Qasim, not a challenge for the President
MP for Maamigili and leader of coalition party Jumuhooree Party, Hon. Qasim Ibrahim is not a notable opponent, says Spokesperson for the President Mr. Miuvan Abdulla. After a landslide victory… Continued
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Southernmost atolls ferry connection to be completed by mid-July
Faresmaathodaa - The four southernmost atolls of the Maldives will be connected by the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) by mid-July this year, Planning Minister Mohammed Aslam has assured. Speaking at… Continued
Future of Faresmaathodaa Island looks promising: President Solih
Faresmaathodaa - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Wednesday that the future of Faresmaathodaa Island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll looks promising with the opening of its new airport. He… Continued
Maldives to resume diplomatic ties with Iran
Malé, Maldives - Government of Maldives has decided to resume diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a statement released by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government stated that… Continued
President meets with the German President
Berlin, Germany - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met on Friday with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. The meeting was held at the Office of the… Continued
El Al Israel Airlines will not be allowed to fly to Maldives: Gov’t
Malé, Maldives - Israel's national airline El Al Israel Airlines will not be allowed to operate flights to Maldives, the government has said. Governments remarks on the matter come following… Continued
High Court orders Yameen’s appeal to be amended
Malé, Maldives - High Court of Maldives has ordered the appeal against the jail sentence of former President Abdullah Yameen. Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison on December 25, 2022… Continued
President announces plans to introduce unemployment insurance benefits
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced on Friday his plans to introduce an unemployment insurance benefits scheme under the administration's efforts to promote and protect workers' rights. He… Continued
Met with MP Falah as per rules, no influence: PG Shameem
Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General (PG) Hussain Shameem has said that he had met Maafannu West MP Mohammed Falaah and that the meeting was within the legal frameworks. Some newspapers… Continued
Police start using taser guns
Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that taser guns will be used in police operations from yesterday onwards. Police Commissioner Mohammed Hameed tweeted that sergeants and higher ranking… Continued