid-19 dose. Maldives recently introduced the Covid-19 fourth dose amid rapidly increasing number… Continued

Police identify perpetrators of recent gay sex video leaks

June 27, 2022, 19:27

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Monday confirmed that they have uncovered the identities of some of the people who were responsible for the recent trend of videos allegedly… Continued

Won’t stand by as MPs are maliciously persecuted: Speaker Nasheed

June 26, 2022, 16:45

Malé, Maldives - Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Sunday came to the defence of parliamentarians amid video leaks of pornographic nature. I will not stand by as… Continued

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