The Times of Addu

Gan International Airport to become Maldives’ first fully solar-powered airport

January 20, 2022, 21:13

Addu City, Maldives - Fenaka Corporation Limited and Clear Future Synergies Limited signed the largest power purchase agreement in the outer atolls which would transform Gan International Airport into Maldives'… Continued

Maldives bans wearing niqab while teaching

January 20, 2022, 21:03

Malé, Maldives - Education Ministry on Wednesday banned niqabi teachers from covering their faces while teaching. Under the new guidelines, schools are to ensure that teachers are not wearing a… Continued

IGMH halts general surgeries amid rising Covid-19 cases

January 20, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - The principal government hospital in the Maldives, IGMH, has decided to stop all general surgeries starting Saturday due to the escalating pandemic situation in the Maldives. The… Continued

Maldives records 3rd Covid-19 death today with fatality from Addu City

January 20, 2022, 15:11

Addu City, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported a third Covid-19 related death, escalating the total fatalities in the Maldives to 268. The most recent Covid-19 fatality was… Continued

BREAKING: Staff transport vehicle crashes on Velana International Airport apron

January 20, 2022, 12:50

Malé, Maldives - A dangerous accident on the Velana International Airport (VIA) apron has left one injured. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) confirms that the accident happened due to losing… Continued

Yameen Rasheed’s mother shows mercy saving murder convicts from death penalty

January 19, 2022, 22:21

Malé, Maldives - At the sentencing hearing for the murder of blogger and activist Yameen Rasheed, the victim's mother has chosen against death penalty. At the hearing today, Yameen's mother… Continued

BREAKING: 21yr old Adduan dies after accident on Sinamalé bridge

January 19, 2022, 22:00

Malé, Maldives - A 21 year old man has died today while being treated for injuries received during motorcycle crash on Sinamalé bridge. Mohamed Haikal (21) born to Addu City… Continued

President Solih concludes visit to UAE

January 19, 2022, 16:31

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih concluded his official trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), on Wednesday morning and returned to Malé City. The President’s visit to Dubai… Continued

Maldives on the verge of a nationwide fourth wave: HPA

January 19, 2022, 16:18

Malé, Maldives - Epidemiologist at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) Dr Ibrahim Afzal on Tuesday cautioned the nation as Maldives is set to enter a fourth wave larger than any… Continued

Dhangethi Murder: Migrant worker pleads guilty, heirs seek death penalty

January 19, 2022, 16:00

Malé, Maldives - Bangladeshi migrant worker Shah Alom Mia (29), common name Salim, plead guilty to the murder of local businessman Mahmood Abu Bakr (57) at the Criminal Court today.… Continued

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