The Times of Addu

Accident at Velana International Airport injures three

October 6, 2021, 16:55

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service informs that three have been injured in a vehicle accident at the Maldives main airport Velana International Airport (VIA) today. A Dhiraagu vehicle… Continued

Economic Minister to approve minimum wage next week

October 6, 2021, 16:39

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Ministers of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail Fayyaz Ismail has said that the minimum wage will be approved next week without any changes to the figures… Continued

National Security Committee Chair Aslam’s Addu City residence set on fire

October 6, 2021, 16:06

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives is investigating an arson case where the National Security Services (241 Committee) Chair and MP for Addu City North Hithadhoo constituency Mohamed Aslam's home… Continued

High Court refuses to detain Ali Waheed’s passport for the 3rd time

October 6, 2021, 15:41

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives have denied a surrender order for the former Tourism Minister charged with 7 counts of sexual offences for the third time. This… Continued

76th UNGA President Abdulla Shahid arrives in Maldives

October 6, 2021, 10:02

Malé, Maldives - The President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has just landed in Velana International Airport. https://twitter.com/abdulla_shahid/status/1445588423914377217?t=sjPVCsvLUW4-Xjf23cDp4A&s=19 The UN… Continued

JUST IN: Cargo ship “MSV Anaai Vailankane Arokia” capsizes enroute to Malé

October 6, 2021, 09:43

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force MNDF informs that cargo ship “MSV Anaai Vailankane Arokia” capsizes enroute to Malé from India. 9 aboard the ship “MSV Anaai Vailankane Arokia”… Continued

UN PGA to arrive in Maldives tomorrow for an official visit on President Solih’s invitation

October 5, 2021, 17:43

The President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has scheduled an official visit to the Maldives from 6-9 October 2021. PGA… Continued

Maldives is being penalized for sustainable fishing: HC Farah Faizal to the UK

October 5, 2021, 17:26

United Kingdom - High Commissioner of Maldives to UK Dr Farah Faizal today stated that the UK is penalizing Maldives for 2,000 year old sustainable fishery practices by imposing remarkably… Continued

Wage Advisory Board sets minimum wage at MVR 5,700

October 5, 2021, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - The Wage Advisory Board has allocated MVR 5,700 as minimum wage and sent the decision to the Economic Minister for approval. The Advisory Board states that the… Continued

Supply boat sinks in Maldives causing MVR 1.5 million in damages

October 5, 2021, 15:17

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) reported that a supply boat "Vaivilaa" sank near Lh. Aligau earlier this morning causing property damages and leaving 5 people stranded… Continued

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